PREMIER LEAGUE
The clash of the round opened the weekend, with first placed Adelaide playing host to perennial contenders, Gold Coast at AAMI Stadium. The fans on hand were treated to a thrilling encounter, with the Crusade showing premiership quality defence to hold Adelaide out for the last twenty minutes of the match on their way to scoring a courageous 26-18 victory. The win was made all the more special by the absence of Andrew Johns, Danny Nutley, and Danny Buderus who will feature in the mid-week State of Origin clash.
Adelaide: Ma'a Nonu, Cameron McIntyre, and Rocky Elsom. Carter 3/3
Gold Coast: Tommy O'Reilly 2, Sean O'Loughlin, Scott Geddes, and Daniel Tolar. D'Arcy 1/2. Tanner 2/4
HT Score: Gold Coast 14-6
Penalties: Gold Coast 7-4
Completion Rates: Adelaide 60% Gold Coast 75%
Possession: Gold Coast 56%
PoM Points: Tommy O'Reilly (Gold Coast) 3, Danny McGuire (Gold Coast) 2, and Sean O'Loughlin (Gold Coast) 1.
Crowd: 38,239

Sunshine Coast had little trouble in accounting for visiting Parramatta today, the Angels pushing closer to a first place return with a 20-6 victory over the Origin ravaged Vikings.
Sunshine Coast: Jermaine Ale, David Solomona, and Scott Magro. Magro 4/4
Parramatta: Braith Anasta. Riddell 1/1
HT Score: Sunshine Coast 8-6
Penalties: Sunshine Coast 4-2
Completion Rates: Sunshine Coast 72% Parramatta 62%
Possession: Sunshine Coast 56%
PoM Points: Mark Riddell (Parramatta) 3, Scott Magro (Sunshine Coast) 2, and Braith Anasta (Parramatta) 1.
Crowd: 27,836

The Central Coast Falcons have signalled their return to premiership contention with a dominant 34-14 victory over the Sydney Oilers, Anthony Magro scoring a personal victory over long-time sparring partner and friend, Roger Bossert. Falcons' debutant, Greg Eastwood couldn't have wished for a better start to his first grade career, scoring twice from the bench in a fine game.
Central Coast: Brett Kimmorley 2, Greg Eastwood 2, and Michael Crocker 2. El Masri 5/6
Sydney: Willie Tonga and Terry Campese. Gower 3/3
HT Score: Central Coast 28-8
Penalties: Central Coast 13-5
Completion Rates: Central Coast 67% Sydney 70%
Possession: Central Coast 59%
PoM Points: Michael Crocker (Central Coast) 3, Greg Eastwood (Central Coast) 2, and Brett Kimmorley (Central Coast) 1.
Crowd: 31,166

Barcelona FC have scored an unexpected 15-12 victory over visiting Capetown in a very internationally themed match at Nou Camp today, the Spaniards out-lasting the visiting South Africans to further extend the gap between themselves and last placed California.
Barcelona: Jean Baptiste Ellisade and Varasiko Tokarei. Sculthorpe 3/3. Tokarei 1 fg.
Capetown: Matt Geyer and Shane Rodney. Way 2/2
HT Score: Barcelona 2-0
Penalties: Barcelona 8-2
Completion Rates: Barcelona 55% Capetown 69%
Possession: Barcelona 52%
PoM Points: Paul Sculthorpe (Barcelona) 3, Kevan Mealamu (Capetown) 2, and Shane Rodney (Capetown) 1.
Crowd: 22,739

An injury hit Manchester side has taken on an equally Origin ravaged Brisbane side today in a real clash of the walking wounded, with the visiting Englishmen scoring an epic 36-28 victory over the tenacious Bulls. With both coaches not able to pick full strength sides, the fans were nonetheless impressed by a thrilling encounter. Brisbane fans were left heart-broken after their side dropped a seemingly match-winning halftime lead.
Brisbane: Ty Williams, Matt Bowen, Luke O'Donnell, and Karmichael Hunt 2. Hannay 4/5
Manchester: Clinton Schifcofske, Luke Lewis, Jon Clarke 2, Bobby Young, and Jonny Maquina. Young 6/6
HT Score: Brisbane 22-6
Penalties: Brisbane 7-2
Completion Rates: Brisbane 80% Manchester 56%
Possession: Brisbane 50%
PoM Points: Gareth Pliny (Manchester) 3, Jon Clarke (Manchester) 2, and Tom Learoyd-Lars (Brisbane) 1.
Crowd: 32,860

The Northern Cannons have added to Perth's recent woes today with a 40-0 thrashing of the Taipans in front of a season low crowd at Subiaco Oval, most of whom left early in a disappointing performance from the early top eight contenders.
Perth: None.
Northern: Michael DeVere, Wes Naiqama, Matthew Head, David Lyons, Anthony Quinn, Brent Kite, and Chev Walker. Michalak 6/8
HT Score: Northern 18-0
Penalties: Northern 5-4
Completion Rates: Perth 61% Northern 70%
Possession: Northern 60%
PoM Points: Paul Wellens (Northern) 3, Wes Naiqama (Northern) 2, and Frederic Michalak (Northern) 1.
Crowd: 25,715

It's been a humiliating week for Chris Maunder, who lost his Queensland coaching role earlier this week after failing to attend team selection and then had to back up in front of an irate California crowd as his side succumbed to a club record 52-6 home defeat against the visiting Wellington Cougars. California are now dead last and in real danger of relegation.
California: Preston Campbell. Inglis 1/1
Wellington: Paul Cooke, Matt Orford, Paul Rauhihi, Brent Webb 2, Nathan Cayless 2, Shawn Tai, and Jeremy Paul. Cooke 2/2. Tai 7/8
HT Score: Wellington 24-6
Penalties: Wellington 6-3
Completion Rates: California 61% Wellington 75%
Possession: Wellington 64%
PoM Points: Matt Orford (Wellington) 3, Nathan Cayless (Wellington) 2, and Brent Webb (Wellington) 1.
Crowd: 28,929

Another thrashing from a New Zealand side continued the Premier League trend, with the Auckland Pirates scoring a club record 50-6 thrashing of the Melbourne Executioners today. With close Ben Quinn missing, feared dead, the Victorian side look doomed to another season of mediocrity.
Auckland: Colin Charvis, Cameron Davis, Hugh McMeniman 2, Richard Swain, Michael Withers 2, Courtney Brideson, and Ricardo. Spencer 7/10
Melbourne: Tana Umaga. Constipolous 1/1
HT Score: Auckland 32-6
Penalties: Auckland 8-4
Completion Rates: Auckland 69% Melbourne 62%
Possession: Auckland 63%
PoM Points: Cameron Davis (Auckland) 3, Hugh McMeniman (Auckland) 2, and Courtney Bridesom (Auckland) 1.
Crowd: 22,093

Despite both sides scoring a pair of tries in the clash between South Brisbane and Wollongong today, the Destructors have managed to record a ten point win courtesy of some sharp-shooting from Andre Bowen - the final score a 20-10 victory for the visitors.
South Brisbane: Sebastian Azema and George Gregan. Humphrys 1/2
Wollongong: Brett Stewart and Travis Burns. Bowen 6/6
HT Score: South Brisbane 10-2
Penalties: South Brisbane 11-10
Completion Rates: South Brisbane 72% Wollongong 74%
Possession: Wollongong 52%
PoM Points: Brett Stewart (Wollongong) 3, Brian Bower (Wollongong) 2, and Andre Bowen (Wollongong) 1.
Crowd: 20,559

DIVISION TWO
The Central West Pumas will have to look at expanding their stadium after a record crowd of almost 22,000 clambered for vantage points in and around the ground today during their side's thrilling 14-12 victory over the visiting Northern NSW Greenies. What exactly sparked a sudden rash of interest in the Pumas remains to be seen, but the crowd was one of the highest in Division Two for the season.
Central West: David Hodgson 2. March 3/4
Northern NSW: Simon Taylor and Vladimir Vlostov. Roff 2/2
HT Score: 6 all
Penalties: Central West 10-1
Completion Rates: Central West 69% Northern NSW 58%
Possession: Central West 52%
PoM Points: David Hodgson (Central West) 3, Joe Roff (Northern NSW) 2, and Simon Taylor (Northern NSW) 1.
Crowd: 21,852

On the opposite end of the spectrum, just two thousand were on hand in Geelong to see the Gladiators take on the visiting Bondi Barbarians, and it was the wealthy Sydneysiders who went away happy following a 24-16 victory.
Geelong: Bryon Cook, Travis Norton, and Manuel Contemponi. Hall 2/3
Bondi: Matt Sing 2, Beau Rivers, Luke Quigley, and Jason Tuapa. Rivers 1/4. Smith 1/1
HT Score: Bondi 18-10
Penalties: Bondi 9-7
Completion Rates: Geelong 81% Bondi 58%
Possession: Geelong 50%
PoM Points: Matt Sing (Bondi) 3, Bryan Cook (Geelong) 2, and Jason Tuapa (Bondi) 1.
Crowd: 2000

It was a low scoring affair in windy conditions today at WIN Stadium, with the Illawarra Suns holding on for a dour 10-8 victory over the visiting New England Ferrets. Just two tries were scored in the match, with New England junior, Thomas Kempton's goal kicking getting his club home.
Illawarra: Lance Hohaia. Kempton 3/3
New England: Frank Pritchard. Ferris 2/2
HT Score: New England 8-2
Penalties: Illawarra 4-1
Completion Rates: Illawarra 60% New England 75%
Possession: New England 51%
PoM Points: Thomas Kempton (Illawarra) 3, Vinnie Anderson (Illawarra) 2, and Ben Jeffries (Illawarra) 1.
Crowd: 12,696

Division Two's game of the round saw Portsmouth play host to high flying North Queensland, and the homeground advantage at Fratton Park saw Pompey record an exciting 28-22 victory in front of a surprisingly small crowd of under 13,000.
Portsmouth: Gareth Raynor, Julian Huxley, Brad Thorn, and Daniel Heenan. Huxley 6/6
North Queensland: Radike Samo, Mark McLinden, and Brody Raines. Bennet 5/5
HT Score: Portsmouth 14-10
Penalties: Portsmouth 6-5
Completion Rates: Portsmouth 62% North Queensland 60%
Possession: Portsmouth 54%
PoM Points: Wycliff Palau (North Queensland) 3, Darren Bennet (North Queensland) 2, and Mark McLinden (North Queensland) 1.
Crowd: 12,812

Newcastle have today recorded an emotional 17-12 victory over Liverpool in Sydney today, the Fear getting home against the run of play thanks to some heroics from Iestyn Harris.
Liverpool: Matty Smith and Jamie Bloom. Lavea 3/4
Newcastle: Ben Harris, Iestyn Harris, and Brett Firman. Harris 2/4. Harris 1 fg.
HT Score: Liverpool 12-10
Penalties: 7 all
Completion Rates: Liverpool 56% Newcastle 64%
Possession: Newcastle 57%
PoM Points: Matty Smith (Liverpool) 3, Marcus Bai (Liverpool) 2, and Adam Hughes (Liverpool) 1.
Crowd: 4,555

Christchurch and Darwin have rounded off a round of exciting Division Two action with the visiting Darwin Cowboys scoring an upset 26-20 victory over Christchurch at Jade Stadium. The former Carnarvon side, now Darwin, have enjoyed a magical resurrection under the tutelage of former Wollongong coach, Brent Douglas.
Christchurch: Nick Bradley, Brian Lima, Jarred Lawrence, and John Morris. Davidson 2/4
Darwin Cowboys: Koru Tirohara 2, Adam Dykes, and Frank Puletua. Luana 5/5
HT Score: Darwin 12-10
Penalties: Darwin 9-7
Completion Rates: Christchurch 57% Darwin 68%
Possession: Darwin 53%
PoM Points: Graham Luana (Darwin) 3, Adam Woolnough (Darwin) 2, and Jamie Venables (Darwin) 1.
Crowd: 17,896

Premier league ladder
1 -Adelaide Attitude -11 -2 -0 254 -22
2 -Sunshine Coast Angels -11 -2 -0 160 -22
3 -Manchester Phoenix -10 -3 -0 212 -20
4 -Gold Coast Crusade -10 -3 -0 136 -20
5 -Capetown Ravens -8 -5 -0 80 -16
6 -Northern Cannons -8 -5 -0 50 -16
7 -Sydney Oilers -7 -6 -0 12 -14
8 -Perth Taipans -7 -6 -0 -112 -14

9 -Wellington Cougars -6 -7 -0 27 -12
10 -Central Coast Falcons -6 -7 -0 -2 -12
11 -Wollongong Destructors -5 -7 -0 -79 -12
12 -South Brisbane Mustangs -5 -8 -0 38 -10
13 -Parramatta Vikings -5 -8 -0 -59 -10
14 -Brisbane Bulls -4 -9 -0 -53 -8
15 -Auckland Pirates -3 -10 -0 -78 -6
16 -Barcelona FC -3 -10 -0 -176 -6
17 -Melbourne Executioners -3 -10 -0 -202 -6
18 California Vandals -2 -11 0 -252 4

Fark, that was quick. Any chance of getting an up to date Div 2 one up? Haven't seen one in a while now :lol:

No Problem

But dont have all the results since the forum went down?

Shit. that was good for my for and against.

And without four players to origin too. And I won without Pariah or Rogers! That doesn't happen very often.

What happened to port and hunter

The greenies have suffered succesive batterings & now have 11 players on the ijured list.
We cannot field a fit side next week against Pompey.

What do we do?

What happened to Kensington and Trafford RSC game???

yeah were is the port and Hunter game PEOPLE!!

port vs hunter and canberra vs redfern.


but good to see wellington and central coast coming back towards the top eight

Apologies for missing those results, they were played earlier than others, so got lost in the shuffle.

Redfern have had little trouble in accounting for the woeful Canberra Chargers today in the nation's capital, the All Whites getting up 30-4 in front of a record low crowd for the struggling club.
Canberra: Michael Robertson. Ralph 0/1
Redfern: Ruben May, Brandon Costin 2, Ryan Thumper-Knox, and Andrew McFadden. Walker-Bush 3/3. Thumper-Knox 2/3.
HT Score: Redfern 20-4
Penalties: Redfern 11-8
Completion Rates: Canberra 67% Redfern 66%
Possession: Redfern 62%
PoM Points: Craig Simmons (Redfern) 3, Brandon Costin (Redfern) 2, and Nathan Sutton (Redfern) 1.
Crowd: 1,675

The rivallry between the Hunter Demons and Port Macquarie Stingrays added another fiery chapter today, with the Stingrays winning a spiteful clash at Newcastle's #1 Sportsground 20-14 courtesy of an eleventh hour try from David Bowe. With David Peachy a surprise goal-kicker in Fields' absence, the Stingrays held on to continue Ben Eason-Piggot's fine record against the Hunter boys.
Hunter: Tyrone Pau and Brian O'Keefe. Clark 3/3
Port Macquare: Jason Barsely, Jamaal Lolesi, and David Bowe. Peachey 4/4
HT Score: Hunter 2-0
Penalties: Hunter 6-4
Completion Rates: Hunter 73% Port Macquarie 75%
Possession: Hunter 51%
PoM Points: David Bowe (Port Macquarie) 3, Phil Murphy (Hunter) 2, and Jamaal Lolesi (Port Macquarie) 1.
Crowd: 11,402

You're free to access the player pool and draw players from there for the round. Not sure Rowland released one, though, so you might have to ask and see if anyone's got a copy. Conversely, I can get one to you tomorrow.

Chris, do I need to trade my existing players or what?
How does it work.
Maybe I should just forfeit

Sorry hesky, it was close bro thought you had me there, so port wins the tri series three nill. Good luck next year big fella, hopefully we both get into the finals and you get another go at each other.

Only if you intend to keep whatever players you pick up. There's a 9/7 centre in there (Anthony Farrah) and an 8/7 five eighth (Jason Hooper) - both of whom wouldn't make bad additions to the club on a short term.

bloody hell 14-20 loss with good player's out good game.

I can't get into the articles section to make a new post so I am putting the tables and leaderboards in here. There seems to be a discrepancy in the formguides with the first line as all teams don't have 13 games worth of data so take that into account when looking at the tables below. CWB if you can get the formguides data up to date I can post these every week directly from the formguides.

note: PL and Div 2 ladders fixed up, RSC formguides are a fair way out will have a go at it later

What happened to Damien Feilds from port he was a top pom and top point scorer and top kicker he must not of dropped of you might of missed him because he was in the qld team

So Chris, are you saying I simply name players from the pool in my team?
How does that work financially?
Better send me or post the player pool if you can.
Thanks man.

I think that origin players have been excluded from that list jack. I know theres a couple of Bulls in Dallas Johnson and Johnathan Thurston with 9 POMs each which means theres probably others in the origin squads with more than that otherwise its good to see the tables :)

jack as you go into the article thread you have to click quickly on the icon top right of page as the icon disappears

yeah the rep game guys are missing I'll fix that so they don't miss out again and thanks for the tip doug

note: I have fixed up the Pl and Div 2 ladders

Nice work, Jack. Your tables and stat leaders are a highlight of the round for me. Something I used to keep track of myself, but had given up on in order to not get burned out after running games and writing results.

As I said in the PM, I should be able to remedy the formguide discrepancies for RSC as soon as the forum's up and running again.

no worries dude I am happy to take some of the workload

lost my focus this week staring at my new rolex..wont happen again! or maybe it will and this is the sad beginning of the end at adelaide! No!

Laugh's and forget's about his team noooooooooo!