Round 6 is upon us and this week sees the Cowboys put their undefeated status on the line against the Broncos and the Tigers will be tring to keep the Bears winless.
A tough encounter has seen the Canterbury Bulldogs outlast the New Zealand Warriors 12-0 in an old fashion bash-a-thon. The bulldogs with the home crowd behind them were just a bit to classy for the Warriors, with Utai and Sherwin causing plenty of problems for the defense. It wasn’t all good news for the Dogs, with Jamaal Lolesi set to miss a number of weeks on the sideline.
Canterbury: Adam Perry, Brent Sherwin. El Masri 2/2.
New Zealand:.
PoM: Matt Utai 3, Brent Sherwin 2, Adam Perry 1.
The Canberra Raiders have shown all their attacking might with a 42-12, humbling of the Cronulla Sharks. The Sharks never got a look in as the Raiders built on an 18-6 half time lead to run away with the match. Joel Monaghan was the star of the show leaving Nigal Vagana in his wake all afternoon long.
Cronulla: Danny Nutley, Nigal Vagana. Kimmorley 2/2.
Canberra: Jason Croker 2, Ian Hindmarsh 2, Mark McLinden, Tyran Smith, Darren Porter. Schifcofske 7/7.
PoM: Joel Monaghan 3, Ian Hindmarsh 2, Clinton Schifcofske 1.
In a top of the table clash the previously undefeated Cowboys have been humbled by a rampart Brisbane Broncos side, 38-12. Brisbane had stars right across the park with centres Shaun Berrigan and Brent Tate bagging a double each. After the game coach Josh Hussey was not available for comment because no one could find the little bugger….
Brisbane: Shaun Berrigan 2, Brent Tate 2, Karmichael Hunt, Brett Seymour, Petero Civoniceva. Lockyer 5/7.
North Queensland: Matt Sing, David Myles. Hannay 2/2.
PoM: Brent Tate 3, Petero Civoniceva 2, Shane Webcke 1.
In a huge lift to a struggling Storm outfit, inspirational fullback Billy Slater, with the help of numerous pain killers to over come a broken arm, has helped the Storm to a 26-16 win over a committed bunnies outfit. While Slater’s inclusion was a surprise to everyone, Matt Orford controlled the game to a tee and picked up the man of the match award.
Melbourne: Matt Orford 2, Matt King, Fifita Moala. Geyer 5/5.
South Sydney: Luke McDougall, Mark Minichiello 2. Williams 2/3.
PoM: Matt Orford 3, Matt Geyer 2, David Kidwell 1.
A grandstand finish has seen the Penrith Panthers edge out a determined St George Illawarra side 28-20. After Matt Cooper crossed with fifteen to go to make it 22-20, the game was in the balance until Amos Roberts took an intercept on the Panthers line and sprinted the length of the field to put the game beyond doubt.
St George: Brent Kite 2, Mark Riddle, Matt Cooper. Riddell 2/4.
Penrith: Rhys Wesser, Amos Roberts, Luke Rooney, Ben Ross, Preston Campbell. Girdler 4/6.
PoM: Trent Waterhouse 3, Ryan Girdler 2, Lance Thompson 1.
Newcastle’s woeful form continued today as they were soundly beaten by the Roosters 22-6. Newcastle had no answers as the Roosters backline ran wild with the likes of Cross and Hodges doing as they pleased. If Newcastle is to make the eight coach Walker-Bush will need to get things on track and soon.
Sydney: Justin Hodges, Ryan Cross, Peter Cusack, Michael Crocker. Crocker ¾.
Newcastle: Robbie O’Davis. Johns 1/1.
PoM: Justin Hodges 3, Ryan Cross 2, Anthony Toopu 1.
After a stirring pre-game speech by life long Bears fan and coach David McElroy, things looked on the up for the Central Coast outfit going into the break at a 12 all deadlock. However, McElroys halftime decision to go and find some hot dogs at halftime instead of tending to his team cost the Bears dearly in the second half. The Tigers finished the game strongly to come out 21-12 victors.
Central Coast: Ben Black, Andrew Beattie. McLean 2/3.
Wests: Brett Hodgson, Shane Elford, Scott Prince, Ben Galea. Covell 2/6. Prince 1 fg.
PoM: John Wilson 3, Mark O’Neill 2, Scott Prince 1.
Rugby league bad boy John Hopoate has played a leading hand in a famous away victory for the Manly Sea Eagles. Manly’s backline was near unstoppable as the Eels continue to run around like chooks with their head cut off. The only blemish on the day for Manly was Walkers pathetic form with the boot.
Parramatta: Lee Hopkins, Nathan Hindmarsh. Witt 2/2.
Manly: John Hopoate 2, Paul Stephenson, Andrew Walker, Chad Randall. Walker 3/8.
PoM: Chris Hicks 3, John Hopoate 2, Andrew Walker 1.
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