Darwin have edged out Perth in the opening game of round fifteen, the Cyclones scoring a vital 12-8 victory over a luckless Taipans' outfit.
Darwin: Chris Jack and George Gregan. Cooke 2/4
Perth: Lesley Vainikolo. Wilkinson 2/2
HT Score: Darwin 10-0
Penalties: Darwin 7-4
Completion Rates: Darwin 63% Perth 58%
Possession: Darwin 53%
PoM Points: George Gregan 3, Michael Monaghan 2, and Shane Muspratt 1.

The much anticipated clash between Brisbane and Wellington has amounted to a dud affair, with the Cougars looking ominous as they humbled the home side 28-0 to keep in touch with the league leading Cannons and Crusade.
Brisbane: None.
Wellington: Clyde Rathbone, Matt Orford, and Nigel Vagana 3. Tai 4/5
HT Score: Wellington 24-0
Penalties: Wellington 8-7
Completion Rates: Brisbane 58% Wellington 61%
Possession: Wellington 56%
PoM Points: Nigel Vagana 3, Clyde Rathbone 2, and Matt Orford 1.

Adelaide have bounced back into the winner's circle in ideal style, the Attitude showing plenty of flair in their 24-0 demolition of similarly placed Auckland.
Auckland: None.
Adelaide: Wendell Sailor, Daniel Carter, Sean Penkywicz, and Matt Giteau. Carter 4/5
HT Score: Adelaide 6-0
Penalties: Adelaide 8-2
Completion Rates: Auckland 57% Adelaide 60%
Possession: Adelaide 54%
PoM Points: Casey Macguire 3, Daniel Carter 2, and Matt Giteau 1.

The return of their Origin stars has seen the Northern Cannons record their finest victory of the year, the second placed Sydney side absolutely annihilating a lacklustre Punks' outfit on their way to a 52-0 away victory.
Surfers Paradise: None.
Northern: Trent Pariah, Ben Creagh 3, Chev Walker 2, Frederick Michalak, Richard Fa'aoso, and Mark O'Meley. Pariah 8/10
HT Score: Northern 18-0
Penalties: Northern 9-4
Completion Rates: Surfers Paradise 63% Northern 74%
Possession: Northern 62%
PoM Points: Chev Walker 3, Ben Creagh 2, and Frederick Michalak 1.

The luckless Wagga Stallions have recorded just their third victory of the year, doing it without recently disappeared coach Theo Kamis as they scraped home to a 22-20 victory over the highly regarded Melbourne Executioners.
Wagga: Rupert Matakamikamica, Corey Hughes 2, and Slick Cupples. Magro 3/4
Melbourne: Doug Howlett, Kris Kahler, and Jason King. Constipolous 4/5
HT Score: 6 all
Penalties: Melbourne 8-5
Completion Rates: Wagga 70% Melbourne 58%
Possession: Melbourne 53%
PoM Points: Corey Hughes 3, Scott Magro 2, and Slick Cupples 1.

Despite a solid team performance the Capetown Ravens have been pipped at the post in today's clash against Central, with the Phoenix continuing their recent run of Dave Paddock inspired form with a thrilling 26-24 victory.
Central: Clinton Schifcofske, Phillip Elof, Luke Burt, Ashwin Willemse, and Robert Salvatori. Burt 3/6
Capetown: Cameron Way 2, Leon Pryce, and Peter Hewat. Way 4/4
HT Score: Central 12-6
Penalties: Central 10-3
Completion Rates: Central 59% Capetown 67%
Possession: Central 53%
PoM Points: Leon Pryce 3, Cameron Way 2, and Brendan Cannon 1.

Not to be outdone by the Cannons, the Gold Coast Crusade have also gone out and put a cricket score on their opposition, giving new Hornsby coach Matt Lyons a far from warm welcome as they humbled the Mavericks 50-10.
Hornsby: Stephen Jones and Graham Poweta. Roff 1/2
Gold Coast: Julian Santarakista, Matt King 2, Tommy O'Reilly 2, Ade Gardner, Andrew Johns, Jason Stevens, and Danny Buderus. Johns 7/9
HT Score: Gold Coast 28-6
Penalties: Gold Coast 5-1
Completion Rates: Hornsby 44% Gold Coast 63%
Possession: Gold Coast 63%
PoM Points: Matt King 3, Tommy O'Reilly 2, and Andrew Johns 1.

Two field goals from Craig Wing, playing in halfback due to the omission of Craig Gower have seen the Sydney Oilers steal a thrilling 24-22 victory from the Central Coast Falcons in the weekend's game of the round.
Sydney: Timana Tahu 2, Junior Pelesasa, and Andrew Ryan. Bennet 3/5. Wing 2 fg.
Central Coast: Brent Sherwin, Graeme Timms, and Matt Utai 2. El Masri 3/5
HT Score: 10 all
Penalties: Sydney 8-3
Completion Rates: Sydney 73% Central Coast 68%
Possession: Sydney 51%
PoM Points: Matt Utai 3, Jordan Capri 2, and Hazem El Masri 1.

Wollongong remain one of the contender's for a mid eight finish, the Destructors accounting for a disorganised Parramatta side 24-12 in today's clash.
Wollongong: Kobe Patrick 2, Luke Covell, and Lance Thompson. Patrick 4/4
Parramatta: Wade McKinnon and Evarn Tuimavave. Fitzgibbon 2/2
HT Score: Wollongong 12-0
Penalties: Wollongong 5-2
Completion Rates: Wollongong 60% Parramatta 57%
Possession: Wollongong 56%
PoM Points: Kobe Patrick 3, Luke Covell 2, and Richie Mathers 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Gold Coast 13 2 0 469 225 +244 26
2. Northern 12 3 0 401 264 +137 24
3. Wellington 11 4 0 365 255 +110 22
4. Darwin 9 6 0 325 265 +60 18
5. Melbourne 9 6 0 295 245 +50 18
6. Surfers Paradise 9 6 0 301 290 +11 18
7. Central 9 6 0 340 262 -22 18
8. Capetown 8 7 0 373 273 +100 16

9. Sydney 8 7 0 323 245 +78 16
10. Wollongong 8 7 0 310 257 +53 16
11. Parramatta 8 7 0 249 281 -32 16
12. Brisbane 6 9 0 259 306 -47 12
13. Adelaide 5 10 0 321 298 +23 10
14. Central Coast 5 10 0 272 276 -4 10
15. Auckland 5 10 0 200 377 -177 10
16. Perth 4 11 0 222 398 -186 8
17. Wagga 3 12 0 256 415 -159 6
18. Hornsby 3 12 0 196 445 -249 6

A fine performance from a team battered by famine, injurys, adultery, malnourishment, hysteria, malaria, poor refereeing, bad ankles, stalkers, car troubles, mouth ulcers, flying birds and poor grass suitability. Well done adelaide, you are an inspiration to us all.

another couple of injuries for the Ravens in that clash....that makes about 7 injured atm...joy.

Revenge is sweet.

The New England Ferrets have proven too good for a tenacious but ultimately outclassed Redfern outfit in today's clash in Sydney, the Ferrets showing plenty of skill on their way to a solid 22-8 victory.
Redfern: Daniel Floyd. Dynevor 2/2
New England: Reece Williams 2 and Matt Cooper. Ferris 5/6
HT Score: New England 12-6
Penalties: New England 12-5
Completion Rates: Redfern 64% New England 67%
Possession: New England 57%
PoM Points: Brett Stapleton 3, Kees Meeuws 2, and Tom Newberry 1.

Canberra have won an entertaining clash against Carnarvon today, the two contenders wowing the ACT crowd with a narrow 24-20 scoreline favouring the home side.
Canberra: Donald Malone 2, Sean Long, Ian Watson, and Gareth Carvell. Long 2/5
Carnarvon: Jamie Venables, Adam Woolnough, and Graham Luana. Luana 4/4
HT Score: Carnarvon 12-8
Penalties: 10 all
Completion Rates: Canberra 69% Carnarvon 75%
Possession: Canberra 52%
PoM Points: Gary Coleman 3, Donald Malone 2, and Graham Luana 1.

Port Macquarie's impressive run of wins has been brought to a halt today by the Bondi Battlers, the two much improved sides playing out an entertaining 26-14 clash today.
Port Macquarie: Alfred Songoro, Alan Tongue, and Uri Novavich. Briers 1/3
Bondi: Michael Korkidas, Matt Sing, Jason Tuapa, and Manuel Manolis. Thorman 5/5
HT Score: Bondi 8-0
Penalties: Port Macquarie 7-6
Completion Rates: Port Macquarie 66% Bondi 53%
Possession: Bondi 52%
PoM Points: Manuel Manolis 3, Jason Tuapa 2, and Jim Gannon 1.

Lake Heights continue to prove hard to tip, the Lightning showing up today and making an easy task of the Liverpool Rockets, 24-10.
Lake Heights: Sam Isemonger, Thomas Kempton, Rico Gear, and Iafeta Peleaeasina. Kempton 3/4
Liverpool: Paul Atchison 2. March 1/2
HT Score: Lake Heights 10-4
Penalties: Lake Heights 6-3
Completion Rates: Lake Heights 70% Liverpool 59%
Possession: Lake Heights 53%
PoM Points: Nihal Silvain 3, Willie Talau 2, and Thomas Kempton 1.

Newcastle's Iestyn Harris inspired resurrection continued in fine style today, the Fear absolutely butchering the higher placed Christchurch Carnage on their way to a 36-12 away win.
Christchurch: Jason Death 2. Davidson 2/2
Newcastle: Gareth Ellis 2, Matthew Petersen, Shontayne Hape, and Iestyn Harris 2. Harris 6/6
HT Score: Newcastle 18-6
Penalties: Newcastle 7-3
Completion Rates: Christchurch 68% Newcastle 61%
Possession: Newcastle 57%
PoM Points: Iestyn Harris 2, Shontayne Hape 2, and Gareth Ellis 1.

An absolutely spellbinding performance from New South Wales custodian, Matthew Burke has seen the Tasmanian Devils make light of the Campbelltown outfit - a four try, twenty point haul from Burke lifting his side to a 44-10 win.
Tasmania: Matthew Burke 4, Jerrie Muller 2, Gene Fairbanks, and Nick Fozzard 2. Burke 4/9
Campbelltown: Garret Crossman and Anthony Muller. Muller 1/2
HT Score: Tasmania 14-4
Penalties: Campbelltown 3-2
Completion Rates: Tasmania 69% Campbelltown 45%
Possession: Tasmania 59%
PoM Points: Matthew Burke 3, Jerrie Muller 2, and Michael Ennis 1.

North Queensland remain in the upper echelon of Division Two this week courtesy of a nail-biting 14-12 victory over a determined but ultimately outclassed Eastwood outfit.
North Queensland: Paul King and Mark McLinden. Kirchner 3/3
Eastwood: Steve Goodare. March 4/5
HT Score: 6 all
Penalties: Eastwood 13-3
Completion Rates: North Queensland 68% Eastwood 73%
Possession: Eastwood 55%
PoM Points: Mark McLinden 3, Albert Hommus 2, and Wycliff Palau 1.

Waikato have relegated Redfern back to the foot fo the Division Two table today, the Breakers scoring an unexpected 26-20 victory over Geelong to once again offload the ignobility of a wooden spoon place.
Geelong: Junior Seau, Ben Cohen, Nathan Grey, and Travis Norton. Detreaux 2/5
Waikato: Richie Barnett Jr, Kirk Yeaman 2, and Quincy Latrine. Geyer 5/5
HT Score: Geelong 10-6
Penalties: Waikato 7-3
Completion Rates: Geelong 72% Waikato 67%
Possession: Waikato 53%
PoM Points: Simon Woolford 3, Ben Cohen 2, and Hutch Maivia 1.

Tamworth City have done enough to maintain their place at the top of the Division Two ladder, but did it tougher than expected against a South Queensland side that actually looked competitive in a match that finished up at 24-14.
South Queensland: Jason Demetriou, Shannon O'Reilly, and Dennis Moran. Young 1/3
Tamworth City: Joseph Goldstein, Luke Robinson 2, and Luke Davico. Bates 4/4
HT Score: South Queensland 14-12
Penalties: South Queensland 9-4
Completion Rates: South Queensland 63% Tamworth City 63%
Possession: Tamworth City 52%
PoM Points: Luke Davico 3, Luke Robinson 2, and Ben Beckett 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Tamworth City 14 1 0 395 200 +195 28
2. Tasmania 12 2 1 440 176 +264 25
3. North Queensland 12 3 0 315 218 +97 24
4. New England 11 3 1 389 215 +174 23
5. Carnarvon 10 5 0 331 208 +123 20
6. Canberra 9 6 0 340 280 +60 18
7. Port Macquarie 8 6 1 255 282 -27 17
8. Bondi 8 7 0 277 303 -26 16

9. Campbelltown 7 8 0 270 324 -44 14
10. Newcastle 6 8 1 222 240 -18 13
11. Christchurch 6 8 1 255 288 -33 13
12. Eastwood 6 9 0 272 337 -65 12
13. South Queensland 5 9 1 207 330 -123 11
14. Liverpool 5 10 0 238 409 -171 10
15. Lake Heights 3 10 2 264 354 -90 8
16. Geelong 3 11 1 222 305 -83 7
17. Waikato 3 12 0 268 383 -115 6
18. Redfern 2 12 1 224 342 -118 5

Jordan Capri now has 10 pom points, so I'm happy!

Good to see that you have accepted that the Oilers are better.

You can be happy with Capri's 10 points, while I'll be happy with my two competition points ;)

I must say I'm absolutely ecstatic at my side's form. Given our run with Origin selections and such, I wasn't expecting our streak to last this long. No doubt I'm speaking too soon! :lol:

You're lucky you only play me once! We'll pip you in the finals! :P

cmon redfern :D