PREMIER LEAGUE
In an unexpectedly competitive match played in Melbourne today, the Northern Cannons have withstood a courageous Melbourne Executioners’ fightback to secure a vital 27-24 victory. With competition for both top four and top eight berths fierce, the victory gives the Cannons real hope of securing a home final.
Melbourne: Brett Stapleton, Colin Charvis 2, and Dane Carlaw. Maquina 4/4
Northern: Brett Dallas 2, Ashley Harrison, and Awen Guttenbiel. Rogers 5/5. Michalak 1 fg.
HT Score: Northern 14-6
Penalties: Northern 8-4
Completion Rates: Melbourne 50% Northern 68%
Possession: Northern 54%
PoM Points: Paul Wellens 3, Jason Hooper 2, and Brett Dallas 1.

Hawkesbury have done enough to all but ensure they’ll remain in Premier League for another season, the Mavericks stunning Darwin in recording a powerful 32-6. The win has a twofold effect on the Premier League, lifting Hawkesbury to a near unassailable position on the ladder, and effectively ending Darwin’s hopes of a top eighth berth.
Darwin: John Andrews. O’Gara 1/1
Hawkesbury: Joe Roff, Stephen Jones, Jaco Van Der Westhuyzen, John Roe, Brett Howland, and Matthew Rieck. Ahmed 4/6
HT Score: Hawkesbury 22-6
Penalties: Darwin 11-9
Completion Rates: Darwin 74% Hawkesbury 75%
Possession: Hawkesbury 54%
PoM Points: John Roe 3, Brett Howland 2, and Jaco Van Der Westhuyzen 1.

A dominant second half performance from Gold Coast has cast severe doubts over Perth’s premiership credentials, the Crusade surviving a tight first half before rampaging home to a convincing 34-12 victory. Perth, like Darwin, will now have to win their last two games and hope other games go their way if they’re to grace the top eight.
Gold Coast: Matthew Gidley, Tommy O’Reilly, Matt Orford, Ali Lauititi, and Andy Farrell 2. Farrell 5/6
Perth: Tony Fabri and Tony Puletua. Wilkinson 2/2
HT Score: Perth 6-4
Penalties: Perth 6-5
Completion Rates: Gold Coast 64% Perth 57%
Possession: Gold Coast 53%
PoM Points: Matthew Gidley 3, Andy Farrell 2, and Danny Buderus 1.

At halftime, Adelaide looked to be on their way to an upset victory over the Brisbane Bulls, but their six point lead was blown away as the Bulls smashed their way into third place on the Premier League ladder- scoring twenty six unanswered second half points on their way to a 46-26 home victory.
Brisbane: Ben Hornby, Josh Hannay 3, Luke O’Donnell, Ty Williams, and Adrian Morley 2. Hannay 7/9
Adelaide: Stirling Mortlock, Lote Tuqiri, Rupeni Caucau, and Elton Flatley. Flatley 5/5
HT Score: Adelaide 26-20
Penalties: Adelaide 6-5
Completion Rates: Brisbane 47% Adelaide 55%
Possession: Brisbane 51%
PoM Points: Scott Prince 3, Josh Hannay 2, and Luke O’Donnell 1.

Wollongong officials and fans are crying foul today after their side was ‘robbed’ of a victory in their clash against the desperate Capetown Ravens. The fulltime score of 16-12 saw the Ravens inch further from relegation, whilst sending the Destructors tumbling back into fourth position on the Premier League ladder.
Capetown: Martin Gleeson 2. Johns 4/4
Wollongong: Brian Bower 2. Hodgson 2/3
HT Score: Capetown 12-6
Penalties: Capetown 11-4
Completion Rates: Capetown 70% Wollongong 72%
Possession: Capetown 53%
PoM Points: Brian Bower 3, Martin Lang 2, and Lance Thompson 1.

Port Moresby may be folding at the end of the year, but they’ve made it clear they’ll shatter some dreams in the process, today embarrassing the desperate Surfers Paradise Punks with a 22-10 home victory. The win sees the Power move within a point of seventeenth placed Surfers Paradise, with the Punks now a very real risk of automatic relegation at season’s end.
Port Moresby: Kirk Reynoldson 2 and Gordon Tallis 2. Zian-Ali ¾
Surfers Paradise: Glenn Morrison and Monty Betham. Deacon ½
HT Score: Port Moresby 12-6
Penalties: Surfers Paradise 7-3
Completion Rates: Port Moresby 73% Surfers Paradise 80%
Possession: Port Moresby 50%
PoM Points: Marcus Bai 3, Gordon Tallis 2, and Kirk Reynoldson 1.

The Central Phoenix’s premiership dream took a considerable beating today, whilst Wellington lifted their own chances of taking out the big one in the most dominant performance of the round. The Cougars showed absolutely no mercy in a comprehensive performance, smashing Central in a ten tries to two, 60-12, romp.
Wellington: Timana Tahu 2, Joe Rokocoko, Danny Orr, Paul Rauhihi 4, and Kevin Sinfield 2. Sinfield 10/11
Central: Beau Rivers and Iestyn Harris. Harris 2/2
HT Score: Wellington 24-6
Penalties: Wellington 7-2
Completion Rates: Wellington 77% Central 65%
Possession: Wellington 62%
PoM Points: Paul Rauhihi 3, Kevin Sinfield 2, and Lesley Vainikolo 1.

The shock results kept coming in an unpredictable round of action, with Coffs Harbour courageously fighting their way to a vital 37-28 victory over Central Coast, lifting them back into eighth place whilst sending the Falcons crashing down into a season low of sixth. With two rounds remaining, Coffs Harbour need only for their chasing opponents to drop one game to assure themselves of a top eight berth.
Central Coast: Luke Patten, Matt Utai, Reni Maitua, Michael Korkidas, and Nigel Vagana. El Masri 4/5
Coffs Harbour: Brian Carney 2, Dom Feaunati, Rodger Randal 2, and Phil Bailey. Spencer 6/8. Miller 1 fg.
HT Score: 16 all
Penalties: Coffs Harbour 6-5
Completion Rates: Central Coast 70% Coffs Harbour 66%
Possession: Coffs Harbour 53%
PoM Points: Rodger Randal 3, Phil Bailey 2, and Carlos Spencer 1.

Parramatta, like eighth placed Coffs Harbour, have gone a long way towards securing a finals berth with today’s impressive 24-8 victory over the Sydney Oilers. With both sides in heavy contention for a top eight berth, the Vikings showed their class in securing a comfortable away win.
Sydney: Anthony Laffranchi. Gower 2/3
Parramatta: Mark Gasnier, Luke Bailey, Dean Widders, and Nathan Hindmarsh. Fitzgibbon 4/4
HT Score: Parramatta 12-2
Penalties: Sydney 7-2
Completion Rates: Sydney 60% Parramatta 61%
Possession: Sydney 50%
PoM Points: Anthony Laffranchi 3, Mark Gasnier 2, and Jack Afamasaga 1.

Premier League Table
Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Gold Coast 21 3 0 759 323 436 42
2. Wellington 17 7 0 626 423 203 34
3. Brisbane 15 8 1 577 418 159 31
4. Wollongong 15 8 1 541 418 123 31
5. Northern 15 8 1 558 464 94 31
6. Central Coast 15 9 0 629 355 274 30
7. Parramatta 13 11 0 493 470 23 26
8. Coffs Harbour 13 11 0 469 510 -41 26

9. Sydney 11 12 2 435 454 -19 24
10. Central 11 12 1 514 536 -22 23
11. Perth 11 12 1 481 506 -25 23
12. Darwin 11 13 0 448 462 -14 22
13. Adelaide 9 15 0 427 558 -131 18
14. Hawkesbury 8 15 1 348 577 -229 17
15. Capetown 8 16 0 319 512 -193 16
16. Melbourne 8 16 0 350 543 -193 16
17. Surfers Paradise 6 17 1 421 601 -180 13
18. Port Moresby 6 18 0 366 543 -277 12

fuck me, im fucked

Go Capetown 3 in a row, go boys!

Finish off the season with 4/5 and its a good platform for next year.

DIVISION TWO
Dunedin have secured a top five berth in today’s clash against Penrith, downing the always dangerous Highlanders 22-12 to ensure that they’ll not be dropping out of the top five this season. The Highlanders, who earlier this week revealed they’ll be part of a lucrative relocation to Bondi next season, are not top five contenders- but will draw inspiration from an impressive year that had a lot of blown opportunities.
Dunedin: David Frame, Deiter Fisher, Mat Toschak, and Mike Forshaw. Fisher 3/5
Penrith: Michael Buettner and David Solomona. Riddell 2/2
HT Score: Dunedin 10-0
Penalties: Penrith 9-7
Completion Rates: Dunedin 58% Penrith 63%
Possession: Dunedin 50%
PoM Points: Deiter Fisher 3, John Waka 2, and Terry Hill 1.

Ipswich have ducked back out of the Peter Sterling Division top five following today’s upset 18-12 loss to Carnarvon. The win keeps the Grizzlies as slight chances of a top five berth, whilst Ipswich are out of the five on differential alone.
Ipswich: Sebastian Tupont. Tulley 4/4
Carnarvon: Jamaal Lolesi, Jamie Venables, and Leigh Bush. Luana 3/5
HT Score: Carnarvon 6-4
Penalties: Carnarvon 6-5
Completion Rates: Ipswich 57% Carnarvon 67%
Possession: Carnarvon 53%
PoM Points: Jamie Venables 3, Jamaal Lolesi 2, and Cameron Shepard 1.

It was a powerhouse display in Sydney today, as the East Coast Tigers showed absolutely no mercy in humiliating Liverpool 56-0 in a ten tries to nil embarrassment of the Rockets. East Coast scored the first blow in what will be a local rivalry next year, the second placed Wally Lewis Division team relocating to Campbelltown.
Liverpool: None.
East Coast: Chris Walker 2, Mark Gerrard 2, Gareth Raynor 3, Rudi Vedelago, Brad Thorn, and Steele Retchless. Hicks 8/11
HT Score: East Coast 24-0
Penalties: East Coast 4-3
Completion Rates: Liverpool 47% East Coast 70%
Possession: East Coast 60%
PoM Points: Chris Walker 3, Brad Thorn 2, and Gareth Raynor 1.

In a battle between Division Two contenders, Newcastle have scored a crucial victory over Shanghai, seeing the Hunter team perched in third position on the Peter Sterling Division ladder. The 28-18 victory was impressive throughout, with the Traders scoring consolation points but never really threatening.
Newcastle: Shontayne Hape, Ryan McGoldrick 2, Paul Cooke, and Gareth Ellis. Cooke 4/6
Shanghai: Marcus Caster, James Croaker, and Nick Fozzard. Girdler 3/3
HT Score: Newcastle 18-0
Penalties: Newcastle 10-8
Completion Rates: Newcastle 65% Shanghai 66%
Possession: Newcastle 51%
PoM Points: Josh Perry 3, Gareth Ellis 2, and Ryan McGoldrick 1.

The big three in the Wally Lewis Division continued to stamp their authority on the Division Two battleground in round twenty four, with Canberra powering over the top of the hopeless Port Adelaide Corsairs on their way to a big 50-10 away victory.
Port Adelaide: Darren Mason. T. Mason 3/3
Canberra: Matt Hilder, Scott Donald, Christophe Lamaisson, Paul Whatuira, Matt Henjak 2, Solomon Haumona, and Ryan Hudson 2. Towers 7/9
HT Score: Canberra 12-10
Penalties: Port Adelaide 8-4
Completion Rates: Port Adelaide 66% Canberra 66%
Possession: Canberra 58%
PoM Points: Ryan Hudson 3, Sean Towers 2, and Michael Monaghan 1.

In a clash with no bearing on the finals layout, Colombo have scored a scratchy 26-14 victory over the last placed Port Macquarie Stingrays. It’s been a woeful year for last year’s runners up, and their short history is set to end in just two short weeks.
Port Macquarie: Anthony Stuart and Nathan Sologinkin. Shepherdon 2/4. Barnett Jr. 1/1
Colombo: Graham Appo, David March, and Ricardo 2. Fields 5/5
HT Score: 12 all
Penalties: Port Macquarie 11-4
Completion Rates: Port Macquarie 77% Colombo 63%
Possession: Port Macquarie 52%
PoM Points: Damien Fields 3, Graham Appo 2, and David March 1.

North Queensland’s impressive late season form continued today in a low scoring clash with fellow Queensland side, Redlands. The Dolphins scored two tries through English representative Kris Radlinski, with Andrew Mehrtens’ late field goal putting the icing on a hard fought 11-2 victory.
Redlands: None. Young 1/1
North Queensland: Kris Radlinski. Mehrtens 1/3. Mehrtens 1 fg.
HT Score: North Queensland 4-2
Penalties: 7 all
Completion Rates: Redlands 60% North Queensland 70%
Possession: North Queensland 58%
PoM Points: Kris Radlinski 3, Todd Byrne 2, and Danny Williams 1.

Tamworth City remain leaders on the Wally Lewis Division ladder on for and against alone, easily accounting for local rivals, New England, in today’s clash in Tamworth. The Titans stamped their authority on the former #1 New England side, thumping them 38-10 to retain top spot in their division.
Tamworth City: Graeme Frame 2, Greg Davidson, Tyler Durden, Anthony Farrell, and Keith Galloway. Davidson 7/7
New England: Brent Stone and Lee Briers. Briers ½
HT Score: Tamworth City 26-6
Penalties: Tamworth City 13-6
Completion Rates: Tamworth City 75% New England 50%
Possession: Tamworth City 61%
PoM Points: Greg Davidson 3, Graeme Frame 2, and Keith Galloway 1.

The Tassie Devils continue to dog the heels of first placed Wagga in the Peter Sterling Division, after today easily accounting for Geelong 36-6. The Bengals, like a handful of other sides, remain slim chances of a top five berth despite today’s heavy loss. Tassie, however, will be disappointed that they didn’t put more points on a very poor Bengals’ outfit.
Tassie: Clyde Rathbone, Todd Bates 2, David Fifi’iaha, Tristan Law, and Shannon Hegarty. Way 6/7
Geelong: Brian Urlacher. Detreaux 1/1
HT Score: Tassie 14-6
Penalties: Tassie 9-5
Completion Rates: Tassie 75% Geelong 48%
Possession: Tassie 64%
PoM Points: Todd Bates 3, David Fifi’iaha 2, and Shannon Hegarty 1.

In the tight race for Peter Sterling Division’s minor premiership, Wagga have toughed out an exciting 28-22 victory over Lake Heights to remain the top dog in their division. Lake Heights; like Geelong and Ipswich, are still chances of top five berths despite their round twenty four losses.
Wagga: Mirco Bergamasco, Christian Walker 2, and Colin Best. Rowles 6/6
Lake Heights: Thomas Kempton, Asuki Miyamoto, Greg Bird, and Marc Calderwood. Kempton 3/6
HT Score: Wagga 14-4
Penalties: Wagga 12-8
Completion Rates: Wagga 60% Lake Heights 60%
Possession: Wagga 52%
PoM Points: Christian Walker 3, Thomas Kempton 2, and Jamie Fitzgerald 1.

The Wally Lewis Division top five has been decided, with Fairfield scoring a comfortable 24-2 victory over Waikato. The Stallions are now embroiled in a battle with Dunedin for position heading into the ASRL’s first ever ten team finals’ series.
Waikato: None. Bowen 1/1
Fairfield: Rupert Matakamikamica, Slick Cupples, Chris Tyrie, and Danny Sculthorpe. Magro 4/4
HT Score: Fairfield 18-2
Penalties: Waikato 8-2
Completion Rates: Waikato 67% Fairfield 71%
Possession: Fairfield 55%
PoM Points: Rupert Matakamikamica 3, Slick Cupples 2, and Tony Price 1.

Eastwood have today seized hold of fifth spot in the Peter Sterling Division, scoring a fairly comfortable 24-4 win over Wanganui to edge Ipswich out on differential. The battle for position in the Peter Sterling Division remains a highlight of the Division Two race, with the Wally Lewis Division’s three way leadership tie another drawing card for the division.
Wanganui: Mesake Navugona. Cooper 0/1
Eastwood: Nathan Hollingsworth, Jason Smith 2, Paul Stephenson, and Mark Chisolm. Malonely 2/5
HT Score: 4 all
Penalties: Eastwood 10-9
Completion Rates: Wanganui 60% Eastwood 75%
Possession: Eastwood 60%
PoM Points: Craig Kenniwell 3, Sean Rudder 2, and Jason Smith 1.

Peter Sterling Division
Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Wagga 15 8 1 543 423 120 31
2. Tassie 15 8 1 475 376 99 31
3. Newcastle 15 9 0 485 369 116 30
4. Shanghai 12 10 2 431 392 39 26
5. Eastwood 12 11 1 454 349 105 25

6. Ipswich 12 11 1 361 367 -6 25
7. Geelong 12 12 0 365 404 -39 24
8. Lake Heights 11 12 1 441 472 -31 23
9. Carnarvon 11 12 1 334 467 -133 23
10. North Queensland 10 13 1 429 560 -131 21
11. Redlands 8 14 2 330 381 -51 18
12. Wanganui 5 19 0 287 540 -253 10


Wally Lewis Division
Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Tamworth City 19 5 0 667 287 380 38
2. East Coast 19 5 0 619 292 327 38
3. Canberra 19 5 0 635 316 319 38
4. Dunedin 15 9 0 527 346 181 30
5. Fairfield 15 9 0 550 404 146 30

6. New England 11 12 1 476 448 28 23
7. Colombo 11 13 0 405 478 -73 22
8. Penrith 10 14 0 457 410 47 20
9. Waikato 9 13 2 337 506 -169 20
10. Liverpool 7 16 1 316 620 -304 15
11. Port Adelaide 4 20 0 283 622 -339 8
12. Port Macquarie 3 19 2 272 648 -376 8

man, only had to win 4 more early season games and i could have been through....shiiiit

haha 60 - 12 what the. good work rauhihi now that i give you the flick you now start playing good. wow four tries for the big rig.

Is too much to ask for Brisbane, Wollongong and Wello to drop their next two games? And Northern to win both? Looks like the final eight for Premier League has been decided, unless the Oilers get a minor miracle.

And is it too much to ask to have a win next round? Or at least a draw & not a flogging? :help: