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

Round 3 - Mar 30-Apr 2
Index [Teams & Predictions] [Matches Review]

Friday March 30, 2007

Brisbane Broncos vs Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium, Castlemaine Street, Milton, Brisbane (QLD)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 28
Tries (4): Justin Hodges 4 (23rd, 31st, 43rd, 48th)
Goals (6): Darren Lockyer (6 from 7)

PENRITH PANTHERS 29
Tries (6): Michael Gordon 2 (19th, 28th), Michael Jennings 2 (35th, 78th), Luke Lewis (39th), Rhys Wesser (80th)
Goals (2): Michael Gordon (2 from 6)
Field Goals (1): Peter Wallace

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 24582
Halftime score: Penrith Panthers 20-14

Other Match Information:
4th - Penalty Goal: LOCKYER, Darren [Brisbane Broncos 2-0]
7th - Penalty Goal: LOCKYER, Darren [Brisbane Broncos 4-0]
19th - Try: GORDON, Michael [4 all]
20th - Conversion: GORDON, Michael [Penrith Panthers 6-4]
23rd - Try: HODGES, Justin [Brisbane Broncos 8-6]
28th - Try: GORDON, Michael [Penrith Panthers 10-8]
31st - Try: HODGES, Justin [Brisbane Broncos 12-10]
32nd - Conversion: LOCKYER, Darren [Brisbane Broncos 14-10]
35th - Try: JENNINGS, Michael [14 all]
36th - Conversion: GORDON, Michael [Penrith Panthers 16-14]
39th - Try: LEWIS, Luke [Penrith Panthers 20-14]
43rd - Try: HODGES, Justin [Penrith Panthers 20-18]
44th - Conversion: LOCKYER, Darren [20 all]
48th - Try: HODGES, Justin [Brisbane Broncos 24-20]
49th - Conversion: LOCKYER, Darren [Brisbane Broncos 26-20]
69th - Penalty Goal: LOCKYER, Darren [Brisbane Broncos 28-20]
78th - Try: JENNINGS, Michael [Brisbane Broncos 28-24]
80th - Try: WESSER, Rhys [28 all]
87th - Field Goal: WALLACE, Peter [Penrith Panthers 29-28]

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

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

Friday March 30, 2007

Parramatta Eels vs Wests Tigers at Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta, Sydney (NSW)

PARRAMATTA EELS 22
Tries (3): Feleti Mateo, Joel Reddy, Tim Smith
Goals (5): Luke Burt (5 from 5)

WESTS TIGERS 20
Tries (3): Keith Galloway, Bronson Harrison, Benji Marshall
Goals (4): Benji Marshall (4 from 5)

Referee: Steven Clark
Crowd: 18142
Halftime score: Parramatta Eels 14-12

Other Match Information:
8th - Try: GALLOWAY, Keith [Wests Tigers 4-0]
9th - Conversion: MARSHALL, Benji [Wests Tigers 6-0]
25th - Try: REDDY, Joel [Wests Tigers 6-4]
26th - Conversion: BURT, Luke [6 all]
28th - Try: SMITH, Tim [Parramatta Eels 10-6]
29th - Conversion: BURT, Luke [Parramatta Eels 12-6]
34th - Penalty Goal: BURT, Luke [Parramatta Eels 14-6]
40th - Try: HARRISON, Bronson [Parramatta Eels 14-10]
40th - Conversion: MARSHALL, Benji [Parramatta Eels 14-12]
58th - Try: MATEO, Feleti [Parramatta Eels 18-12]
59th - Conversion: BURT, Luke [Parramatta Eels 20-12]
65th - Try: MARSHALL, Benji [Parramatta Eels 20-16]
66th - Conversion: MARSHALL, Benji [Parramatta Eels 20-18]
79th - Penalty Goal: MARSHALL, Benji [20 all]
88th - Penalty Goal: BURT, Luke [Parramatta Eels 22-20]

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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. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Chad Robinson
13. Daniel Wagon
Subs:
14. PJ Marsh
15. Josh Cordoba
16. Ian Hindmarsh
17. Feleti Mateo

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

Saturday March 31, 2007

St.George-Illawarra Dragons vs North Queensland Cowboys at WIN Stadium, Wollongong (NSW)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 18
Tries (3): Richard Williams 2, Luke MacDougall (77th)
Goals (3): Wes Naiqama (3 from 3)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 22
Tries (4): Ashley Graham (10th), Brenton Bowen (30th), Paul Bowman (50th), Johnathan Thurston (5th)
Goals (3): Johnathan Thurston (3 from 3)

Referee: Jarred Maxwell
Halftime score: North Queensland Cowboys 16-0

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St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Josh Morris
2. Luke MacDougall
3. Keith Lulia
4. Matt Cooper
5. Wes Naiqama
6. Richard Williams
7. Matthew Head
8. Justin Poore
9. Tony Caine
10. Jason Ryles
11. Ashton Sims
12. Chris Houston
13. Ben Creagh
Subs:
14. Adam Peek
15. Rangi Chase
16. Dan Hunt
17. Sam Isemonger

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

Saturday March 31, 2007

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 16
Tries (3): Luke Covell (33rd), Isaac De Gois (54th), Fraser Anderson (78th)
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 2)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 26
Tries (5): Nathan Merritt 2 (17th, 35th), Daniel Irvine (21st), David Kidwell (61st), David Peachey (7th)
Goals (3): Joe Williams (3 from 3)

Referee: Paul Simpkins
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-4

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. David Simmons
2. Fraser Anderson
3. Dustin Cooper
4. Josh Hannay
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Kearney
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. Phillip Leuluai

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

Sunday April 1, 2007

Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 30
Tries (6): Israel Folau 2, Billy Slater 2, Ryan Hoffman, Matt King
Goals (3): Cameron Smith (3 from 6)

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 12
Tries (2): Sam Rapira, Manu Vatuvei
Goals (2): Tony Martin (2 from 2)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 12874
Halftime score: Melbourne Storm 14-0

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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. Jeff Lima
16. Ben Cross
17. James Aubusson

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. Michael Luck
Subs:
14. Nathan Fien
15. Evarn Tuimavave
16. Epalahame Lauaki
17. Sam Rapira

Sunday April 1, 2007

Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Titans at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

BULLDOGS 22
Tries (4): Trent Cutler 2, Mark O'Meley, Willie Tonga
Goals (3): Hazem El Masri (3 from 4)

GOLD COAST TITANS 6
Tries (1): Matt Petersen
Goals (1): Preston Campbell (1 from 2)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 14675
Halftime score: Bulldogs 6-2

Other Match Information:
22nd - Penalty Goal: CAMPBELL, Preston [Gold Coast Titans 2-0]
32nd - Try: TONGA, Willie [Bulldogs 4-2]
33rd - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 6-2]
48th - Try: CUTLER, Trent [Bulldogs 10-2]
61st - Try: O'MELEY, Mark [Bulldogs 14-2]
62nd - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 16-2]
71st - Try: PETERSEN, Matt [Bulldogs 16-6]
77th - Try: CUTLER, Trent [Bulldogs 20-6]
78th - Conversion: EL MASRI, Hazem [Bulldogs 22-6]

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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. Nick Kouparitsas
12. Andrew Ryan
13. Reni Maitua
Subs:
14. Dallas McIlwain
15. Chris Armit
16. Kane Cleal
17. Jarrad Hickey

Gold Coast Titans:
1. Preston Campbell
2. Lelea Paea
3. Mat Rogers
4. Jake Webster
5. Matt Petersen
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. Josh Graham
15. Michael Henderson
16. Mark Minichiello
17. Nathan Friend

Sunday April 1, 2007

Sydney Roosters vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 8
Tries (1): Mitchell Aubusson (40th)
Goals (2): Craig Fitzgibbon (2 from 2)

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 30
Tries (5): Brett Stewart 2 (23rd, 54th), Anthony Watmough (60th), Glenn Hall (65th), Travis Burns (78th)
Goals (5): Jamie Lyon (5 from 5)

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 11796
Halftime score: 6-all

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Sydney Roosters:
1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Shaun Kenny-Dowell
3. Iosia Soliola
4. Amos Roberts
5. Sam Perrett
6. Braith Anasta
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Shillington
9. Craig Wing
10. Danny Nutley
11. Nate Myles
12. Craig Fitzgibbon
13. Nigel Plum
Subs:
14. Chris Beattie
15. Shane Shackleton
16. Mitchell Aubusson
17. Lopini Paea

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

Monday April 2, 2007

Canberra Raiders vs Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium, Bruce, Canberra (ACT)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 48
Tries (8): William Zillman 3 (29th, 53rd, 79th), Marshall Chalk (14th), Lincoln Withers (20th), Scott Logan (60th), Colin Best (64th), Phil Graham (69th)
Goals (8): Michael Dobson (8 from 10)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 18
Tries (3): Milton Thaiday (35th), Corey Paterson (46th), Adam MacDougall (9th)
Goals (3): Andrew Johns (3 from 3)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 13109
Halftime score: Canberra Raiders 16-12

Other Match Information:
9th - Try: MACDOUGALL, Adam [Newcastle Knights 4-0]
10th - Conversion: JOHNS, Andrew [Newcastle Knights 6-0]
14th - Try: CHALK, Marshall [Newcastle Knights 6-4]
20th - Try: WITHERS, Lincoln [Canberra Raiders 8-6]
21st - Conversion: DOBSON, Michael [Canberra Raiders 10-6]
29th - Try: ZILLMAN, William [Canberra Raiders 14-6]
30th - Conversion: DOBSON, Michael [Canberra Raiders 16-6]
35th - Try: THAIDAY, Milton [Canberra Raiders 16-10]
36th - Conversion: JOHNS, Andrew [Canberra Raiders 16-12]
44th - Penalty Goal: DOBSON, Michael [Canberra Raiders 18-12]
46th - Try: PATERSON, Corey [Canberra Raiders 18-16]
47th - Conversion: JOHNS, Andrew [18 all]
53rd - Try: ZILLMAN, William [Canberra Raiders 22-18]
54th - Penalty Goal: DOBSON, Michael [Canberra Raiders 24-18]
60th - Try: LOGAN, Scott [Canberra Raiders 28-18]
61st - Conversion: DOBSON, Michael [Canberra Raiders 30-18]
64th - Try: BEST, Colin [Canberra Raiders 34-18]
65th - Conversion: DOBSON, Michael [Canberra Raiders 36-18]
69th - Try: GRAHAM, Phil [Canberra Raiders 40-18]
70th - Conversion: DOBSON, Michael [Canberra Raiders 42-18]
79th - Try: ZILLMAN, William [Canberra Raiders 46-18]
80th - Conversion: DOBSON, Michael [Canberra Raiders 48-18]

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Canberra Raiders:
1. William Zillman
2. Colin Best
3. Phil Graham
4. Marshall Chalk
5. Adrian Purtell
6. Todd Carney
7. Michael Dobson
8. Scott Logan
9. Lincoln Withers
10. Dane Tilse
11. Neville Costigan
12. Ben Jones
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Trevor Thurling
15. Joe Picker
16. Josh Miller
17. Terry Campese

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. Terence Seu Seu
10. Adam Woolnough
11. Steve Simpson
12. Clint Newton
13. Corey Paterson
Subs:
14. Daniel Abraham
15. Luke Davico
16. Matthew White
17. Milton Thaiday

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