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Wed March 7, 2012
by Glen Dwyer
Source: www.newtownjets.comThe Newtown Jets opened their 2012 VB NSW Cup campaign with an authoritative 40-18 win over Wentworthville at Ringrose Park on Sunday.
Although the Jets had easily accounted for the same opponents in a trial match on the previous weekend, Wentworthville fielded a considerably better credentialed line-up in this first competition round and had the advantage of playing at home. The oppressively hot conditions were seen as being likely to affect the performances of both teams.
Newtown led 12-0 midway through the first half, with second-rower Tom Symonds scoring the Jets' first try of the 2012 season after halfback Mark Kheirallah had sent a well-weighted grubber kick into Wenty's in-goal. Strongman front-rower Josh Ailaomai, formerly with the Newcastle Knights, produced a classy off-load that sent fullback Alofa Alofa away to the tryline, leaving the opposition fullback stranded in the process. The home side dominated territory and possession late in the first half and the Jets tired visibly in the energy-sapping humidity, allowing Wentworthville to draw level at the 35th minute mark.
The Jets mounted a late raid that saw halfback Kheirallah produce a precision cut-out pass, resulting in a try to former NZ Warriors centre Adam Henry. Although the Jets led 18-12 at the break, there was some concern that the sweatbox conditions and Wentworthville's more experienced forward pack might enable the home team to grind out a victory.
Jets coach Greg Matterson and his staff would surely have been pleased with the team's dynamic third quarter performance. Newtown gained control of the match through two converted tries early in the second half, both scored by City Origin representative Tom Symonds. Halfback Kheirallah and hooker Kurt Kara added further tries that gave Newtown a 40-12 lead with twenty minutes still to play. Wentworthville scored a converted try ten minutes from full-time that completed the scoreboard attendant's work for the afternoon.
This was a confident and skilful performance from a Newtown squad that was really only playing its second game together. Impressive centre Adam Henry, on debut in the Newtown colours, turned on a man of the match effort and was involved in three of the Jets' second half tries, as well scoring one himself right on halftime. Coach Matterson noted the team's effective on-field communication and willingness to work for each other, favourable traits for a team that has only just come together and where nearly half the squad have only recently graduated from the Toyota Cup ranks.
Front-rowers Josh Ailaomai, Isaac Liu and team captain Khalid Deeb finished on top of their more experienced opponents while Tom Symonds tormented Wenty's left-side defence. Lock Ahmad Ellaz, one of the finds of 2011, showed he has lost none of his appetite for hard work and Mark Kheirallah looked self-assured in the halfback role.
The Jets stay on the road this coming weekend when they meet the Newcastle Knights at the Lyall Peacock Oval, Toronto on Saturday, 10th March. This second round VB NSW Cup fixture is timed to kick off at 3.00pm. The Knights are coming off an away win on Saturday against last year's grand finalists, the Auckland Vulcans, and look to have a very strong team roster.
Match details:
NSWRL VB NSW Cup Round One; Sunday, 4th March 2012; Ringrose Park; Wentworthville v Newtown; Kick-Off: 3.00pm.
Newtown 40: Tom Symonds 3, Alofa Alofa, Adam Henry, Mark Kheirallah, Kurt Kara tries; Mark Kheirallah 6 goals
defeated
Wentworthville 18: John Mannah, Nathan Armit, Dylon Gilbert tries; Jake Mullaney 2, Joseph Paulo goals.
Half-Time: Newtown led 18-12.
Referee: Jon Stone; Touch Judges: Richard Daizli, Brendan Wood.
Playing surface: Excellent
Weather conditions: First half very warm and humid; second half overcast and slightly cooler.
Newtown's team was: 1 Alofa Alofa, 2 Sam Latu, 5 Daniel Tupou, 3 Adam Henry, 22 Francis Vaiotu, 6 Jack Littlejohn, 7 Mark Kheirallah, 13 Ahmad Ellaz, 11 Brad Takairangi, 12 Tom Symonds, 8 Isaac Liu, 10 Khalid Deeb (Capt.), 9 Kurt Kara. Bench: 14 Josh Ailaomai, 17 Ryan Verlinden, 18 Glenn Dumbrell, 21 Andrew Pearn.
Mon May 2, 2011
Source: www.sydneyroosters.com.auBondi United junior Tom Symonds has today agreed to an extended deal with the Sydney Roosters keeping him at the club until the end of 2014.
The new agreement comes at an exciting time for Symonds who has been handed his maiden representative jersey, selected on the bench for City for this Friday's City v Country clash in Albury.
"This is a wonderful club and I'm really happy to be contracted here long term," said Symonds.
"We have a great young team that's been playing together for a while now, and I'm excited to extend my stay at the Roosters and continue to grow with this group of guys."
2008's Under 20s player of the year has progressed through the junior ranks from Bondi United, Harold Matthews, SG Ball and captained the Sydney Roosters NYC side before making his first grade debut in 2009.
His grandfather founded Bondi United, where Symonds played from the age of 5.
"We see Tom as integral to our future and he has the capabilities to progress to be a strong leader in our club," said Sydney Roosters Head Coach Brian Smith.
"Apart from his great football talent, Tom is highly thought of by players, members and sponsors alike and we are very pleased to have him on board for three more years as we build to reach our full potential."
Symonds joins fellow young players Mitchell Pearce, Jake Friend, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Martin Kennedy and Mitchell Aubusson on long-term contracts, falling in line with the Club's commitment to developing its youth.
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 2012 NRL Telstra Premiership
Sydney Roosters
1 games; [View] Round 4 [25 Mar 12] L 4-44 v Melbourne (A). [SR]
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2011 NRL Telstra Premiership
Sydney Roosters
12 games; 2 tries, 8 points.
[View] Round 1 [11 Mar 11] W 40-29 v Rabbitohs (H). [BE] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 11] W 24-6 v Wests Tigers (H). [SR]
[View] Round 6 [16 Apr 11] L 6-24 v Broncos (H). [SR]
[View] Round 8 [30 Apr 11] L 13-24 v Titans (A). [SR]
[View] Round 10 [15 May 11] L 4-18 v Cronulla (A). [SR]
[View] Round 12 [28 May 11] L 6-20 v Cowboys (A). [BE]
[View] Round 13 [04 Jun 11] W 13-6 v Warriors (H). [LK]
[View] Round 14 [13 Jun 11] L 4-21 v Storm (A). [SR]
[View] Round 17 [04 Jul 11] L 12-38 v Canberra (H). [SR]
[View] Round 18 [10 Jul 11] W 34-26 v Panthers (H). [PR]
[View] Round 19 [16 Jul 11] L 20-21 v Rabbitohs (A). [SR]
[View] Round 26 [04 Sep 11] W 40-8 v Melbourne (H). [BE]
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2011 City vs Country
City Origin
1 games; [View] Place of Origin [06 May 11] L 12-18 v Country Origin (A). [BE]
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2010 NRL Telstra Premiership
Sydney Roosters
5 games; [View] Round 1 [14 Mar 10] W 36-10 v Rabbitohs (A). [SR]
[View] Round 13 [05 Jun 10] L 18-42 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [14 Jun 10] W 38-6 v Storm (A). [SR]
[View] Round 17 [04 Jul 10] W 22-12 v Raiders (A). [BE]
[View] Round 20 [26 Jul 10] W 34-30 v Broncos (A). [BE]
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2009 NYC Toyota Cup
Sydney Roosters
8 games; 2 tries, 8 points.
[View] Round 3 [27 Mar 09] L 10-18 v Tigers (A). [LK]
[View] Round 4 [03 Apr 09] L 10-14 v Eels (H). [LK]
[View] Round 5 [10 Apr 09] W 24-10 v Broncos (H). [F8]
[View] Round 6 [19 Apr 09] L 14-22 v Warriors (A). [F8]
[View] Round 7 [25 Apr 09] L 8-12 v Dragons (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 8 [02 May 09] W 42-12 v Sharks (A). [F8]
[View] Round 9 [11 May 09] L 14-22 v Storm (H). [F8]
[View] Round 10 [16 May 09] W 28-22 v Knights (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
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2009 NRL Telstra Premiership
Sydney Roosters
8 games; 3 tries, 12 points.
[View] Round 11 [23 May 09] L 6-48 v Panthers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 13 [06 Jun 09] L 18-38 v Sea Eagles (A). [BE]
[View] Round 14 [13 Jun 09] L 20-24 v Titans (H). [BE] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 15 [20 Jun 09] L 22-24 v Cowboys (A). [BE]
[View] Round 16 [27 Jun 09] W 19-12 v Sharks (H). [BE]
[View] Round 17 [03 Jul 09] L 12-34 v Dragons (A). [BE]
[View] Round 19 [19 Jul 09] L 24-30 v Warriors (H). [CT] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 20 [27 Jul 09] L 20-40 v Rabbitohs (A). [CT]
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2008 NYC Toyota Cup
Sydney Roosters
21 games; 6 tries, 24 points.
[View] Round 1 [14 Mar 08] W 14-10 v Rabbitohs (A). [BE]
[View] Round 2 [21 Mar 08] W 40-16 v Broncos (H). [BE]
[View] Round 5 [12 Apr 08] L 6-48 v Panthers (A). [BE]
[View] Round 6 [20 Apr 08] L 6-34 v Knights (H). [F8]
[View] Round 7 [25 Apr 08] L 10-24 v Dragons (A). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 9 [10 May 08] L 20-22 v Raiders (H). [F8]
[View] Round 10 [16 May 08] L 20-33 v Eels (A). [F8] 8 Pts; 2t
[View] Round 11 [25 May 08] L 10-40 v Warriors (A). [F8]
[View] Round 12 [02 Jun 08] L 12-42 v Tigers (H). [F8]
[View] Round 13 [08 Jun 08] L 14-21 v Sea Eagles (A). [F8]
[View] Round 14 [13 Jun 08] L 20-40 v Panthers (H). [F8] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 15 [22 Jun 08] L 24-36 v Knights (A). [F8]
[View] Round 16 [27 Jun 08] L 26-56 v Bulldogs (H). [F8]
[View] Round 18 [11 Jul 08] L 24-56 v Gold Coast (H). [F8]
[View] Round 19 [20 Jul 08] L 24-37 v Raiders (A). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 20 [27 Jul 08] W 36-28 v Sea Eagles (H). [LK] 4 Pts; 1t
[View] Round 21 [02 Aug 08] L 16-24 v Cowboys (A). [LK]
[View] Round 22 [10 Aug 08] L 16-22 v Eels (H). [F8]
[View] Round 24 [22 Aug 08] L 12-18 v Sharks (A). [F8]
[View] Round 25 [29 Aug 08] W 40-6 v Rabbitohs (H). [LK]
[View] Round 26 [05 Sep 08] W 18-8 v Dragons (H). [LK]
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