Round 6
Central Coast Storm v Central Newcastle Knights

2008 VB NSW Cup Index [Table] [Draw]

Location: Australia > New South Wales > State/Metropolitan Level Competition: VB NSW Cup

Knights name Gidley at halfback - includes NYC and NSW teams
Tue April 15, 2008
Newcastle will meet the star studded and inform Sydney Roosters at Gosford's Bluetonge Stadium on Sunday afternoon in what promises to be a true test of where the Knights are at for the 2008 season.

The Knights have been competitive in all their matches this season, but are currently on a three match losing streak going down in very tight fashion to the Eels and Warriors before last week losing by 12 points against the Broncos despite a strong second half performance.

Danny Buderus has been in fine form for the Knights and whilst his only hope of playing for Australia next month is if Cameron Smith gets injured or suspended he is favourite to retain the NSW hooker position and will also be the likely captain.

Newcastle Coach Brian Smith has named Kurt Gidley at halfback and his performance in the No.7 jersey will be monitored closely with future representative honours on the line should he go well as the Blues are desperate for a halfback to face off against Johnathan Thurston in the Origin series.

The Roosters have been the form team of the NRL and this weekend decided to transfer their home game to the Central Coast. A near capacity crowd is expected as the Knights enjoy a good following on the Central Coast and the Roosters are shaping up as the team to beat this season.

TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP
Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights
Bluetongue Stadium
Sunday 20th April 2008
2.00pm

Knights (NRL):
1. Wes Naiqama
2. James McManus
3. Keith Lulia
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Cooper Vuna
6. Chris Bailey
7. Kurt Gidley
8. Daniel Tolar
9. Danny Buderus (c)
10. Ben Cross
11. Chris Houston
12. Cory Paterson
13. Zeb Taia

Subs:
14. Matt Hilder
15. Jesse Royal
16. Richard Fa'aoso
17. Danny Wicks
18. Cameron Ciraldo
(one to be omitted)

Coach: Brian Smith

TOYOTA CUP
Sydney Roosters v Newcaste Knights
Bluetongue Stadium
Sunday 20th April 2008
12:00pm

Knights (NYC):
1. Johnathon Ford
2. Ryan Lamb
3. Callan Richardson
4. Jared Edwards
5. Kevin Naiqama
6. Ryan Stig
7. Marty Paulson
8. Sione Tovo
9. Joel Brown
10. Blake Gallen
11. Joseph Iosefo
12. Scott Dobbins
13. Todd Hurrell

Subs:
14. Byron Fruean
15. Mitchell Garbutt
16. Joel Edwards
17. Manaia Osborne

Coach: Trent Robinson

VB NSW CUP
Central Coast Storm v Central Newcastle Knights
Morrie Breen Oval
Saturday 19th April 2008

Knights (NSW):
1. Stephen Gordon
2. Akuila Uate
3. Junior Sau
4. Luke MacDougall
5. Jacob Jenkinson
6. Scott Briggs
7. Luke Walsh
8. Matt White
9. Shaun Ferguson
10. Mitchell Sargent (c)
11. Lui Toimoana
12. Mark Taufua
13. Michael Young

Subs:
14. Asa Faitotoa
15. Hanan Laban
16. Sione Finefuaiki
17. George Morseau

Coach: Rick Stone

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