MOREE Giants Marley Swan and Brodie Schutt played the game of their lives with the Greater Northern Tigers 16s Andrew Johns Cup side against Riverina Bulls at Singleton last weekend – and the boys are now focused on getting a win against Central Coast Roosters at Woy Woy Oval tomorrow.

A try last week by Brodie three minutes from full-time and another by Miles Taylor in the final seconds of play didn’t quite get them over the line, with Riverina Bulls winning 34-30.

Moree Giants club president Steve Cory said Marley and Brodie were outstanding.

“They did Moree proud, with Brodie one of the stand-outs. He scored a late try and was great in defence,” Cory said.

The boys, best mates on and off the field, tomorrow travel to Woy Woy to play Central Coast Roosters at Woy Woy Oval in round two of the Andrew Johns Cup.

Brodie kicked every goal last season across two codes to make the cut for this year’s Greater Northern Tigers side.

He was a key player in Moree Bulls under-16s team last year and also selected to play in Central North and NSW Country.

His rugby union season, when mentored by the late Dave Swan, was capped with selection in the NSW Waratahs squad in the NextGen Cup.

“I only started playing league a couple of years ago, and I’m just grateful for the coaching I’ve had and the people around me,” Brodie said.

“Marley’s dad, Stan, has taught me a lot and so did Dave. They’ve been great coaches and mentors.”

Moree Giants’ Brodie Schutt and Marley Swan have been selected to play with the Greater Northern Tigers 16s Andrew Johns Cup side. They debuted last weekend at Singleton and tomorrow travel to Woy Woy to play Central Coast Roosters.

Marley, who began his league career with Moree Giants about 10 years ago, this week started Year 10 at St Philomena’s School, where he’s been named Sports and Events School Captain.

He works part-time at KFC and has been known to take to the clippers in the carport at home after participating in the Garage Barbershop program at Bank Art Museum Moree last year.

Marley said last weekend’s game at Singleton was tough.

“It was a hard game. We stuck to the game plan, but didn’t come home with the win – we just missed,” he said.

He reckons Greater Northern Tigers can turn that around tomorrow.

“If we stick to our game plan, take everything slow, and do what our coaches want us to do, we can get the win, I think,” Marley said.

He has the right bloke in his corner, with dad Stan Swan – now retired from playing with Moree Boars – guiding the way.

“Dad has taught me everything I know – he’s very brainy and knows what I’ve got to do,” Marley said. “He’s very patient, and it’s good to have him on the sideline watching. He’s helped me get to this level and to have confidence in what I can do.

“I feel pretty lucky to have been given the opportunity, and now it’s all paying off,” he said.

Moree Giants club president Steve Cory said Brodie and Marley travel to Tamworth every Saturday to train with the Greater Northern Tigers squad.

“Their commitment to the game is inspiring, and the entire team tried hard to bridge the gap against the Bulls last week,” Cory said.

Two tries in the last five minutes, including one from Brodie, wasn’t quite enough, however.

“I got a short ball from Lewis Brown, dummied and went to the line,” Brodie said.

Brodie also caught the eye of Newcastle Knights Juniors, who showcased the young Moree player on the club’s Junior Pathways Player in Focus list.

“A strong first game of the season for left edge second-rower, Brodie Schutt. He was a key component in the Tigers’ attack with a try off a strong line run, and also had a hand in a try by halfback Lewis Brown.

“Keep an eye out for this Moree Giants’ junior in 2026.”

The Tigers travel to Woy Woy tomorrow to play Central Coast Roosters at Woy Woy Oval.

Marley Swan will run on as halfback, with Brodie Schutt retaining his spot in the second row.

Video highlights from round one of the Andrew Johns Cup can be viewed HERE.