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Andrew Johns/Laurie Daley Cup: Photo gallery, 40+ pics from the 2025 grand final

History was made as the best young footballers in regional NSW battled it out in the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup grand finals. Check out 40+ photos from the big day.

Sonny Jamieson in action for the Illawarra South Coast Dragons. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Sonny Jamieson in action for the Illawarra South Coast Dragons. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography

History was created during a huge weekend of action in the regional representative competitions as the grand finals of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups took place at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

The Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights broke through for their first in the Andrew Johns Cup (under-16s), while the Illawarra South Coast Dragons cemented their reputation as the kings of the Laurie Daley Cup (under-18s) with an unprecedented fourth title.

Check out some of the best shots from the day.

PHOTO GALLERY

Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights v Northern Rivers Titans – Andrew Johns Cup

Ty Ennis kicking off for the Knights. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Ty Ennis kicking off for the Knights. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Tyler Donaldson. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Tyler Donaldson. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jesse Cooper. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jesse Cooper. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Oliver Lawrence. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Oliver Lawrence. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Cruz Sewell. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Cruz Sewell. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Makinah Kupenga. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Makinah Kupenga. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Oliver Lawrence. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Oliver Lawrence. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Dallas Russell. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Dallas Russell. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Morgan Carter. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Morgan Carter. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Charlie Wood. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Charlie Wood. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Xavier Vaipulu. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Xavier Vaipulu. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Rico Elers scoring a try. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Rico Elers scoring a try. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
The Knights celebrating a try. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
The Knights celebrating a try. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Clark Armstrong. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Clark Armstrong. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
The Knights celebrating the win. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
The Knights celebrating the win. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Robert Lowrie with Ty Ennis, the winner of the Robert ‘Bert’ Lowrie Medal for player of the match in the grand final. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Robert Lowrie with Ty Ennis, the winner of the Robert ‘Bert’ Lowrie Medal for player of the match in the grand final. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
The Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights celebrating after winning the Andrew Johns Cup grand final. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
The Newcastle-Maitland Region Knights celebrating after winning the Andrew Johns Cup grand final. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography

Illawarra South Coast Dragons v Macarthur Wests Tigers – Laurie Daley Cup

Flynn O'Mara. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Flynn O'Mara. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Tyler Volcov. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Tyler Volcov. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Hayden Whatman. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Hayden Whatman. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Beau Baldock. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Beau Baldock. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Cruz King. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Cruz King. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Tyson Walker. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Tyson Walker. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Kapene Karaitiana. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Kapene Karaitiana. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Kye Lynch scoring a try. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Kye Lynch scoring a try. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Kye Lynch scoring a try. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Kye Lynch scoring a try. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Glassie Glassie. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Glassie Glassie. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jack Talbott. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jack Talbott. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jack Talbott. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Jack Talbott. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Glassie Glassie scoring a try for Macarthur. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Glassie Glassie scoring a try for Macarthur. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Tyson Walker. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Tyson Walker. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Sonny Jamieson. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Sonny Jamieson. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Beau Baldock. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Beau Baldock. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Axel Antony. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Axel Antony. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Tyson Walker. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Tyson Walker. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Ryan Mackander. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Ryan Mackander. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Beau Baldock edging out Aaron Paea to score a try. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Beau Baldock edging out Aaron Paea to score a try. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
Archie Wheeler scoring the final try of the match. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Archie Wheeler scoring the final try of the match. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jack Talbott with John Anderson after being awarded the John 'Choc' Anderson Medal as player of the match in the grand final. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jack Talbott with John Anderson after being awarded the John 'Choc' Anderson Medal as player of the match in the grand final. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jack Talbott with the John 'Choc' Anderson Medal for player of the match in the grand final. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
Jack Talbott with the John 'Choc' Anderson Medal for player of the match in the grand final. Picture: Greg Collis, CBR Sports Photography
The Illawarra South Coast Dragons celebrating. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography
The Illawarra South Coast Dragons celebrating. Picture: Greg Collis / CBR Sports Photography

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