Tireless Tyneale honoured as Volunteer of the Round

As the Cronulla Sharks women's team etched their names in the history books, defeating Canberra in their inaugural game in the NRLW competition, the club took a moment to honour a local volunteer, Tyneale Kendrick, for her contribution to the women's game at the grassroots level. 

Described as the 'backbone' of the Menai Roosters Junior Rugby League Club, the Round 21 volunteer of the week was recognised for her tireless work assisting with a variety of roles, from cleaning and stocking the clubhouse and helping in the canteen, to managing teams, scoring games and working as ground manager. 

Despite her two sons playing on a Saturday, Kendrick also dedicates her Sundays to assisting with whatever is required to ensure the smooth running of the girls' competition. 

"I have two sons that play on Saturday, however, it is a very family-orientated club. I do have my niece in the girls' team and for us as a club we are trying to make the girl’s team or division grow," Kendrick said. 

"Having the support of myself and other committee members coming and supporting on a Sunday and setting up and serving sausages and things like that means the world to us."

Passionate about the growth of the women's game, Kendrick expressed her excitement about the complete pathway now in place for young girls in the Sutherland Shire who can now aspire to play for their local club at the highest level. 

"For me, it means that any of my girls in my club can now see themselves potentially playing for the Sharks," Kendrick said

"For girls starting in the U6s being four years of age, seeing the girls run out there today gives them a dream, a hope that they can stay locally and be a Sharkie.

"I'm really proud to be here for the club, but also for the women. Today seeing those girls run out is awesome and to see the scoreboard is amazing."