In a round that saw the top eight face its first signs of congestion. None were more impressive than the North West Kookaburras. Some good clashes within the top eight shows just how close the competition is going to be in the run to the finals.
Balmain Storm Vs Cairns White Pointers
12-24
A three try performance to Michael Gordon was enough to bring victory to the white pointers today. Cairns directed a forward assault on the storm which saw 51 minutes played out in the Storms half. The Storm done well to score their two long range tries against the aggressive defense of Cairns who seek a return to the top eight.
Balmain Storm
Collis, De Gois. Penningrove 2/2.
Cairns White Pointers
Gordan 3, Van Dijk. Martin 4/6.
Penalty Count
Balmain Storm- 7 : 7 -Cairns White Pointers
Possession (%)
Balmain Storm- 44 : 55 -Cairns White Pointers
Completion Rate (%)
Balmain Storm- 67 : 59 -Cairns White Pointers
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Vince Barry
2 points : Michael Gordon
1 point : Balin Cupples
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Birchrove Pistoleers Vs Port Hedlands Jets
18-10
Birchgrove put in a solid performance to beat the 4th placed Jets today. The Jets fought back from 16-0 to a six point deficit in the 76th minute but a penalty conversion to the Pistoleers in the 78th minute put the match beyond doubt.
Birchgrove Pistoleers
Fa’aoso, Seers, Lowe. Mclean ¾
Port Hedlands Jets
Tumanga, Duckworth. O’Loftus ½
Penalty Count
Birchgrove Pistoleers- 6 : 7 –Port Hedlans Jets
Possesion (%)
Birchgrove Pistoleers- 54 : 45 –Port Hedlands Jets
Completion Rate (%)
Birchgrove Pistoleers- 74 : 61 -Port Hedlands Jets
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Matt Seers
2 points : Clint Greenshields
1 point : Jeff Preston
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Hunter Bantams Vs Sunshine Coast Wizards
20-18
The Wizards only needed a draw this week to take a share of the competition lead. They came very close when in the last ten minutes they missed a penalty goal and had a try disallowed. The Bantams held on to hand the Wizards their first narrow loss of the season.
Penalty Count
Hunter Bantams- 12 : 10 -Sunshine Coast Wizards
Possession (%)
Hunter Bantams- 53 : 46 -Sunshine Coast Wizards
Completion Rate (%)
Hunter Bantams- 61 : 67 -Sunshine Coast Wizards
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Reegan Tanner
2 points : Scott Dureau
1 point : Peter Lupton
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Johannesburg Hyenas Vs Ryde Eagles
14-14
A good crowd was on hand to witness a tough game between the Eagles and the Hyenas. The sides couldnt be split in the end as the hyenas missed their only attempt at a penalty goal. The game was a real nailbiter and the Johannesburg based crowd didn’t seem disappointed with the entertaining draw.
Johannesburg Hyenas
Campbell, Hargraves. Wilson ¾.
Ryde Eagles
Seu Seu, Williams. N Smith 3/3
Penalty Count
Johannesburg Hyenas- 11 : 7 -Ryde Eagles
Possession (%)
Johannesburg Hyenas- 50 : 49 -Ryde Eagles
Completion Rate (%)
Johannesburg Hyenas- 68 : 64 -Ryde Eagles
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Simon Grix
2 points : Drew Campbell
1 point : Christopher Williams
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Katherine Kings Vs Hawthorne Hurricanes
22-10
The Katherine fans were treated with perfect weather for their clash with the visiting Hurricanes. The 12 point win belied the competitive nature of the match. 2 Disallowed tries to the Hurricanes were contentious calls and the side looks to be improving.
Katherine Kings
Haughton, Lawton 2, Adams. Adams ¾.
Hawthorne Hurricanes
Boston, Haberecht. Zillman 1/3.
Penalty Count
Katherine Kings- 10 : 7 -Hawthorn Hurricanes
Possession (%)
Katherine Kings- 55 : 44 -Hawthorn Hurricanes
Completion Rate (%)
Katherine Kings- 70 : 68 -Hawthorn Hurricanes
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Tony Tatupu
2 points : Simon Haughton
1 point : Ryan Lawton
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Kensington Highrollers Vs Glen Innes Magpies
16-14
Kensington have consolidated their position on the ladder after a win against the Magpies. The Highrollers are now only a win away from a share of the outright lead. The Highrollers win was sloppy with three tries blown through the match they will need to improve their Attitude to compete against the better sides in the competition.
Kensington Highrollers
Barba, O’Young, Staniforth. Rice 2/4.
Glen Innes Magpies
Kirk, Georgetown. Rovelli 3/3
Penalty Count
Kensington Highrollers- 9 : 4 -Glen Innes Magpies
Possession (%)
Kensington Highrollers- 53 : 46 -Glen Innes Magpies
Completion Rate (%)
Kensington Highrollers- 76 : 68 -Glen Innes Magpies
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Liam Georgetown
2 points : McKonkie Tauasa
1 point : Ben Lowe
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North West Kookaburras Vs Port Kembla Voodoo
42 -6
The Kookaburras were devastating today as they smashed Port Kembla 42-6. The side ran in eight tries in a dominant performance. The performance lifts the kookaburras to tcfhb on the ladder courtesy of their improved points differential.
North West Kookaburras
Murphy 2, Moala, Del Santo, Hope, Barry, Ballin, Harland. Fisher 5/8.
Port Kembla Voodoo
Boyd. Murrell 1/1
Penalty Count
North West Kookaburras- 13 : 5 -Port Kembla Voodoo
Possession (%)
North West Kookaburras- 59 : 40 -Port Kembla Voodoo
Completion Rate (%)
North West Kookaburras- 69 : 56 -Port Kembla Voodoo
Completion Rate (%)
North West Kookaburras- 69 : 56 -Port Kembla Voodoo
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Fifita Moala
2 points : Deiter Fisher
1 point : Goerdan Murphy
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Northern Territory Lions Vs Wodonga Badgers
18-12
In an intense clash the Lions came out victors over the Wodonga Badgers today. The Lions got the better of the penalty count through some undisciplined Badgers play and Randall took three easy penalty goals. The Kookaburras are back in touch with the pack after their fifth successive win. They will be looking to consolidate on their good form.
Northern Territory Lions
Furlongu, Spicer, Moors. Randall 3/6.
Wodonga Badgers
Levy, Dobson. Dobson 2/3
Penalty Count
Northern Territory Lions- 13 : 6 -Wodonga Badgers
Possession (%)
Northern Territory Lions- 52 : 47 -Wodonga Badgers
Completion Rate (%)
Northern Territory Lions- 71 : 72 -Wodonga Badgers
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Junior Ahio
2 points : Junior Moors
1 point : David Furlongu
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Western Suburbs Raiders Vs The Entrance Tigers
28-22
David Montabe was perfect with the boot today as he kicked the Raiders to victory. Montabes six goals secured a six point victory in an exciting and balanced clash between two in form sides. The victory was crucial for the Raiders as they fight to stay in finals contention and sees the Tigers fall from the eight.
Western Suburbs Raiders
Laing, Kusto, Robinson, Smith. Montabe 6/6
The Etrance Tigers
Frizzo, Little, Tonga 2. Dean ¾.
Penalty Count
Western Suburbs Raiders- 11 : 9 -The Entrance Tigers
Possession (%)
Western Suburbs Raiders- 50 : 49 -The Entrance Tigers
Completion Rate (%)
Western Suburbs Raiders- 64 : 67 -The Entrance Tigers
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Charlie Tonga
2 points : Jamie Frizzo
1 point : Aseri Laing
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Wests Panthers Vs Gisborne Heat
19-12
Gisbornes winning run has ended with an emphatic loss to the Panthers today. With many players in contention for a premier league debut for the origin stricken Bulls the Panthers looked dominant in attack against the premiership favorites. A 73rd minute drop goal to Sheppard sealed the match. Barnes was disappointing with the boot in an otherwise good win.
Wests Panthers
Learoyd-Lars, Clarke, Perret, Amos. Barnes 1/5. DG Sheppard 1.
Gisborne Heat
Cronk, Long. Cummins 2/2
Penalty Count
Wests Panthers- 5 : 5 -Gisborne Heat
Possession (%)
Wests Panthers- 52 : 47 -Gisborne Heat
Completion Rate (%)
Wests Panthers- 63 : 60 -Gisborne Heat
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Paul Anderson
2 points : John Carlaw
1 point : Clint Amos
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Round 11 RSC
1. Gisborne 10 1 0 244 131 +121 20
2. Sunshine Coast 9 1 1 277 126 +151 19
3. Kensington 9 3 0 234 184 +50 18
4. Katherine 6 4 2 212 164 +48 14
5. Hunter 7 4 0 200 157 +43 14
6. Port Hedlands 7 4 0 239 198 +41 14
7. Wests 6 4 1 229 184 +45 13
8. Birchgrove 6 5 1 186 211 -25 11
The Entrance 5 6 0 210 156 +54 10
9. North West 5 6 0 206 190 +14 10
10. Cairns 5 6 0 185 182 +3 10
11. Balmain 5 6 0 194 194 0 10
12. Port Kembla 5 6 0 196 233 -37 10
13. Western Suburbs 4 5 1 170 155 -3 9
14. Ryde 3 6 2 172 200 -28 8
15. Glen Innes 4 7 0 161 238 -87 8
16. Northern Territory 4 7 0 173 272 -99 8
17. Johannesburg 2 3 2 142 180 -38 6
18. Wodonga 3 7 0 148 286 -138 6
19. Hawthorn 2 9 0 116 222 -106 4
