Sad to see some of the posts here. As the parent of a past U14 Championship winning player. Why can't every just congratulate the winner?

The tournament's been played and we have a winner. So I think that means the best team for the week won. If it is played again next week there may well be a different winner, but it won't be, so congrats to Sturt.

It's not the end of the world for others.

There will be players that did not star, but will go on to bigger and better things and there will be players who starred and this may well be the pinnacle for them.

The U14 age group is probably to toughest age group due to some kids maturing early and others late.

It is a wonderful achievement to win, but don't get carried away with it. Be proud you won, but also humble.

Congrats to all who played, the medal winners, the organisers, the volunteers, the refs and the score table personnel.

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Anon
Years ago

Great post to the above.... couldn't agree more!

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Anon
Years ago

Great post to the above.... couldn't agree more!

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Anon
Years ago

So much so I accidentally posted it twice!

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Anon
Years ago

Hear hear #370. I am a Victorian and we were surprised Melbourne didn't win as they have won everything here but it sounds like Sturt had a gun player and deserved to win. Well done to the coaches and team

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Thunder Jam
Years ago

And don't forget the little old Cairns team winning bronze.....

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Anonymous
Years ago

I'm #370. Thanks for the compliments. I'm also from Victoria. Victorian clubs are a bit like Collingwood in the AFL, everyone loves to hate them, especially the Melbourne Tigers. That's OK, but keep it civil.

My kids have been through it all and I've seen a bit over my time.

Congrats to all, you'll all remember your time at the Nationals, fondly or otherwise. If otherwise, the pain will subside with time.

Continue to work hard on your game and find a coach that believes in you and will give you opportunities.

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