LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In a bustling sea of rugby league talent, Lili Boyle and Cruz Death have emerged victorious, claiming the top Manly junior rep awards for 2024.
The prestigious accolades were bestowed upon the two young stars at the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Junior Representative Awards presentation, a grand event attended by players, coaches, officials, and proud family members at the iconic Manly Pacific.
Amidst the clinking of glasses and hearty cheers, Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov and Manly Warringah Rugby League Football Club Director Julie Sibraa graced the event with their presence, adding a touch of prestige to the proceedings.
Local lass Lili Boyle snagged the spotlight, earning the coveted Junior Representative Female Player of the Year Award for her stellar performance in the Tarsha Gale Cup.
With her sights set on greatness, Boyle has now earned a spot in the Sea Eagles' Harvey Norman Women's squad, poised to take on the competition by storm come July.
Not to be outdone, Cruz Death, a young gun hailing from Manly's own backyard, clinched the prestigious Jake Trbojevic Junior Representative Award.
Following an outstanding season in the Harold Matthews Cup, Death's lineage as the son of former first-grade player Jason Death undoubtedly played a role in his impressive rise to glory.
With the echoes of applause still reverberating, these rising stars have proven that they are ready to carry on the rich legacy of Rugby League greatness in the Manly Warringah region.
Their unwavering determination and undeniable talent are sure to set the turf ablaze, marking a new chapter in the storied history of this beloved sport.