Courtesy of Hunter River Times
https://hunterrivertimes.com.au/hawkins-to-lead-singleton-in-2021/

Singleton Greyhounds club secretary Leigha Gardner has described the re-signing of club coach Jake Hawkins as a ‘no brainer’.
Almost a year has passed since Hawkins was unveiled as the first-grade coach for the Bengalla Hunter Valley Group 21 rugby league outfit ahead of the 2020 season.
Though he is yet to play in an official match, Gardner believes he has ticked all the remaining boxes on and off the field.
“He has done everything required for us this year,” she told The Hunter River Times.
“With the season not going ahead it was only fair to roll over and offer the same position again.”
Hawkins, a former Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks player, has gone on to to mentor the club’s under-14 line-up since the cancellation of senior rugby league.
“We think it is fantastic as we have been focussed on closing the gap between juniors and seniors,” she added.
“It not only shows his commitment to our club but to the whole Singleton football community.”
When asked about the re-signing, Hawkins continued to voice his optimism for the upcoming Group 21 season; just as he has done so for the past year.
“It is good to put pen to paper and get next year locked in,” Hawkins declared.
“Obviously, I was looking forward to this year but there were a few setbacks with Covid.
“Now we just focus on 2021 and (I can confirm that) training will commence in early December.”
Michael Kirkpatrick has also been locked in for another season as the club’s ladies’ league tag coach.
MEANWHILE the club will now accept applications are now open for a reserve grade coach as well an under-18 coach (applications close on September 25).

All Players, Sponsors, Old Boys & Supporters welcome!
$20 per player

Have some fun with us & some drinks

We’ll head down to the Albion after & draw this years major raffle at 5pm.
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Neil, a club stalwart who was passionate about Singleton Rugby League & Patron of the Old Boys. 

At the age of 97 he had a very good innings. Many people have spoken about his character & the great man he was with people not hearing a bad word ever spoken about him. 
Some of our current players have witnessed him singing Greyhounds songs in our sheds. He played in premierships sides & was also a Captain Coach for us.
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Our condolences go out to the McNamara family & Singleton Rugby League Community. 
His legacy will live on with us!