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2008 NRL Telstra Premiership
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Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade
Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership

Round 2 - Mar 21-24
Index [Teams & Predictions] [Matches Review]

Friday March 21, 2008

Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos at Sydney Football Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS 14
Tries (2): Braith Anasta, Anthony Tupou
Goals (3): Craig Fitzgibbon (3 from 3)

BRISBANE BRONCOS 20
Tries (3): Darius Boyd, Tonie Carroll, David Stagg
Goals (4): Peter Wallace (4 from 5)

Referee: Jarred Maxwell
Crowd: 18724
Halftime score: Sydney Roosters 14-8

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Sydney Roosters:
1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Amos Roberts
3. Mitchell Aubusson
4. Setaimata Sa
5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall
6. Braith Anasta
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Shillington
9. Riley Brown
10. Mark O'Meley
11. Nate Myles
12. Anthony Tupou
13. Craig Fitzgibbon
Subs:
14. Willie Mason
15. Lopini Paea
16. James Aubusson
17. Sam Perrett

Brisbane Broncos:
1. Karmichael Hunt
2. Reece Robinson
3. Steve Michaels
4. Justin Hodges
5. Darius Boyd
6. David Stagg
7. Peter Wallace
8. Ben Hannant
9. PJ Marsh
10. Sam Thaiday
11. David Taylor
12. Ashton Sims
13. Tonie Carroll
Subs:
14. Darren Lockyer
15. Shane Perry
16. Greg Eastwood
17. Nick Kenny

Friday March 21, 2008

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium (Sydney), Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 12
Tries (2): Ben Lowe, Eddie Paea
Goals (2): Issac Luke (2 from 2)

BULLDOGS 25
Tries (4): Luke Patten, Willie Tonga, Matt Utai, Tim Winitana
Goals (4): Hazem El Masri (4 from 5)
Field Goals (1): Daniel Holdsworth

Referee: Sean Hampstead
Crowd: 21839
Halftime score: South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-6

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South Sydney Rabbitohs:
1. Fetuli Talanoa
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Germaine Paulson
4. Yileen Gordon
5. Shannon Hegarty
6. Ben Rogers
7. Eddie Paea
8. Michael Greenfield
9. Issac Luke
10. Roy Asotasi
11. David Kidwell
12. Ben Lowe
13. John Sutton
Subs:
14. George Ndaira
15. Dean Widders
16. Luke Stuart
17. Manase Manuokafoa

Bulldogs:
1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Tim Winitana
4. Willie Tonga
5. Matt Utai
6. Ben Roberts
7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Jarrad Hickey
9. Corey Hughes
10. Kane Cleal
11. Reni Maitua
12. Andrew Ryan
13. Lee Te Maari
Subs:
14. Danny Williams (AUS)
15. Brad Morrin
16. Michael Sullivan
17. Chris Armit

Saturday March 22, 2008

Penrith Panthers vs Canberra Raiders at Penrith Stadium, Mulgoa Road, Penrith, Sydney (NSW)

PENRITH PANTHERS 16
Tries (2): Brad Tighe, Rhys Wesser
Goals (4): Jarrod Sammut (4 from 4)

CANBERRA RAIDERS 20
Tries (3): Marshall Chalk, William Zillman, Bronx Goodwin
Goals (4): Todd Carney (4 from 4)

Referee: Jason Robinson
Crowd: 7503
Halftime score: Penrith Panthers 16-14

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Penrith Panthers:
1. Rhys Wesser
2. Luke Rooney
3. Brad Tighe
4. Michael Jennings
5. Mark O'Halloran
6. Maurice Blair
7. Jarrod Sammut
8. Brendan Worth
9. Luke Priddis
10. Petero Civoniceva
11. Trent Waterhouse
12. Frank Pritchard
13. Nathan Smith
Subs:
14. Paul Aiton
15. Tony Puletua
16. Adam Woolnough
17. Frank Puletua

Canberra Raiders:
1. William Zillman
2. Bronx Goodwin
3. Phil Graham
4. Joel Monaghan
5. Adrian Purtell
6. Terry Campese
7. Todd Carney
8. Dane Tilse
9. Ryan Hinchcliffe
10. Scott Logan
11. Joe Picker
12. Nigel Plum
13. Alan Tongue
Subs:
14. Troy Thompson
15. Marshall Chalk
16. Josh Miller
17. Trevor Thurling

Saturday March 22, 2008

Newcastle Knights vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 13
Tries (2): Richard Fa'aoso, Chris Houston
Goals (2): Kurt Gidley (2 from 3)
Field Goals (1): Scott Dureau

MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES 12
Tries (2): Michael Bani, Jamie Lyon
Goals (2): Matt Orford (2 from 2)

Referee: Ben Cummins
Crowd: 18117
Halftime score: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 6-2

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Newcastle Knights:
1. Kurt Gidley
2. James McManus
3. Wes Naiqama
4. Keith Lulia
5. Cooper Vuna
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Scott Dureau
8. Daniel Tolar
9. Danny Buderus
10. Jesse Royal
11. Chris Houston
12. Cameron Ciraldo
13. Zeb Taia
Subs:
14. Matt Hilder
15. Cory Paterson
16. Richard Fa'aoso
17. Danny Wicks

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles:
1. Brett Stewart
2. Michael Robertson
3. Steve Bell
4. David Vaealiki
5. Michael Bani
6. Jamie Lyon
7. Matt Orford
8. Jason King
9. Matt Ballin
10. Josh Perry
11. Anthony Watmough
12. Brent Kite
13. Glenn Stewart
Subs:
14. Steve Menzies
15. Luke Williamson
16. Adam Cuthbertson
17. Mark Bryant

Saturday March 22, 2008

North Queensland Cowboys vs Wests Tigers at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 10
Tries (2): Ashley Graham, Ben Harris
Goals (1): Johnathan Thurston (1 from 2)

WESTS TIGERS 30
Tries (5): Robbie Farah, Liam Fulton, Bronson Harrison, Chris Lawrence, Tim Moltzen
Goals (5): Brett Hodgson (3 from 3), Chris Lawrence (2 from 5)

Referee: Tony De Las Heras
Crowd: 20655
Halftime score: Wests Tigers 14-4

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North Queensland Cowboys:
1. Matt Bowen
2. Obe Gela
3. Ashley Graham
4. Ben Harris
5. Mark Henry
6. Travis Burns
7. Johnathan Thurston
8. Ray Cashmere
9. Aaron Payne
10. Carl Webb
11. Sione Faumuina
12. Jacob Lillyman
13. Luke O'Donnell
Subs:
14. Sam Faust
15. Justin Smith
16. Matthew Scott
17. Dayne Weston

Wests Tigers:
1. Brett Hodgson
2. Beau Ryan
3. Dene Halatau
4. Chris Lawrence
5. Peni Tagive
6. Tim Moltzen
7. John Morris
8. Todd Payten
9. Robbie Farah
10. Keith Galloway
11. Ben Te'o
12. Chris Heighington
13. Liam Fulton
Subs:
14. Danny Galea
15. Corey Payne
16. Bronson Harrison
17. Rhys Hanbury

Sunday March 23, 2008

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

NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 30
Tries (5): Manu Vatuvei 2, Grant Rovelli, Brent Tate, Evarn Tuimavave
Goals (5): Michael Witt (5 from 5)

PARRAMATTA EELS 16
Tries (3): Luke Burt, Eric Grothe, Joel Reddy
Goals (2): Luke Burt (2 from 4)

Referee: Shayne Hayne
Crowd: 15250
Halftime score: New Zealand Warriors 12-6

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New Zealand Warriors:
1. Lance Hohaia
2. Patrick Ah Van
3. Brent Tate
4. Jerome Ropati
5. Manu Vatuvei
6. Michael Witt
7. Grant Rovelli
8. Sam Rapira
9. Nathan Fien
10. Ruben Wiki
11. Simon Mannering
12. Logan Swann
13. Micheal Luck
Subs:
14. Evarn Tuimavave
15. Epalahame Lauaki
16. Sonny Fai
17. Ian Henderson

Parramatta Eels:
1. Luke Burt
2. Taulima Tautai
3. Joel Reddy
4. Jarryd Hayne
5. Eric Grothe
6. Feleti Mateo
7. Brett Finch
8. Nathan Cayless
9. Mark Riddell
10. Fuifui Moimoi
11. Weller Hauraki
12. Todd Lowrie
13. Daniel Wagon
Subs:
14. Matt Keating
15. Josh Cordoba
16. Junior Paulo
17. Joe Galuvao

Sunday March 23, 2008

Melbourne Storm vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Olympic Park, Melbourne (VIC)

MELBOURNE STORM 16
Tries (3): Russell Aitken, Israel Folau, Brett White
Goals (2): Cameron Smith (2 from 3)

CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS 17
Tries (3): Paul Gallen, Brett Kearney, David Simmons
Goals (2): Luke Covell (2 from 5)
Field Goals (1): Brett Kimmorley

Referee: Tony Archer
Crowd: 10720
Halftime score: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 14-12

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Melbourne Storm:
1. Billy Slater
2. Steve Turner
3. Will Chambers
4. Israel Folau
5. Anthony Quinn
6. Russell Aitken
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Jeff Lima
9. Cameron Smith
10. Brett White
11. Jeremy Smith (Qld)
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. Dallas Johnson
Subs:
14. Matt Geyer
15. Adam Blair
16. Sika Manu
17. Sam Tagataese

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks:
1. Brett Kearney
2. Bryson Goodwin
3. Ben Pomeroy
4. David Simmons
5. Luke Covell
6. Brett Seymour
7. Brett Kimmorley
8. Ben Ross
9. Kevin Kingston
10. Luke Douglas
11. Paul Gallen
12. Reece Williams
13. Greg Bird
Subs:
14. Adam Peek
15. Bryan Norrie
16. Fraser Anderson
17. Isaac De Gois

Monday March 24, 2008

St.George-Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans at WIN Stadium, Wollongong (NSW)

ST.GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 30
Tries (5): Matt Cooper 2, Rangi Chase, Mark Gasnier, Jason Nightingale
Goals (5): Jamie Soward (4 from 5), Mark Gasnier (1 from 1)

GOLD COAST TITANS 12
Tries (2): Nathan Friend, Mark Minichiello
Goals (2): Scott Prince (2 from 2)

Referee: Gavin Badger
Crowd: 10521
Halftime score: 6-all

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St.George-Illawarra Dragons:
1. Ben Hornby
2. Jason Nightingale
3. Mark Gasnier
4. Matt Cooper
5. Josh Morris
6. Rangi Chase
7. Jamie Soward
8. Justin Poore
9. Ben Ellis
10. Dan Hunt
11. Beau Scott
12. Kirk Reynoldson
13. Dean Young
Subs:
14. Jarrod Saffy
15. Jason Ryles
16. Simon Woolford
17. Chase Stanley

Gold Coast Titans:
1. Preston Campbell
2. Ben Jeffery
3. Luke O'Dwyer
4. Brett Delaney
5. Jordan Atkins
6. Mat Rogers
7. Scott Prince
8. Luke Bailey
9. Nathan Friend
10. Michael Hodgson
11. Anthony Laffranchi
12. Mark Minichiello
13. Ashley Harrison
Subs:
14. Aaron Cannings
15. Luke Swain
16. Josh Graham
17. Clint Amos

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