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2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
       South Sydney Rabbitohs

Club season matches review.



2006 NRL Telstra Premiership
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Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade
Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership
Club Season Index: South Sydney Rabbitohs [Season Matches Review]

+ Mar 10-12 - Round 1

Sunday March 12, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Sydney Roosters at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 22
Tries (4): John Sutton, Yileen Gordon, Ben Walker, Nathan Merritt
Goals (3): Ben Walker (3 from 3), Nathan Merritt (0 from 1)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 40
Tries (7): Amos Roberts 2, Anthony Minichiello, Jamie Soward, Ryan Cross, Brett Finch, Iosia Soliola
Goals (6): Amos Roberts (3 from 4), Craig Fitzgibbon (3 from 3)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 16741
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Shannon Hegarty
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Paul Mellor
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Scott Geddes
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Luke Stuart
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Jaiman Lowe
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Joe Galuvao
17. Trent Young		 Sydney Roosters:
1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Amos Roberts
3. Ryan Cross
4. Iosia Soliola
5. Sam Perrett
6. Braith Anasta
7. Jamie Soward
8. Craig Fitzgibbon
9. Brett Finch
10. Adrian Morley
11. David Shillington
12. Chris Flannery
13. Ashley Harrison
Subs:
14. Anthony Tupou
15. Craig Wing
16. Lopini Paea
17. Shane Shackleton

+ Mar 17-19 - Round 2

Souths bye

+ Mar 24-26 - Round 3

Sunday March 26, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs St.George-Illawarra Dragons at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 14
Tries (3): Shane Rigon (27th), Yileen Gordon (4th), Nathan Merritt (79th)
Goals (1): Nathan Merritt (1 from 3)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 44
Tries (7): Mark Gasnier 3 (41st, 60th, 70th), Aaron Gorrell, Colin Best (21st), Daryl Millard (30th), Ben Hornby (39th)
Goals (8): Aaron Gorrell (8 from 8)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 16049
Halftime score: St.George-Illawarra Dragons 26-8

Other Match Information:
4th - Try: GORDON, Yileen [Rabbitohs 4-0]
5th - Missed Conversion: MERRITT, Nathan [Rabbitohs 4-0]
21st - Try: BEST, Colin [4 all]
22nd - Conversion: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 6-4]
27th - Try: RIGON, Shane [Rabbitohs 8-6]
28th - Missed Conversion: MERRITT, Nathan [Rabbitohs 8-6]
30th - Try: MILLARD, Daryl [Dragons 10-8]
31st - Conversion: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 12-8]
34th - Try: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 16-8]
35th - Conversion: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 18-8]
38th - Penalty Goal: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 20-8]
39th - Try: HORNBY, Ben [Dragons 24-8]
40th - Conversion: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 26-8]
41st - Try: GASNIER, Mark [Dragons 30-8]
42nd - Conversion: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 32-8]
60th - Try: GASNIER, Mark [Dragons 36-8]
61st - Conversion: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 38-8]
70th - Try: GASNIER, Mark [Dragons 42-8]
71st - Conversion: GORRELL, Aaron [Dragons 44-8]
79th - Try: MERRITT, Nathan [Dragons 44-12]
80th - Conversion: MERRITT, Nathan [Dragons 44-14]


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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Shannon Hegarty
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Paul Mellor
6. John Sutton
7. Beau Champion
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Luke Stuart
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Ben Rogers
Subs:
14. Jaiman Lowe
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Shane Rigon
17. Shannan McPherson		 St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Clint Greenshields
2. Reece Simmonds
3. Mark Gasnier
4. Daryl Millard
5. Colin Best
6. Trent Barrett
7. Ben Hornby
8. Justin Poore
9. Dean Young
10. Jason Ryles
11. Corey Payne
12. Ashton Sims
13. Matt Bickerstaff
Subs:
14. Michael Henderson
15. Sam Isemonger
16. Aaron Gorrell
17. Andrew Price

+ Mar 31-Apr 2 - Round 4

Saturday April 1, 2006
Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

SHARKS 24
Tries (5): Lance Thompson, Tevita Latu, Luke Douglas, Phil Bailey, Beau Scott
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 5)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 22
Tries (4): John Sutton, Todd Polglase, Paul Mellor, Nathan Merritt
Goals (3): Joe Williams (3 from 3), Nathan Merritt (0 from 1)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 12274
Halftime score: Sharks 20-6

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Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Darren Albert
3. Beau Scott
4. Phil Bailey
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Hutch Maiava
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Greg Bird
Subs:
14. Cameron Ciraldo
15. Luke Douglas
16. Matt Hilder
17. Tevita Latu		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Paul Mellor
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Jaiman Lowe
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Luke Stuart
13. Ben Rogers
Subs:
14. Joe Galuvao
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Shane Rigon
17. Shannan McPherson

+ Apr 7-9 - Round 5

Saturday April 8, 2006
Brisbane Broncos vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Metway Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 30
Tries (5): Tame Tupou 2 (11th, 69th), Darren Lockyer (15th), Darius Boyd (47th), Justin Hodges (57th)
Goals (5): Corey Parker (5 from 7), Brett Seymour (0 from 1)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 12
Tries (2): Paul Mellor (20th), Nathan Merritt (80th,)
Goals (2): Nathan Merritt (2 from 2)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 20816
Halftime score: Brisbane Broncos 12-6

Other Match Information:
11th - Try: TUPOU, Tame [Broncos 4-0]
12th - Missed Conversion: SEYMOUR, Brett [Broncos 4-0]
15th - Try: LOCKYER, Darren [Broncos 8-0]
16th - Conversion: PARKER, Corey [Broncos 10-0]
20th - Try: MELLOR, Paul [Broncos 10-4]
21st - Conversion: MERRITT, Nathan [Broncos 10-6]
32nd - Penalty Goal: PARKER, Corey [Broncos 12-6]
Halftime Score [Broncos 12-6]
45th - Missed Penalty Goal: PARKER, Corey [Broncos 12-6]
47th - Try: BOYD, Darius [Broncos 16-6]
49th - Conversion: PARKER, Corey [Broncos 18-6]
55th - Penalty Goal: PARKER, Corey [Broncos 20-6]
57th - Try: HODGES, Justin [Broncos 24-6]
58th - Missed Conversion: PARKER, Corey [Broncos 24-6]
69th - Try: TUPOU, Tame [Broncos 28-6]
70th - Conversion: PARKER, Corey [Broncos 30-6]
80th - Try: MERRITT, Nathan [Broncos 30-10]
80th - Conversion: MERRITT, Nathan [Broncos 30-12]


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Brisbane Broncos:
1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Tame Tupou
3. Justin Hodges
4. Shaun Berrigan
5. Darius Boyd
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Brett Seymour
8. Shane Webcke
9. Michael Ennis
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Dane Carlaw
12. Corey Parker
13. Tonie Carroll
Subs:
14. Ben Hannant
15. Casey McGuire
16. David Stagg
17. Sam Thaiday		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Paul Mellor
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Rogers
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Jaiman Lowe
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Luke Stuart
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Joe Galuvao
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Trent Young
17. Shannan McPherson

+ Apr 14-17 - Round 6

Monday April 17, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 18
Tries (3): Joe Galuvao, Nathan Merritt, John Sutton
Goals (3): Nathan Merritt (3 from 3), John Sutton (0 from 1)

BULLDOGS 26
Tries (4): Luke Patten, Corey Hughes, Willie Tonga, Andrew Ryan
Goals (5): Hazem El Masri (5 from 6)

Referee: Russell Smith
Crowd: 19529
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-8

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Yileen Gordon
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Rogers
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Luke Stuart
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Jaiman Lowe
15. Mark Minichiello
16. Paul Mellor
17. Shannan McPherson		 Bulldogs:
1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Andrew Emelio
4. Willie Tonga
5. Trent Cutler
6. Reni Maitua
7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Mark O'Meley
9. Corey Hughes
10. Roy Asotasi
11. Willie Mason
12. Andrew Ryan
13. Tony Grimaldi
Subs:
14. Adam Perry
15. Chris Armit
16. Nate Myles
17. Sonny Bill Williams

+ Apr 21-25 - Round 7

Saturday April 22, 2006
New Zealand Warriors vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Ericsson Stadium, Penrose, Auckland (NZ)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 46
Tries (7): Ruben Wiki 2, Brent Webb, George Gatis, Tony Martin, Todd Byrne, Steve Price
Goals (9): Tony Martin (9 from 9)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 14
Tries (3): John Sutton, Ben Rogers, Paul Mellor
Goals (1): Nathan Merritt (1 from 3)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 8015
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 26-4

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New Zealand Warriors:
1. Brent Webb
2. Todd Byrne
3. Tony Martin
4. Clinton Toopi
5. Misi Taulapapa
6. Jerome Ropati
7. Nathan Fien
8. Ruben Wiki
9. George Gatis
10. Steve Price
11. Michael Luck
12. Louis Anderson
13. Wairangi Koopu
Subs:
14. Grant Rovelli
15. Awen Guttenbeil
16. Sione Faumuina
17. Evarn Tuimavave		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Yileen Gordon
4. Germaine Paulson
5. Paul Mellor
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Jaiman Lowe
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Michael Greenfield
15. Stuart Webb
16. Ben Rogers
17. Mark Minichiello

+ Apr 28-30 - Round 8

Sunday April 30, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 18
Tries (3): Joe Galuvao, David Fa'alogo, Adam MacDougall
Goals (3): Nathan Merritt (3 from 3)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 24
Tries (4): Danny Buderus 2, George Carmont, Milton Thaiday
Goals (4): Andrew Johns (4 from 4)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 8649
Halftime score: Newcastle Knights 12-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Luke MacDougall
3. Yileen Gordon
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Jaiman Lowe
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Michael Greenfield
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Ben Rogers
17. Mark Minichiello		 Newcastle Knights:
1. Milton Thaiday
2. Brian Carney
3. Matthew Gidley
4. George Carmont
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Kurt Gidley
7. Andrew Johns
8. Craig Smith
9. Danny Buderus
10. Adam Woolnough
11. Steve Simpson
12. Clint Newton
13. Reegan Tanner
Subs:
14. Jarrod Mullen
15. Luke Davico
16. Riley Brown
17. Todd Lowrie

+ May 6-7 - Round 9

Saturday May 6, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 14
Tries (3): Luke MacDougall, Nathan Merritt, David Fa'alogo
Goals (1): Nathan Merritt (1 from 3)

MELBOURNE STORM 38
Tries (6): Chris Walker, Jeremy Smith (Qld), Cameron Smith, Greg Inglis, Matt Geyer, Michael Crocker
Goals (7): Cameron Smith (7 from 8)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 8083
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 8-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Luke MacDougall
3. Germaine Paulson
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Jaiman Lowe
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Michael Greenfield
15. Ben Rogers
16. Shane Walker
17. Mark Minichiello		 Melbourne Storm:
1. Greg Inglis
2. Matt Geyer
3. Chris Walker
4. Ryan Hoffman
5. Steve Turner
6. Scott Hill
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Garrett Crossman
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. David Kidwell
12. Michael Crocker
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Ian Donnelly
15. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
16. Antonio Kaufusi
17. Nathan Friend

+ May 13-14 - Round 10

Sunday May 14, 2006
Penrith Panthers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Penrith Stadium, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, Sydney (NSW)

PENRITH PANTHERS 32
Tries (6): Luke Rooney 2, Rhys Wesser, Shane Rodney, Luke Lewis, Trent Waterhouse
Goals (4): Preston Campbell (4 from 6)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 20
Tries (4): John Sutton, Ben Walker, David Fa'alogo, Nathan Merritt
Goals (2): Nathan Merritt (2 from 4)

Referee: Jarred Maxwell
Crowd: 10911
Halftime score: Penrith Panthers 18-4

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Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Michael Gordon
3. Danny Galea
4. Luke Lewis
5. Luke Rooney
6. Preston Campbell
7. Craig Gower
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Matthew Cross
11. Shane Rodney
12. Tony Puletua
13. Trent Waterhouse
Subs:
14. Frank Puletua
15. Craig Stapleton
16. Frank Pritchard
17. Paul Aiton		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Luke MacDougall
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Yileen Gordon
4. Shane Rigon
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Jaiman Lowe
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Stuart Webb
Subs:
14. Mark Minichiello
15. Michael Greenfield
16. Ben Rogers
17. Manase Manuokafoa

+ May 19-21 - Round 11

Sunday May 21, 2006
Sydney Roosters vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 28
Tries (5): Amos Roberts, Vince Mellars, John Doyle, Iosia Soliola, David Shillington
Goals (4): Craig Fitzgibbon (4 from 5)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 26
Tries (5): Adam MacDougall, David Fa'alogo, Nathan Merritt, Joe Williams, Ben Rogers
Goals (3): Joe Williams (3 from 5)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 13221
Halftime score: Sydney Roosters 12-10

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Sydney Roosters:
1. Amos Roberts
2. Sam Perrett
3. Ryan Cross
4. Iosia Soliola
5. Vince Mellars
6. Jamie Soward
7. Brett Finch
8. Adrian Morley
9. Wade L'Estrange
10. David Shillington
11. Nigel Plum
12. Craig Fitzgibbon
13. Ashley Harrison
Subs:
14. Chris Flannery
15. John Doyle
16. Anthony Tupou
17. Lopini Paea		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Luke MacDougall
2. Nathan Merritt
3. John Sutton
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. Ben Rogers
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Manase Manuokafoa
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Mark Minichiello
Subs:
14. Shannan McPherson
15. Michael Greenfield
16. Jaiman Lowe
17. Shane Rigon

+ May 26-28 - Round 12

Sunday May 28, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 4
Tries (1): Nathan Merritt
Goals (0): Joe Williams (0 from 1)

WESTS TIGERS 44
Tries (8): Scott Prince 3, Brett Hodgson, Robbie Farah, Chris Heighington, Dean Collis, Taniela Tuiaki
Goals (6): Brett Hodgson (6 from 8)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 13640
Halftime score: Wests Tigers 18-0

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Luke MacDougall
3. John Sutton
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Nathan Merritt
6. Ben Rogers
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Manase Manuokafoa
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Mark Minichiello
Subs:
14. Jaiman Lowe
15. Shannan McPherson
16. Shane Rigon
17. Trent Young		 Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Taniela Tuiaki
3. Dean Collis
4. Paul Whatuira
5. Shane Elford
6. Benji Marshall
7. Scott Prince
8. Ryan O'Hara
9. Robbie Farah
10. John Skandalis
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Todd Payten
13. Jamaal Lolesi
Subs:
14. Chris Heighington
15. Dene Halatau
16. Bryce Gibbs
17. Keith Galloway

+ Jun 2-4 - Round 13

Saturday June 3, 2006
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra Stadium, Bruce, Canberra (ACT)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 24
Tries (4): David Howell, Alan Tongue, Marshall Chalk, Todd Carney
Goals (4): Clinton Schifcofske (4 from 4)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 22
Tries (4): Joe Williams, Peter Cusack, Paul Mellor, Shannan McPherson
Goals (3): Joe Williams (3 from 5)

Referee: Jarred Maxwell
Crowd: 10150
Halftime score: Canberra Raiders 18-6

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Canberra Raiders:
1. Clinton Schifcofske
2. Craig Frawley
3. Phil Graham
4. Adam Mogg
5. David Howell
6. Todd Carney
7. Lincoln Withers
8. Michael Hodgson
9. Simon Woolford
10. Alan Rothery
11. Ben Jones
12. Jason Croker
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Marshall Chalk
15. Terry Martin
16. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
17. Jason Williams		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Shannon Hegarty
5. Paul Mellor
6. John Sutton
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Manase Manuokafoa
11. Mark Minichiello
12. David Fa'alogo
13. Ben Rogers
Subs:
14. Jaiman Lowe
15. Shane Rigon
16. Shannan McPherson
17. Joe Lichha

+ Jun 9-11 - Round 14

Saturday June 10, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 34
Tries (6): Luke MacDougall 2, Nathan Merritt 2, Todd Polglase, Jaiman Lowe
Goals (5): Ben Walker (5 from 6)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 14
Tries (3): Leon Bott, Brett Seymour, Fraser Anderson
Goals (1): Corey Parker (1 from 3)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 6537
Halftime score: Brisbane Broncos 16-10

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Luke MacDougall
3. Todd Polglase
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Nathan Merritt
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Manase Manuokafoa
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Mark Minichiello
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Jaiman Lowe
15. Paul Mellor
16. Ben Rogers
17. Shannan McPherson		 Brisbane Broncos:
1. Darius Boyd
2. Fraser Anderson
3. Greg Eastwood
4. Casey McGuire
5. Leon Bott
6. Brett Seymour
7. Shane Perry
8. Shane Webcke
9. Ian Lacey
10. Brad Thorn
11. Dane Carlaw
12. Corey Parker
13. David Stagg
Subs:
14. Dave Taylor
15. Ben Hannant
16. Neville Costigan
17. Joel Moon

+ Jun 16-18 - Round 15

Saturday June 17, 2006
Parramatta Eels vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta, Sydney (NSW)

PARRAMATTA EELS 30
Tries (5): John Morris, PJ Marsh, Nathan Hindmarsh, Fuifui Moimoi, Brett Delaney
Goals (5): Brett Delaney (3 from 4), Mark Riddell (2 from 2)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 10
Tries (2): Paul Mellor, Manase Manuokafoa
Goals (1): Ben Walker (1 from 3)

Referee: Russell Smith
Crowd: 10097
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

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Parramatta Eels:
1. Wade McKinnon
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Brett Delaney
4. Timana Tahu
5. Eric Grothe
6. John Morris
7. Tim Smith
8. Nathan Cayless
9. Mark Riddell
10. Michael Vella
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Chad Robinson
13. Glenn Morrison
Subs:
14. Fuifui Moimoi
15. PJ Marsh
16. Dean Widders
17. Daniel Wagon		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Luke MacDougall
5. Paul Mellor
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Manase Manuokafoa
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Mark Minichiello
13. Ben Rogers
Subs:
14. Jaiman Lowe
15. Joe Lichha
16. Michael Greenfield
17. Stuart Webb

+ Jun 23-25 - Round 16

Sunday June 25, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs New Zealand Warriors at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 0
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 66
Tries (12): Lance Hohaia 3, Brent Webb 2, Jerome Ropati 2, Tony Martin, Steve Price, Evarn Tuimavave, Simon Mannering, Patrick Ah Van
Goals (9): Tony Martin (9 from 12)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 6597
Halftime score: New Zealand Warriors 32-0

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Luke MacDougall
5. Paul Mellor
6. John Sutton
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Manase Manuokafoa
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Mark Minichiello
13. Shane Rigon
Subs:
14. Jaiman Lowe
15. Stuart Webb
16. Ben Rogers
17. Yileen Gordon		 New Zealand Warriors:
1. Brent Webb
2. Patrick Ah Van
3. Tony Martin
4. Simon Mannering
5. Manu Vatuvei
6. Jerome Ropati
7. Grant Rovelli
8. Ruben Wiki
9. Nathan Fien
10. Steve Price
11. Michael Luck
12. Louis Anderson
13. Sione Faumuina
Subs:
14. Awen Guttenbeil
15. Lance Hohaia
16. Evarn Tuimavave
17. Wairangi Koopu

+ Jun 30-Jul 2 - Round 17

Saturday July 1, 2006
North Queensland Cowboys vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 16
Tries (3): Aaron Payne 2, Brent McConnell
Goals (2): Justin Smith (1 from 2), Brent McConnell (1 from 1)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 14
Tries (3): David Peachey, Mark Minichiello, Germaine Paulson
Goals (1): Ben Walker (1 from 3)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 17506
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Ashley Graham
3. Ty Williams
4. Paul Bowman
5. Matt Sing
6. Travis Norton
7. Shane Muspratt
8. Mitchell Sargent
9. Aaron Payne
10. Ray Cashmere
11. Matthew Scott
12. Steve Southern
13. Justin Smith
Subs:
14. Mark Henry
15. David Faiumu
16. Jacob Lillyman
17. Shane Tronc		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Germaine Paulson
6. Beau Champion
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Scott Geddes
11. Joe Galuvao
12. Mark Minichiello
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Shane Rigon
15. Dale Newton
16. Trent Young
17. Kane Cleal

+ Jul 7-9 - Round 18

Sunday July 9, 2006
St.George-Illawarra Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at OKI Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, Sydney (NSW)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 38
Tries (7): Mark Gasnier 2, Matt Cooper, Clint Greenshields, Daryl Millard, Brett Morris, Charlie Leaeno
Goals (5): Aaron Gorrell (3 from 4), Matthew Head (2 from 3)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 28
Tries (5): John Sutton 2, Stuart Webb, Paul Mellor, Nathan Merritt
Goals (4): Ben Walker (4 from 5)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 13126
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-16

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St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Clint Greenshields
2. Brett Morris
3. Mark Gasnier
4. Matt Cooper
5. Daryl Millard
6. Ben Hornby
7. Matthew Head
8. Jason Ryles
9. Aaron Gorrell
10. Justin Poore
11. Dean Young
12. Ben Creagh
13. Matt Bickerstaff
Subs:
14. Michael Henderson
15. Sam Isemonger
16. Corey Payne
17. Charlie Leaeno		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Paul Mellor
6. Beau Champion
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Scott Geddes
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Mark Minichiello
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Kane Cleal
17. Ben Rogers

+ Jul 14-16 - Round 19

Saturday July 15, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 20
Tries (4): Nathan Merritt 2, David Peachey, Luke MacDougall
Goals (2): Ben Walker (2 from 4)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 26
Tries (5): Michael Robertson 3, Brett Stewart, Luke Williamson
Goals (3): Matt Orford (3 from 5)

Referee: Jarred Maxwell
Crowd: 7509
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-10

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Adam MacDougall
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Luke MacDougall
6. Beau Champion
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Manase Manuokafoa
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Mark Minichiello
15. Todd Polglase
16. Shane Rigon
17. Kane Cleal		 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Chris Hicks
4. Steve Matai
5. Paul Stephenson
6. Travis Burns
7. Matt Orford
8. Jason King
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Brent Kite
11. Luke Williamson
12. Glenn Stewart
13. Ben Kennedy
Subs:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Phil Morwood
16. Mark Bryant
17. George Rose

+ Jul 21-23 - Round 20

Saturday July 22, 2006
Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 24
Tries (4): Andrew Johns, Steve Simpson, Kirk Reynoldson, Brian Carney
Goals (4): Andrew Johns (4 from 4)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 18
Tries (3): Stuart Webb, Paul Mellor, Nathan Merritt
Goals (3): Ben Walker (3 from 3)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 14599
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 24-0

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Newcastle Knights:
1. Milton Thaiday
2. Brian Carney
3. Matthew Gidley
4. Brad Tighe
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Andrew Johns
8. Adam Woolnough
9. Danny Buderus
10. Josh Perry
11. Steve Simpson
12. Clint Newton
13. Reegan Tanner
Subs:
14. Luke Davico
15. Craig Smith
16. Daniel Abraham
17. Kirk Reynoldson		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Germaine Paulson
5. Paul Mellor
6. Beau Champion
7. Ben Walker
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Scott Geddes
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Mark Minichiello
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Shane Rigon
17. Kane Cleal

+ Jul 28-30 - Round 21

Saturday July 29, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canberra Raiders at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 21
Tries (4): Nathan Merritt 2, David Peachey, Paul Mellor
Goals (2): Joe Williams (2 from 4)
Field Goals (1): Ben Rogers

CANBERRA RAIDERS 8
Tries (2): Adam Mogg 2
Goals (0): Clinton Schifcofske (0 from 2)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 6152
Halftime score: Canberra Raiders 20-4

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Germaine Paulson
5. Paul Mellor
6. Beau Champion
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Stuart Webb
10. Scott Geddes
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Manase Manuokafoa
15. Ben Rogers
16. Kane Cleal
17. Shane Walker		 Canberra Raiders:
1. Clinton Schifcofske
2. Adrian Purtell
3. Phil Graham
4. Adam Mogg
5. Marshall Chalk
6. Jason Smith
7. Lincoln Withers
8. Dane Tilse
9. Simon Woolford
10. Troy Thompson
11. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs
12. Jason Croker
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Todd Carney
15. Kris Kahler
16. Michael Hodgson
17. Michael Weyman

+ Aug 4-6 - Round 22

Sunday August 6, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 32
Tries (6): Nathan Merritt 3, Joe Williams, Mark Minichiello, Germaine Paulson
Goals (4): Joe Williams (4 from 6)

PENRITH PANTHERS 26
Tries (5): Preston Campbell 2, Craig Gower, Tony Puletua, Michael Gordon
Goals (3): Michael Gordon (3 from 5)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 9126
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-10

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Todd Polglase
4. Germaine Paulson
5. Paul Mellor
6. Beau Champion
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Shane Walker
10. Scott Geddes
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Mark Minichiello
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Ben Rogers
17. Kane Cleal		 Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Michael Gordon
3. Mark O'Halloran
4. Lee Hookey
5. Luke Rooney
6. Preston Campbell
7. Craig Gower
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Craig Stapleton
11. Shane Rodney
12. Tony Puletua
13. Frank Pritchard
Subs:
14. Frank Puletua
15. Matthew Bell
16. Luke Swain
17. Brian Norrie

+ Aug 11-13 - Round 23

Souths bye

+ Aug 18-20 - Round 24

Sunday August 20, 2006
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval, Brookvale, Sydney (NSW)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 38
Tries (7): Brett Stewart 3, Steve Matai 2, Shayne Dunley, Steve Menzies
Goals (5): Matt Orford (5 from 7)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 16
Tries (3): Joe Galuvao, Paul Mellor, Nathan Merritt
Goals (2): Beau Champion (2 from 2), Joe Williams (0 from 1)

Referee: Russell Smith
Crowd: 19253
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-10

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Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steven Bell
4. Steve Matai
5. Chris Hicks
6. Travis Burns
7. Matt Orford
8. Jason King
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Brent Kite
11. Steve Menzies
12. Anthony Watmough
13. Luke Williamson
Subs:
14. Shayne Dunley
15. Kylie Leuluai
16. Mark Bryant
17. George Rose		 South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Todd Polglase
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Yileen Gordon
4. Germaine Paulson
5. Paul Mellor
6. Beau Champion
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Mark Minichiello
10. Scott Geddes
11. Manase Manuokafoa
12. Joe Galuvao
13. David Fa'alogo
Subs:
14. Trent Young
15. Jaiman Lowe
16. Kane Cleal
17. Fetuli Talanoa

+ Aug 25-27 - Round 25

Sunday August 27, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs North Queensland Cowboys at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 12
Tries (2): Paul Mellor, Nathan Merritt
Goals (2): Joe Williams (2 from 2)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 34
Tries (6): Justin Smith 2, Matt Bowen, Aaron Payne, Luke O'Donnell, David Faiumu
Goals (5): Ashley Graham (5 from 7)

Referee: Tony De Las Heras
Crowd: 8914
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 16-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Nathan Merritt
2. Joven Clarke
3. Yileen Gordon
4. Germaine Paulson
5. Paul Mellor
6. Todd Polglase
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Mark Minichiello
10. Scott Geddes
11. David Fa'alogo
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Shannan McPherson
Subs:
14. Trent Young
15. Manase Manuokafoa
16. Fetuli Talanoa
17. Kane Cleal		 North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Neil Sweeney
3. Mark Henry
4. Ashley Graham
5. Matt Sing
6. Justin Smith
7. Aaron Payne
8. Ray Cashmere
9. David Faiumu
10. Carl Webb
11. Gavin Cooper
12. Jacob Lillyman
13. Luke O'Donnell
Subs:
14. Matthew Scott
15. Shane Tronc
16. Clint Amos
17. Steve Southern

+ Sep 1-3 - Round 26

Sunday September 3, 2006
Wests Tigers vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt, Sydney (NSW)

WESTS TIGERS 52
Tries (9): Daniel Fitzhenry 2, Chris Heighington 2,