Round seven didn't have any 'holy' connotations for a lot of teams this week, with a large number of one sided results and streak ending losses.

Auckland's promising three game winning run has been brought to a halt by the desperate Central Coast Falcons, the reigning premiers scoring twenty eight unanswered second half points to record a morale boosting 32-6 away win.
Auckland: Hugh McMeniman. Spencer 1/1
Central Coast: Luke Patten 2, Braith Anasta, Hazem El Masri, and Marc Calderwood. El Masri 6/7
HT Score: Auckland 6-4
Penalties: Central Coast 8-6
Completion Rates: Auckland 61% Central Coast 58%
Possession: Central Coast 55%
PoM Points: Braith Anasta 3, Hazem El Masri 2, and Paul Sculthorpe 1.

The Northern Cannons' near record unbeaten streak came to a shuddering halt today, the Cannons humiliated at home by the visiting Surfers Paradise Punks. Going in as near unbackable favourites, the Cannons were humbled by a 32-0 first half display, and eventually went down 44-8.
Northern: Paul Wellens and Mark O'Meley. Pariah 0/2
Surfers Paradise: Preston Campbell, Steve Bell, Darren Lockyer, Paul Deacon, Jonah Lomu, Anton Oliver, and Corey Parker. Deacon 8/8
HT Score: Surfers Paradise 32-0
Penalties: Surfers Paradise 9-7
Completion Rates: Northern 54% Surfers Paradise 63%
Possession: Surfers Paradise 56%
PoM Points: Steve Bell 3, Paul Deacon 2, and Anton Oliver 1.

Parramatta remain one of the Premier League's in form sides today, triumphing 24-18 over Central today courtesy of a 72nd minute Wade McKinnon try.
Parramatta: Wade McKinnon, Tim Smith, Craig Fitzgibbon, and Pat Richards. Fitzgibbon 4/5
Central: Ashwin Willemse, Hunter Tylerson, and Brian Randell. O'Gara 3/4
HT Score: Parramatta 12-6
Penalties: Parramatta 7-3
Completion Rates: Parramatta 63% Central 64%
Possession: Parramatta 53%
PoM Points: Craig Fitzgibbon 3, Ronan O'Gara 2, and Pat Richards 1.

The Gold Coast Crusade have rocketted to second place on the Premier League table following their greatest test of the season thus far, the Crusade doing it surprisingly easily on their way to a 32-8 beating of the in form Wellington Cougars.
Wellington: Shawn Tai and Jamie Peacock. Tai 0/2
Gold Coast: Luke Rooney, Jason Stevens 2, and Ade Gardner 2. Johns 7/8
HT Score: Gold Coast 16-8
Penalties: Gold Coast 10-5
Completion Rates: Wellington 67% Gold Coast 67%
Possession: Gold Coast 57%
PoM Points: Luke Rooney 3, Jason Stevens 2, and Matt King 1.

Adelaide have finally had luck go their way, the Attitude triumphing in a thrilling 18-16 clash against the formerly third placed Darwin Cyclones. Both sides managed to score two tries, but in a twist, the Attitude were the ones scraping home on the back of goalkicking.
Darwin: Keiran Wyar and George Gregan. Bowen 4/4
Adelaide: Stirling Mortlock and Phil Waugh. Carter 5/5
HT Score: Darwin 10-4
Penalties: Adelaide 9-7
Completion Rates: Darwin 61% Adelaide 70%
Possession: Darwin 50%
PoM Points: Wendell Sailor 3, Sam Norton-Knight 2, and Phil Waugh 1.

It was all one way traffic in today's bout between Brisbane and Melbourne, the Executioners disappointing the rabid Brisbane fans with a 36-14 beating of the luckless Bulls.
Brisbane: Paul Bowman and Petero Civoniceva. Hannay 3/3
Melbourne: Brian O'Driscroll, John Morris, James Harrison, Wairangi Koopu 2, and Terry Newton. Constipolous 6/9
HT Score: Brisbane 8-6
Penalties: Melbourne 11-3
Completion Rates: Brisbane 58% Melbourne 67%
Possession: Melbourne 60%
PoM Points: Wairangi Koopu 3, Anthony Constipolous 2, and Billy Slater 1.

The Capetown Ravens have continued their winning run, making it two straight and two for the year with a hard fought 19-14 victory over the fast fading Hornsby Mavericks. Sydney import Willie Tonga starred for the home side, whilst Paul Whatuira was Capetown's best.
Hornsby: Brad Commins and Joe Roff. Roff 3/4
Capetown: Peter Hewat and Marty Holah 2. Way 3/4. Way 1 fg.
HT Score: Hornsby 8-0
Penalties: Hornsby 7-5
Completion Rates: Hornsby 52% Capetown 75%
Possession: Capetown 53%
PoM Points: Willie Tonga 3, Dean Widders 2, and Paul Whatuira 1.

Wollongong continue to impress, the Destructors looking comfortable in their 38-16 demolition of Perth today. The Destructors' halves pairing of Danny McGuire and Jaime Soward set the field aflame with their dynamic play, and the backs reaped the rewards.
Wollongong: Brett Hodgson, Brian Bower 2, Darren Smith, Danny McGuire, and Shaun Berrigan 2. Hodgson 5/7
Perth: Justin Hodges, Stuart Littler, and Daniel Abraham. Wilkinson 2/3
HT Score: Wollongong 22-10
Penalties: Wollongong 12-6
Completion Rates: Wollongong 77% Perth 52%
Possession: Wollongong 59%
PoM Points: Danny McGuire 3, Jaime Soward 2, and Tim Clark 1.

Sydney have scored a far from convincing 19-12 win over Wagga to continue the Badgers' winless debut into the Premier League - the reigning Division Two premiers now four points adrift of their nearest competitors for relegation.
Wagga: Simon Taylor and Rocky Elsom. Magro 2/3
Sydney: Craig Gower and Jason Robinson 2. Bennet 3/4. Gower 1 fg.
HT Score: Sydney 10-6
Penalties: Sydney 10-6
Completion Rates: Wagga 66% Sydney 67%
Possession: Sydney 54%
PoM Points: Oliver Magne 3, Anthony Laffranchi 2, and Pennywise Tupanga-anga.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Northern 6 1 0 162 118 +44 12
2. Gold Coast 5 2 0 177 127 +50 10
3. Surfers Paradise 5 2 0 159 116 +43 10
4. Melbourne 5 2 0 140 100 +40 10
5. Wellington 5 2 0 170 130 +40 10
6. Parramatta 5 2 0 111 109 +2 10
7. Darwin 4 3 0 152 80 +72 8
8. Wollongong 4 3 0 155 141 +14 8

9. Central Coast 3 4 0 124 111 +13 6
10. Sydney 3 4 0 135 125 +10 6
11. Central 3 4 0 140 152 -12 6
12. Perth 3 4 0 122 162 -40 6
13. Auckland 3 4 0 114 158 -44 6
14. Hornsby 3 4 0 146 191 -45 6
15. Adelaide 2 5 0 115 134 -19 4
16. Capetown 2 5 0 121 140 -19 4
17. Brisbane 2 5 0 127 164 -37 4
18. Wagga 0 7 0 92 204 -112 0

thats right northern, the punks are coming

Early wins are always good, and especially against such a strong squad. Good luck brisbane in future matches!!

Yaaay no flogging this week. Hopefully ill get lucky soon and sneak another win in. Wooden spoons give my tongue splinters :P

The struggling Geelong Bengals have claimed their first scalp of 2005, upsetting and embarassing Christchurch 24-0 in front of infuriated New Zealand fans.
Christchurch: None.
Geelong: Craig Frawley, Nathan Grey 2, and David Razzle. Hall 4/5
HT Score: Geelong 8-0
Penalties: Geelong 8-6
Completion Rates: Christchurch 59% Geelong 66%
Possession: Geelong 54%
PoM Points: Craig Frawley 3, Nathan Grey 2, and Warren Jowitt 1.

Bondi have farewelled interim coach Anthony Magro in style, the Battlers scoring an exciting 35-26 victory over a Redfern side sporting a new coach and a change of attitude. The Battlers will now go under the guidance of former Wanganui and Fremantle coach, Brendon Meynell.
Redfern: Ryan Hudson, Andy Hendersen, Stanley Gene, and Jamie Burrows. Prince 4/5
Bondi: David Vaealiki, Joel Monaghan, Keith Mason, Karl Temata, and Fui Fui Moi Moi 2. Thorman 5/7. Thorman 1 fg.
HT Score: Redfern 12-10
Penalties: Redfern 9-8
Completion Rates: Redfern 57% Bondi 64%
Possession: Bondi 55%
PoM Points: Brent Grose 3, Karl Temata 2, and Joel Monaghan 1.

Lake Heights have scored their first victory of the 2005 season, and what a way to do it, the Lightning setting a new club record as they raced in eleven tries (including three hat-tricks) on their way to a huge 64-8 thumping of the Liverpool Rockets.
Liverpool: Paul March. March 2/2
Lake Heights: Rico Gear 3, Willie Talau 3, Thomas Kempton 3, Derek Gateshead, and Vinnie Anderson. Kempton 10/12
HT Score: Lake Heights 30-8
Penalties: Liverpool 12-7
Completion Rates: Liverpool 70% Lake Heights 72%
Possession: Lake Heights 59%
PoM Points: Thomas Kempton 3, Rico Gear 2, and Vinnie Anderson 1.

Newcastle's woeful early season form continues, the Fear unable to overcome Canberra at Bruce Stadium on their way to a 20-10 loss.
Canberra: Chris McKenna, Gary Coleman, Sean Long, and Caleb Ralph. Tatu 2/5
Newcastle: Kirk Reynoldson and Stuart Reardon. Harris 1/2
HT Score: Canberra 14-0
Penalties: Canberra 16-3
Completion Rates: Canberra 67% Newcastle 70%
Possession: Canberra 55%
PoM Points: Gary Coleman 3, Sean Long 2, and Caleb Ralph 1.

Carnarvon have scored a much needed 26-20 victory, but it came at the expense of fellow desperate club, Eastwood.
Carnarvon: Stephen O'Reilly, Leigh Bush, Graham Luana, and Jamie Venables. Luana 5/7
Eastwood: Rob Burrow, Craig Kenniwell, and David March. March 4/4
HT Score: Carnarvon 16-8
Penalties: 6 all
Completion Rates: Carnarvon 62% Eastwood 67%
Possession: Carnarvon 54%
PoM Points: Tom O'Shea 3, Rob Burrow 2, and Steven Wild 1.

Port Macquarie are back in the winners circle following today's 26-16 victory, although it was to be expected as the Stingrays were hosting the thus far winless Waikato Breakers. Breakers' fans will be excited to hear that Anthony Magro, fresh from turning around Bondi, has been tied with a temporary consultancy position at the struggling New Zealand club.
Port Macquarie: Brad Drew, Alfred Songoro 2, John Sitizein, and Alan Tongue. Fields 3/5
Waikato: Richie Barnett Sr, Byron Kelleher, and Chaz Warrington. Geyer 2/3
HT Score: Port Macquarie 16-0
Penalties: Waikato 6-3
Completion Rates: Port Macquarie 61% Waikato 55%
Possession: Port Macquarie 55%
PoM Points: Anthony Stuart 3, Damien Fields 2, and Habib El Muktar 1.

It was a tight fought, dour clash today in the bout between North Queensland and the unpredictable Campbelltown Invasion - with the Dolphins snaring a narrow 12-10 victory.
North Queensland: Corey Haim and Albert Hommus. Kirchner 2/3
Campbelltown: Ben Hornby and Dean Bosnich. Hicks 1/2
HT Score: North Queensland 12-4
Penalties: Campbelltown 5-4
Completion Rates: North Queensland 72% Campbelltown 63%
Possession: North Queensland 51%
PoM Points: Todd Byrne 3, Corey Haim 2, and Albert Hommus 1.

Division Two's television game this week has proven to be a cracker of a clash, Tamworth City recording a 32-18 victory to give them chance at first position should South Queensland's unbeaten streak end against New England. The titans were aided by a heavily favourable penalty count.
Tamworth City: Roy Bell, Matthew Gidley, Stephen Kearney, and Joseph Goldstein. Bates 8/9
Tasmania: Matthew Burke 2 and Wes Davies. Burke 3/4
HT Score: Tamworth City 18-12
Penalties: Tamworth City 18-5
Completion Rates: Tamworth City 72% Tasmania 64%
Possession: Tamworth City 59%
PoM Points: Joseph Goldstein 3, Graeme Frame 2, and Roy Bell 1.

South Queensland's unbeaten run has come to an end at the hands of New England, the Ferrets humbling the previously table topping Underdogs 28-6 to allow fellow New England club, Tamworth City, to gain the competition lead.
South Queensland: Ben Jacobs. Young 1/1
New England: Akido Li, Daniel Ferris, Sione Lauaki, Reece Williams, and Manu Vatuvei. Ferris 4/5
HT Score: New England 10-0
Penalties: South Queensland 9-5
Completion Rates: South Queensland 69% New England 65%
Possession: New England 56%
PoM Points: Daniel Ferris 3, Ben Jacobs 2, and Reece Williams 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Tamworth City 6 1 0 198 102 +92 12
2. New England 6 1 0 189 105 +84 12
3. North Queensland 6 1 0 157 94 +63 12
4. South Queensland 5 1 1 149 122 +27 11
5. Tasmania 5 2 0 200 98 +102 10
6. Canberra 5 2 0 160 128 +32 10
7. Bondi 5 2 0 137 138 -1 10
8. Christchurch 4 2 1 121 114 +8 9

9. Campbelltown 3 4 0 136 132 +4 6
10. Carnarvon 3 4 0 130 128 +2 6
11. Port Macquarie 3 4 0 115 168 -53 6
12. Lake Heights 1 4 2 156 136 +20 4
13. Eastwood 2 5 0 134 165 -31 4
14. Newcastle 2 5 0 96 128 -32 4
15. Liverpool 2 5 0 108 229 -121 4
16. Geelong 1 5 1 94 135 -41 3
17. Redfern 1 5 1 126 170 -44 3
18. Waikato 0 7 0 84 198 -114 0

I don't like this game anymore :ouch:

Winkie! Pariah?

Hell yeah, bring it on Northern NSW!!

Yay Falcons
Yay Bondi
Boo Waikato