The Auckland Pirates have fought out their first win of the 2005 season, scoring a courageous 24-16 victory over the previously unbeaten Central Phoenix. The win lifts Auckland clear of the stragglers, whilst also casting doubts over the Phoenix heading into their Bob Fulton Cup tie against Gold Coast.
Auckland: Rachid Hechiche, Carl Hayman, and Phil Bailey 2. Spencer 4/5
Central: Luke Burt, Tyler Durden, and Jonny Maquina. O'Gara 2/3
HT Score: Auckland 12-10
Penalties: Auckland 8-1
Completion Rates: Auckland 75% Central 62%
Possession: Auckland 56%
PoM Points: Carl Hayman 3, Jonny Maquina 2, and Rachid Hechiche 1.

It's back to the old drawing board for luckless Capetown, the Ravens squandering an early 18-0 lead in their clash against Surfers Paradise to go down 24-20. The Ravens were in firm control after a dominant first twenty - but by halftime held only a slender 18-12 lead.
Capetown: Paul Whatuira and Kevan Mealamu 2. Way 4/5
Surfers Paradise: Rhys Wesser, Greg Inglis, Steve Bell, and Paul Deacon. Deacon 4/5
HT Score: Capetown 18-12
Penalties: Capetown 10-6
Completion Rates: Capetown 70% Surfers Paradise 66%
Possession: Capetown 53%
PoM Points: Segeni Ngethe 3, Paul Deacon 2, and Kevan Mealamu 1.

Parramatta have scored an enthralling 18-13 victory over Darwin in today's top of the country clash. The Cyclones looked to edge their way to a vital win when Keiran Wyar landed an unlikely dropgoal, but an eightieth minute try from man of the match Tim Smith landed a victory for the Eels. Smith was outstanding throughout, showing why he's the hottest young half in the competition.
Darwin: Tommy Gallaghar and Paul Cooke. Bowen 2/2. Wyar 1 fg.
Parramatta: Tim Smith 2 and Jack Afamasaga. Fitzgibbon 3/3
HT Score: Darwin 12-0
Penalties: Parramatta 8-6
Completion Rates: Darwin 60% Parramatta 62%
Possession: Parramatta 52%
PoM Points: Tim Smith 3, Paul Cooke 2, and Mark Riddell 1.

The dream has come to a shuddering halt for unbeaten Hornsby, the Mavericks on the wrong end of a rather one sided 36-16 scoreline in their clash against fellow unbeaten club, Northern. The Cannons big guns were all firing as they blasted the underdog Mavericks right off the park.
Northern: Trent Pariah, Michael DeVere 3, Matthew Head, and Brent Kite. Pariah 6/8
Hornsby: Jaco van der Westhuyzen 2 and Graham Poweta. Roff 2/3
HT Score: Northern 20-10
Penalties: Northern 9-1
Completion Rates: Northern 58% Hornsby 49%
Possession: Northern 55%
PoM Points: Michael DeVere 3, Trent Pariah 2, and George Smith 1.

Wagga continue to prop up the Premier League table, the luckless Badgers no match for the Cougars today in New Zealand. An all around dominant performance from the premiership contenders saw them embarass Wagga 36-12. Amazingly, the Badgers lead at halftime after a courageous first half, but proved unequal to the Cougar fightback.
Wellington: Sitiveni Sivivatu, Clyde Rathbone 3, Scott Hill, and Ryan Hoffman. Tai 6/10
Wagga: Sebastian Azema 2. Magro 2/2
HT Score: Wagga 12-10
Penalties: Wellington 8-5
Completion Rates: Wellington 68% Wagga 57%
Possession: Wellington 58%
PoM Points: Clyde Rathbone 3, Jamie Peacock 2, and Scott Hill 1.

Adelaide have again been the better side despite being on the wrong end of the scoreline, with officials crying foul after some marginal calls cost the Attitude their game against Perth, 18-12.
Adelaide: Stirling Mortlock and Piri Weepu. Carter 2/3
Perth: Willie Mason and Anton Roarke. Wilkinson 4/5. Hougard 1 fg. Wilkinson 1 fg.
HT Score: Perth 8-6
Penalties: Perth 8-5
Completion Rates: Adelaide 72% Perth 72%
Possession: Perth 53%
PoM Points: Sam Norton-Knight 3, Phil Waugh 2, and Piri Weepu 1.

In the clear cut game of the round, the Brisbane Bulls have rebounded from last week's loss to Gold Coast to secure an exciting 31-26 victory over the Wollongong Destructors. The Destructors scored five tries to four, but a lop-sided penalty count allowed the Bulls to scrape home.
Brisbane: Josh Hannay, Jonathan Thurston, Shane Webcke, and Luke O'Donnell. Hannay 7/7. Thurston 1 fg.
Wollongong: Richie Mathers, Shaun Berrigan, Brian Bower, Paul Gallen, and Danny McGuire. Hodgson 3/4. Ahmed 0/1
HT Score: Brisbane 20-10
Penalties: Brisbane 8-3
Completion Rates: Brisbane 72% Wollongong 61%
Possession: Brisbane 55%
PoM Points: Josh Hannay 3, Richie Mathers 2, and Luke O'Donnell 1.

Central Coast have scored a measure of revenge against the Melbourne Executioners in the club's return tie, the Falcons getting up to a 20-8 victory just two weeks after being shock 18-4 losers.
Melbourne: Brent Tate. Tatu 2/2
Central Coast: Jordan Capri 2 and James Manson. El Masri 4/4
HT Score: 2 all
Penalties: Melbourne 10-8
Completion Rates: Melbourne 63% Central Coast 68%
Possession: Central Coast 54%
PoM Points: Jordan Capri 3, James Manson 2, and Brent Sherwin 1.

In a must win game for both clubs, the Gold Coast Crusade have come up trumps against bitter rivals, Sydney. Playing like their season was on the line, the Crusade came out and blasted Sydney away with a 20-4 first half, securing a 26-12 victory with stout second half defence.
Sydney: Junior Pelesasa, Pennywise Tupanga-anga, and Jason Rules. Tupanga-anga 0/3
Gold Coast: Julian Santarakista 2, Luke Rooney, and Ben Kennedy. Johns 5/5
HT Score: Gold Coast 20-4
Penalties: Sydney 7-3
Completion Rates: Sydney 64% Gold Coast 51%
Possession: Sydney 51%
PoM Points: Luke Rooney 3, Julian Santarakista 2, and Gordon D'Arcy 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Northern 4 0 0 104 54 +50 8
2. Wellington 3 1 0 116 78 +38 6
3. Central 3 1 0 98 76 +22 6
4. Parramatta 3 1 0 71 57 +14 6
5. Surfers Paradise 3 1 0 85 76 +9 6
6. Hornsby 3 1 0 100 96 +4 6
7. Darwin 2 2 0 85 54 +31 4
8. Gold Coast 2 2 0 100 83 +17 4

9. Melbourne 2 2 0 66 58 +8 4
10. Central Coast 2 2 0 68 69 -1 4
11. Wollongong 2 2 0 85 93 -8 4
12. Brisbane 2 2 0 85 95 -10 4
13. Perth 2 2 0 76 88 -12 4
14. Adelaide 1 3 0 63 76 -13 2
15. Sydney 1 3 0 74 91 -17 2
16. Auckland 1 3 0 50 92 -42 2
17. Capetown 0 4 0 62 92 -30 0
18. Wagga 0 4 0 64 124 -60 0

Go Falcons
Go Falcons
Go
Go
Go Falcons

P!!!

Fuck this I give up.

Does that mean Ravens are looking for a new coach, Mick?????? lol

Yes, there's never been a four game losing streak in ASRL history. Aside from the reigning premiers and the fifth placed team, who else have you lost to, Mick?

Meh. I had to lose one sometime. Well done Northern and Dave if you are indeed their coach as i suspect you are.

The team thats also first hahaha.

I'm not quitting...just giving up. lmao.

a top effort from my boys. lets hope we can keep it up...

Yay. That's me!

Now we've got 2 with Wagga

'Twas sarcasm. The record in Premier League is something like nine or ten rounds.

Beg pardon, kind sir.

The way Mick and Theo are going those records could be in danger. When do they play each other???

No div.2 results???

Me wanna cry!

Stuff Gold Coast. How the hell do they manage to make Craig Gower stuff up everytime.
Next time I play GC, I may as well dump him. Craig Wing would prob do a better job.

Voodoo
Jedi Mind Tricks

We've tried it all. The problem is, Gower has no backbone or mental toughness. Just look at what he did for Penrith this year. :P

Div 2 results are on the way, my pretties.

Tamworth City continue to be one of Division Two’s form teams, but they didn’t do it as easily against Redfern as the 28-16 scoreline might indicate – the game won on the back of a sixteen point haul from Eron Bates.
Redfern: Joe Black, Jamie Burrows, and Andy Hendersen. May 2/2. Thumper-Knox 0/1
Tamworth City: Graeme Frame 2 and Jermaine Ale. Bates 8/8
HT Score: Tamworth City 14-12
Penalties: Tamworth City 11-8
Completion Rates: Redfern 64% Tamworth City 77%
Possession: Tamworth City 58%
PoM Points: Graeme Frame 3, Eron Bates 2, and Jermaine Ale 1.

The advisory involvement of premiership winning coach, Anthony Magro has seen the Bondi Battlers perform the unexpected and end New England’s Division Two unbeaten streak – scoring a thrilling 26-24 victory over the in form Ferrets.
Bondi: Simon Gwynne 3, Joel Monaghan, Lee Gilmour, and Ben Roarty. Costilio 1/7
New England: Brett Stapleton, De Wet Barry, Daniel Ferris, and Reece Williams. Ferris 4/4
HT Score: Bondi 12-6
Penalties: Bondi 11-7
Completion Rates: Bondi 72% New England 58%
Possession: Bondi 54%
PoM Points: Reece Williams 3, Simon Gwynne 2, and Michael Sullivan 1.

Despite another dominant performance from seasoned campaigner Graham Luana, the Carnarvon Cowboys have slumped to their second consecutive defeat – beaten 22-12 at home by the in form Christchurch Avalanches.
Carnarvon: Stephen O’Reilly and Graham Luana. Luana 2/2
Christchurch: Mark O’Halloren, Kamaal Lolesi, Jamaal Lolesi, and Ruben Wiki. Rumble ¾
HT Score: Christchurch 12-0
Penalties: Christchurch 11-5
Completion Rates: Carnarvon 67% Christchurch 66%
Possession: Christchurch 54%
PoM Points: Graham Luana 3, Jason Death 2, and Stacey Katu 1.

A rollicking first half from the Tasmanian Devils has seen them put Port Macquarie to the sword in fine fashion, the Devils racking up a big 42-6 victory over the hapless Stingrays. Leading 30-6 at halftime, the Devils clearly clocked off in the second period, but still did more than enough to score a big win.
Port Macquarie: John Sitizein. Fields 1/1
Tasmania: Matthew Burke 3, Wes Davies 2, Imanol Harinordoquy, Tom O’Reilly, and Tristan Law. Burke 5/8
HT Score: Tasmania 30-6
Penalties: Tasmania 4-3
Completion Rates: Port Macquarie 53% Tasmania 69%
Possession: Tasmania 60%
PoM Points: Matthew Burke 3, Olivier Sarramea 2, and Wes Davies 1.

North Queensland’s run of solid form continued in today’s clash with Division Two minnows, Liverpool, the Dolphins proving far too good for the Rockets on their way to a comfortable 32-12 away victory.
Liverpool: Paul Atchison and Marcus Bai. March 2/3
North Queensland: Todd Byrne, Ben Kirchner, Holger Mannhardt, Mark McLinden, and Wycliff Palau. Kirchner 6/6
HT Score: Liverpool 12-8
Penalties: North Queensland 5-4
Completion Rates: Liverpool 59% North Queensland 62%
Possession: North Queensland 55%
PoM Points: Mark McLinden 3, Albert Hommus 2, and Todd Byrne 1.

Eastwood have scored a much needed win in today’s televised Division Two clash, the match living up to the network’s hopes as a 20-12 thriller. In a scrappy but entertaining game, the Pumas lead throughout, but were constantly pressured by the enthusiastic Bengals.
Geelong: Travis Norton and Craig Frawley. Detreaux 2/3
Eastwood: Craig Kenniwell, Steve Mattai, and Christian Cullen. March 4/4
HT Score: Eastwood 12-2
Penalties: Geelong 6-4
Completion Rates: Geelong 59% Eastwood 52%
Possession: Geelong 51%
PoM Points: Craig Kenniwell 3, Travis Norton 2, and Junior Seau 1.

Amazingly, South Queensland remain unbeaten after four rounds of competition, today upsetting Canberra 24-14 to leave their record at three wins and a draw. In an enthralling game of end to end football, the Underdogs were vastly aided by their opposition’s woeful handling and poor discipline. Chargers fans will be hoping a change of coach will spark some return to last season’s form.
Canberra: Caleb Ralph and Anthony Constipolous. Constipolous 3/3
South Queensland: Dennis Moran, Shannon O’Reilly, and Barry Liverpool. Young 6/6
HT Score: South Queensland 16-14
Penalties: South Queensland 12-5
Completion Rates: Canberra 56% South Queensland 75%
Possession: South Queensland 56%
PoM Points: Shannon O’Reilly 3, Jason Demetriou 2, and Chris Beattie 1.

The return of long term coach, Mark Fowler has aided the Newcastle Fear to a crucial 32-22 victory over the always unpredictable Waikato Breakers. After a management shake-up earlier in the week that saw several high profile players sacked – the Breakers played like a different side, but were outgunned by a desperate Fear outfit.
Newcastle: John Andrews, Karl Pryce, Thomas Leullai, Rob Parker, Justin Smith, and Ewan Dowes. Harris 4/6
Waikato: Toa Kohe-Love 2, Serge Betson, Toutai Kefu, and Ben Galea. James 1/5
HT Score: Newcastle 22-4
Penalties: Waikato 8-6
Completion Rates: Newcastle 70% Waikato 56%
Possession: Newcastle 53%
PoM Points: Toutai Kefu 3, Justin Smith 2, and John Andrews 1.

Despite the best efforts of Rico Gear, Lake Heights have again fallen short in their match, out-gunned and outplayed by Campbelltown on their way to a 26-12 away loss.
Campbelltown: Chris Walker, Luke Williamson 2, and Sid Domic 2. Hicks 3/5
Lake Heights: Rico Gear 2. Kempton 2/2
HT Score: Campbelltown 14-6
Penalties: Campbelltown 11-9
Completion Rates: Campbelltown 76% Lake Heights 55%
Possession: Campbelltown 56%
PoM Points: Luke Williamson 3, Brad Thorn 2, and Chris Walker 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. South Queensland 3 0 1 97 64 +33 7
2. Tamworth City 3 1 0 104 42 +62 6
3. Tasmania 3 1 0 104 44 +60 6
4. North Queensland 3 1 0 100 62 +38 6
5. Campbelltown 3 1 0 100 68 +32 6
6. Canberra 3 1 0 102 72 +30 6
7. New England 3 1 0 103 85 +18 6
8. Christchurch 2 1 1 66 64 +2 5

9. Carnarvon 2 2 0 78 50 +28 4
10. Newcastle 2 2 0 78 70 +8 4
11. Eastwood 2 2 0 76 87 -11 4
12. Bondi 2 2 0 66 104 -38 4
13. Lake Heights 0 2 2 58 78 -20 2
14. Liverpool 1 3 0 64 109 -45 2
15. Port Macquarie 1 3 0 61 112 -51 2
16. Redfern 0 3 1 68 94 -26 1
17. Geelong 0 3 1 36 92 -56 1
18. Waikato 0 4 0 42 106 -64 0

Premier League Statistics

Top Pointscorers
1. Trent Pariah (Northern) - 83
2. Paul Deacon (Surfers Paradise) - 68
3. Josh Hannay (Brisbane) - 58
4. Andre Bowen (Darwin) - 56
5. Jonny Wilkinson (Perth) - 53
6. Jonny Maquina (Central) - 52
7. Craig Fitzgibbon (Parramatta)- 50
8. Scott Magro (Wagga) - 46
9. Hazem El Masri (Central Coast)- 40
10. Joe Roff (Hornsby) - 38

Top Try-Scorers
1. Michael DeVere (Northern) - 8
2. Trent Pariah (Northern) - 7
2. Luke Rooney (Gold Coast) - 7
2. Julian Santarakista (Gold Coast) - 7
5. Clyde Rathbone (Wellington) - 5
5. Vladimir Vlostov (Hornsby) - 5
5. Greg Inglis (Surfers Paradise) - 5
5. Rhys Wesser (Surfers Paradise) - 5
5. Robert Salvatori (Central) - 5

Dally M Leaderboard
1. Trent Pariah (Northern) - 11
2. Clyde Rathbone (Wellington) - 10
3. Tommy O'Reilly (Gold Coast) - 8
3. Vladimir Vlostov (Hornsby) - 8
5. Justin Harrison (Hornsby) - 7
5. Luke Rooney (Gold Coast) - 7
5. Matt Orford (Wellington) - 7
5. Michael DeVere (Northern) - 7
10. Braith Anasta (Central Coast) - 6

Division Two Statistics

Top Pointscorers
1. Eron Bates (Tamworth City) - 72
2. Daniel Ferris (New England) - 60
3. Matthew Burke (Tasmania) - 58
4. Damien Fields (Port Macquarie) - 56
5. Ben Kirchner (North Queensland) - 54
5. Doug Rumble (Christchurch) - 54
7. Chris Hicks (Campbelltown) - 46
7. Bobby Young (South Queensland) - 46
9. Paul March (Liverpool) - 42
10. Graham Luana (Carnarvon) - 38

Top Try-Scorers
1. Matthew Burke (Tasmania) - 7
1. Luke Ricketson (Tamworth City) - 7
3. Christian Cullen (Eastwood) - 6
3. Anthony Farrah (Tamworth City) - 6
3. Matthew Gidley (Tamworth City) - 6
3. Rico Gear (Lake Heights) - 6
7. Damien Fields (Port Macquarie) - 4
7. Soni Ardi (Christchurch) - 4
9. Caleb Ralph (Canberra) - 3
9. Graeme Frame (Tamworth City) - 3
Plus a fuckload of others

Dally M Leaderboard
1. Christian Cullen (Eastwood) - 11
2. Matthew Burke (Tasmania) - 9
3. Eron Bates (Tamworth City) - 8
4. Graham Luana (Carnarvon) - 6
4. Anthony Farrah (Tamworth City) - 6
4. Thomas Kempton (Lake Heights) - 6
4. Caleb Ralph (Canberra) - 6
8. Graeme Frame (Tamworth City)- 5
8. Daniel Ferris (New England) - 5
8. Chris Hicks (Campbelltown) - 5

Ooohhh YEhhh!!!

Go the Underdogs!!!!

Shouldn't Pariah be up to 14 PoM's now?

BFC RD ONE: 0
BFC RD TWO: 3
BFC RD THREE: 3
RD ONE: 3
RD TWO: 0
RD THREE: 3
RD FOUR: 2

TOTAL: 14

Anywayz, thanks for putting up the leader boards. They're always cool. Not usually this cool for me though.

good old bfc warping our stat leaderboards for an entire season.....

yeah rathbone should be up the top with only one bfc game. in bfc he only got 2 points.

Yeah, he should be. Typo on my part.

I hope he refers to Pariah and not Rathbone.

But you got a couple of weeks to lose any injuries you might've had. I came out of the BFC (thus far) with a couple of big injuries.

he was refering to you, whats injuries got to do with pariah and rathbone.

By getting out early in the BFC you get a few rounds in which injuries can heal away. It's like having a bunch of byes. I managed to pick up a six weeker and a seven weeker in the Round of Eight and as a result have been without those players for the regular season thus far. I was weighing the pro and con effects the BFC has on the regular season.

i wouldn't mind still been in the bfc (isn't that what you play for to win trophies). bloody anasta with a 79th minute try.

GO SUVA!

Damn you Magro!!
LOL 1/7, nice accuracy, bugger he got that 1 over.
Is that supposed to be Jason Ryles in the tryscorers?
Jason Rules, cool name like Max Power or Chad Sexington.