ASRL FC announce squad for the NRL sevens

With this the most antisipaited sevens comp for a number of years, ASRL FC has named the ten man squad to take the field in the 2003 NRL sevens. It was standing room only at the Star City Casino as ASRL FC club captain Matt Lyons read the squad out. The squad will be as follows...

Matt Lyons ©
Nathan Hoy
Rowland Kelly
Andrew Young
Luke Sharpe
Jelly Adams
Chris Bush
Mark Fowler
Jonathon Marskell
Brian Randell

ASRL FC has been put in a very winable group, that consists of Wakefield Trinity, Manly and the London Broncos.

Games to come soon

ASRL FC vs Wakefield Trinity
Team for first sevens match:
Matt Lyons
Brian Randell
Andrew Young
Mark Fowler
Luke Sharpe
Jonathon Marskell
Rowland Kelly

SUBS
Chris Bush
Nathan Hoy

KICK OFF
After the kick off from ASRL, Wakefield throughs a lose ball which is swept on by Matt Lyons, who runs 90 meters untouched to put the ball down under the sticks. Marskell pots the conversion. ASRL 6-0.
At the end of a strong first set by ASRL FC, Sharpe puts a small grubber through into the ingoal, which is pounced on by prop Brian Randell for a great try. Marskell missed the conversion, ASRL FC 10-0.
A great set of quick dummy half darts from the ASRL outside back, has paved the way for lock Justin Marskell to crash over besides the sticks on the stroke of half time, giving him an easy conversion.
HALFTIME: ASRL FC 16 - Wakefield Trinity 0
In a tough second half struggle another loose pass from Wakefield setup the first try of the second half, with nippy half Luke Sharpe picking up the dregs and scoring to put the game beyond doubt. Marskell Converts, ASRL FC 22 - Wakefield 0.
In the despiration of the final minutes Wakefield fullback Matt Seers out paces a tired looking ASRL side to pick up a late try to assure there is no nuddie run for the Wildcats. Conversion missed. ASRL FC 22-4.
FULLTIME: ASRL FC 22 - Wakefield Trinity 4

Top Tacklers:
Lyons 24
Fowler 19
Sharpe 18

Hit Ups:
Lyons 7
Fowler 5
Randell 4

Tries:
Lyons
Randell
Sharpe
Marskell

Goals:
Marskell 3/4

Next Game is against :bang: Manly Sea Eagles

ASRL FC vs Manly Sea Eagles

RUN ON
Matt Lyons
Nathan Hoy
Andrew Young
'Jelly' Adams
Chris Bush
Mark Fowler
Jonathon Maskell

SUBS
Brian Randell
Luke Sharpe

KICK OFF
Manly burst out of the gates will an wonderful try to Albert Torrens, try was converted for a 6-0 Manly lead. Andrew Young crashed over out wide just a minute later after some great backline moves by ASRL. Adams converts to make it 6-all. A shocking missed tackle by Jelly adams allowed Wooden to slide in under the sticks for Manly's second try, conversion makes it 12-6 to Manly. Fowler crossed after brushing aside 3 Manly defenders to score, Adams missed the shot at goal, which means Manly still lead 12-10. The ASRL backline was again in full swing allow Adams to cross next to the post after being on the end of a set move. Adams converted as the halftime buzzer went in the background.
HALFTIME: ASRL FC 16 - MANLY 12
Moblie lock forward Jonathon Marskell display some of the best skills ever seen scoring what is, at the moment, the best try of the comp. Adams converted to make it 22-12. Manly scored a try....BOOOOOO...but missed the conversion 22-16 with 2 minutes to go. Jelly Adams was again on the back of some great backline ball movement to score his second try of the game, he also converted after the buzzer.
FULLTIME: ASRL FC 28 def. MANLY 16

Tackles:
Hoy 17
Adams 16
Marskell 16

Hit Ups:
Lyons 4
Adams 4
Sharpe 3

Tries:
Adams 2
Young
Fowler
Marskell

Goals:
Adams 4/5

ASRL FC vs London Broncos

1. Nathan Hoy
2. Brian Randell
3. Rowland Kelly
4. Chris Bush
5. Luke Sharpe
6. Mark Fowler
7. Dylan Adams
INTERCHANGES:
8. Matt Lyons
9. Jonathan Marskell

START OF GAME:
What a great lead-up to that try by the ASRL FC. Nathan Hoy has found himself in the right place at the right time to cross for a magnificant try.Converted by Dylan Adams. What skills displayed by Russell Bawden to cross the line. We could be seeing the makings of the next Superstar. What a perfectly placed kick to see Denis Moran regather the ball and cross the tryline. Converted by Paul Sykes. Some weak defence by Paul Sykes has lead to Mark Fowler crossing the line. Converted by Dylan Adams. A simple one on one missed tackle has led to Dylan Adams crashing over to score a try.
HALF-TIME: ASRL FC - 16 : London Broncos - 10 .
What a great lead-up to that try by the London Broncos. Paul Sykes has found himself in the right place at the right time to cross for a magnificant try. Converted by Paul Sykes. Some weak defence by Paul Sykes has lead to Chris Bush crossing the line. Converted by Dylan Adams.
FULL-TIME: ASRL FC - 22 : London Broncos - 16 .

Tackles:
Kelly 19
Adams 12
Fowler 11

Hit Ups:
Sharpe 5
Lyons 5
Hoy 3

Tries:
Hoy
Bush
Fowler
Adams

Goals:
Adams 3/4

Bowl and Plate results

Bowl Final
Manly 22 defeated Brisbane 16.

Plate Final
Castleford 22 defeated North Queensland 16

ASRL FC vs Sydney City Rooters (Cup Quater Final)

1. Nathan Hoy
2. Matt Lyons
3. Rowland Kelly
4. Dylan Adams
5. Mark Fowler
6. Luke Sharpe
7. Jonathan Marskell
INTERCHANGES:
8. Chris Bush
9. Andrew Young

KICKOFF:
What a perfectly placed kick to see Dylan Adams regather the ball and cross the tryline. Converted by Dylan Adams. Ryan Cross can thank his forwards for that try. They really did set the platform. Converted by Brad Fittler. What a perfectly placed kick to see Ryan Cross regather the ball and cross the tryline. Converted by Brad Fittler. What a brilliant display of strength by Luke Sharpe to score that try. Converted by Dylan Adams.
HALF-TIME: ASRL FC - 12 : Sydney Roosters - 12 .
What a great backline line play by the South Sydney Rabbitohs which lead to Rowland Kelly crossing the line. What an excellent display of individual brilliance by Aaron Mercer to score that try. To be perfectly honest if the intercept was not taken then Stuart Webb would not of crossed the line. Converted by Brad Fittler
FULL-TIME: ASRL FC - 16 : Sydney Roosters - 22 . :MAD:

Tackles:
Kelly 19
Adams 19
Fowler 19

Hit Ups:
Hoy 3
Young 2
Sharpe 2

Tries:
Kelly
Adams
Sharpe

Goals:
Adams 2/3

Cup Final
Cook Islands 10 defeated Sydney City Rooters 8

lol go Cook Islands :D