Hi all,

Just a quick update following the last couple of weekends and a look at what’s ahead.

It’s been great getting around the grounds and meeting a number of you in person — really appreciate you taking the time to come out and support the club.

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Last Two Rounds – Snapshot

Ron Massey Cup
Rd 3: Loss vs St Marys – Tough night against one of the benchmark sides
Rd 4: Dominant win vs Manly Sea Eagles, 46–12

Sydney Shield
Rd 3: Loss vs St Marys – Undermanned against a top side
Rd 4: BYE

A Grade (Gold)
Rd 1: Loss vs Wentworthville, 44–16
Rd 2: Strong derby win vs Concord Burwood, 50–10

Under 18’s
Rd 1: Did not play
Rd 2: Narrow loss vs Bondi United, 20–16

We’re continuing to build nicely across all grades despite a disrupted start to the season.

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Looking Ahead

We’re back under lights this Friday night:

Ron Massey Cup & Sydney Shield
vs Mounties
Friday Night
Aubrey Keech Reserve, Hinchinbrook
6:00pm & 7:45pm Kick Off

A Grade and Under 18’s have the weekend off due to the Anzac Day long weekend.

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Sportsman’s Lunch – Sponsor Priority Access

We’re hosting our Sportsman’s Lunch and wanted to offer our sponsors first access before going public.

Event Details:

• Saturday 6 June
• 12:00pm – 4:00pm
• Ryde-Eastwood Leagues Club 
• Hosted by Triple M’s Anthony Maroon 
• Guest Speaker: Bryan Fletcher 
• $130 per ticket (two-course meal & beverages) 

For bookings, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer. This one will sell out quickly, so get in early to lock your spot.

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You can also keep up to date with everything happening at the club via our socials, including results, highlights and club news:
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thehawksquawk
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/rydeeastwoodhawks

We’d also like to give a genuine thanks to all of our sponsors — your support plays a massive part in what we’re building here at the Hawks.

If you need anything at all around the footy or the Sportsman’s Lunch, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Hopefully we’ll see a few more of you around the grounds over the next few weeks 👍

Thanks again for your continued support.

Michael Frain, Football Operations Manager

This week, the Ryde Eastwood Hawks community is grieving the loss of one of our own.
Noah Johannssen was more than a teammate — he was a mate, a contributor, a presence that made our club stronger simply by being part of it.

In moments like this, we’re reminded that a club is a family. We celebrate together, we compete together, and when we lose someone, we stand together in our grief.

To the Johannssen family, friends, and everyone who loved Noah — our hearts are with you.
We honour his memory, his impact, and the legacy he leaves within the Hawks community.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of one of the Hawks favourite sons, Darryle Alexander, who passed away peacefully on 8th December at the age of 75. Darryle was a much loved, respected and admired member of the Hawks family and gave many years service to the Hawks both as player, coach and supporter.

All family and friends are warmly invited to attend a celebration of Darryle’s life at the Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, 57 Palmdale Rd, Palmdale on Tuesday 16th December at 1.30pm

via http://www.rugbyleaguereview.com

RON MASSEY – SYDNEY SHIELD

We have a special eight page lift-out previewing the 2025 Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions. We look at every club, their history in the competition, coach and any key signings. We have the full competitions for both competitions and a look back at which teams have won the grand final in the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield.. Find out more in the latest issue of Rugby League Review.

Ryde-Eastwood Hawks and the Wests Tigers have a longstanding partnership aimed at fostering rugby league talent from grassroots to professional levels. This collaboration provides emerging players with a clear pathway to advance their careers within the sport. 

A notable example of this pathway’s success is Tim Johannssen. After joining the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks in early 2024, Johannssen’s impressive performances led to his promotion to the Western Suburbs Magpies in the NSW Cup. His dedication and skill culminated in an NRL debut with the Wests Tigers in August 2024. 

The coaching staff also exemplify this collaborative spirit. Jarred Farlow, previously the head coach of the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks in the Ron Massey Cup, has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Magpies’ NSW Cup team in 2025. 

On February 1, 2025, the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks and the Wests Tigers held an opposed training session to strengthen their partnership further. This session provided players with valuable experience and showcased the depth of talent within both clubs. Such collaborative efforts are instrumental in preparing athletes for the rigors of professional rugby league and ensuring a seamless transition through the ranks.

The continued cooperation between the Ryde-Eastwood Hawks and the Wests Tigers underscores their commitment to developing rugby league talent and providing structured opportunities for players to progress from local competitions to the NRL.