The highly anticipated bout between Wollongong and the second placed Northern Cannons has amounted to little more than a one sided thrashing, and not in the favour of the side fans would have expected it from - the Destructors taking the Cannons to town on their way to a 40-8 home victory.
Wollongong: Shaun Berrigan, Lance Thompson, Robbie Kearns, Jaime Soward, Stacey Jones, Brian Bower, and Kobe Patrick. Hodgson 6/7
Northern: Frederick Michalak. Pariah 2/2
HT Score: Wollongong 34-2
Penalties: Northern 6-1
Completion Rates: Wollongong 65% Northern 64%
Possession: Wollongong 55%
PoM Points: Danny McGuire 3, Stacey Jones 2, and Jaime Soward 1.

Auckland have put last week's home humbling at the hands of Gold Coast behind them in fine style, returning the favour against the Crusade's neighbour club - Surfers Paradise with a 40-0 drubbing of the Los Angeles bound Punks.
Auckland: Ben Tune, Shane Mongta 2, Syrian Kor, Courtney Brideson 2, Joe Van Nierkerk, and Richard Swain. Spencer 4/8
Surfers Paradise: None.
HT Score: Auckland 20-0
Penalties: Auckland 3-2
Completion Rates: Auckland 62% Surfers Paradise 59%
Possession: Auckland 58%
PoM Points: Courtney Brideson 3, Shane Mongta 2, and Jason Croker 1.

Adelaide have continued to improve under the guidance of former Colombo mentor Chris Columbo, the Attitude today upsetting Central 20-6 to keep their thin hope of a top eight berth alive.
Central: Luke Lewis. Maquina 1/1
Adelaide: Stirling Mortlock, Daniel Carter, and Michael Cassidy. Carter 4/4
HT Score: Adelaide 8-6
Penalties: Central 11-7
Completion Rates: Central 68% Adelaide 78%
Possession: Adelaide 53%
PoM Points: Stirling Mortlock 3, Daniel Carter 2, and Matt Henjak 1.

An understrength Sydney Oilers side has proven too good for lacklustre Hornsby today, the Oilers getting up 24-16 despite resting several key players. That said, the score was not so bad for Hornsby - with both sides scoring a treble of tries and goal-kicking proving the difference.
Sydney: Timana Tahu, Benji Marshal, and Pennywise Tupanga-anga. Bennet 6/6
Hornsby: Tevita Vaikona, Joe Roff, and Jake Luana. Roff 2/3
HT Score: Hornsby 10-0
Penalties: Sydney 7-6
Completion Rates: Sydney 81% Hornsby 63%
Possession: Sydney 54%
PoM Points: Justin Harrison 3, Joe Roff 2, and Willie Tonga 1.

In what is surely an ASRL record, the Perth Taipans have conceded sixty six points for the second week in a row - backing up last week's 66-0 effort against Wellington with a 66-10 home embarassment against 'local' rivals, Capetown.
Perth: Tony Puletua and Andy Farrell. Wilkinson 1/2
Capetown: Nathan Blacklock 3, Martin Gleeson, Peter Hewat 2, Stephen Larkhim, Bryan Fletcher 3, and Michael Newell. Way 11/11
HT Score: Capetown 30-6
Penalties: Capetown 6-3
Completion Rates: Perth 48% Capetown 72%
Possession: Capetown 62%
PoM Points: Nathan Blacklock 3, Peter Hewat 2, and Brendan Cannon 1.

Central Coast are back in the losers' circle following today's clash with Brisbane, the desperate Falcons outgunned 18-8 by an equally desperate Brisbane outfit bolstered by the return of their Origin stars.
Brisbane: Leon Bott, Petero Civoniceva, and Shane Tronc. Hannay 3/5
Central Coast: Matt Utai. Sculthorpe 2/2
HT Score: Brisbane 10-2
Penalties: Brisbane 6-4
Completion Rates: Brisbane 65% Central Coast 62%
Possession: Brisbane 55%
PoM Points: Cameron Smith 3, Karmichael Hunt 2, and Jonathon Thurston 1.

A change of coach cannot come quick enough for the embattled Parramatta Vikings, the currently uncoached side today embarassed 44-12 by the high flying and high scoring Wellington Cougars - who move into second place courtesy of today's win.
Wellington: Joe Rokocoko 2, Scott Hill, Shawn Tai, Sean O'Loughlin 2, Matt Orford, and Smeds Stahl. Tai 6/8
Parramatta: Tonie Carroll and Mark Riddell. Riddell 1/2. Herdoffer 1/1
HT Score: Wellington 22-6
Penalties: Wellington 6-5
Completion Rates: Wellington 70% Parramatta 59%
Possession: Wellington 57%
PoM Points: Shawn Tai 3, Joe Rokocoko 2, and Sean O'Loughlin 1.

The Gold Coast Crusade's run of big wins continued in today's clash against Wagga, the Crusade hitting the fifty mark for the third consecutive week as they trounced the hapless Stallions 50-12 at home.
Wagga: Mirco Bergamasco and Wayne McDonald. Magro 2/2
Gold Coast: Steve Southern 2, Gordon D'Arcy, Danny Nutley, Steve Simpson 2, Clint Newton, Luke Rooney, and Tommy O'Reilly. Johns 7/9
HT Score: Gold Coast 32-12
Penalties: Gold Coast 8-5
Completion Rates: Wagga 61% Gold Coast 62%
Possession: Gold Coast 61%
PoM Points: Andrew Johns 3, Gordon D'Arcy 2, and Steve Simpson 1.

In the round's only real thriller Melbourne have been edged out 30-28 by a tenacious Darwin side, with the goal-kicking of Paul Cooke proving the difference.
Darwin: Scott Donald, Tana Umaga 2, Tommy Gallaghar, and Paul Cooke. Cooke 5/6
Melbourne: Brian Carney, Wairangi Koopu, Joel Clinton, Anthony Constipolous, and Kris Kahler. Constipolous 4/5
HT Score: Darwin 18-16
Penalties: Melbourne 5-4
Completion Rates: Darwin 67% Melbourne 56%
Possession: Darwin 52%
PoM Points: Paul Cooke 3, Scott Donald 2, and Darren Albert 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Gold Coast 15 2 0 577 237 +340 30
2. Wellington 13 4 0 475 267 +207 26
3. Northern 13 4 0 417 310 +107 26
4. Capetown 10 7 0 463 289 +174 20
5. Darwin 10 7 0 361 317 +44 20
6. Central 10 7 0 370 398 -28 20
7. Sydney 9 8 0 353 269 +84 18
8. Wollongong 9 8 0 372 291 +81 18

9. Melbourne 9 8 0 339 299 +40 18
10. Surfers Paradise 9 8 0 323 358 -35 18
11. Brisbane 8 9 0 301 336 -35 16
12. Parramatta 8 9 0 283 349 -66 16
13. Adelaide 7 10 0 369 314 +55 14
14. Central Coast 6 11 0 306 316 -10 12
15. Auckland 6 11 0 240 435 -195 12
16. Hornsby 4 13 0 240 491 -251 8
17. Perth 4 13 0 232 530 -298 8
18. Wagga 3 14 0 278 493 -215 6

Hooray! Jolly good show mr columbo, your services to adealide will never be forgotten! im back to coach now!

WOOHOOO Top 4 baby...

fuck yeah!

Little known Craig Simmons has proven a hero in Redfern's home clash against Newcastle today, the unassuming front rower crashing over on full-time to allow his side an unexpected 20-17 victory.
Redfern: Joe Black, Brandon Costin, and Craig Simmons. Thumper-Knox 4/4
Newcastle: Malcolm Alker 2 and Ewan Dowes. Harris 2/3. Harris 1 fg.
HT Score: Newcastle 12-8
Penalties: Newcastle 8-6
Completion Rates: Redfern 52% Newcastle 58%
Possession: Newcastle 51%
PoM Points: Brett Firman 3, Paul Johnson 2, and Malcolm Alker 1.

Eastwood have scored a crucial victory in today's clash against higher placed Christchurch, the Pumas keeping their slim finals' hopes alive with a 30-20 victory.
Christchurch: Daryl Cardiss, Ruben Wiki, and Awen Guttenbiel. Davidson 4/6
Eastwood: Christian Cullen, Steve Mattai, Rob Burrow, Steve Goodare, and Aurelion Cologni. March 5/5
HT Score: 12 all
Penalties: Christchurch 9-4
Completion Rates: Christchurch 62% Eastwood 78%
Possession: Christchurch 50%
PoM Points: Neale Wyatt 3, Steve Goodare 2, and Christian Cullen 1.

Tamworth City put last week's shock home loss behind them in fine style today, the Titans ensuring they'll remain cock of the roost for another week following a big 32-10 victory over Carnarvon.
Carnarvon: Michael Ryan and Cameron Shepard. Gafa 1/2
Tamworth City: Eron Bates 2, Robbie Paul, Luke Robinson, Scott Logan, and Paul Stringer. Bates 4/6
HT Score: Tamworth City 16-0
Penalties: Tamworth City 8-6
Completion Rates: Carnarvon 53% Tamworth City 76%
Possession: Tamworth City 56%
PoM Points: Eron Bates 3, Joseph Goldstein 2, and Cameron Shepard 1.

Canberra may be coachless but you certainly couldn't tell it, the Chargers today massacring Waikato 48-16 to continue their push for a long awaited return to the Premier League.
Canberra: Maleky O'Connor, Shannon Hegarty, Chris McKenna 2, Caleb Ralph 2, Wayne Godwin, and Toori Tatu. Long 8/8
Waikato: Toa Kohe-Love 2 and Simon Woolford. Geyer 2/3
HT Score: Canberra 24-4
Penalties: Canberra 6-3
Completion Rates: Canberra 75% Waikato 56%
Possession: Canberra 59%
PoM Points: Sean Long 3, Toori Tatu 2, and Chris McKenna 1.

New England are back into the winner's circle after last week's shock loss, the Ferrets proving too strong for the visiting Campbelltown Invasion as they secured an 18-6 victory.
New England: Daniel Ferris, Olly Barkley, and Brent Stone. Ferris 3/5
Campbelltown: Chris Hicks. Hicks 1/1
HT Score: New England 18-6
Penalties: New England 9-7
Completion Rates: New England 60% Campbelltown 70%
Possession: New England 55%
PoM Points: Matt Cooper 3, Tom Newberry 2, and Brent Stone 1.

North Queensland are also back in the winners list after last week's upset loss, Geelong proving incapable of recording an upset at home and going down 26-12.
Geelong: Owen Craigie and David Razzle. Detreaux 2/3
North Queensland: Claude Sirvent 2, Derren Witcombe, Jean-Emmanual Cassin, and Nick Youngquest. Kirchner 3/6
HT Score: North Queensland 16-2
Penalties: North Queensland 5-2
Completion Rates: Geelong 50% North Queensland 64%
Possession: North Queensland 57%
PoM Points: Albert Hommus 3, Wyclif Palau 2, and Holger Mannhardt 1.

In what was the game of the round, Tasmania have narrowly bested Bondi in an absolute cracker of a game - a late piece of Matthew Burke heroics seeing his side home 26-25.
Tasmania: Matthew Burke, Steve Williams, Joe Mbu, and Bradley Mika. Burke 5/5
Bondi: Jason Tuapa, Paul Khorey, Matt Sing, and Jessie Kidman. Thorman 4/6. Thorman 1 fg.
HT Score: Tasmania 14-10
Penalties: Bondi 7-5
Completion Rates: Tasmania 61% Bondi 64%
Possession: Tasmania 53%
PoM Points: Joe Mbu 3, Matthew Burke 2, and Varasiko Tokarei 1.

Port Macquarie have suffered their heaviest defeat since coming under the guidance of Nathan Hoy, the Stingrays absolutely shocked by Lake Heights as the Lightning surged through on their way to a 40-12 victory.
Port Macquarie: Alfred Songoro and Anthony Stuart. Briers 2/2
Lake Heights: Rico Gear, Vinnie Anderson, Willie Talau, Thomas Kempton, James Grubens, Iafeta Peleaeasina, and Jeremy Paul. Kempton 6/7
HT Score: Lake Heights 18-12
Penalties: Lake Heights 6-4
Completion Rates: Port Macquarie 64% Lake Heights 76%
Possession: Lake Heights 55%
PoM Points: James Grubens 3, Rico Gear 2, and Thomas Kempton 1.

South Queensland have continued their unexpected winning run, the Underdogs scoring a 14-6 victory over Liverpool this evening to somewhat reverse the damage done by their previous losing streak.
South Queensland: Lee Hookey, Shannon O'Reilly, and Ben Jacobs. Young 1/3
Liverpool: Paul March. March 1/1
HT Score: 6 all
Penalties: Liverpool 7-3
Completion Rates: South Queensland 55% Liverpool 59%
Possession: South Queensland 51%
PoM Points: Grant Wooden 3, Bobby Young 2, and Gus McCrae 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Tamworth City 15 2 0 443 240 +203 30
2. Tasmania 14 2 1 504 221 +283 29
3. North Queensland 13 4 0 349 249 +100 26
4. New England 12 4 1 419 241 +178 25
5. Carnarvon 11 6 0 361 252 +109 22
6. Canberra 11 6 0 418 312 +106 22
7. Port Macquarie 9 7 1 297 336 -39 19
8. Bondi 9 8 0 320 333 -13 18

9. South Queensland 7 9 1 253 358 -105 15
10. Campbelltown 7 10 0 298 364 -66 14
11. Eastwood 7 10 0 316 387 -71 14
12. Newcastle 6 10 1 259 298 -39 13
13. Christchurch 6 10 1 279 336 -57 13
14. Lake Heights 5 10 2 323 374 -51 12
15. Liverpool 5 12 0 250 455 -205 10
16. Geelong 4 12 1 266 337 -71 9
17. Redfern 4 12 1 266 371 -105 9
18. Waikato 3 14 0 306 463 -157 6

you fucking beauty redfern, two on the tot :kicking:

My winning streak is about to begin. GO SYDNEY!!!