Rleague.com - Round 1

2007 NRL Telstra Premiership
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Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade
Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership

Round 1 - Mar 16-19
Index [Teams & Predictions] [Matches Review]

Friday March 16, 2007

Melbourne Storm vs Wests Tigers at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 18
Tries (3): Jeremy Smith (Qld) (16th), Ryan Hoffman (27th), Israel Folau (59th)
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 3)

WESTS TIGERS 16
Tries (3): Bronson Harrison (37th), Jason Moodie (5th), Paul Whatuira (67th)
Goals (2): Benji Marshall (2 from 3)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 13535
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 12-10

Other Match Information:
5th - Try: MOODIE, Jason [Wests Tigers 4-0]
6th - Conversion: MARSHALL, Benji [Wests Tigers 6-0]
16th - Try: SMITH (QLD), Jeremy [Wests Tigers 6-4]
17th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [6 all]
27th - Try: HOFFMAN, Ryan [Melbourne Storm 10-6]
28th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Melbourne Storm 12-6]
37th - Try: HARRISON, Bronson [Melbourne Storm 12-10]
59th - Try: FOLAU, Israel [Melbourne Storm 16-10]
60th - Conversion: SMITH, Cameron [Melbourne Storm 18-10]
67th - Try: WHATUIRA, Paul [Melbourne Storm 18-14]
68th - Conversion: MARSHALL, Benji [Melbourne Storm 18-16]

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Matt Geyer
3. Matt King
4. Anthony Quinn
5. Israel Folau
6. Greg Inglis
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Antonio Kaufusi
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Michael Crocker
15. Garrett Crossman
16. Jeff Lima
17. James Aubusson

Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Taniela Tuiaki
3. Dean Collis
4. Paul Whatuira
5. Jason Moodie
6. Benji Marshall
7. John Morris
8. Dene Halatau
9. Chris Heighington
10. Ben Galea
11. Bryce Gibbs
12. Robbie Farah
13. Todd Payten
Subs:
14. Liam Fulton
15. Daniel Fitzhenry
16. Bronson Harrison
17. Keith Galloway

Friday March 16, 2007

Brisbane Broncos vs North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 16
Tries (3): Dane Carlaw (12th), Karmichael Hunt (58th), Joel Moon (63rd)
Goals (2): Darren Lockyer (2 from 4)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 23
Tries (4): Ashley Graham 2 (7th, 40th), Mark Henry (21st), Matt Bowen (73rd)
Goals (3): Johnathan Thurston (3 from 5)
Field Goals (1): Matt Bowen

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 50416 (First 50k crowd since 1995)
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 16-6

Other Match Information:
3rd - Penalty Goal: THURSTON, Johnathan [North Queensland Cowboys 2-0]
7th - Try: GRAHAM, Ashley [North Queensland Cowboys 6-0]
12th - Try: CARLAW, Dane [North Queensland Cowboys 6-4]
21st - Try: HENRY, Mark [North Queensland Cowboys 10-4]
23rd - Conversion: THURSTON, Johnathan [North Queensland Cowboys 12-4]
33rd - Penalty Goal: LOCKYER, Darren [North Queensland Cowboys 12-6]
40th - Try: GRAHAM, Ashley [North Queensland Cowboys 16-6]
58th - Try: HUNT, Karmichael [North Queensland Cowboys 16-10]
63rd - Try: MOON, Joel [North Queensland Cowboys 16-14]
64th - Conversion: LOCKYER, Darren [16 all]
73rd - Try: BOWEN, Matt [North Queensland Cowboys 20-16]
75th - Conversion: THURSTON, Johnathan [North Queensland Cowboys 22-16]
78th - Field Goal: BOWEN, Matt [North Queensland Cowboys 23-16]

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Brisbane Broncos:
1. Justin Hodges
2. Steven Michaels
3. Brent Tate
4. Joel Moon
5. Darius Boyd
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Karmichael Hunt
8. Dane Carlaw
9. Shaun Berrigan
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Corey Parker
12. Brad Thorn
13. Tonie Carroll
Subs:
14. Sam Thaiday
15. Ben Hannant
16. Greg Eastwood
17. Shane Perry

North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Brenton Bowen
3. Mark Henry
4. Ashley Graham
5. Neil Sweeney
6. Jason Smith
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Matthew Scott
9. Aaron Payne
10. Carl Webb
11. Steve Southern
12. Luke O'Donnell
13. Justin Smith
Subs:
14. Rod Jensen
15. Jacob Lillyman
16. Sione Faumuina
17. Shane Tronc

Saturday March 17, 2007

New Zealand Warriors vs Parramatta Eels at Mt Smart Stadium, Penrose, Auckland (NZ)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 34
Tries (6): Michael Crockett 2 (25th, 79th), Steve Price (14th), Simon Mannering (34th), Lance Hohaia (56th), Wade McKinnon (8th)
Goals (5): Tony Martin (5 from 7)

PARRAMATTA EELS 18
Tries (3): Daniel Wagon (45th), Nathan Cayless (50th), Jarryd Hayne (61st)
Goals (3): Luke Burt (3 from 3)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 13857
Halftime score: New Zealand Warriors 24-0

Other Match Information:
6th - Penalty Goal: MARTIN, Tony [New Zealand Warriors 2-0]
8th - Try: MCKINNON, Wade [New Zealand Warriors 6-0]
9th - Conversion: MARTIN, Tony [New Zealand Warriors 8-0]
14th - Try: PRICE, Steve [New Zealand Warriors 12-0]
15th - Conversion: MARTIN, Tony [New Zealand Warriors 14-0]
25th - Try: CROCKETT, Michael [New Zealand Warriors 18-0]
34th - Try: MANNERING, Simon [New Zealand Warriors 22-0]
35th - Conversion: MARTIN, Tony [New Zealand Warriors 24-0]
45th - Try: WAGON, Daniel [New Zealand Warriors 24-4]
46th - Conversion: BURT, Luke [New Zealand Warriors 24-6]
50th - Try: CAYLESS, Nathan [New Zealand Warriors 24-10]
51st - Conversion: BURT, Luke [New Zealand Warriors 24-12]
56th - Try: HOHAIA, Lance [New Zealand Warriors 28-12]
57th - Conversion: MARTIN, Tony [New Zealand Warriors 30-12]
61st - Try: HAYNE, Jarryd [New Zealand Warriors 30-16]
62nd - Conversion: BURT, Luke [New Zealand Warriors 30-18]
79th - Try: CROCKETT, Michael [New Zealand Warriors 34-18]

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New Zealand Warriors:
1. Wade McKinnon
2. Michael Crockett
3. Tony Martin
4. Lance Hohaia
5. Manu Vatuvei
6. Michael Witt
7. Grant Rovelli
8. Ruben Wiki
9. George Gatis
10. Steve Price
11. Simon Mannering
12. Logan Swann
13. Louis Anderson
Subs:
14. Nathan Fien
15. Epalahame Lauaki
16. Michael Luck
17. Sam Rapira

Parramatta Eels:
1. Luke Burt
2. Jarryd Hayne
3. Ben Smith
4. Timana Tahu
5. Joel Reddy
6. Brett Finch
7. Tim Smith
8. Nathan Cayless
9. Mark Riddell
10. Aaron Cannings
11. Ian Hindmarsh
12. Chad Robinson
13. Daniel Wagon
Subs:
14. PJ Marsh
15. Josh Cordoba
16. Todd Lowrie
17. Fuifui Moimoi

Saturday March 17, 2007

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders at Brookvale Oval, Brookvale, Sydney (NSW)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 32
Tries (6): Jamie Lyon 2, Steven Bell, Jason King, Michael Robertson, Luke Williamson
Goals (4): Jamie Lyon (3 from 3), Matt Orford (1 from 3)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 6
Tries (1): Marshall Chalk
Goals (1): Michael Dobson (1 from 1)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 13533
Halftime score: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 14-0

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Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steven Bell
4. Steve Matai
5. Chris Hicks
6. Jamie Lyon
7. Matt Orford
8. Jason King
9. Michael Monaghan
10. Brent Kite
11. Steve Menzies
12. Glenn Stewart
13. Luke Williamson
Subs:
14. Travis Burns
15. George Rose
16. Mark Bryant
17. Glenn Hall

Canberra Raiders:
1. Marshall Chalk
2. Colin Best
3. Phil Graham
4. David Howell
5. Adrian Purtell
6. Todd Carney
7. Michael Dobson
8. Troy Thompson
9. Lincoln Withers
10. Dane Tilse
11. Glen Turner
12. Ben Jones
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Andrew Dunemann
15. Neville Costigan
16. Josh Miller
17. Scott Logan

Saturday March 17, 2007

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Penrith Panthers at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 18
Tries (3): Brett Kearney 2, Luke Covell
Goals (3): Luke Covell (3 from 4), Adam Dykes (0 from 1)

PENRITH PANTHERS 0
Goals (0): Michael Gordon (0 from 1)

Referee: Jarred Maxwell
Crowd: 9032
Halftime score: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0

Other Match Information:
13th - Try: KEARNEY, Brett [Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 4-0]
14th - Conversion: COVELL, Luke [Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 6-0]
47th - Penalty Goal: COVELL, Luke [Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 8-0]
57th - Penalty Goal: COVELL, Luke [Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10-0]
69th - Try: KEARNEY, Brett [Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-0]
80th - Try: COVELL, Luke [Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18-0]

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. Fraser Anderson
3. Ben Pomeroy
4. Josh Hannay
5. Luke Covell
6. Adam Dykes
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Craig Stapleton
11. Reece Williams
12. Lance Thompson
13. Greg Bird
Subs:
14. Luke Douglas
15. Cameron Ciraldo
16. Isaac De Gois
17. Jacob Selmes

Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Nick Youngquest
3. Michael Gordon
4. Luke Lewis
5. Luke Rooney
6. Peter Wallace
7. Craig Gower
8. Joel Clinton
9. Luke Priddis
10. Frank Puletua
11. Matthew Cross
12. Tony Puletua
13. Trent Waterhouse
Subs:
14. Junior Moors
15. Brendan Worth
16. Nathan Smith
17. Paul Aiton

Sunday March 18, 2007

Newcastle Knights vs Bulldogs at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 25
Tries (4): Terence Seu Seu, Josh Perry (47th), Todd Polglase (52nd), James McManus (58th)
Goals (4): Kurt Gidley (4 from 5)
Field Goals (1): Kurt Gidley

BULLDOGS 24
Tries (4): Andrew Ryan (11th), Luke Patten (13th), Reni Maitua (17th), Trent Cutler (32nd)
Goals (4): Hazem El Masri (4 from 4)

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 18791
Halftime score: Bulldogs 24-8

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Newcastle Knights:
1. Kurt Gidley
2. James McManus
3. George Carmont
4. Brad Tighe
5. Adam MacDougall
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Andrew Johns
8. Josh Perry
9. Adam Woolnough
10. Steve Simpson
11. Clint Newton
12. Kirk Reynoldson
13. Todd Polglase
Subs:
14. Daniel Abraham
15. Matthew White
16. Daniel Tolar

Bulldogs:
1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Daryl Millard
4. Willie Tonga
5. Trent Cutler
6. Daniel Holdsworth
7. Ben Roberts
8. Mark O'Meley
9. Corey Hughes
10. Willie Mason
11. Sonny Bill Williams
12. Andrew Ryan
13. Reni Maitua
Subs:
14. Dallas McIlwain
15. Chris Armit
16. Kane Cleal
17. Jarrad Hickey

Sunday March 18, 2007

Gold Coast Titans vs St.George-Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

GOLD COAST TITANS 18
Tries (3): Chris Walker 2, Jake Webster
Goals (3): Chris Walker (3 from 3)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 20
Tries (3): Richard Williams 2, Keith Lulia
Goals (4): Wes Naiqama (4 from 4)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 42030
Halftime score: 6-all

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Gold Coast Titans:
1. Preston Campbell
2. Lelea Paea
3. Mat Rogers
4. Jake Webster
5. Chris Walker
6. Matt Hilder
7. Scott Prince
8. Luke Bailey
9. Clint Amos
10. Kris Kahler
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Gavin Cooper
13. Luke Swain
Subs:
14. Michael Henderson
15. James Stosic
16. Mark Minichiello
17. Nathan Friend

St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Josh Morris
2. Luke MacDougall
3. Keith Lulia
4. Matt Cooper
5. Wes Naiqama
6. Richard Williams
7. Ben Hornby
8. Dan Hunt
9. Simon Woolford
10. Jason Ryles
11. Ashton Sims
12. Beau Scott
13. Ben Creagh
Subs:
14. Adam Peek
15. Danny Wicks
16. Corey Payne
17. Tony Caine

Monday March 19, 2007

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

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 6
Tries (1): Josh Lewis (60th)
Goals (1): Craig Fitzgibbon (1 from 1)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 18
Tries (3): Nigel Vagana 2 (18th, 68th), Joe Williams (15th)
Goals (3): Joe Williams (3 from 4)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Crowd: 24127
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-0

Other Match Information:
15th - Try: WILLIAMS, Joe [South Sydney Rabbitohs 4-0]
16th - Conversion: WILLIAMS, Joe [South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0]
18th - Try: VAGANA, Nigel [South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-0]
19th - Conversion: WILLIAMS, Joe [South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-0]
47th - Penalty Goal: WILLIAMS, Joe [South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-0]
60th - Try: LEWIS, Josh [South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-4]
61st - Conversion: FITZGIBBON, Craig [South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6]
68th - Try: VAGANA, Nigel [South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-6]

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Sydney Roosters:
1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Sam Perrett
3. Iosia Soliola
4. Joel Monaghan
5. Shaun Kenny-Dowell
6. Mitchell Aubusson
7. Josh Lewis
8. Braith Anasta
9. Craig Fitzgibbon
10. Anthony Tupou
11. Danny Nutley
12. Craig Wing
13. Chris Beattie
Subs:
14. Charles Tonga
15. Nate Myles
16. Mickey Paea
17. Lopini Paea

South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Shannon Hegarty
5. Paul Mellor
6. Jeremy Smith (NZ)
7. Joe Williams
8. Peter Cusack
9. Daniel Irvine
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. David Fa'alogo
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. Shane Rigon
15. Dean Widders
16. Luke Stuart
17. Scott Geddes

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