Cairns White Pointers vs Birchgrove Pistoleers
18-8
A thrilling first half saw the Pistoleers go to the break 2 points ahead. Seven minutes into the second half the White Pointers struck again when Mehrtens backed up a great Simmons line break to score twelve from touch. In the 63rd minute a try to Filipo sealed a defensively tight game.
Cairns White Pointers
Filipo, Mehrtens, Parker. Martin 3/3
Birchgrove Pistoleers
Seers. Mclean 2/3
Penalty Count
Cairns White Pointers- 11 : 8 -Birchgrove Pistoleers
Possession (%)
Cairns White Pointers- 53 : 46 -Birchgrove Pistoleers
Completion Rate (%)
Cairns White Pointers- 70 : 68 -Birchgrove Pistoleers
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Luke Finnerty
2 points : David McElroy
1 point : Marvin Filipo
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Gisborne Heat Vs Balmain Storm
26-16
Gisborne have stepped right back into the winners circle this week with a ten point win over the Balmain Storm. After dominating the first 55 minutes with 22 unanswered points fatigue seemed to creep in and the storm looked impressive as they brought the scores closer. The strong finish was no doubt a confidence boost for the 11th placed Storm side.
Gisborne Heat
Guisset, Evans 3, Cronk. Cummins 3/6
Balmain Storm
Pangia, Gibbs, Fulton. Penningrove 2/3
Penalty Count
Gisborne Heat- 9 : 6 -Balmain Storm
Possession (%)
Gisborne Heat- 61 : 38 -Balmain Storm
Completion Rate (%)
Gisborne Heat- 73 : 64 -Balmain Storm
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : John Carlaw
2 points : Jerome Guisset
1 point : Liam Fulton
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Glen Innes Magpies Vs Wests Panthers
6-32
With four players promoted to the Bulls premier league side the Panthers were still able to dominate the Magpies in a 24 point win. The only downside to the Panthers day came in the form of an injury to Lillyman.
Wests Panthers
Young 2, Eastwood, Lander, Anderson. Barnes 6/6
Glen Innes Magpies
Hay, Aubusson 1/1
Penalty Count
Glen Innes Magpies- 4 : 8 -Wests Panthers
Possession (%)
Glen Innes Magpies- 43 : 56 -Wests Panthers
Completion Rate (%)
Glen Innes Magpies- 62 : 71 -Wests Panthers
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Keiron Lander
2 points : Trent Young
1 point : Scott Anderson
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Hawthorn Hurricanes Vs Kensington Highrollers
20-6
In a dramatic upset the Hurricanes have pulled off a sixteen point win over third placed Kensington. Centre Beau Scott impressed with his defense and also managed to bag a try to take the 3 POMs. The 14 point victory was a big one for the Hurricanes and the two points will see them rise from the bottom of the ladder.
Hawthorn Hurricanes
Scott, Boston, Green. Green 4/4
Kensington Highrollers
Isaac. Rice 1/1
Penalty Count
Hawthorn Hurricanes- 4 : 5 -Kensington Highrollers
Possession (%)
Hawthorn Hurricanes- 53 : 46 -Kensington Highrollers
Completion Rate (%)
Hawthorn Hurricanes- 69 : 55 -Kensington Highrollers
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Beau Scott
2 points : Brett Delaney
1 point : Blake Green
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Port Headland Jets vs North West Kookaburras
10-48
The Kookaburras have backed up last weeks impressive win with a more impressive win over the Jets today. Many are beginning to take notice of the impressive Port Hedlands outfit as the side makes its way towards the finals.
Port Hedlands Jets
Tumanga 2. O’Loftus 1/3
North West Kookaburras
Hope, Thomas 2, Fisher 2, Murphy, Moala, Karena. Fisher 8/9
Penalty Count
Port Hedlands Jets- 4 : 3 -North West Kookaburras
Possession (%)
Port Hedlands Jets- 44 : 55 -North West Kookaburras
Completion Rate (%)
Port Hedlands Jets- 58 : 61 -North West Kookaburras
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Corin Barry
2 points : Goerdan Murphy
1 point : Deiter Fisher
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Port Kembla Voodoo vs Northern Territory Lions
17-10
The Northern coach will tear strips off his players after todays game. The side managed to get five tries disallowed in the 7 point loss and no doubt will face many ball planting drills in the lead up to next weeks game.
Port Kembla
Dorahy, Jones. Murrell 4/4
Northern Territory Lions
Mason. Randell 3/4
Port Kembla Voodoo- 4 : 9 -Northern Territory Lions
Possession (%)
Port Kembla Voodoo- 53 : 46 -Northern Territory Lions
Completion Rate (%)
Port Kembla Voodoo- 66 : 63 -Northern Territory Lions
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Solomon Haumona
2 points : Darren Mason
1 point : Dane Dorahy
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Ryde Eagles vs Hunter Bantams
10-18
The Bantams finished strongly in an exciting match today to take the win. When Ventrue leveled the scores with a 71st minute try the atmosphere was electric. The Bantams had more left at the end though and managed to pull eight points from the hat courtesy of a converted try and a penalty goal to Randall in a very strong finish.
Ryde Eagles
Venrue, Hulse. Smith ½
Hunter Bantams
Vayle 2, Cooke. Randall ¾
Penalty Count
Ryde Eagles- 4 : 11 -Hunter Bantams
Possession (%)
Ryde Eagles- 48 : 51 -Hunter Bantams
Completion Rate (%)
Ryde Eagles- 55 : 70 -Hunter Bantams
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Mark Vayle
2 points : Chris Motu
1 point : Michael Ventrue
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Sunshine Coast Wizards vs Katherine Kings
20-10
In the clash of 2nd verse 4th The Wizards have gone on to record a good win over the Kings. The Wizards were trailing 6-10 at halftime but scored 14 unanswered second half points in impressive fashion to consolidate their second placing.
Sunshine Coast Wizards
Hinton, Lauaki, Paea. Tanner 4/6
Katherine Kings
Caster, Tatupu. Adams ½
Penalty Count
Sunshine Coast Wizards- 15 : 7 -Katherine Kings
Possession (%)
Sunshine Coast Wizards- 53 : 46 -Katherine Kings
Completion Rate (%)
Sunshine Coast Wizards- 63 : 66 -Katherine Kings
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Epalahame Lauaki
2 points : Nathan Hinton
1 point : Dustin Cooper
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The Entrance Tigers vs Wodonga Badgers
16-4
The Entrance Tigers
Frizzo, Karwana, Brideson. Dean 2/4
Wodonga Badgers
Dobson 2/2
Penalty Count
The Entrance Tigers- 6 : 6 -Wodonga Badgers
Possession (%)
The Entrance Tigers- 56 : 43 -Wodonga Badgers
Completion Rate (%)
The Entrance Tigers- 57 : 64 -Wodonga Badgers
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Craig Emmerton
2 points : Jamie Frizzo
1 point : Marty Mitchell
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Western Suburbs Raiders vs Johannesburg Hyenas
35-36
In what was the most exciting game of the round Johannesburg took the narrow win today over the Raiders. The Hyenas came from a 22-6 halftime deficit to win the macth by 1 point. A 77th minute drop goal to Ben Kusto should have sealed the match. However a penalty goal from John williams in the 78th minute gave the Hyenas the win.
Western Suburbs Raiders
Smith, Magro 2, Murphy, Kusto, Treister. Montabe 5/6. fg Kusto 1
Johannesburg Hyenas
Campbell 2, Morris, McConnell, Walker 2. Williams 6/8
Penalty Count
Western Suburbs Raiders- 3 : 7 -Johannesburg Hyenas
Possession (%)
Western Suburbs Raiders- 49 : 50 -Johannesburg Hyenas
Completion Rate (%)
Western Suburbs Raiders- 61 : 76 -Johannesburg Hyenas
Player of the Match Awards
3 points : Danny Washbrook
2 points : Ben Walker
1 point : Brent McConnell
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Round 12 RSC
1. Gisborne Heat,11,1,0,280,147 +133 22
2. Sunshine Coast Wizards,10,1,1,297,136 +161 21
3. Hunter Bantams,8,4,0,207,155 +52 16
4. Kensington Highrollers,8,4,0,240,204 +36 16
5. Wests Panthers,7,4,1,261,190 +71 15
6. Port Hedlands Jets,7,5,0,249,246 +3 14
7. The Entrance Tigers,6,6,0,226,160 +66 12
8. North West Kookaburras,6,6,0,254,198 +56 12
9. Cairns White Pointers,6,6,0,203,190 +13 12
10. Katherine Kings,5,5,2,180,174 +6 12
11. Port Kembla Voodoo,6,6,0,195,233 -38 12
12. Western Suburbs Raiders,5,6,1,249,257 -8 11
13. Birchgrove Pistoleers,5,6,1,212,239 -27 11
14. Balmain Storm,5,7,0,210,220 -10 10
15. Ryde Eagles,3,7,2,182,218 -36 8
16. Johannesburg Hyenas,3,7,2,178,215 -37 8
17. Glen Innes Magpies,4,8,0,177,272 -95 8
18. Northern Territory Lions,4,8,0,175,289 -114 8
19. Hawthorn Hurricanes,3,9,0,136,228 -92 6
20. Wodonga Badgers,3,9,0,164,320 -156 6
