Qld Premier Rugby 2013
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John Thornett (49)
I'm guessing this was the same for Ed Quirk and Anthony Fainga'a, who were both running the water on the weekend (which was great to see).
On the GPS vs Easts game, it was a cracker. Gutted as an Easts fan though, we had that game but Jeeps turned it up about 20 gears in the second half.
Again, Toua was the best for Easts, who are scoring some brilliant back line tries. Hard for me to pinpoint one GPS player as I tend to focus on Easts play, but I can say Kerivi (?) clearly outplayed Toby White.
Frisby and Samo were typically hot and cold.
With Souths winning again, the top four will go down to the wire. I'm starting to stress Easts could suffer at the end like last year. However no excuses this time, lots of depth and no injuries (touch wood).
On the GPS vs Easts game, it was a cracker. Gutted as an Easts fan though, we had that game but Jeeps turned it up about 20 gears in the second half.
Again, Toua was the best for Easts, who are scoring some brilliant back line tries. Hard for me to pinpoint one GPS player as I tend to focus on Easts play, but I can say Kerivi (?) clearly outplayed Toby White.
Frisby and Samo were typically hot and cold.
With Souths winning again, the top four will go down to the wire. I'm starting to stress Easts could suffer at the end like last year. However no excuses this time, lots of depth and no injuries (touch wood).
triplet
Allen Oxlade (6)
Agreed it was a cracking game. Those Easts boys out wide have some serious wheels!! I had to leave with 10-12 minutes to go, just after Toua scored his try and Easts went 8 points up and I thought they were looking the goods. To my surprise I read the next days GPS got up. It's not the first time they have come home with a wet sail. Shane Arnold must have them seriously fit this year
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Herbert Moran (7)
what happened today? results?
Easts v Uni - 20all. Sunnybank 43 S/Coast 6.Brothers 67 G/Coast 15.GPS 46 Wests 6. Souths 54 Norths 33.
FilthRugby
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Went down to watch a bit of the Easts game as the Filth were away. One of the best game I've seen all year! Easts young flanker nearly killed Rod Davies with a great hit! Honestly thought Easts were the better side, but Uni didn't give up even with 13 men of the field at one stage. Overall this pushes both teams out of the four I believe. And mighty Brethren have a high-flying Souths team next week, with should be a top contest!
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
You're right about Gunn almost killing Rocket, he almost killed the other winger at one point as well. Gunny is a fucking talent, everytime he tears the house down.
The game was a bit stop start. Easts should be disappointed, they let in two very soft tries. Although credit to Uni for their defence when they were with 14 for about 20mins (13 at one point).
Both teams did not look like premiership contenders. For the last 10mins it was error after error as neither side took their chances to win the game.
I believe this also pushes both Souths ahead of the two sides, and Sunnybank only 2 points off. It's going to be a rough ride home for the tigers. Fortunately we still have to play the Coast teams.
The game was a bit stop start. Easts should be disappointed, they let in two very soft tries. Although credit to Uni for their defence when they were with 14 for about 20mins (13 at one point).
Both teams did not look like premiership contenders. For the last 10mins it was error after error as neither side took their chances to win the game.
I believe this also pushes both Souths ahead of the two sides, and Sunnybank only 2 points off. It's going to be a rough ride home for the tigers. Fortunately we still have to play the Coast teams.
Watch the Dragons play on Saturday. If they want to make the finals they are going to want to improve a lot from this outing. I thought Ben Meehan was good though. Was a threat with ball in hand and set up a great try when the defence had no idea what he was doing. Miles McCaffery was also very good and worked hard at the breakdown.
Jake McIntyre put up a fantastic cross field kick for Taniela Tuivanuavou to score. If only the Wallabies could be this accurate with their kicks.
Jake McIntyre put up a fantastic cross field kick for Taniela Tuivanuavou to score. If only the Wallabies could be this accurate with their kicks.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Does anyone know if Rocket is still alive? haha
East Coast Aces
Johnnie Wallace (23)
I will never get sick of watching that and hearing the crowd
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
It's gone viral haha. 300 views on Monday morning to 45K today.
SouthernX
Peter Johnson (47)
TheBigDog What happened with Mitchell Wade last week?
Wests vs GPS stopped for 5 minutes whilst Mitchell received medical treatment, he then left the field what looks like he was clutching his forearm, shoulder or ribs?!?!?!... but an ambulance then turned up for him in the 2nd half? Just curious as to what kind of injury he sustained???
Wests vs GPS stopped for 5 minutes whilst Mitchell received medical treatment, he then left the field what looks like he was clutching his forearm, shoulder or ribs?!?!?!... but an ambulance then turned up for him in the 2nd half? Just curious as to what kind of injury he sustained???
TheBigDog
Nev Cottrell (35)
Mate sorry I couldn't tell you, was out of town last weekend so didn't catch the game and haven't heard anything from the club. I'll be down at Yoku tomorrow though to watch the boys so i'll ask around and find out.
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
He played Aus Schools last year didn't he?
That is a bloody quick elevation to Prem Grade, is he even 18?
I find it interesting that Conor Mitchell (Uni) is talked about in similar high regards, I had a feeling that Churchie back row (2011) had something special.
As a member who follows schoolboys footy but rarely gets the opportunity to see premier games it is encouraging to see such familiar names tasting such success at higher levels. Sam Greene has a boot I will never forget. He and Jonah Placid must be on the Reds radar now, you'd think that they have shown a lot more than UJ...
As for Meehan, I rated him back in the 16's but he wasn't impressive in his senior year at BSHS, Scotty Gale far outplayed him in those days but its fairly evident just from here that perhaps the tides have changed. Then again from what I saw of the U/20's WC he hadn't changed too much, maybe that's too harsh. I'd be curious to see the development of the AIC boy, Scott Malolua (sp?) he was exceptional at Marist and IMO better than those two.
I wonder if Jake McIntyre will stick around in QLD, if i remember correctly he came from down south and I would suspect they will want him back. A kid who defied the odds and took the non-GPS path to Aus Schools.
Good to see Toua finding some form, always had bucket loads of potential. His days at the Reds are numbered if he can't stay fit next year. Has he developed a satisfactory kicking game yet? Always thought he was very dangerous running the ball back but just lacked the kicking skills to make S15, sort of similar mould to a certain K.Beale without the playmaking ability.
Pauly
Sydney Middleton (9)
A much needed win for Easts today against Sunnybank at Tigerland, 25 to 18. Sunnybank will be wondering how the hell they didn't come away with the win, as they seemed to control the game for 90% of the time. Easts defence was, for the most part, outstanding which is just as well because they needed to do an awful lot of it. They absorbed an enormous amount of pressure in the first half. I'd love to know Jack Mullins' tackle count - he didn't stop tackling all game. The Sunnybank forwards were an impressive well-drilled unit and appeared to be technically superior although Easts had their measure in the lineouts. The 'Bank No 3 will regret his decision to make an illegal tackle on Placid early in the game as Placid scored Easts first try while that prop was in the bin.
All in all it was a very exciting and entertaining game and Easts will be very happy to take the points to help secure their position in the top 4.
All in all it was a very exciting and entertaining game and Easts will be very happy to take the points to help secure their position in the top 4.
tigerland12
John Thornett (49)
Agree with what Pauly has said there.
Thought it was a pretty good game, great crowd as well. For the second week in a row the Tigers have had make a shitload of tackles, and for the most part have done very well. Still a few soft tries get let in.
I thought Toby White was back to his best, and Michael Stollberg worked his arse off again (seriously someone needs to give him some sort of contract).
Adam Wallace-Harrison was great for the Bank, whilst Meehan gave Mullins a hard time on a few occasions.
Easts will feel confident after that win as it makes the run home a lot easier. With the two coast sides coming up it means you'd be expecting 10 points from those two games, then we have Brothers which should, as per usual draw a big crowd. Then we finish off with Wests.
Thought it was a pretty good game, great crowd as well. For the second week in a row the Tigers have had make a shitload of tackles, and for the most part have done very well. Still a few soft tries get let in.
I thought Toby White was back to his best, and Michael Stollberg worked his arse off again (seriously someone needs to give him some sort of contract).
Adam Wallace-Harrison was great for the Bank, whilst Meehan gave Mullins a hard time on a few occasions.
Easts will feel confident after that win as it makes the run home a lot easier. With the two coast sides coming up it means you'd be expecting 10 points from those two games, then we have Brothers which should, as per usual draw a big crowd. Then we finish off with Wests.
FilthRugby
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Tigerland brings up a good point...the end of season draw. Easts have the easiest run home with only one real challenge. However, something tells me that Uni could miss out on the 4. Souths are a very strong, solid and tough side, with their forward pack being a nuisance at the break-down. My top 4 is going to be
1. Bros
2. GPS
3. Easts
4. Souths/Uni
1. Bros
2. GPS
3. Easts
4. Souths/Uni
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