The Capetown Ravens have scored a tremendous 26-16 victory over Adelaide in today's clash, the win seeing that the Ravens remain in the top eight for another week despite their atrocious early season form.
Capetown: Cameron Way, Nathan Blacklock, Leon Pryce, and Logan Swann 2. Way 3/5
Adelaide: Daniel Carter 2 and Peter Cusack. Carter 2/3
HT Score: Capetown 26-12
Penalties: Adelaide 8-6
Completion Rates: Capetown 56% Adelaide 64%
Possession: Capetown 51%
PoM Points: Logan Swann 3, Cameron Way 2, and Matt Diskin 1.

The Central Coast 'Falconites' have had to endure another heart-breaking loss in what has been a season of disappointments and unfulfilled potential from the reigning premiers. The Falcons went down 18-16 to an Origin ravaged Brisbane side at home, with the team booed off the park at full-time.
Central Coast: Jordan Capri, Matt Utai, and Paul Sculthorpe. Sculthorpe 2/4
Brisbane: Karmichael Hunt, Clint Amos, and Ben Ross. Thurston 3/4
HT Score: Central Coast 6-2
Penalties: Brisbane 9-2
Completion Rates: Central Coast 60% Brisbane 62%
Possession: Brisbane 53%
PoM Points: Jordan Capri 3, Marc Calderwood 2, and Karmichael Hunt 1.

The table topping Crusade's depth and winning run have been put to the test in today's clash against Melbourne, and the premiership favourites have passed with flying colours - barely missing a beat on their way to a solid 20-6 win over the visiting Executioners.
Gold Coast: Ade Gardner, Louis Anderson, and Steve Simpson. Sinfield 4/4
Melbourne: Darren Albert. Anthony Constipolous 1/1
HT Score: Gold Coast 14-0
Penalties: Melbourne 6-3
Completion Rates: Gold Coast 62% Melbourne 53%
Possession: Gold Coast 51%
PoM Points: Louis Anderson 3, Tommy O'Reilly 2, and Ade Gardner 1.

Much like the Crusade, the Northern Cannons were asked to achieve the near impossible in today's match against Perth - with a heavy toll taken on the squad by both injury and State of Origin representation. Also like their premiership rivals, the Cannons did brilliantly - scoring a 28-16 away win to stay in touch with the first placed Crusade.
Perth: Ardent Rivers, Derick Hougard, and Aaron Payne. Wilkinson 2/3
Northern: Paul Wellens, Paul Wood, Frederick Michalak, Cordy Mathers, and David Howell. Michalak 4/5
HT Score: Northern 18-6
Penalties: Northern 6-2
Completion Rates: Perth 69% Northern 65%
Possession: Northern 55%
PoM Points: Frederick Michalak 3, Ashley Harrison 2, and Chev Walker 1.

The Central Phoenix continue to put pressure on the top eight under the guidance of Dave Paddock - the formerly struggling club recording a dramatic 33-22 victory over the last placed Stallions to keep their streak alive.
Central: Ashwin Willemse 2, Sean Towers, Robert Salvatori, and Keith Senior. O'Gara 2/3. Maquina 4/6. O'Gara 1 fg
Wagga: Colin Best, Mark Gerrard, Wayne McDonald, and Jamie Rooney. Magro 3/4
HT Score: Wagga 22-14
Penalties: Central 10-7
Completion Rates: Central 60% Wagga 63%
Possession: Central 57%
PoM Points: Joe Vagana 3, Sean Towers 2, and Keith Senior 1.

In a clash between two sides heavily influenced by this week's State of Origin bout, Parramatta have scored an emphatic and possibly season changing 20-6 victory over the Surfers Paradise Punks, their first victory in recent weeks.
Surfers Paradise: Jonah Lomu. Deacon 1/1
Parramatta: Ryan Cross, Wade McKinnon, and Nathan Cayless. Herdoffer 2/2. Tuimavave 2/3
HT Score: Parramatta 8-6
Penalties: Parramatta 8-7
Completion Rates: Surfers Paradise 76% Parramatta 61%
Possession: Surfers Paradise 51%
PoM Points: Ed Knaggs 3, PJ Marsh 2, and Jack Afamasaga 1.

Matches don't come much bigger than tonight's battle between Wellington and Wollongong, two star studded sides expected to feature in this season's finals. The Cougars emerged on top thanks to a healthy home crowd - edging out the Destructors 18-12 to remain in third position.
Wellington: Nigel Vagana, Ryan Hoffman, and Clyde Rathbone. Tai 3/4
Wollongong: Brian Bower and Ian Hindmarsh. Covell 2/2
HT Score: Wollongong 12-10
Penalties: Wollongong 8-3
Completion Rates: Wellington 56% Wollongong 57%
Possession: Wollongong 51%
PoM Points: Nigel Vagana 3, Ian Hindmarsh 2, and Luke Covell 1.

Auckland have given Oilers and Queensland coach Roger Bossert plenty of reason to be worried going into this week's potentially deciding State of Origin clash, the Pirates scoring a shock 12-10 victory over the widely fancied Oilers.
Auckland: Koru Tirohara and Syrian Kor. Swain 2/3
Sydney: Benji Marshal and Oliver Magne. Bennet 1/3
HT Score: Auckland 6-0
Penalties: Sydney 7-4
Completion Rates: Auckland 55% Sydney 71%
Possession: Sydney 52%
PoM Points: Courtney Brideson 3, Syrian Kor 2, and Ricardo 1.

It was a low scoring bout in the nation's north today, Darwin scoring the only try of the match in a hard fought 8-0 victory over the luckless Hornsby Mavericks - who will be grateful for Wagga's presence in this year's Premier League.
Darwin: Scott Donald. Cooke 2/2
Hornsby: None.
HT Score: Darwin 8-0
Penalties: Darwin 9-4
Completion Rates: Darwin 77% Hornsby 63%
Possession: Darwin 57%
PoM Points: Michael Monaghan 3, Scott Donald 2, and Tana Umaga 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Gold Coast 12 2 0 419 215 +204 24
2. Northern 11 3 0 349 264 +85 22
3. Wellington 10 4 0 337 255 +82 20
4. Surfers Paradise 9 5 0 301 238 +63 18
5. Melbourne 9 5 0 275 223 +52 18
6. Capetown 8 6 0 349 247 +102 16
7. Darwin 8 6 0 313 257 +56 16
8. Parramatta 8 6 0 237 257 -20 16

9. Central 8 6 0 315 338 -24 16
10. Sydney 7 7 0 299 223 +76 14
11. Wollongong 7 7 0 286 245 +41 14
12. Brisbane 6 8 0 259 278 -19 12
13. Central Coast 5 9 0 250 252 -2 10
14. Auckland 5 9 0 200 353 -153 10
15. Adelaide 4 10 0 297 298 -1 8
16. Perth 4 10 0 214 386 -172 8
17. Hornsby 3 11 0 186 395 -209 6
18. Wagga 2 12 0 234 395 -161 4

lol @ my pal mr. c whom i'm now level on the points table with...

GAME ON!

damn origin, lol

When will we get the form and stuff to submit new orders?

God damn, I need my El Masri back!!!

Bondi's indifferent form continued in today's must win clash against Campbelltown, the Battlers well and truly battling as they went down 23-12.
Campbelltown: Trent Barrett, Anthony Muller 2, and Andrew Dunemann. Hicks 3/6. Wood 1 fg.
Bondi: Matt Sing and Matt Adamson. Thorman 2/2
HT Score: Campbelltown 14-0
Penalties: Campbelltown 10-2
Completion Rates: Campbelltown 68% Bondi 65%
Possession: Campbelltown 56%
PoM Points: Anthony Muller 3, Dean Bosnich 2, and Garrett Crossman 1.

Canberra continue to be one of the form Division Two clubs, the Chargers giving Redfern a chance to move out of last position by downing Waikato 24-10.
Waikato: Kirk Yeaman and Paulie Bahtahn. Geyer 1/2
Canberra: Caleb Ralph, Chris McKenna, and Donald Malone 2. Long 4/5
HT Score: Canberra 14-6
Penalties: Waikato 10-6
Completion Rates: Waikato 63% Canberra 65%
Possession: Canberra 52%
PoM Points: Donald Malone 3, Chris McKenna 2, and Matt Geyer 1.

The return of inspirational five eighth Iestyn Harris has had an immediate effect on the Newcastle Fear, with the struggling club recording an impressive 30-2 victory over Eastwood.
Eastwood: None. March 1/1
Newcastle: Matthew Petersen, Shontayne Hape, Paul Johnson, Kirk Reynoldson, and Brett Firman. Harris 5/6
HT Score: Newcastle 12-2
Penalties: Eastwood 10-7
Completion Rates: Eastwood 59% Newcastle 61%
Possession: Newcastle 53%
PoM Points: Paul Johnson 3, Ian Hendersen 2, and Brett Firman 1.

There seems to be no stopping the New England juggernaut, with the Ferrets looking ominous in a 34-0 demolition of the Liverpool Rockets.
New England: De Wet Barry, Tom Newberry, Gael Tallic 2, and Matt Cooper 2. Ferris 5/7
Liverpool: None.
HT Score: New England 18-0
Penalties: New England 12-4
Completion Rates: New England 66% Liverpool 54%
Possession: New England 61%
PoM Points: Tom Newberry 3, Matt Cooper 2, and Kees Meeuws 1.

Tasmania followed in New England's footsteps, the in form Devils holding Christchurch scoreless in a 20-0 domination.
Tasmania: Mohammed Zian Ali, Tiri Toa, and Chris Feather 2. Zian Ali 2/4
Christchurch: None.
HT Score: Tasmanian 4-0
Penalties: Tasmania 7-6
Completion Rates: Tasmania 73% Christchurch 50%
Possession: Tasmania 53%
PoM Points: Jeremy Tickle 3, Gene Fairbanks 2, and Mohammed Zian Ali 1.

Boom young gun Jermaine Ale has made a dream debut for the Tamworth City Titans, the in demand centre scoring two tries to ensure his side a 20-6 victory over the unpredictable Lake Heights outfit.
Lake Heights: Jarryd Hayne. Kempton 1/1
Tamworth City: Stephen Kearney, Jermaine Ale 2, and Graeme Frame. Bates 2/4
HT Score: Tamworth City 14-6
Penalties: Lake Heights 8-2
Completion Rates: Lake Heights 70% Tamworth City 64%
Possession: Tamworth City 52%
PoM Points: Jermaine Ale 3, Kurt Gidley 2, and Luke Robinson 1.

Carnarvon have produced the third thumping of the round, the Cowboys outdoing high flying New England and Tasmania on their way to a 36-0 dismemberment of the South Queensland Underdogs.
Carnarvon: Cameron Dufour 2, Adam Woolnough, Steven Wild, Jamie Venables, and Luke Stuart. Luana 6/6
South Queensland: None
HT Score: Carnarvon 24-0
Penalties: Carnarvon 10-5
Completion Rates: Carnarvon 68% South Queensland 50%
Possession: Carnarvon 65%
PoM Points: Cameron Dufour 3, Graham Luana 2, and Adam Woolnough 1.

Port Macquarie looked dangerous in today's clash against the hapless Geelong Bengals, the Stingrays maintaining their place in the top eight with a 26-8 victory.
Port Macquarie: Shane Rua, John Sitizein 2, Shad Bailey, and Matty Dale. Briers 3/5
Geelong: Bryan Cook. Hall 2/2
HT Score: Port Macquarie 10-2
Penalties: Port Macquarie 12-9
Completion Rates: Port Macquarie 69% Geelong 64%
Possession: Port Macquarie 54%
PoM Points: Danny Tickle 3, Shane Rua 2, and John Sitizein 1.

Redfern have performed a minor miracle today, the All Whites scoring an upset 16-12 victory over North Queensland to lift themselves out of last place.
Redfern: Jamie Burrows and Daisaku Ohata. Dynevor 4/5
North Queensland: Brian O'Keefe and Albert Hommus. Kirchner 2/5
HT Score: Redfern 10-8
Penalties: North Queensland 13-8
Completion Rates: Redfern 60% North Queensland 78%
Possession: North Queensland 53%
PoM Points: Albert Hommus 3, Holger Mannhardt 2, and Jean Emmanual-Cassin 1.

go Refdern, first win for the old man onya boys :D

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Tamworth City 13 1 0 371 186 +185 26
2. Tasmania 11 2 1 396 166 +230 23
3. North Queensland 11 3 0 301 206 +95 22
4. New England 10 3 1 367 207 +160 21
5. Carnarvon 10 4 0 311 184 +127 20
6. Port Macquarie 8 5 1 241 256 -15 17
7. Canberra 8 6 0 316 260 +56 16
8. Campbelltown 7 7 0 270 280 -10 14

9. Bondi 7 7 0 251 289 -38 14
10. Christchurch 6 7 1 243 252 -9 13
11. Eastwood 6 8 0 259 278 -19 12
12. Newcastle 5 8 1 246 283 -37 11
13. South Queensland 5 8 1 265 323 -113 11
14. Liverpool 5 9 0 228 387 -159 10
15. Geelong 3 10 1 202 279 -77 7
16. Lake Heights 2 10 2 242 344 -102 6
17. Redfern 2 11 1 216 320 -104 5
18. Waikato 2 12 0 242 363 -121 4

Nice one, Jack. Longest loss and longest home loss runs both smashed. And you couldnt have beaten a better team from our point of view. Devils go second. Cheers, mate.

thanks Padds, it'll be nice to see someone else taking those spoils in your wrap up

Lets hope you can do it again next week against the Ferrets

Nothing unusual about us getting flogged by one of the teams from that part of the world, it seems. :A&K: