Paea, Lelea

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The Paea Brothers get set to rule Britannia
Thu November 9, 2006
Source: www.newtownjets.com

The Newtown Jets will be well-represented in the inaugural Rugby League International Federation Shield final between England and Tonga, to be played on Sunday at the Halton Stadium, Widnes.

The three Paea brothers - Lelea, Lopini and Mickey - will be key players in Tonga's spirited challenge for the Federation Shield, along with the Sydney Roosters centre David Pangai who is very likely to be a regular in Newtown's 2007 VB Premier League team. Another Tongan player with a Newtown pedigree is their team captain Solomon Haumono, who was a member of a Newtown under 15's junior premiership team way back in 1990 along with the multi-talented Anthony Mundine. Big "Solo" now plays with the London Harlequins in the English Super League.

The Paea brothers all had huge games in Tonga's 48-10 win over France at Castres last Sunday which guaranteed the Tongan boys a place in the Federation Shield final and a good chance of upsetting title favourites England.

The Annual Newtown Festival is on This Sunday
There will be plenty of Newtown merchandise available at Sunday's Annual Newtown Festival, the biggest and undoubtedly most bizarre of all of Sydney's colourful community carnivals. The Festival is on from 10.00am to 5.30pm this Sunday, 12th November in the Camperdown Memorial Park (corner of Australia and Lennox Streets, Newtown). Livewire Jets Director John Lynch claims that every conceivable aberration and deviancy in human behaviour is on display at each year's Newtown Festival, so what better place for the popular lines of Newtown merchandise to be on show! There will be two separate Newtown merchandise stalls in different sections of the park to take advantage of the anticipated 100,000 people in attendance. Why not get along for a great day's entertainment and the chance to get some fabulous Newtown Jets merchandise as Christmas presents?

Places Still Available for the Frank "Bumper" Farrell Golf Classic (Wednesday, 15th November)
You can still book a place as an individual player or as a team for next Wednesday's "Bumper" Farrell Golf Classic at Marrickville Golf Club. Newtown's last Rugby League international Phil Sigsworth will be playing and he is sure to bring along a few identities from the FOGS organisation (the former NSW State of Origin ex-players' organisation that does such great work for various charities).

Ring Jenny Grosvenor at the Newtown RLFC office now on 1300 36 36 90 to reserve your place. Bookings close at 5.00pm on Monday, 13th November.

Newtown RLFC and Jets Sports Club - Annual General Meetings
A reminder for all financial members about the upcoming Newtown Rugby League Football Club and Jets Sports Club's annual general meetings to be both held on Sunday, 26th November at the Jets Sports Club, Holbeach Avenue, Tempe. The Newtown RLFC AGM kicks off at 10.00am to be followed by the Jets Sports Club AGM. Please make every effort to get along to these important meetings.

The Jets and the Roosters Are Back in Harness for 2007
Training has commenced for the 2007 season, with all Roosters contracted players (with the exception of those on Tri-Nations and Federation Shield representative duties) reporting for training last Monday (November 6th) at Wentworth Park. Newtown Jets VB Premier League coach for 2007 Paul Young and his newly-appointed assistant coach Greg Matterson were both in attendance and in close consultation with the Sydney Roosters Head Coach Chris Anderson and his staff.


Titans show faith in a promising young Rooster
Tue August 8, 2006
Source: News sent by: www.titans.com.au

Roosters centre Lelea Paea (pronounced - Lel-layer Payer) today became the twenty fourth player to sign with the Gold Coast Titans.

Lelea has agreed to a one year contract with the club and is looking forward to the move north where he will be reunited with Titans Coach John Cartwright who identified the twenty three year olds natural talents as a junior.

Lelea is the oldest of three boys all of whom play for the Roosters

"I am looking forward to pulling on the boots for the Titans and fighting for a place in first grade", said Lelea.

"Over the last few years at the Roosters I have graduated through the senior ranks, and now I want a regular first grade spot, I want to find a niche at the Titans and make a position my own."

Cartwright said, "I worked with Lelea at the Roosters and he played in the Premiership Winning Jersey Flegg and Premier League teams during my time there"

"He is a player who will play first grade if given the opportunity and will only be 24 years of age when he gets here which reinforces our youth recruitment policy."

"Lelea is a very powerfully built centre/winger, similar to Tame Tupou and if needed, he could comfortably fill in at back row as well, his physique is fantastic"

"Having worked with him I know he is a quality person, highly devoted to his parents and family and will be a great clubman and he perfectly fits the mould of our culture we have been trying to achieve."

Titans Managing Director Michael Searle is looking forward to the arrival of Paea, the signing signalling the easing up of the recruitment drive for the Gold Coast Titans.

Searle said, "We felt we needed some shoring up in our centres and wing departments and Lelea came highly recommended by our Head Coach who felt he was another player who would create pressure on spots in our squad."

"This is now our 24th signing and we will now continue to finalise our rostered 25th spot but we will be soon making announcement on the all important 26 -35th spots which is where our teams' depth will be required in our inaugural year."

Name Lelea Paea
AKA P1
D.O.B Jan 6, 1983
Place of Birth Sydney
Position Centre / Wing
Height 183 cm
Weight 96 kgs

Gold Coast Titans signings to date:

Forwards:

Daniel Conn (Bulldogs) James Stosic (Sharks), Mark Minichiello (Souths) Clint Amos (Cowboys) Michael Henderson (Dragons) Michael Hodgson (Raiders) Frank Puletua (Panthers) Luke Bailey (Dragons) Anthony Laffranchi (Tigers) Luke Swain (Panthers) Brad Meyers (Bradford) Nathan Friend (Storm) Luke O'Dwyer (Eels)

Backs:

Lelea Paea (Roosters) Brett Delaney (Eels) Jake Webster (Melbourne Storm) Gavin Cooper (Cowboys) Steve Turner (Melbourne Storm) Preston Campbell (Panthers) Brian Carney (Newcastle) Matt Petersen (Eels) Scott Prince (Tigers) Richie Mathers (Rhinos) Josh Graham (Western Force)

News sent by: www.titans.com.au

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