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THE FRONT ROW NRLW 2021 GRAND FINAL
NRL 2022 ROUND 5
VOLUME 3 · ISSUE 7
INSIDE:
NRLW GRAND FINAL PROGRAMME
NRLW SEMI FINALS WRAP
NRL ROUND 5 PROGRAMME
NRL ROUND 4 WRAP
NSWRL & QRL, UK WATCH
GLORY BOUND
DRAGONS AND ROOSTERS FACE OFF IN THE 2021 NRLW DECIDER
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IN THE MAG
WHAT'S INSIDE
THE EDITOR'S
TIM COSTELLO
WORD
THE FRONT ROW VOLUME 3 ISSUE 7
Welcome to Grand Final Week!
THE EDITOR'S WORD 3 Despite the unusual timing, there's plenty of excitement around
THE PROGRAMME: NRLW GRAND FINAL 4-11 this year's decider. Between the Roosters' stunning win over
three-time premiers Brisbane, and the Dragons' efforts to hold out
NRLW GRAND FINAL PLAYER PROFILES 4-5 a resurgent and dedicated Titans side, the semi finals were a truly
special afternoon of rugby league at Leichhardt.
NRLW SEMI FINALS WRAP 6
That brings us to Sunday's Grand Final. While the match is in
PLAYER OF THE YEAR, MATCH REVIEW 8 Queensland between to Sydney teams, there'll be plenty at the
ground, and a swathe more watching at home on TV when the
NRLW LADDER, STATS LEADERS, 2021 DRAW 9 match kicks off at 1:30pm.
SUNDAY ST GEO ILLA v SYDNEY 10-11
The pages that follow contain our full NRLW Grand Final
NRL ROUND 4 WRAP 12-15 programme together, plus everything you need for NRL Round 5
and all the key info from NSWRL, QRL and the UK. Happy reading!
THE PROGRAMME: NRL ROUND 5 16-33
NRL LADDER & STATS LEADERS 17
THE FRONT ROW
THURSDAY NEWCASTLE v MANLY 18-19
FRIDAY WARRIORS v NORTH QLD 20-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BRISBANE v SYDNEY 22-23
We’d like to thank RugbyLeagueProject.org for their support and use of various
SATURDAY CANBERRA v MELBOURNE 24-25
statistics throughout this publication.
SOUTH SYDNEY v ST GEO ILLA 26-27
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SUNDAY CRONULLA v WESTS TIGERS 30-31
Cover image: Grand Final captains Kezie Apps and Corban Baxter will be looking to claim the first NRLW title
CANTERBURY v PENRITH 32-33 for their respective sides. Illustration by The Biggest Tiger.
NSWRL TEAMLISTS & RESULTS 34-37 MANAGERS Steven Williams & Coby Delaney
EDITOR Tim Costello
QRL TEAMLISTS & RESULTS 38-40 CONTRIBUTORS Andrew Ferguson, Rob Crosby, Josh Robertson,
The Biggest Tiger, Adam Huxtable,
UK WATCH 41
Lachlan McIntyre, AJ Lucantonio, Jason Hosken,
NRL 2022 DRAW 42-43 Justin Davies, Andrew Jackson, Sam Bourke
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GRAND FINAL PLAYER PROFILES
St George Illawarra Dragons NRL Women's
1 EMMA TONEGATO 8 ELSIE ALBERT 15 KODY HOUSE
HEIGHT 165CM HEIGHT 170CM HEIGHT 177CM
WEIGHT 68KG WEIGHT 95KG WEIGHT 79KG
DOB 20 MARCH 1995 (age 27) DOB 20 MAY 1996 (age 25) DOB 6 JUNE 1990 (age 31)
BORN Wollongong NSW BORN Nipa, PNG BORN Gladstone QLD
NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 4, Points 16 NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 2, Points 8 NRLW 2021 Played 5, Tries 1, Points 4
2 TEAGAN BERRY 9 KEELEY DAVIS 16 TEGAN DYMOCK
HEIGHT 174CM HEIGHT 164CM HEIGHT 172CM
WEIGHT 68KG WEIGHT 68KG WEIGHT 85KG
DOB 20 MAY 2002 (age 19) DOB 5 JULY 2000 (age 21) DOB 21 JULY 2002 (age 19)
BORN Port Macquarie NSW BORN Wollongong NSW BORN London UK
NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 4, Points 16 NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 1, Points 4 NRLW 2021 Played 3
10 KEZIE APPS (CAPTAIN)
3 JAIME CHAPMAN HEIGHT 182CM 17 JANELLE WILLIAMS
HEIGHT 174CM WEIGHT 82KG HEIGHT 168CM
WEIGHT 70KG DOB 4 FEBRUARY 1991 (age 31) WEIGHT 85KG
DOB 17 MARCH 2002 (age 20) BORN Bega NSW DOB 3 FEBRUARY 1990 (age 32)
BORN Sutherland NSW NRLW 2021 Played 4 BORN Liverpool NSW
NRLW 2021 Played 5, Tries 3, Points 12 NRLW 2021 Played 4
11 TALEI HOLMES
4 PAGE McGREGOR HEIGHT 170CM
HEIGHT 160CM WEIGHT 69KG
WEIGHT 64KG DOB 23 MAY 2000 (age 21)
DOB 11 MARCH 1999 (age 23) BORN Sutherland NSW
BORN Yagoona NSW NRLW 2021 Played 3
NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 1, Points 4
12 SHAYLEE BENT
5 MADISON BARTLETT HEIGHT 173CM
HEIGHT 168CM WEIGHT 80KG
WEIGHT 67KG DOB 13 SEPTEMBER 2000 (age 21)
DOB 5 DECEMBER 1994 (age 27) BORN Penrith NSW
BORN Wairoa NZ NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 1, Points 4
NRLW 2021 Played 5, Tries 5, Points 20
13 HOLLI WHEELER
6 TALIAH FUIMAONO HEIGHT 176CM
HEIGHT 171CM WEIGHT 77KG
WEIGHT 72KG DOB 28 JANUARY 1990 (age 32)
DOB 11 MAY 1999 (age 22) BORN Taree NSW
BORN Penrith NSW NRLW 2021 Played 6, Goals 2, Points 4
NRLW 2021 Played 6
INTERCHANGE
7 RACHAEL PEARSON 14 QUINCY DODD
HEIGHT 170CM HEIGHT 165CM
WEIGHT 68KG WEIGHT 60KG
DOB 30 AUGUST 1993 (age 28) DOB 13 APRIL 2000 (age 21)
BORN Wagga Wagga NSW BORN Kogarah NSW
NRLW 2021 Played 5, Tries 1, Goals 12, Points 28 NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 1, Points 4
DRAGONS RESERVES
18 RENEE TARGETT (27)
19 KEELE BROWNE (19)
20 SHELLIE LONG (21)
21 ALITI NAMOCE (24)
22 ALEXANDRA SULUSI (28)
23 MATILDA POWER (24)
24 CHANTEL TUGAGA (20)
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GRAND FINAL PLAYER PROFILES
Sydney Roosters NRL Women's
1 CORBAN BAXTER (CAPTAIN) 6 ZAHARA TEMARA INTERCHANGE
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
173CM
74KG
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
175CM
75KG
14 JOCELYN KELLEHER
HEIGHT 172CM
DOB 10 APRIL 1994 (age 27) DOB 4 JULY 1997 (age 24) WEIGHT 65KG
BORN Auckland NZ BORN Rotorua NZ DOB 17 FEBRUARY 2000 (age 22)
NRLW 2021 Played 4 NRLW 2021 Played 6, Goals 8, Points 16 BORN Gosford NSW
NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 1, Points 4
2 LEIANNE TUFUGA 7 RAECENE McGREGOR
NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 2, Points 8 HEIGHT
WEIGHT
162CM
71KG
15 KEILEE JOSEPH
NRLW 2021 Played 5, Tries 2, Points 8
DOB 23 OCTOBER 1997 (age 24)
3 JESSICA SERGIS BORN Randwick NSW
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
173CM
72KG
NRLW 2021 Played 6
16 TAYLA PREDEBON
NRLW 2021 Played 6
DOB 15 SEPTEMBER 1997 (age 24)
BORN Sydney NSW 8 SARAH TOGATUKI
NRLW 2021 Played 5, Tries 1, Points 4 HEIGHT
WEIGHT
157CM
79KG 17 SIMONE KARPANI
DOB 14 OCTOBER 1997 (age 24) NRLW 2021 Played 5
4 ISABELLE KELLY BORN Auburn NSW
HEIGHT 170CM NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 3, Points 12 ROOSTERS RESERVES
WEIGHT 75KG
DOB 20 SEPTEMBER 1996 (age 25)
18 JOELI MORRIS
BORN Gosford NSW 9 OLIVIA HIGGINS 19 KALOSIPANI HOPOATE
NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 3, Points 12 NRLW 2021 Played 6 20 SHAWDEN BURTON
21 LAURETTA LEAO-SEVE (34)
5 BRYDIE PARKER 10 MYA HILL-MOANA 22 CLAIRE REED
HEIGHT 172CM NRLW 2021 Played 5, Tries 1, Points 4 23 OTESA PULE
WEIGHT 70KG
DOB 25 OCTOBER 1999 (age 22)
24 TAYLOR-ADELINE MAPUSUA (23)
BORN
NRLW 2021
Muswellbrook NSW
Played 6, Tries 3, Points 12
11 YASMIN MEAKES
HEIGHT 172CM
WEIGHT 70KG
DOB 25 MARCH 1994 (age 28)
BORN Newcastle NSW
NRLW 2021 Played 6
12 OLIVIA KERNICK
NRLW 2021 Played 6, Tries 3, Points 12
13 HANNAH SOUTHWELL
HEIGHT 172CM
WEIGHT 75KG
DOB 4 MARCH 1999 (age 23)
BORN Newcastle NSW
NRLW 2021 Played 6, Goals 3, Points 6
ILLUSTRATION BY
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THE WRAP NRLW 2021 SEMI FINALS
SUNDAY | ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA 24 GOLD COAST 18
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (24) Tries: Madison Bartlett, Emma Venue: Leichhardt Oval
Tonegato, Jaime Chapman, Keeley Davis; Conversions: Rachael Pearson Halftime Score: St George Illawarra 10 Gold Coast 6
(3/4); Penalty Goals: Rachael Pearson (1/1) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
GOLD COAST TITANS (18) Tries: Stephanie Hancock (2), Jasmine Peters; 3 points - Kezie Apps
Conversions: Brianna Clark (1/1), Tiana Raftstrand-Smith (1/1), Kimiora 2 points - Stephanie Hancock
Breayley-Nati (1/1) 1 points - Keeley Davis
OUR REPORT with JOSH ROBERTSON control. The Red ‘V' opened their scoring through Madison was beyond doubt when Keeley Davis was able to get a short
Bartlett after some good work put over in open space in the grubber kick away for the second time in the match but this
DRAGONS SURVIVE TITANIC COMEBACK corner. time, she was able to chase through and ground the ball first.
SCARE TO BOOK GF SPOT
The St George Illawarra Dragons have survived a late scare They may have trailed by 2, but momentum stayed with If the game was beyond doubt, then nobody told the Titans as
to make their second NRLW grand final following their 24-18 the Dragons as Emma Tonegato scored after the Dragons they created a remarkable final five minutes when Jasmine
victory over the Gold Coast Titans at Leichhardt Oval. surprisingly (for this game) kicked the ball on the last and the Peters got the green lights from the bunker after the Titans
Dragons flyer was able to get the ball down. effort was initially ruled no try live on field.
Things started brightly for the Gold Coast when the veteran
Steph Hancock was able to wrong foot the Dragons defence Discipline didn't improve for the Titans early in the second half Steph Hancock got the Titans their grandstand finish as she
to get through and score close to the uprights. The conversion and it continued to cost them when the pressure continued to somehow got inspector gadget arms out to reach for a kick
from close range gave the Titans a 6-0 lead. mount and Jaime Chapman took advantage to hurdle defenders that was bouncing awkwardly for everybody. The conversion
and get over the line. The Dragons soon after extended their was successful and the Titans closed the gap to 22-16.
Ill-discipline saw any dominance that the Titans were able to lead through a penalty goal off the boot of Rachael Pearson.
develop disappeared and the Dragons who themselves had The Dragons move to their second NRLW grand final, whilst
some very questionable moments in attack, started to take The Dragons then put the game to what everybody thought the Titans will reflect on a successful debut season.
SUNDAY | SYDNEY 22 BRISBANE 16
BRISBANE BRONCOS (16) Venue: Leichhardt Oval
Tries: Amber Hall, Julia Robinson, Millie Boyle Halftime Score: Brisbane 16 Sydney 10
Conversions: Lauren Brown (2/3) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (22) 3 points - Isabelle Kelly
Tries: Isabelle Kelly, Leianne Tufuga, Keilee Joseph, Jocelyn Kelleher 2 points - Millie Boyle
Conversions: Hannah Southwell (0/1), Zahara Temara (3/3) 1 points - Jocelyn Kelleher
OUR REPORT with JOSH ROBERTSON Things were getting bleaker for the Roosters as Olivia Kernick much. The Roosters were able to score with fifteen minutes
was given 10 minutes in the sin bin by referee Belinda Sharpe remaining although it came with a touch of confusion when
ROOSTERS MIRACLE STRIKES AGAIN AS for a professional foul and the Broncos took advantage of the Keilee Joseph was awarded a try on field and it seemed to have
BRISBANE BUNDLED OUT overlap when Millie Boyle was impossible to stop from close been confirmed by the bunker until referee Belinda Sharpe was
The Sydney Roosters have pulled off one of the biggest Rugby range after Chelsea Lenarduzzi created the space with a good asked to refer it up. The bunker ended up confirming the try
League upsets in recent times as they came from 16-0 down to run and offload. after a few more replays leaving everybody confused but the
snatch a 22-16 victory over the Brisbane Broncos to book their subsequent conversion was good and scores were level.
spot at the NRLW Grand Final. Finally getting some possession, the Roosters started to create
some momentum and despite their first attacking ending Momentum was well and truly with the Roosters and Jocelyn
Things didn't start well for the tricolours as an early error put with an error, the Tricolours found space out on the left when Kelleher took advantage as she saw space out of dummy half
the Broncos into good attacking position and even though it Raecene McGregor got a good offload out to Isabelle Kelly who and she got over to score and following the conversion the
took a couple of minutes, the Broncos put their dominance scored. Roosters held an unlikely 22-16 lead.
onto the scoreboard as Amber Hall was able to get her way
over the line. The Roosters well and truly got the momentum turned in their The Roosters had ten minutes left to defend solidly and
favour and they added a second try shortly before halftime although they weren't perfect in their gameplay, they did
It was a rolling disaster for the Roosters as Julia Robinson when Corban Baxter was able to get Leianne Tufuga space on enough to hold off a Broncos side who seemed to struggle and
scored a try on her return after the Broncos took advantage the outside after a beautiful cut out pass. Temara's conversion were devoid of ideas in the final 10-minute period and the
of an overlap on the left and scored out wide. Lauren Brown's pushed the scores back to a converted try at the break. Roosters held on.
conversion from out wide was a beauty and she pushed the
lead to 10-0. Things didn't start perfectly for the Roosters in the second half After sneaking into the finals miraculously, the Roosters will
with poor kicking decisions and errors costing the Roosters be confident they can go onto win the big one following their
good field position but thankfully it didn't hurt them too win over the Broncos as they take on the Dragons.
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THE PROGRAMME NRLW GRAND FINAL GAME DAY COMPANION
TEAM LISTS · MATCH DETAILS & STATS · PREVIEWS
2021 NRL TELSTRA WOMEN'S PREMIERSHIP
GRAND FINAL
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
v SYDNEY ROOSTERS
MORETON DAILY STADIUM, REDCLIFFE
1:30PM AEST KICKOFF
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
AFTER NRLW SEMI FINALS
8 points - Millie Boyle (Broncos)
7 points - Emma Tonegato (Dragons)
6 points - Rachael Pearson (Dragons)
5 points - Brittany Breayley-Nati (Titans), Amber Hall (Broncos), Botille Vette-Welsh (Eels)
4 points - Destiny Brill (Titans), Taliah Fuimaono (Dragons), Maddie Studdon (Eels), Elsie Albert (Dragons)
3 points - Christian Pio (Eels), Lauren Brown (Broncos), Evania Pelite (Titans), Isabelle Kelly (Roosters), Shaniah Power
(Titans), Kezie Apps (Dragons), Ali Brigginshaw (Broncos), Jessica Sergis (Roosters)
2 points - Keeley Davis (Dragons), Tamika Upton (Broncos), Stephanie Hancock (Titans), Romy Teitzel (Knights), Hannah
Southwell (Roosters), Sarah Togatuki (Roosters), Simaima Taufa (Eels), Tarryn Aiken (Broncos), Brydie Parker (Roosters)
1 point - Jocelyn Kelleher (Roosters), Olivia Kernick (Roosters), Jayme Fressard (Knights), Hagiga Mosby (Broncos), Teagan
Berry (Dragons), Shaylee Bent (Dragons), Charlotte Scanlan (Knights), Zahara Temara (Roosters)
MATCH REVIEW
NRLW SEMI FINALS
Player Club Grade / Charge Outcome / penalty
Destiny BRILL Gold Coast Dangerous Throw - 1 Warning
Downgraded at judiciary
Sarah TOGATUKI Sydney Careless High Tackle - 2 - warning
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NRLW 2021 DRAW
ROUND 1
ALL TIMES AEDT
Sun 27 Feb 22 12:00 St George Illawarra Gold Coast McDonald Jones Stadium 20 - 12
13:50 Sydney Brisbane McDonald Jones Stadium 4 - 20
15:40 Newcastle Parramatta McDonald Jones Stadium 12 - 13
ROUND 2
Sun 6 Mar 22 12:00 Newcastle Brisbane WIN Stadium 10 - 28
13:50 Sydney Gold Coast WIN Stadium 16- 26
15:40 St George Illawarra Parramatta WIN Stadium 10 - 0
ROUND 3
Sat 12 Mar 22 12:50 Sydney Newcastle Sydney Cricket Ground 28 - 12
Sun 13 Mar 22 12:00 Brisbane St George Illawarra Commbank Stadium 22 - 18
13:45 Parramatta Gold Coast Commbank Stadium 24 - 12
ROUND 4
Sat 19 Mar 22 12:50 Gold Coast Brisbane Cbus Super Stadium 28 - 26
Sun 20 Mar 22 12:00 Parramatta Sydney McDonald Jones Stadium 18 - 19
13:45 Newcastle St George Illawarra McDonald Jones Stadium 4 - 40
ROUND 5
Sat 26 Mar 22 13:00 St George Illawarra Sydney Netstrata Jubilee Stadium 16 - 10
Sun 27 Mar 22 12:00 Gold Coast Newcastle Suncorp Stadium 14 - 10
13:45 Brisbane Parramatta Suncorp Stadium 38 - 4
SEMI FINALS
Sun 3 Apr 22 12:00 St George Illawarra (2nd) Gold Coast (3rd) Leichhardt Oval 24 - 18
Sun 3 Apr 22 13:45 Brisbane (1st) Sydney (4th) Leichhardt Oval 16 - 22
GRAND FINAL
Sun 10 Apr 22 13:30 St George Illawarra Sydney Moreton Daily Stadium
FINAL NRLW 2021 LADDER Home Away Total
Team P W L D F A PD P W L D F A PD P W L D F A Pts PD
1. Brisbane Broncos 1 1 - - 38 4 +34 4 3 1 - 96 60 +36 5 4 1 - 134 64 8 +70
2. St George Illawarra Dragons 4 3 1 - 64 44 +20 1 1 - - 40 4 +36 5 4 1 - 104 48 8 +56
3. Gold Coast Titans 2 2 - - 42 36 +6 3 1 2 - 52 60 -8 5 3 2 - 94 96 6 -2
4. Sydney Roosters 3 1 2 - 48 58 -10 2 1 1 - 29 34 -5 5 2 3 - 77 92 4 -15
5. Parramatta Eels 2 1 1 - 42 33 +9 3 1 2 - 17 60 -43 5 2 3 - 59 93 4 -34
6. Newcastle Knights 3 - 3 - 26 81 -55 2 - 2 - 22 42 -20 5 - 5 - 48 123 0 -75
TOP TRYSCORERS TOP POINTSCORERS
Rank Player Team P T Rank Player Team P T G FG Pts
1 Madison BARTLETT St Geo Illa 5 5 1 Lauren BROWN Brisbane 6 - 19 - 38
2 Teagan BERRY St Geo Illa 6 4 2 Rachael PEARSON St Geo Illa 5 1 12 - 28
Emily BASS Brisbane 5 4 3 Madison BARTLETT St Geo Illa 5 5 - - 20
Shenae CIESIOLKA Brisbane 6 4 4 Maddie STUDDON Parramatta 5 1 7 1 19
Hagiga MOSBY Brisbane 4 4 5 Zahara TEMARA Sydney 6 - 8 1 17
Steph HANCOCK Brisbane 6 4
Jasmine PETERS Gold Coast 5 4
Emma TONEGATO St Geo Illa 6 4
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ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA SYDNEY
DRAGONS ROOSTERS
P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts
6 4 - - 16 Emma TONEGATO 1 FULLBACK 1 Corban BAXTER 4 - - - -
6 4 - - 16 Teagan BERRY 2 WING 2 Leianne TUFUGA 6 2 - - 8
5 3 - - 12 Jaime CHAPMAN 3 CENTRE 3 Jessica SERGIS 5 1 - - 4
6 1 - - 4 Page McGREGOR 4 CENTRE 4 Isabelle KELLY 6 3 - - 12
5 5 - - 20 Madison BARTLETT 5 WING 5 Brydie PARKER 6 3 - - 12
6 - - - - Taliah FUIMAONO 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Zahara TEMARA 6 - 8 1 17
5 1 12 - 28 Rachael PEARSON 7 HALFBACK 7 Raecene McGREGOR 6 - - - -
6 2 - - 8 Elsie ALBERT 8 FRONT ROW 8 Sarah TOGATUKI 6 3 - - 12
6 1 - - 4 Keeley DAVIS 9 HOOKER 9 Olivia HIGGINS 6 - - - -
4 - - - - Kezie APPS 10 FRONT ROW 10 Mya HILL-MOANA 5 1 - - 4
3 - - - - Talei HOLMES 11 SECOND ROW 11 Yasmine MEAKES 6 - - - -
6 1 - - 4 Shaylee BENT 12 SECOND ROW 12 Olivia KERNICK 6 3 - - 12
6 - 2 - 4 Holli WHEELER 13 LOCK 13 Hannah SOUTHWELL 6 - 3 - 6
6 1 - - 4 Quincy DODD 14 INTERCHANGE 14 Jocelyn KELLEHER 6 1 - - 4
5 1 - - 4 Kody HOUSE 15 15 Keilee JOSEPH 5 2 - - 8
3 - - - - Tegan DYMOCK 16 16 Tayla PREDEBON 6 - - - -
4 - - - - Janelle WILLIAMS 17 17 Simone KARPANI 5 - - - -
5 - - - - Renee TARGETT 18 RESERVES 18 Joeli MORRIS - - - - -
2 1 - - 4 Keele BROWNE 19 19 Kalosipani HOPOATE - - - - -
- - - - - Shellie LONG 20 20 Shawden BURTON 2 - - - -
4 - - - - Aliti NAMOCE-SAGANO 21 21 Lauretta LEAO-SEVE - - - - -
1 - - - - Alexandra SULUSI 22 22 Claire REED - - - - -
- - - - - Matilda POWER 23 23 Otesa PULE - - - - -
1 - - - - Chantel TUGAGA 24 24 Taylor-Adeline MAPUSUA 2 - - - -
Jamie SOWARD COACH John STRANGE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PENALTIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SCRUMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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#NRLWDragonsRoosters with Josh Robertson
MATCH DETAILS History will be made in Redcliffe on Sunday afternoon when either the St George
DATE Sunday 10 April 2022 Illawarra Dragons or the Sydney Roosters become NRLW Premiers for the first
time since the competition began back in 2018.
KICKOFF 1:30pm AEST
VENUE Moreton Daily Stadium, The St George Illawarra Dragons have been a surprise packet this season (well
Redcliffe QLD to me at least) as they went on to finish second on the NRLW ladder for the 2021
season and it was their consistency through the season that made them dangerous
WATCH Nine Network & 9Now, contenders this year. The Red ‘V’ won four of their five matches during the regular
Fox League & Kayo Sports season which saw them only fall to a narrow defeat against the Broncos when
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Last weekend was hardly a vintage performance by the Dragons who started
MATCH OFFICIALS slowly trailing 6-0 early before getting back into the game thanks to the
ill-discipline of the Titans which allowed the Dragons to build momentum. The
REFEREE Belinda SHARPE Dragons attack though looked disjointed at times as they repeatedly failed to
TOUCH JUDGES Kasey BADGER get away last tackle kicks both during the first and second half. The Red ‘V’ were
Karra-Lee NOLAN able to open up a 22-6 lead despite their attacking flaws and only just thwarted a
NRL BUNKER Matt NOYEN miraculous comeback to hold on 22-16.
The Dragons have announced an unchanged 17 from the one announced last week,
HEAD TO HEAD but as has been the case there have always been late changes from coach Jamie
Soward so it is highly unlikely the 17 names will be the 17 that takes the field.
OVERALL (4) ST GEO ILLA 2 SYDNEY 2
AT REDCLIFFE (0) FIRST MEETING With their season looking over, the Sydney Roosters needed a miracle to even get
into the NRLW finals and when the Broncos thrashed the Eels in the final round, it
was the miracle that the tricolours needed. Making the finals though meant that
LAST FIVE MEETINGS the inconsistent Roosters had to come up against the Broncos who were coming
off a big win and were the minor premiers looking to go into their fourth straight
2018 R3 SYD 26-0 Allianz, 44380
grand final.
2019 R3 SGI 24-16 Leichhardt, 2293
2020 R1 SYD 18-4 GIO Needing a miraculous victory, things started terribly for the Roosters as the
2021 R5 SGI 16-10 Netstrata, 1023 Broncos were quickly dominating the game and went to a 16-0 lead after just
fifteen minutes with things looking very bleak for the Roosters as they had a
player in the sin bin as well. A try on the twenty-minute mark swung momentum
BIGGEST WINS back to the Roosters and then a try just shy off half-time showed that the Roosters
weren’t quite out of the contest. Momentum was truly with the Roosters and
2019 R3 SGI 24-16 Leichhardt, 2293
a try to Keilee Joseph on the fifty-minute mark got the Roosters level after the
2018 R3 SYD 26-0 Allianz, 44380 conversion and then with 10 minutes to go the tricolours hit the front as Jocelyn
Kelleher got over to score and the Roosters lead 22-16.
NRLW GRAND FINALS 2018-2020 The Roosters have been given a boost with prop Sarah Togatuki free to play after
2018 NRLW GRAND FINAL having a Careless High Tackle charge downgraded at the Judiciary but otherwise
Brisbane 34 (Kimiora Breayley-Nati (3), Ngatokotoru Arakua, it’s the same 17 that was named last week by coach John Strange.
Heather Ballinger, Lavinia Gould tries; Chelsea Baker 5/6 goals) def
Who to watch: With doubt over her return for the 2022 season of NRLW, Emma
Sydney 12 (Tazmin Gray, Lavina O'Mealey tries; Zahara Temara 2/3 Tonegato will be looking to potentially end her return to Rugby League on a high
goals) at ANZ Stadium, 30 Sep 2018 as the Aussie women’s 7 star has been a key player for the Dragons. Tonegato has
been dangerous all year and her experience on the biggest stage in Rugby 7s could
2019 NRLW GRAND FINAL help a young side out.
Brisbane 30 (Lavinia Gould, Chelsea Lenarduzzi, Raecene McGregor,
As the only player to have won an NRLW premiership out of either side, Raecene
Amber Pilley, Julia Robinson tries; Meg Ward 5/6 goals) def St McGregor’s grand final experience will be a key factor for the Roosters looking to
George Illawarra 6 (Kezie Apps try; Maddie Studdon 1/1 goals) at pull off another miracle. McGregor is one of the games best players and she was an
ANZ Stadium, 6 Oct 2019 important part of the Tricolours comeback last weekend. Having the experience in
a winning grand final side, will be a big boost to the Roosters this week.
2018 NRLW GRAND FINAL
Favourite: The Dragons are considered favourites for the contest
Brisbane 20 (Tallisha Harden, Chelsea Lenarduzzi, Amber Paris-Hall,
Tamika Upton tries; Meg Ward 2/4 goals) def Sydney 10 (Quincy My tip: In a game that could go either way, I’m leaning towards the upset and the
Dodd, Yasmine Meakes tries; Zahara Temara 1/2 goals) at Stadium miracle result for the Sydney Roosters this weekend. Their performance against
Australia, 25 Oct 2020 the Broncos was very strong in that second half and they handled the pressure
extremely well. The Dragons are going to be tough to beat but some of their play
last week was a touch concerning and if halfback Rachael Pearson isn’t 100% fit
Match stats courtesy of then there are some concerns. It will be a close game but Roosters might just have
an edge. Roosters by 4.
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THURSDAY | GOLD COAST 8 WESTS TIGERS 6
GOLD COAST TITANS (8) Venue: Cbus Super Stadium; Crowd: 8774
Tries: AJ Brimson Halftime Score: Gold Coast 2 Wests Tigers 2
Conversions: Toby Sexton (1/1); Penalty Goals: Toby Sexton (1/1) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
WESTS TIGERS (6) 3 points - AJ Brimson
Penalty Goals: Luke Brooks (3/3) 2 points - Luciano Leilua
1 points - Kelma Tuilagi
OUR REPORT with JUSTIN DAVIES showed in the football. There were errors, dumb penalties and defenders before Madden was unable to ground the ball and
even a sin-bin to Tyrone Peachey in a first half where birds it left it sitting up like a golden goose. The five-eighth put
TITANS BREAK TIGERS HEARTS could've set up base in the in-goals. The only points came from his hand on the ball and gave the Titans their second win in
Gold Coast Titans won a game of rugby league against Wests the boot of Luke Brooks and Toby Sexton, for a 2-all scoreline. a season which has already tested the will power of their
Tigers tonight, 8-6, at Robina Stadium. Yep, you right that right. supporters in high regard.
It took 79 minutes but we got some excitement in a rugby There were slight signs of life in the second half. Titans spread For the Tigers. What else is there to say. The joint venture
league game that bordered on unwatchable. Titans take the the ball early and David Fifita rumbled past several defenders. seem to find new ways to shoot themselves in the foot and
two points after AJ Brimson pounced on a loose ball from a Sadly, the next play was a knock on. That just summed up this snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. This loss will only heap
Jock Madden error in a game which never reached any heights. game of supposedly professional rugby league. Two sides keen more pressure on coach Michael Maguire He must be right near
not to lose so all the skilled plays were put to bed earlier than the edge of the plank to walk off after this torrid start to the
Games like tonight are those where fans of the losing side children. 2022 season.
are left to ponder why they invest themselves emotionally in
sports contests and the chosen laundry which make up their Wests Tigers looked like they might get their maiden win in Gold Coast Titans; take the two points and burn the tape of this
alliegance. For the winners, it is take the points and run. You 2022 after a pair of Luke Brooks penalty goals made it 6-2 contest. It wasn't a classic but it wasn't another loss after their
won a game, now go enjoy a drink of your choice and move inside the final five minutes. The second was a curious decision heartbreaker against the Canberra Raiders last weekend in the
onto next week like all the good rugby league cliches say you as it gave the Titans one final chance to win the contest. capital. There were some positive signs with the club debut
should. of Jamayne Isaako in a clash which won't live long in anyone's
Then it happened. Like a car crash in slow motion. Sexton put memory, thankfully.
Both teams were desperate headed into this game and it up a high kick which flicked the post, wrong footed Tigers
FRIDAY | CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND 18 NEWCASTLE 0
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (18) Venue: PointsBet Stadium; Crowd: 8927
Tries: Aiden Tolman, Sione Katoa, Siosifa Talakai, Will Kennedy Halftime Score: Cronulla-Sutherland 8 Newcastle 0
Conversions: Nicho Hynes (1/4) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (0) 3 points - Siosifa Talakai
No scorers 2 points - Matt Moylan
1 points - Aiden Tolman
OUR REPORT with ADAM HUXTABLE In the ensuing set from the kickoff, the Sharks looked to The second half was almost a carbon copy of the first. Through
have scored again, with the combination of the wind and high the first 27 or so minutes it was an arm wrestle, with both
SUPERB SHARKS SEE PAST SCRAPPY KNIGHTS balls creating havoc for the Knights at the back. The ball was sides having their opportunities, before the Sharks finally
The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks have turned in an impressive allowed to bounce, and Katoa only had Ponga to beat at the broke through in the 69th minute. Hynes threw a beautiful
performance to improve to 3-1, while their opponents the back, which he did with a kick ahead and the ball sat up for cutout pass to Mulitalo, who drew and passed to Talakai, who
Newcastle Knights have lost their 2nd straight match. him, but he bounced the ball in the in goal, giving the Knights was able to get away from Kurt Mann's cover defence to run
a reprieve. away for his 2nd try of the year.
There were winds of 65 kilometres per hour at Pointsbet, and
it showed from the opening siren as the kickoff sat up for Four minutes later, it looked as if the Sharks had extended The result was put beyond doubt in the 76th minute, and
the Sharks to immediately go on the attack. Nonetheless, the their lead, when Moylan did well to sum up a chaotic passage Talakai again had a lot to do with it, easily getting rid of
Knights were able to see off their initial raids and the contest of play with half a break through the line followed by an Gagai before passing off to Mulitalo in space. He put a kick
developed into an arm wrestle over the first 25 minutes or so. offload to a barnstorming Talakai, who dived over for the try. through for Will Kennedy, who grounded it for his 2nd try of
The bunker then stepped in to overturn, ruling Saifiti was the season.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 27th minute when the obstructed in the lead-up.
milestone man Aiden Tolman miraculously got over the line Hynes finally kicked a conversion to make the final score 18-0
first in his 300th. His crash ball effort close to the line brought The Sharks wouldn't be denied a third time. Sione Katoa more in favour of the Sharks.
him up to a whopping average of 0.053 tries per game in his than made up for his earlier gaffe as he was on the end of a
career, while also joining the 21% of 300 gamers who score a slick Sharks backline movement, before executing one of the Next week, the Sharks host the Tigers on Sunday Afternoon
try in their 300th game. more acrobatic putdowns you'll see right on the half-time in what should be a layup of the game, while the Knights
hooter to give his side an 8-0 lead going into the break. will look to bounce back at home against the Sea Eagles on
Thursday Night.
LU PLAYER OF THE YEAR AFTER NRL ROUND 4
8 points - Nicho Hynes (Sharks); 7 points - Mitchell Moses (Eels); 6 points - AJ Brimson (Titans), Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm), Jack Wighton (Raiders); 5 points - Jake Clifford (Knights), Jarome Luai
(Panthers), Jahrome Hughes (Storm), Jeremiah Nanai (Cowboys); 4 points - Junior Paulo (Eels), Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Titans), Josh Curran (Warriors), Dane Gagai (Knights); 3 points - Valentine Holmes
(Cowboys), James Tedesco (Roosters), Kieran Foran (Sea Eagles), Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Roosters), Siosifa Talakai (Sharks), Harry Grant (Storm), Herbie Farnworth (Broncos),
Dylan Edwards (Panthers), Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Viliame Kikau (Panthers), Sean O'Sullivan (Panthers), Payne Haas (Broncos), Mikaele Ravalawa (Dragons), Albert
12 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 3 ISSUE 7FRIDAY | PENRITH 26 SOUTH SYDNEY 12
PENRITH PANTHERS (26) Venue: BlueBet Stadium; Crowd: 20521
Tries: Izack Tago, Stephen Crichton, Taylan May (2), Liam Martin; Halftime Score: Penrith 12 South Sydney 6
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (2/5); Penalty Goals: Nathan Cleary (1/1) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (12) 3 points - Dylan Edwards
Tries: Campbell Graham, Cody Walker 2 points - Isaah Yeo
Conversions: Latrell Mitchell (2/2) 1 points - Izack Tago
OUR REPORT with AJ LUCANTONIO collect a lovely ball from Lachlan Ilias and get on the outside of With Latrell Mitchell getting involved, Souths had to be next to
Tago to get the visitors back in the contest and cut the deficit score, and off the back of Latrell's quick hands, Alex Johnston
EDWARDS THE STAR AS PENRITH REMAIN to just two points. But, risky play inside South's own 20 saw found space and linked up with Cody Walker who crossed for a
UNDEFEATED Keaon Koloamatangi come up with an error. Penrith resumed vital try. Mitchell's conversion cut the margin to 8 points and
Penrith remains undefeated in season 2022 and denies South to normal transmission when Viliame Kikau combined with the game was there for South Sydney to take. But once again,
Sydney their chance of revenge, downing the Rabbitohs 26-12 Taylan May and Penrith had their third try of the contest. the Bunnies made too many mistakes, and off the back of a
in a fiery Grand Final rematch at Bluebet Stadium. Nathan Cleary had an unseasonal off-night with the kicking tee mountain of defensive work, Jarome Luai skipped and danced
and it kept Souths in the contest. around the South Sydney defence before putting boot to ball
Nathan Cleary made a successful return to the side but it was and finding returning back-rower Liam Martin to put the game
Dylan Edwards who stole the show for the home side. Ilias thought he got Souths back in the contest but the video beyond doubt at 26-12.
referee spotted an obstruction as Thomas Burgess runs to the
It looked to be a long night for the visitors when their poor outside shoulder and makes contact, thus taking away his first Dylan Edwards' defensive efforts were the main highlight of
discipline set Penrith up with quality field position early. try in the top grade. At the end of the opening 40, Penrith held this match with not one, but two incredible try savers stopping
From there, Penrith sent it to their left edge where Viliame a narrow 12-6 advantage. certain South Sydney raids on Penrith's line, going a long way
Kikau linked up with Jarome Luai who found open space before to ensuring the Panthers retained their long-term undefeated
linking up with Izack Tago to score the opening try to give Straight after half-time, the feeling that was evident in the record at Bluebet Stadium - a venue they haven't lost a game at
them first blood. Souths' handling concerns in their first two first 40 minutes really took off. Jarome Luai was penalised since July 2019..
losses reared their ugly head once more, repeatedly giving for taking Jai Arrow out of the tackle illegally and you could
golden field position to the premiers. It wasn't long before see that both sides were up for it. Cleary's control of the game Penrith will head along the M4 to CommBank Stadium in nine
Souths cracked and some poor defending on their right edge was evidently missing in the last two matches which saw days time and take on the Bulldogs, where their opponents
saw Luai and Cleary linking up with Stephen Crichton for the opposition teams make late charges. Off the back of repeated will no doubt have plenty to play for given the recruiting raids
home side's second try and an early 8-0 lead. sets forced by the man himself, Penrith converted at last when in the off-season. Souths meanwhile, will lick their wounds
May scored his second try of the night - his fifth in just two and return home to Accor Stadium and take on the St George
Souths worked their way into the match and found some luck games. Ilias made contact with the head of May as he scored Illawarra Dragons next round.
of their own down the right edge, which saw Campbell Graham which constituted a rare 'possible eight point try'. Cleary
converted both goals and Penrith was up by 20-6.
SATURDAY | WARRIORS 20 BRISBANE 6
WARRIORS (20) Venue: Moreton Daily Stadium; Crowd: 9620
Tries: Jesse Arthars (2), Marcelo Montoya; Conversions: Reece Walsh Halftime Score: Warriors 16 Brisbane 6
(2/3); Penalty Goals: Reece Walsh (2/2) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
BRISBANE BRONCOS (6) 3 points - Addin Fonua-Blake
Tries: Adam Reynolds 2 points - Shaun Johnson
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (1/1) 1 points - Marcelo Montoya
OUR REPORT with AJ LUCANTONIO Flegler returned to the report sheet not soon afterwards The second half was woeful to say the very least. Both sides
for a series of brain explosions. Firstly, a questionably late were just as guilty as each other of squandering opportunities
WARRIORS CLAIM BACK TO BACK WINS OVER shot on Addin Fonua-Blake, but more dangerously followed to score. Brisbane went close straight after the break but
PITIFUL BRONCOS up with a cannonball tackle on in-form forward Josh Curran. Corey Oates was ruled to have placed the ball 'touch in-goal'.
The New Zealand Warriors have claimed back to back victories Referee Chris Sutton had no alternative but to sin bin the Opportunities came few and far between for the away side
for the first time since July last year, downing the Brisbane Broncos enforcer who was in his first game back after a long with poor ball control and scrappy play costing the Broncos
Broncos 20-6 in a controversial clash at Moreton Daily suspension last season. Due to a lopsided possession count, any chance of cutting into the deficit.
Stadium. Brisbane was up against it and it was Arthars again who
crossed for the home side and he had a double against his old Flegler went on report for a FOURTH time with just under 10 to
The 'home' side welcomed back big-name signing Shaun club. go for a 'hip drop' tackle and was surprisingly allowed to play
Johnson and his impact was immediate when he threw a lovely out the match despite his four previous reportable offences.
ball to Jesse Arthars who ran a perfect line to cross against his Brisbane quickly rebounded with a scrappy try to captain Reece Walsh potted over the penalty goal and the Warriors
old club and give the home side a perfect start. Thomas Flegler Adam Reynolds', whose grubbing kick rickashayed off a had an unassailable 12 point lead. With two minutes to play,
would go on report four times in this one and his wrap sheet number of Warriors' legs and he collected the scraps to Jake Turpin was sin-binned for a blatant slow down of play
started in the seventh minute for a hip-drop tackle. Brisbane get Brisbane back in the contest and cut the margin to 12 which denied a 'captain's challenge' from Adam Reynolds.
would later settle into the contest forcing mistakes out of the points. The Broncos thought they had a second until Marcelo Walsh had another gift of two points and the Warriors secured
Warriors' side with bone-crunching defence. However, their Montoya's jarring shot knocked the ball out of the grasp back to back victories.
execution left a lot to be desired. Albert Kelly would leave the of Kotoni Staggs. The home side took full advantage and
field with an ankle injury early in the opening 40, but Billy the winger was rewarded for his strong defensive work by New Zealand face a tough test next weekend taking on the in-
Walters was a more than capable replacement and Brisbane supporting strong lead-up work from Johnson and Pompey to form Cowboys back at their home away from home in Redcliffe,
struggled to create much in attack. cross for a vital try just before the break to put the Warriors while the Broncos take on the Roosters in what will be a vital
up by 16-6 at half-time. match after their recent run of form (two straight losses).
Kelly (Broncos), Joseph Manu (Roosters), Tom Gilbert (Cowboys); 2 points - Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Isaah Yeo (Panthers), Kurt Capewell (Broncos), Kodi Nikorima (Warriors),
Dylan Brown (Eels), Dylan Walker (Sea Eagles), Liam Martin (Panthers), Luciano Leilua (Wests Tigers), Matt Moylan (Sharks), Taylan May (Panthers), Izack Tago (Panthers), Shaun Johnson (Warriors),
Luke Thompson (Bulldogs), Ken Maumalo (Wests Tigers), Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Phillip Sami (Titans), Isaiah Papali'i (Eels), Tyrell Sloan (Dragons), Cameron Munster (Storm), Tyson Frizell (Knights),
Sam Walker (Roosters), Peta Hiku (Cowboys); 1 point - Kelma Tuilagi (Wests Tigers), Luke Keary (Roosters), Josh Aloiai (Sea Eagles), Xavier Coates (Storm), Marcelo Montoya (Warriors), Aiden Tolman
(Sharks), Kyle Feldt (Cowboys), Ben Hunt (Dragons), Greg Marzhew (Titans), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks), Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs), Max King (Bulldogs), Hudson Young (Raiders), Dominic Young
(Knights), Stephen Crichton (Panthers), Corey Waddell (Bulldogs), Matthew Timoko (Raiders), Tom Dearden (Cowboys), Nathan Brown (Eels), Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs), Jesse Ramien (Sharks),
Jock Madden (Wests Tigers), Matt Dufty (Bulldogs)
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SATURDAY | MANLY-WARRINGAH 25 CANBERRA 6
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (25) Venue: Glen Willow Regional Sports Stadium; Crowd: 6972
Tries: Reuben Garrick, Morgan Harper, Haumole Olakau'atu, Tom Halftime Score: Manly-Warringah 10 Canberra 6
Trbojevic; Field Goals: Daly Cherry-Evans (1/1); Conversions: Reuben LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
Garrick (3/4); Penalty Goals: Reuben Garrick (1/1) 3 points - Daly Cherry-Evans
CANBERRA RAIDERS (6) 2 points - Tom Trbojevic
Tries: Jack Wighton; Conversions: Brad Schneider (1/1) 1 points - Josh Aloiai
OUR REPORT with JOSH ROBERTSON Canberra were able to bring themselves back into the contest Momentum continued to be with Manly and it was off the boot
when Jack Wighton was able to leave the Manly defence in of Daly Cherry-Evans again as he was able to kick a 40/20 that
MUDGEE MASTERCLASS FROM DCE STEERS two minds when he threw a dummy and the Sea Eagles defence put the Sea Eagles back on the attack. It was Tom Trbojevic
MANLY HOME held off him to go through and score. Brad Schneider converted who was able to get over next when the Raiders defence failed
Magnificent Mudgee has been treated to a DCE masterclass as from close range to close the score down to 10-6 at the break. to wrap up the reigning Dally M medallist and Tommy was able
the Sea Eagles took a 24-6 victory over a poor Raiders side. to stretch out to score.
The game was there for the taking and neither side looked like
The game started pretty evenly through the first ten minutes whether they really wanted to early on with a large number Completing less than half their sets in the second half hurt the
before the Sea Eagles were able to open the scoring through of errors from both sides blunting momentum even after Raiders but they were saved any more embarrassment with
Reuben Garrick out wide after some great work by Tolutau Daly Cherry-Evans left many stunned with the seasons first only a DCE field goal adding to the score which sealed the 25-6
Koula to keep the ball alive after breaking through a legs 20/40 kick of the season. It took the Sea Eagles until just shy victory for the Sea Eagles.
tackle. The Sea Eagles extended their lead about 8 minutes of the hour mark to add to their lead when the boot of DCE
later when Morgan Harper was able to get himself over the line struck again when a grubber kick of his was chased through Next weekend, things get tougher for the Raiders as they take
somehow to extend the Manly lead out to 10-0. and grounded by Haumole Olakau'atu. The conversion was on Melbourne at a home match in Wagga Wagga on Saturday
successful from Garrick to extend the lead. afternoon whilst Manly head up to Newcastle to take on the
Knights on Thursday.
SATURDAY | SYDNEY 28 NORTH QUEENSLAND 4
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (4) Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium; Crowd: 17929
Tries: Murray Taulagi; Conversions: Valentine Holmes (0/1) Halftime Score: North Queensland 0 Sydney 20
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (28) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
Tries: Paul Momirovski, Joseph Manu (2), Victor Radley, Kevin Naiqama, 3 points - Joseph Manu
Daniel Tupou; Conversions: Sam Walker (2/5), James Tedesco (0/1) 2 points - James Tedesco
1 points - Luke Keary
OUR REPORT with ANDREW FERGUSON the extra man when Keary received the ball on the right side
and quickly got it on to James Tedesco, who had to catch the In the 51st minute Griffin Neame was sin binned for a late
ROOSTERS CRUISE TO WIN OVER WOEFUL ball above his head and in the defensive line, yet he somehow hit on Keary. Five minutes later Walker put in a wobbly old
COWBOYS caught and passed it with both hands to Joey Manu and the grubber behind the posts, which evaded Chad Townsend. Keary
The Sydney Roosters finally found some solid form as they brilliant centre had a clear run to the tryline. Walker was again trailing behind, planted the ball down with both hands for
ran in 6 tries against a Cowboys side that had 3 players sin unable to convert. what looked like a try. The Bunker reviewed it and disallowed
binned in a frustrating performance, the Tricolours finishing the try after finding an obstruction in the lead-up.
28-4 winners. The Roosters crossed again in the 32nd minute when Manu, at
first receiver on the left side, drifted left and then hit Victor In the 65th minute the Cowboys finally got on the board. From
Scoring began in the seventh minute when a Sam Walker kick Radley running back towards the left, breaking through the the back of a scrum, the Cowboys went left to Tom Dearden,
to the left corner found Daniel Tupou, who tapped it back to line and crashing over to score. Walker added the extras. who spun to avoid a defender who rushed up, then got a great
Paul Momirovski who dived over the line to score. Walker ball to Murray Taulagi, who stepped inside the cover defence
failed to convert. Just 3 minutes later the Roosters scored again when Manu got and slammed the ball down for a try in the corner. Valentine
between the two right edge defenders before flicking a ball Holmes failed to convert from the sideline.
The Roosters then spent 14 minutes giving away penalties out to the unmarked Kevin Naiqama, who strolled in to score a
when they had the Cowboys pinned down inside their own good try. Walker converted. In the 72nd minute Chad Townsend produced a stupid and
half, however the Cowboys could not find a way to breach the sloppy high tackle that resulted in him being the third
Roosters defences. Within the first 2 minutes of the second half Connor Watson Cowboys player sin binned.
linked with Tedesco for a 50 metre bust up the middle before
In the 21st minute Tom Gilbert was sent to the sin bin for the fullback was grassed in a good tackle. From the next play The Roosters wasted no time to exploit the depleted Cowboys
pushing Luke Keary over off the ball. Keary kicked to the right side where Manu caught the ball defence, when Tedesco at first receiver on the left side, threw
between two Cowboys defenders and then forces his way a lovely cut-out ball to Daniel Tupou in space and he dived over
It took 5 minutes before the Roosters took advantage of having between them to reach out and score a brilliant try. Walker in the corner. Tedesco failed comfortably to convert from the
failed to convert from touch. sideline.
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MELBOURNE STORM (44) Venue: AAMI Park; Crowd: 13437
Tries: Ryan Papenhuyzen (4), Josh King, Kenny Bromwich, Xavier Coates, Halftime Score: Melbourne 16 Canterbury-Bankstown 0
Felise Kaufusi; LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (6/8) 3 points - Ryan Papenhuyzen
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (0) 2 points - Jahrome Hughes
No scorers 1 points - Xavier Coates
OUR REPORT with ROB CROSBY Storm struck first through Papenhuyzen (11th minute) who minutes) his second and third of the afternoon, a poor pass
slid over after a strong carry from Xavier Coates down the from Matt Burton allowed Coates (60th minute) to race the
PERFECT PAPENHUYZEN SENDS OUT A STORM right edge. length of the field for his third try of the season.
WARNING Making the most of the Bulldogs tendency to compound
A four-try haul from Ryan Papenhuzen has seen the Melbourne errors with penalties in quick succession, underrated forward
Storm bounce back in a big way with a 44-0 demolition over Josh King (21st minute) claimed his first try for the club by Adding another long-range effort through Felise Kaufusi (62nd
the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at AAMI Park. pouncing on a grubber from Harry Grant to put the home side minute) in the following set, a short pass from Hughes allowed
up 12-0. Papenhuyzen (67th minute) to conclude the scoring with the
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of their 2012 grand second four-try haul of his career - almost exactly to the day
final victory, the home side were more than a class above their Showing tremendous resolve on their try line to keep the after doing likewise to the Broncos on Good Friday last year.
lowly opponents, scoring eight unanswered tries to the delight Bulldogs at bay, the Storm rounded out a resolute first half
of 13,437 supporters. display with Kenny Bromwich (36th minute) touching down for The win sees Melbourne bounce back into second position on
his first try of the season in the shadows of halftime. the premiership ladder after last week's golden point loss to
Holding off an enthusiastic start from the visitors, which Parramatta, while the loss marks a low point in the Bulldogs
almost yielded a try for former speedster Josh Addo-Carr, the Breaking the game open after halftime with Grant and Jahrome resurgence, slumping to 15th with the worst for-and-against
Hughes laying on tries to give Papenhuyzen (45th and 52nd differential after four rounds.
SUNDAY | PARRAMATTA 48 ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA 14
PARRAMATTA EELS (48) Tries: Dylan Brown, Mitchell Moses (2), Nathan Venue: CommBank Stadium; Crowd: 19711
Brown, Reed Mahoney, Clinton Gutherson, Waqa Blake (2); Field Goals: Halftime Score: Parramatta 12 St George Illawarra 8
Mitchell Moses (0/1); Conversions: Mitchell Moses (8/8) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (14) 3 points - Mitchell Moses
Tries: Jack Bird, Tariq Sims; Conversions: Zac Lomax (2/2); Penalty Goals: 2 points - Dylan Brown
Zac Lomax (1/1) 1 points - Junior Paulo
OUR REPORT with ANDREW FERGUSON Play settled for a while before the Dragons hit back when in support and the Eels custodian raced away to score. Moses
Aaron Woods dished a ball at the line to Francis Molo who converted from out wide.
MOSES PARTS DRAGONS DEFENCE broke through the middle, before getting a stunning offload
Mitchell Moses had a party against the Dragons, with his to Ben Hunt. Hunt then kicked off the side of his boot, On the hour and the Dragons on the attack, Waqa Blake took
kicking, passing and running games all used to their full ability intentionally and found Jack Bird who regathered and fell over an intercept and raced 90 metres to score under the posts.
to tear the opposition defence apart and lead the Eels to a big the line to score near the posts. Lomax added the extras. Moses again converted.
48-14 victory at Commbank Stadium.
Lomax added a penalty goal after the halftime siren sounded to The Eels crossed again in the 69th minute when Dylan brown
A Zac Lomax knock on in the 6th minute was immediately reduce the deficit to just 4 points. drifted right before lobbing a beautiful long ball over the top to
punnished by the Eels when Dylan brown straightened his Blake who dived over in the corner to score. Moses nailed the
run, stepped off his left and then shot through a gap, raced The Second half saw Parramatta run away with the game in a sideline conversion.
30 metres and scored a good solo try. Mitch Moses added the dominant 40 minute display. In the 43rd minute Moses kicked
extras. towards the posts, where Tariq Sims slipped and fumbled the The Dragons improved their score in the 70th minute when
ball before kicking it backwards all in the same motion. The Tariq Sims received a crash ball as the lead runner and reached
In the next set, Moses nailed a 40/20. Five minutes later, a ball dribbled into the Dragons ingoal where Mbye failed to out to score. Lomax converted.
towering bomb by Moses was dropped by Moses Mbye. Mbye ground the ball, but Nathan Brown didn't. Moses converted.
had a horror night largely via the boot of Moses and Dylan Parramatta then produced some magic in the 76th minute
Brown. In the 50th minute Moses received an offload, stepped the when Nathan brown offloaded brilliantly to Bryce Cartwright
defence and darted through a gap, before kicking back towards who caught and then flicked an amazing ball out the back to
The Eels were denied a try in the 16th minute. In their next the posts where Reed Mahoney got a lovely bounce and he Moses who dived over in the right corner. Moses converted his
set Dylan brown made another line break. From the next play, scored under the posts. Moses converted from in front. try from the sideline.
Moses kicked early noting that Mbye was up in the defensive
line. He then chased his own kick, regathered and scored a In the set after the restart Viliami Penisini made a break Moses had his first failure of the game in the 79th minute
brilliant solo try. He then converted. down the right sideline before linking with Clint Gutherson when he failed to kick a field goal.
MATCH REVIEW & JUDICIARY NRL ROUND 4
Player Club Grade Charge Base 2022 Offence Guilty Early plea Plea Result
Jake CLIFFORD Newcastle 1 Careless High Tackle $1500 1st $1500 $1000 Guilty - early plea $1000
Dominic YOUNG Newcastle 1 Dangerous Throw $1500 1st $1500 $1000 Guilty - early plea $1000
Lachlan ILIAS Souths 1 Dangerous Contact $1500 1st $1500 $1000 Guilty - early plea $1000
Thomas FLEGLER Brisbane 1 Dangerous Contact $1500 1st $1500 $1000 Guilty - early plea $1000
Thomas FLEGLER Brisbane 1 Dangerous Contact $1500 1st $1500 $1000 Guilty - early plea $1000
Thomas FLEGLER Brisbane 3 Dangerous Contact 3 matches 1st 3 matches 2 matches Guilty - early plea 2 matches
Jazz TEVAGA Warriors 3 Dangerous Contact 3 matches 1st 3 matches 2 matches Guilty - early plea 2 matches
Griffin NEAME North Qld 1 Dangerous Contact $1500 1st $1500 $1000 Guilty - early plea $1000
Chad TOWNSEND North Qld 1 Careless High Tackle $1500 1st $1500 $1000 Guilty - early plea $1000
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THE PROGRAMME NRL ROUND 5 GAME DAY COMPANION
TEAM LISTS · MATCH DETAILS & STATS · PREVIEWS
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS v
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
McDONALD JONES STADIUM, 7:50PM
FRIDAY 8 APRIL 2022
WARRIORS v
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
MORETON DAILY STADIUM, 6:00PM
BRISBANE BRONCOS
v SYDNEY ROOSTERS
SUNCORP STADIUM, 7;55PM
SATURDAY 9 APRIL 2022
CANBERRA RAIDERS
v MELBOURNE STORM
McDONALDS PARK, WAGGA WAGGA, 3:00PM
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS v
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
ACCOR STADIUM, 5:30PM
GOLD COAST TITANS
v PARRAMATTA EELS
CBUS SUPER STADIUM, 7:35PM
SUNDAY 10 APRIL 2022
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS
v WESTS TIGERS
POINTSBET STADIUM, 4:05PM
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
v PENRITH PANTHERS
COMMBANK STADIUM, 6:15PM
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PREMIERSHIP LADDER Home Away Total
Pos Team P W L D F A PD P W L D F A PD P W L D F A Pts PD
1. Penrith Panthers 3 3 - - 92 38 +54 1 1 - - 20 16 +4 4 4 - - 112 54 8 +58
2. Melbourne Storm 3 2 1 - 83 42 +41 1 1 - - 26 16 +10 4 3 1 - 109 58 6 +51
3. Parramatta Eels 2 2 - - 80 42 +38 2 1 1 - 44 42 +2 4 3 1 - 124 84 6 +40
4. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 2 2 - - 36 16 +20 2 1 1 - 55 36 +19 4 3 1 - 91 52 6 +39
5. North Queensland Cowboys 3 1 2 - 34 40 -6 1 1 - - 38 12 +26 4 2 2 - 72 52 4 +20
6. Sydney Roosters 2 1 1 - 32 32 +0 2 1 1 - 44 32 +12 4 2 2 - 76 64 4 +12
7. Warriors 2 1 1 - 36 34 +2 2 1 1 - 34 32 +2 4 2 2 - 70 66 4 +4
8. Newcastle Knights 1 1 - - 26 4 +22 3 1 2 - 40 62 -22 4 2 2 - 66 66 4 +0
9. Gold Coast Titans 2 2 - - 28 24 +4 2 - 2 - 50 56 -6 4 2 2 - 78 80 4 -2
10. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 2 2 - - 38 18 +20 2 - 2 - 18 54 -36 4 2 2 - 56 72 4 -16
11. Brisbane Broncos 2 1 1 - 23 42 -19 2 1 1 - 22 30 -8 4 2 2 - 45 72 4 -27
12. Canberra Raiders 2 2 - - 48 41 +7 2 - 2 - 12 51 -39 4 2 2 - 60 92 4 -32
13. South Sydney Rabbitohs 1 1 - - 28 16 +12 3 - 3 - 30 52 -22 4 1 3 - 58 68 2 -10
14. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 1 - 1 - 10 16 -6 3 1 2 - 18 61 -43 4 1 3 - 28 77 2 -49
15. St George Illawarra Dragons 2 - 2 - 28 56 -28 2 1 1 - 42 64 -22 4 1 3 - 70 120 2 -50
16. Wests Tigers 2 - 2 - 28 42 -14 2 - 2 - 10 34 -24 4 - 4 - 38 76 0 -38
TOP TRYSCORERS TOP POINTSCORERS
Rank Player Team P T Rank Player Team P T G FG Pts
1 Ryan PAPENHUYZEN Melbourne 4 6 1 Mitch MOSES Parramatta 4 3 18 - 48
2 Taylan MAY Penrith 2 5 2 Ryan PAPENHUYZEN Melbourne 4 6 11 1 47
3 Waqa BLAKE Parramatta 4 4 3 Stephen CRICHTON Penrith 4 3 13 - 38
Herbie FARNWORTH Brisbane 4 4 4 Valentine HOLMES North Qld 4 1 12 - 28
Jeremiah NANAI North Qld 4 4 5 Reuben GARRICK Manly 4 2 9 - 26
Phillip SAMI Gold Coast 3 4 Nicho HYNES Cronulla 4 1 11 - 26
Izack TAGO Penrith 4 4 Zac LOMAX St Geo Illa 4 1 11 - 26
8 Jake CLIFFORD Newcastle 4 2 7 - 22
TOP GOALKICKERS Toby SEXTON Gold Coast 4 - 11 - 22
Rank Player Team P G Att % Reece WALSH Warriors 3 - 11 - 22
1 Mitch MOSES Parramatta 4 18 20 90 11 Taylan MAY Penrith 2 5 - - 20
2 Stephen CRICHTON Penrith 4 13 18 72 12 Latrell MITCHELL South Sydney 3 1 6 1+ 18
3 Valentine HOLMES North Qld 4 12 15 80 13 Waqa BLAKE Parramatta 4 4 - - 16
4 Reece WALSH Warriors 3 11 12 91 Herbie FARNWORTH Brisbane 4 4 - -
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Ryan PAPENHUYZEN Melbourne 4 11 13 84 Clint GUTHERSON Parramatta 4 2 4 -
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Zac LOMAX St Geo Illa 4 11 14 78 Jeremiah NANAI North Qld 4 4 - -
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Toby SEXTON Gold Coast 4 11 15 73 Phillip SAMI Gold Coast 3 4 - -
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Nicho HYNES Cronulla 4 11 18 61 Izack TAGO Penrith 4 4 - -
16
9 Reuben GARRICK Manly 4 9 10 90 Sam WALKER Sydney 4 - 8 - 16
10 Sam WALKER Sydney 4 8 15 53 + denotes 2 point field goal
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NEWCASTLE MANLY-WARRINGAH
KNIGHTS SEA EAGLES
Age P T G FG Pts Age P T G FG Pts
24 2 - - - - Kalyn PONGA 1 FULLBACK 1 Tolutau KOULA 19 2 - - - -
20 4 3 - - 12 Dominic YOUNG 2 WING 2 Jason SAAB 21 4 - - - -
31 4 2 - - 8 Dane GAGAI 3 CENTRE 3 Christian TUIPULOTU 20 - - - - -
20 4 2 - - 8 Bradman BEST 4 CENTRE 4 Morgan HARPER 23 4 1 - - 4
23 4 2 - - 8 Enari TUALA 5 WING 5 Reuben GARRICK 24 4 2 9 - 26
24 4 2 7 - 22 Jake CLIFFORD 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Kieran FORAN 31 4 - - - -
26 4 - - - - Adam CLUNE 7 HALFBACK 7 Daly CHERRY-EVANS 33 4 1 - 2 6
25 4 - - - - Jacob SAIFITI 8 FRONT ROW 8 Josh ALOIAI 26 1 - - - -
26 4 - - - - Chris RANDALL 9 HOOKER 9 Lachlan CROKER 25 4 - - - -
25 2 - - - - Daniel SAIFITI 10 FRONT ROW 10 Martin TAUPAU 32 4 - - - -
30 4 1 - - 4 Tyson FRIZELL 11 SECOND ROW 11 Haumole OLAKAU’ATU 23 4 1 - - 4
23 1 - - - - Brodie JONES 12 SECOND ROW 12 Andrew DAVEY 30 3 - - - -
29 4 - - - - Kurt MANN 13 LOCK 13 Jake TRBOJEVIC 28 4 - - - -
21 4 - - - - Phoenix CROSSLAND 14 INTERCHANGE 14 Dylan WALKER 27 3 - - - -
29 1 - - - - Sauaso SUE 15 15 Karl LAWTON 26 4 1 - - 4
21 4 - - - - Leo THOMPSON 16 16 Sean KEPPIE 23 4 - - - -
23 4 - - - - Jirah MOMOISEA 17 17 Taniela PASEKA 24 4 - - - -
20 - - - - - Simi SASAGI 18 RESERVES 18 Ethan BULLEMOR 22 3 1 - - 4
23 - - - - - Pasami SAULO 19 19 Toafofoa SIPLEY 27 1 - - - -
22 2 1 - - 4 Tex HOY 20 20 Brad PARKER 25 3 - - - -
29 - - - - - Edrick LEE 21 21 Jorge TAUFUA 30 - - - - -
21 - - - - - Jaron PURCELL 22 22 Kurt DE LUIS 26 - - - - -
21 - - - - - Dylan LUCAS 23 23 Kaeo WEEKES 20 - - - - -
23 - - - - - Brayden MUSGROVE 24 24 Ben TRBOJEVIC 20 - - - - -
Adam O’BRIEN COACH Des HASLER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PENALTIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SCRUMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
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