The Premier League finals situation remains as complicated as ever, with some sides refusing to let go of their hope whilst others show signs of weakness heading into the most crucial period of the season.

Darwin have ammended a worrying run of losses with an impressive win over Wollongong, the Toowoomba bound Cyclones giving their faithful fans a hope of seeing them in the finals one last time with a 28-12 win.
Darwin: Drew Mitchell 2, Marius Joubert, Eduardo Carera, and Steve Menzies. Bowen 4/6
Wollongong: Shaun Berrigan and Danny McGuire. Hodgson 2/2
HT Score: Darwin 18-0
Penalties: Wollongong 4-3
Completion Rates: Darwin 61% Wollongong 66%
Possession: Darwin 50%
PoM Points: Steve Menzies 3, Scott Donald 2, and Tana Umaga 1.

Danny Orr has been a star in Capetown's big 30-8 victory over top eight contenders, Surfers Paradise today, scoring a treble of tries to ensure his side remains a top four contender.
Surfers Paradise: Steve Bell and Paul Deacon. Deacon 0/2
Capetown: Danny Orr 3, Radike Samo, and Bryan Fletcher. Way 5/5
HT Score: Capetown 24-4
Penalties: Surfers Paradise 5-4
Completion Rates: Surfers Paradise 67% Capetown 68%
Possession: Capetown 57%
PoM Points: Danny Orr 3, Radike Samo 2, and Peter Hewat 1.

Wellington have all but ended Adelaide's dream of a top eight berth in a heart-breaking, nail-bitin 18-16 victory over the Attitude in Adelaide this evening. The Attitude are now five points adrift of the eight and will need to rely on Melbourne, Surfers Paradise, Central Coast, Parramatta, Darwin, and Brisbane faltering to be a chance.
Adelaide: Chris Latham and Wendell Sailor. Carter 4/5
Wellington: Paul Rauhihi, Matt Orford, and David Kidwell. Tai 3/4
HT Score: Adelaide 10-0
Penalties: Adelaide 8-6
Completion Rates: Adelaide 58% Wellington 69%
Possession: Wellington 51%
PoM Points: Ma'a Nonu 3, Scott Hill 2, and Tim Jonkers 1.

Sydney's big run of form came to an abrupt halt today at the hands of the Perth Taipans, who extended their winning run to two as they continued a late charge to avoid relegation. The Taipans looked revitalised by last week's win, whilst Sydney looked complacent in going down 20-8.
Perth: Shaun Briscoe, Daniel Abraham, and Trent Waterhouse. Wilkinson 4/6
Sydney: Amos Roberts. Bennet 2/2
HT Score: Perth 12-8
Penalties: Perth 13-5
Completion Rates: Perth 70% Sydney 72%
Possession: Perth 54%
PoM Points: Trent Waterhouse 3, Andy Farrell 2, and Ardent Rivers 1.

Most impressive performance of the round goes to the Northern Cannons, who today demolished Hornsby to all but assure the Mavericks of a play off against the Division Two runner-up for their Premier League berth. The Cannons scored ten tries in a comprehensive 58-6 thumping of their Sydney rivals.
Hornsby: Richard Fletcher. Roff 1/1
Northern: Trent Pariah, Ben Creagh, Mark O'Meley 3, Brent Kite, Leigh McWilliams, Frederick Michalak, and Brett Dallas 2. Pariah 9/10
HT Score: Northern 34-0
Penalties: Northern 7-4
Completion Rates: Hornsby 55% Northern 73%
Possession: Northern 67%
PoM Points: Brett Dallas 3, Leigh McWilliams 2, and Trent Pariah 1.

Parramatta have backed up last week's unconvincing victory with an equally lacklustre performance against Division Two bound Wagga, but were still able to score a 24-6 win over the hopeless Stallions.
Parramatta: Ryan Cross, Eric Grothe Jr, and Harley Autitia 2. Fitzgibbon 4/4
Wagga: Simon Taylor. Magro 1/1
HT Score: Parramatta 18-6
Penalties: Parramatta 11-2
Completion Rates: Parramatta 67% Wagga 55%
Possession: Parramatta 57%
PoM Points: Eric Grothe Jr 3, Francis Meli 2, and Luke Bailey 1.

Central have won this week's game of the round, the Phoenix looking intimidating in a strong 24-8 victory over Brisbane at ANZ Stadium. The Bulls were without Matt Bowen and missed his flare, whilst Central welcomed back inspirational five eighth Ronan O'Gara.
Brisbane: Karmichael Hunt. Hannay 2/2
Central: Joe Vagana, Sean Towers, and Ronan O'Gara. Maquina 6/6
HT Score: Central 6-0
Penalties: Central 11-4
Completion Rates: Brisbane 60% Central 67%
Possession: Central 56%
PoM Points: Jonny Maquina 3, Ronan O'Gara 2, and Keith Senior 1.

A late Andrew Johns penalty goal has allowed Gold Coast to get a much deserved share of the points in Melbourne today, the goal leaving it at 22 all after eighty minutes of play. The Crusade will be unimpressed with the result, with their performance being superior but their finishing being off.
Melbourne: John Morris, Kris Kahler, and Anthony Constipolous. Constipolous 5/5
Gold Coast: Luke Rooney, Gordon D'Arcy, and Julian Santarakista 2. Johns 3/5
HT Score: 8 all
Penalties: Melbourne 6-4
Completion Rates: Melbourne 70% Gold Coast 69%
Possession: Gold Coast 51%
PoM Points: Gordon D'Arcy 3, Julian Santarakista 2, and Ben Kennedy 1.

Central Coast's charge towards the top eight continued unabated today, the Falcons easily accounting for the Auckland Pirates with a 24-0 victory.
Central Coast: Hazem El Masri 2 and Sean Long 2. El Masri 4/4
Auckland: None.
HT Score: Central Coast 18-0
Penalties: Central Coast 10-7
Completion Rates: Central Coast 76% Auckland 53%
Possession: Central Coast 59%
PoM Points: Hazem El Masri 3, Reni Maitua 2, and Gareth Hock 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Gold Coast 18 3 1 692 319 +373 37
2. Northern 17 5 0 606 308 +218 34
3. Wellington 16 6 0 583 379 +204 32
4. Capetown 14 8 0 593 346 +247 28
5. Central 14 8 0 528 476 +52 28
6. Sydney 13 9 0 513 349 +164 26
7. Wollongong 12 10 0 504 371 +133 24
8. Melbourne 11 10 1 421 399 +22 23

9. Brisbane 11 11 0 418 411 +7 22
10. Darwin 11 11 0 439 463 -24 22
11. Surfers Paradise 11 11 0 436 498 -62 22
12. Parramatta 11 11 0 401 472 -71 22
13. Central Coast 10 12 0 453 402 +51 20
14. Adelaide 9 13 0 456 414 +42 18
15. Perth 6 16 0 338 622 -284 12
16. Auckland 6 16 0 290 607 -317 12
17. Hornsby 4 18 0 270 697 -427 8
18. Wagga 3 19 0 324 652 -328 6

what the, i thought games were played on sundays :(

OH OH OH OH

Rooooooooger

Ah, sorry dude. Didn't you check your email? I sent out a notice via the Yahoo group last week. It's back on Wednesdays permanently now.

This is a farce, how much did you pay the ref for that last penalt??

Its ok, a draw with the crusade isnt a terrible thing!

You should be grateful. By letting you draw with me, I've allowed you into my top eight ;-)

I'd be grateful if my form hadnt been absolutely slaughtered by this farce.... we'll see mr bush, we'll see.

It was also good to see all gold coast boys getting mom points. Once again melbourne has been shatted on by the ASRL.

New England have toughed out a 19-14 victory over Geelong in today's clash at Armidale Oval, the Ferrets looking a little under the weather as they struggled to overcome the cellar dwelling Bengals.
New England: Reece Williams and De Wet Barry. Ferris 5/5. Grohl 1 fg.
Geelong: David Razzle and Agustin Pichot. Detreaux 3/3
HT Score: 8 all
Penalties: New England 9-6
Completion Rates: New England 75% Geelong 61%
Possession: New England 58%
PoM Points: Reece Williams 3, De Wet Barry 2, and Tom Newberry 1.

In a mirror of the Crusade/Executioners clash in Premier League, a late penalty goal has allowed the visiting Eastwood Pumas to get a share of the points in their game against Newcastle. The David March penalty goal in the 79th minute of play ensured things would finish at 22 all.
Newcastle: Matthew Petersen, Ewan Dowes 2, and Malcolm Alker. Harris 3/5
Eastwood: David Robbins, Anthony Wotmough, and David Fa'alogo. March 5/5
HT Score: Eastwood 14-8
Penalties: Newcastle 11-7
Completion Rates: Newcastle 65% Eastwood 66%
Possession: Newcastle 50%
PoM Points: David Robbins 3, Anthony Wotmough 2, and David March 1.

Bondi firmed in the premiership betting following today's convincing 26-0 thumping of Carnarvon, the Battlers' recording their first straight win under new coach Aaron Downie to cement their place in the eight.
Bondi: Matt Sing 2, Chris Thorman 2, and Mark Minichiello. Thorman 3/5
Carnarvon: None.
HT Score: Bondi 10-0
Penalties: Bondi 5-2
Completion Rates: Bondi 67% Carnarvon 48%
Possession: Bondi 62%
PoM Points: Mark Minichiello 3, Matt Sing 2, and Matt Adamson 1.

The much anticipated clash between Canberra and Tasmania has proven to be a dud, former ASRL coach Michael Sparrow getting a nasty welcome as his boys were massacred 38-2 by the table topping Tasmanian Devils.
Canberra: None. Flatley 1/1
Tasmania: Jeremy Tickle, Gene Fairbanks, Wes Davies, Tristan Law, Bradley Mika, Michael Ennis, and Olivier Sarramea. Tickle 5/7
HT Score: Tasmania 14-2
Penalties: Canberra 9-6
Completion Rates: Canberra 55% Tasmania 71%
Possession: Tasmania 60%
PoM Points: Wes Davies 3, Jeremy Tickle 2, and Olivier Sarramea 1.

Campbelltown have kept their top eight quest in motion following today's 32-16 victory over the out of the picture Lake Heights Lightning. Neither side looked particularly impressive, but Campbelltown did enough to get the job done.
Lake Heights: Vinnie Anderson, James Grubens, and Iafeta Peleaeasina. Kempton 2/3
Campbelltown: Ben Hornby, Michael Eager, Tony Martin, Daniel Heenan, Luke Williamson, and Nathan Wood. Martin 4/7
HT Score: Campbelltown 16-12
Penalties: Campbelltown 8-6
Completion Rates: Lake Heights 55% Campbelltown 75%
Possession: Lake Heights 56%
PoM Points: Vinnie Anderson 3, Michael Eager 2, and Shane Perry 1.

Port Macquare's tenacious grip on a top eight position remains barely, the Stingrays not looking at all well in their lacklustre 20-10 victory over the last placed Waikato Breakers tonight.
Waikato: Quincy Latrine and Simon Woolford. Geyer 1/2
Port Macquarie: Anthony Stuart, Jim Gannon 2, and Craig Bowen. Briers 2/4
HT Score: Port Macquarie 8-0
Penalties: Waikato 9-5
Completion Rates: Waikato 70% Port Macquarie 72%
Possession: Waikato 50%
PoM Points: Craig Bowen 3, Jim Gannon 2, and Alfred Songoro 1.

The evergreen Kris Radlinski had a wow of a game in North Queensland's big win over Liverpool today, the former Great Britian fullback snaring a triple in his side's 32-6 thumping of the Rockets.
North Queensland: Kris Radlinski 3, Paul King 2, and Albert Hommus. Kirchner 4/6
Liverpool: Marcus Bai. March 1/1
HT Score: North Queensland 22-6
Penalties: North Queensland 9-7
Completion Rates: North Queensland 70% Liverpool 50%
Possession: North Queensland 58%
PoM Points: Jean-Emmanuel Cassin 3, Kris Radlinski 2, and Wycliff Palau 1.

Tamworth City may be fighting a losing battle if they intend to wrest the Division Two minor premiership from Tasmania, but they remained in touch with the Devils today courtesy of a solid 22-8 victory over Christchurch.
Tamworth City: Anthony Farrah, Joseph Goldstein, and Matthew Gidley. Bates 5/5
Christchurch: Brian Lima. Davidson 2/2
HT Score: Christchurch 8-2
Penalties: Tamworth City 8-6
Completion Rates: Tamworth City 67% Christchurch 62%
Possession: Tamworth City 55%
PoM Points: Joseph Goldstein 3, Eron Bates 2, and Paul Stringer 1.

Redfern's miracle came a step closer to fruition today, the All Whites' run of wins continuing with a big 28-12 victory over the always unpredictable South Queensland Underdogs - who are likely to fold at season's end.
Redfern: Nathan Sutton 2, Craig Simmons, Andrew McFadden, and Leo Dynevor. Walker-Bush 1/3. Dynevor 3/4
South Queensland: Bobby Young and Shannon O'Reilly. Takawira 2/3
HT Score: Redfern 18-8
Penalties: South Queensland 11-7
Completion Rates: Redfern 67% South Queensland 62%
Possession: Redfern 54%
PoM Points: Nathan Sutton 3, Joe Black 2, and Daniel Floyd 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Tasmania 19 2 1 666 268 +398 39
2. Tamworth City 18 3 1 555 310 +245 37
3. North Queensland 17 4 1 499 313 +186 35
4. New England 16 5 1 521 325 +196 33
5. Canberra 13 8 1 510 428 +82 27
6. Bondi 13 9 0 424 403 +21 26
7. Carnarvon 12 10 0 409 356 +53 24
8. Port Macquarie 11 9 2 379 428 -49 24

9. Campbelltown 10 12 0 382 458 -76 20
10. Redfern 9 12 1 438 411 +27 19
11. Eastwood 8 13 1 425 502 -77 17
12. South Queensland 8 13 1 309 466 -157 17
13. Newcastle 7 13 2 371 422 -51 16
14. Liverpool 8 14 0 342 543 -201 16
15. Christchurch 7 14 1 345 432 -87 15
16. Lake Heights 6 14 2 389 484 -95 14
17. Geelong 5 16 1 314 470 -156 11
18. Waikato 3 19 0 336 595 -259 6

ok sweet as mate.

Another notch to add to the Falcons belt as they keep the fans on their toes in the race to the finals. Will they make it? Either way, they've impressed me enough. Top win by the boys, who are looking like the 2005 Premiership winning side. 3 points out of the 8 and 4 rounds remainding.

Roger... bahahahahaha! Well done Andrew, I hope you seriously injured a few of them for me

good win boys

He did :lol:

Haha. Hopefully that draw'll make for an interesting last couple of rounds. Pretty much ensures no one will get the minor premiership on FA, which I think is great...

:D