The 2025 Junior Australian Championships delivered one of the most exciting weekends of junior Oztag to date, with standout performances, historic repeat victories, and an unprecedented number of finals going to drop-off.
Western Sydney Tiger Cubs Crowned Club Champions
Congratulations to the Western Sydney Tiger Cubs, who claimed the prestigious Club Champions title after a dominant campaign across multiple age divisions. Their consistency, depth, and skill across the tournament once again showcased the strength of the Western Sydney region at junior level.
Notable Performances and Historic Wins
It was a weekend filled with remarkable storylines and elite-level competition.
Among the highlights:
Central Coast Boys 17s proved that lightning can strike twice, famously claiming that “the first time was so nice, they had to do it twice” going back-to-back champions in their division.
The Southern Storm continued their dominance, with the Boys 16s completing an incredible three-peat, cementing the club’s reputation as one of the true powerhouses of Australian Oztag.
Australian Oztag also noted the most Final Fives on a Sunday in recent history, underlining the competitive balance and depth of talent across all divisions. Several grand finals went right down to the wire, decided only in extra time through golden-point drop-offs a testament to the intensity and evenness of competition. The most notable were:
Boys 14s: Illawarra Steelers def. Tiger Cubs
Girls 15s: Southern Storm def. Illawarra Steelers
Girls 17s: Central Coast def. Sutherland Stingrays
2025 Junior Australian Championships Winners
Girls Divisions
17s – Central Coast
16s – Stingrays
15s – Storm
14s – Tigers
13s – Central Coast
12s – Wolverines
11s – Steelers
10s – ACT
9s – Tigers
Boys Divisions
17s – Central Coast
16s – Storm
15s – Storm
14s – Steelers
13s – Tigers
12s – Central Coast
11s – Tigers
10s – Orcas
9s – Wolverines
Talent on Display
The level of talent at this year’s championships was nothing short of exceptional. With so many standout individual performances across multiple age groups, Australian Tagaroos selectors will have their work cut out in the coming weeks as they prepare to name representative teams.
Selections for the Australian Tagaroos will be announced mid-December, so stay tuned to our social channels for updates.
Looking Ahead
The 2025 Junior Australian Championships once again highlighted the passion, skill, and growth of junior Oztag across the country. With powerhouse regions like Western Sydney, Southern Storm, and Central Coast setting the benchmark, the future of Australian Oztag is brighter than ever.
We look forward to seeing everyone back in action at the Senior Australian Championships in just a few weeks’ time.
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