The Central Coast Falcons' inexplicable form slump continued today, the Falcons overcome by a spirited Perth outfit to continue their frustrating win/loss cycle. Both sides scored a treble of tries, but the kicking of Jonny Wilkinson saw the Taipans get home 18-16.
Perth: Tony Fabri, Andy Farrell, and Trent Waterhouse. Wilkinson 3/4
Central Coast: Adrian Morley, Braith Anasta, and Steven Price. El Masri 2/4
HT Score: 6 all
Penalties: Perth 9-5
Completion Rates: Perth 63% Central Coast 70%
Possession: Perth 51%
PoM Points: Anton Roarke 3, Adrian Morley 2, and Hazem El Masri 1.

The Northern Cannons' run at the top continued today, the Manly based side barely raising a sweat as they humbled the Central Phoenix 32-12. It was the Phoenix's second big loss in a row, having been easily accounted for by Gold Coast during the weekend's Bob Fulton Cup clashes.
Central: Luke Lewis and Ronan O'Gara. Maquina 2/2
Northern: Trent Pariah, Phil Graham, Matthew Head, Chev Walker, and Leigh McWilliams. Pariah 6/6
HT Score: Central 12-6
Penalties: Northern 9-6
Completion Rates: Central 43% Northern 62%
Possession: Northern 55%
PoM Points: Trent Pariah 3, Chev Walker 2, and Dean Young 1.

Northern may be running first, but Wellington reminded them that they're not the only in form team doing the rounds in their clash against Parramatta earlier today. The Cougars showcased intense defence and relentless offence to rack up a 22-0 win away from home.
Parramatta: None.
Wellington: Brent Webb, Clyde Rathbone, Shawn Tai, James Ryan, and David Kidwell. Tai 1/5
HT Score: Wellington 8-0
Penalties: Parramatta 8-4
Completion Rates: Parramatta 68% Wellington 62%
Possession: Wellington 54%
PoM Points: Clyde Rathbone 3, David Kidwell 2, and Ryan Hoffman 1.

The return of inspirational coach Theo Kamis and the gamble of playing Scott Magro in dummy half has very nearly landed the Wagga Badgers their first victory of the year, against the Crusade no less. Scott Magro scored all of his side's sixteen points in an inspirational performance, but the Badgers were ultimately run down by a committed but sloppy Gold Coast outfit.
Gold Coast: Julian Santarakista, Andrew Johns, and Gordon D'Arcy. Johns 4/5. Johns 1 fg.
Wagga: Scott Magro 2. Magro 4/4
HT Score: Gold Coast 12-10
Penalties: Gold Coast 7-5
Completion Rates: Gold Coast 64% Wagga 62%
Possession: Gold Coast 52%
PoM Points: Shayne McMenemy 3, Simon Taylor 2, and Scott Magro 1.

Melbourne and Adelaide have played out a thriller in the southern states this evening, the Executioners edging out an injury struck Adelaide outfit 18-16 despite the Attitude playing arguably the better football. The arrival of Anthony Constipolous from Canberra didn't have the fanfare Melbourne would have desired, but they'll be happy with the win.
Adelaide: Ma'a Nonu, Richie McCaw, and Sam Norton-Knight. Carter 2/3
Melbourne: Brian Carney 2 and James Harrison. Constipolous 3/4
HT Score: 6 all
Penalties: Melbourne 6-3
Completion Rates: Adelaide 66% Melbourne 51%
Possession: Melbourne 51%
PoM Points: Rupeni Caucau 3, Wendell Sailor 2, and Phil Waugh 1.

Sydney have scored a vital victory in today's clash with the formerly in form Hornsby Mavericks, and it wasn't pretty for fans of the club's fairytale start to the season. The Oilers were ruthless in their offence, crushing the Mavericks 30-6 to get their second victory of the year.
Hornsby: Bill Young. Roff 1/1
Sydney: Junior Pelesasa, Frank Pritchard, John Skandalis, Sonny-Bill Williams, and Craig Gower. Tupanga-anga 5/6
HT Score: Sydney 14-0
Penalties: Hornsby 8-5
Completion Rates: Hornsby 58% Sydney 53%
Possession: Sydney 54%
PoM Points: Amos Roberts 3, Craig Gower 2, and Pennywise Tupanga-anga 1.

In a low scoring clash in Queensland's capital, the Darwin Cyclones have edged out the Brisbane Bulls 11-8 in a game that saw just two tries scored by each side.
Brisbane: Karmichael Hunt and Shane Webcke. Hannay 0/2
Darwin: Tana Umaga and Eduardo Carera. Bowen 1/3. Wyar 1 fg.
HT Score: Darwin 10-4
Penalties: Brisbane 7-6
Completion Rates: Brisbane 61% Darwin 65%
Possession: Darwin 51%
PoM Points: Andre Bowen 3, Tana Umaga 2, and Shane Webcke 1.

A block-busting opening twenty minutes has seen the Auckland Pirates up 16-0, and they went on with the job against an out of sorts Surfers Paradise side, getting up 22-18 for their second win of the year.
Surfers Paradise: Rhys Wesser and Paul Deacon 2. Deacon 3/3
Auckland: Michael Withers 2 and Dom Feaunati 2. Spencer 3/4
HT Score: Auckland 16-6
Penalties: Surfers Paradise 7-4
Completion Rates: Surfers Paradise 70% Auckland 65%
Possession: Surfers Paradise 50%
PoM Points: Dom Feaunati 3, Courtney Brideson 2, and Carlos Spencer 1.

Capetown's luckless season continued in today's clash with Wollongong, the Ravens again going down at the death, 22-20. A 73rd minute Ian Hindmarsh try robbed the Ravens of what would have been their first victory of the year.
Wollongong: Shaun Berrigan, Ian Hindmarsh, Stacey Jones, and Jaime Soward. Hodgson 3/5
Capetown: Paul Whatuira, Martin Gleeson 2, and Stephen Larkham. Way 2/4
HT Score: Wollongong 16-14
Penalties: Capetown 6-4
Completion Rates: Wollongong 69% Capetown 63%
Possession: Wollongong 50%
PoM Points: Joe Galavao 3, Shaun Berrigan 2, and Martin Gleeson 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. Northern 5 0 0 136 66 +70 10
2. Wellington 4 1 0 138 78 +60 8
3. Darwin 3 2 0 96 62 +34 6
4. Gold Coast 3 2 0 121 99 +22 6
5. Melbourne 3 2 0 84 74 +10 6
6. Surfers Paradise 3 2 0 103 98 +5 6
7. Central 3 2 0 110 108 +2 6
8. Wollongong 3 2 0 107 113 -6 6

9. Parramatta 3 2 0 71 79 -8 6
10. Perth 3 2 0 94 104 -10 6
11. Hornsby 3 2 0 106 126 -20 6
12. Sydney 2 3 0 104 97 +7 4
13. Central Coast 2 3 0 84 87 -3 4
14. Brisbane 2 3 0 93 106 -13 4
15. Auckland 2 3 0 72 110 -38 4
16. Adelaide 1 4 0 79 94 -15 2
17. Capetown 0 5 0 82 114 -32 0
18. Wagga 0 5 0 80 145 -65 0

whoa-yeah!

Yikes. This is getting frightening. Nine in a row now. If not for the damn Grand Final (and the dastardly Magro) I'd be on a some zillion in a row. Cordy wants PoM's too god dammit! Pariah.

Oh well. I never expected it to last. i just hoped the Mavericks would lose gracefully for a while. Bring on next week i guess.

I've got two words:

Get FARKED!

stupid Cameron way...stupid team...stupid no heart bastards.

woot.

I don't like this game any more!

lol at some of you.

GO OILERS!!!!!!

Congrats to Benji Marshal for making his season debut this week. But, he was overshadowed by the brilliance of Craig Gower. Im sure Benji will play a lot more first grade in seasons to come ;) .
In all fairness, we only beat a crappy team today. A real test will be against the Vikings, with their all-star backrow, the brilliance of Gasnier and the emergance of Tim Smith. Rumors are rife that Wellington backrower Ryan Hoffman could join the Oilers and be slotted straight into the starting lineup against Parra.

DJMaC, your streak has been made up by beating weak teams. Heck, our Balmain Storm boys gave you a good run.
But, you'll need to pull your socks up in order to beat teams like the Oilers.

:bow:

Are we 2nd divs team 2nd class citizens tooo

Think I might cry.

The crappy team you beat today is still higher on the table than you Oiler. :P . Ok that was me using my bragging rights for the season. Ill be quiet now and watch Hornsby slide back to the bottom of the table.

Div 2 results will be up as soon as my headache dies down. Sometime tonight, one would hope

Giz the scores, mate, put us out of or misery

Poor bugger!

Need some good pills!

Yes, Roger. Eleven weeks out from that encounter and I'm already terrified.

The Bondi Battlers continue to flourish under the guidance of Anthony Magro, the Sydney glamour club scoring it's second straight victory in the form of a solid 14-2 victory over the Newcastle Fear.
Bondi: Brent Grose, Fui Fui Moi Moi, and Keith Mason. Thorman 1/4
Newcastle: None. Harris 1/1
HT Score: Bondi 6-2
Penalties: Bondi 11-6
Completion Rates: Bondi 71% Newcastle 57%
Possession: Bondi 52%
PoM Points: Fui Fui Moi Moi 3, Brent Grose 2, and Keith Mason 1.

New England have bounced straight back to form in today's clash against Waikato, the Ferrets scoring a crushing 34-8 victory over the embattled Kiwi club.
New England: Akido Li 2, Rudi Vedelago, Olly Barkley, Kees Meeuws, and Vince Mellars. Tallic 5/6
Waikato: Chaz Warrington. James 2/2
HT Score: New England 18-8
Penalties: New England 9-7
Completion Rates: New England 67% Waikato 67%
Possession: New England 57%
PoM Points: Manu Vatuvei 3, Akido Li 2, and Rudi Vedelago 1.

It's been a big win for Tasmania this week, the Devils showing no mercy to the struggling Liverpool Rockets on their way to a convincing 38-4 victory. The shift of Matthew Burke to five eighth didn't at all dwindle the Devils' winning ways, with Burke again a star.
Tasmania: Jerrie Muller, Tiri Toa, Matthew Burke 2, Tristan Law, Nick Fozzard, and Verity Gunnarsson. Burke 5/7
Liverpool: Paul Atchison. March 0/1
HT Score: Tasmania 22-0
Penalties: Tasmania 5-3
Completion Rates: Tasmania 64% Liverpool 54%
Possession: Tasmania 58%
PoM Points: Nick Fozzard 3, Matthew Burke 2, and Verity Gunnarsson 1.

It was an entertaining clash between Tamworth City and the controversial Carnarvon Cowboys today, with the Titans surging home in the second half after a low scoring first period to score a 36-18 victory.
Tamworth City: Pascal Jampy, Roy Bell, Stephen Kearney, Keith Galloway, and Luke Davico 2. Bates 6/6
Carnarvon: Stephen O'Reilly 2 and Michael Ryan. Luana 3/3
HT Score: Carnarvon 12-6
Penalties: Tamworth City 10-6
Completion Rates: Tamworth City 71% Carnarvon 59%
Possession: Tamworth City 55%
PoM Points: Anthony Farrah 3, Eron Bates 2, and Luke Davico 1.

Christchurch have scored a much needed victory in their clash against Eastwood today in Sydney, the star studded Avalanches' lineup triumphing 20-10 over the Pumas.
Eastwood: Steve Mattai and Mark Chisolm. March 1/2
Christchurch: Brett Kimmorley, Doug Rumble, Matt Dawson, and Neale Wyatt. Davidson 2/4
HT Score: Christchurch 8-0
Penalties: Eastwood 8-4
Completion Rates: Eastwood 68% Christchurch 78%
Possession: Eastwood 50%
PoM Points: Doug Rumble 3, Brett Kimmorley 2, and Greg Davidson 1.

Geelong have lifted a gear in their match against North Queensland today, but have still fallen short of the in form Dolphins, going down 17-10 in a remarkably competitive and exciting clash.
North Queensland: Mark McLinden and Holger Mannhardt. Kirchner 4/4. Kirchner 1 fg.
Geelong: Craig Frawley 2. Hall 1/2
HT Score: North Queensland 14-4
Penalties: North Queensland 11-6
Completion Rates: North Queensland 72% Geelong 60%
Possession: North Queensland 55%
PoM Points: Bill Narwan 3, Mark McLinden 2, and Brian O'Keefe 1.

Redfern have scored a remarkable 18-6 upset over Canberra today, welcoming new coach AJ Gray to the big league in the most unexpected of ways.
Canberra: Sean Long. Tatu 1/1
Redfern: Elia Tuqiri, Ruben May, and Travis Rose. May 1/1. Dynevor 2/2.
HT Score: Redfern 18-6
Penalties: Canberra 6-4
Completion Rates: Canberra 52% Redfern 70%
Possession: Redfern 52%
PoM Points: Jamie Burrows 3, Ruben May 2, and Elia Tuqiri 1.

Port Macquarie have scored a crucial victory in today's match against the still winless Lake Heights Lightning, the Stingrays getting home 16-12 on the back of a hefty penalty count in their favour and the kicking of Damien Fields.
Lake Heights: Vinnie Anderson. Kempton 4/4
Port Macquarie: Alan Tongue. Fields 6/6
HT Score: Lake Heights 10-6
Penalties: Port Macquarie 14-5
Completion Rates: Lake Heights 50% Port Macquarie 56%
Possession: Port Macquarie 56%
PoM Points: Ben Jeffries 3, Thomas Kempton 2, and Vinnie Anderson 1.

The South Queensland miracle continued this week, with the 'Underdogs' proving far too good for Campbelltown on their way to a 12-8 victory. The Underdogs remain unbeaten this season, whilst Campbelltown's star studded lineup might need a shake up from erstwhile coach Jelly Adams.
South Queensland: Allianya Takawira and Chris Beattie. Young 2/3
Campbelltown: Ben Hornby. Hicks 2/3
HT Score: Campbelltown 8-0
Penalties: 7 all
Completion Rates: South Queensland: 73% Campbelltown 66%
Possession: South Queensland 51%
PoM Points: Barry Liverpool 3, Allianya Takawira 2, and Shannon O'Reilly 1.

Team W L D For Against +/- Points
1. South Queensland 4 0 1 109 72 +37 9
2. Tasmania 4 1 0 142 48 +94 8
3. Tamworth City 4 1 0 140 60 +80 8
4. North Queensland 4 1 0 117 72 +45 8
5. New England 4 1 0 137 93 +44 8
6. Christchurch 3 1 1 86 74 +12 7
7. Campbelltown 3 2 0 108 80 +28 6
8. Canberra 3 2 0 108 90 +18 6

9. Bondi 3 2 0 80 106 -26 6
10. Carnarvon 2 3 0 96 86 +10 4
11. Newcastle 2 3 0 80 84 -4 4
12. Eastwood 2 3 0 86 107 -21 4
13. Port Macquarie 2 3 0 77 124 -47 4
14. Redfern 1 3 1 86 100 -14 3
15. Lake Heights 0 3 2 70 94 -24 2
16. Liverpool 1 4 0 68 147 -79 2
17. Geelong 0 4 1 46 109 -63 1
18. Waikato 0 5 0 50 140 -90 0

fuck!

Woohoo, after a tough start to the season that Avalanches seem to be firing.

OH yah... Bondi, take a bow... I am a Division One god

what's up with central coast then.

They're in Premier League, and he's only a division one god :P