Semi Finals
Bulldogs 34 d. Illawarra Steelers 20

2006 NSWRL Harold Matthews (U/16) Index [Table] [Draw]

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Bulldogs into Harold Matthews Grand Final
Sun May 7, 2006
Source: www.bulldogs.com.au

The Bulldogs Harold Matthews Cup have defeated the Illawarra Steelers 34-20 in their semi final to move into the Grand Final next week at Western Weekender Stadium St Marys.

Our boys played well to defeat the Steelers who were a good side and helped provide a really top quality game of rugby league. Both front rowers Sami Ghoniem and Watson Namoa laid the foundation for the win and special mentions must go to Andrew Barakat playing of the bench for his injection of enthusiasm plus fullback Fineu Moeakiola who had a fine game at the back.

The halves Neenan Simpson and Brad Murray both impressed and put the polish on the victory.

Tries: 6
S. Ghoniem (2), S. Seitula, A. Barakat, N. Simpson, W. Namoa

Goals: 5
B. Murray (5)

SG BALL OUT OF COMPETITION
A very good season ended for the Bulldogs SG Ball in the semi final with a 50-10 loss to South Sydney.

Souths played really well and the Bulldogs left their form behind unfortunately. Overall the players can be pleased with their season as should the coaching staff and the officials.

It has been many years since the Bulldogs have been in the semi finals in the SG Ball competition and we can look forward to a quantity of grade players coming out of this squad. Best for the side today was centre Heka Nanai and second rower Nathan Dib who both played their hearts out.

Tries: 2
D.Roach (2)

Goals: 1
B.Lazarus

Report source: www.bulldogs.com.au

In other matches, the Bulldogs opponents in the Harold Matthews Grand Final will be Penrith who defeated Manly 50-6. Both sides have had outstanding seasons and this will be their first head to head clash this season.

Penrith made it an impressive double after they overcame Parramatta 26-18 after at one stage leading 20-6. They'll take on the Rabbitohs next week in the decider.

Both Grand Final's will be played at the Western Weekender Stadium, which is located on the corner of Forrester and Boronia Roads, North St Marys. It's a 1.6km walk north up Forrester Road from St Marys Railway Station and the ground is located next to St Marys Leagues Club. The times of both Grand Finals are unconfirmed at this stage.

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