Wests Magpies Ron Massey Cup 2014

The five try Corey Brown show was not enough to stop Windsor escaping with a 28-22 win over Western Uburbs last weekend at Leichhardt Oval.

Wests struggled with the Windsor kicking game early, but it was a Windsor knock-on which gave the Magpies a scrum on halfway, Daniel Abou-Sleiman getting outside his man before sending Corey Brown away under the posts. Dayne Craig slotted the easy kick for a 6-0 lead after nine minutes.

There was plenty of pressure from Wests, but it was too much Wests pressure which oddly allowed Windsor to post their first try, a rushed defence forcing Liam Ayoub to burrow back through the ruck. Iain Riccardi tied the scores from in front after 18 minutes.

Wests were making plenty of ground out wide, and a Rusty Bristow break set up a chance for Sam Aiga to burrow over for dummy half, but referee Drew Oultram bewildered the Leichhardt crowd by ruling a knock-on in goal after 26 minutes.

Wests didn’t have to wait long for a second shot, as Chris Aunese-Scanlan spilt a Jeremy Marshall-King bomb cold, Daniel Abou-Sleiman picking up and sending Corey Brown away for his second of the day. Dayne Craig, though, pushed the kick across the face, leaving Wests up 10-6 after half an hour.

Wests’ defence started to look brittle and a back to back set allowed Liam Ayoub to slot a kick in behind the line which was put down by Wests, Kieran Croft on hand to touch down. Iain Riccardi split the uprights for a 12-10 lead, which the Wolves took through to the interval.

Wests had first use of the football in the second half and immediately spread it to the left, Corey Brown beating four defenders in a 70 metre dart to the line to register his hat trick. Dayne Craig was again off line, with Wests leading 14-12 just 55 seconds into the second stanza.

A dubious penalty for holding own in the play the ball allowed Windsor to set up an attacking opportunity after 53 minutes, and a short ball out of dummy half saw Hutch Maiava force his way over next to the posts. Iain Riccardi slotted the easy kick, Windsor ahead 18-14.

There were moves afoot to rename the venue Corey Brown Oval as the Magpies centre notched his fourth of the day, a rush of Jacob Folent on the last forcing him to pass wide, and Brown, appropriately, beat four tackles on his way over in the corner. Dayne Craig was having an off day, hitting the post with his conversion attempt, the scores locked at 18 after 59 minutes.

Wests sent the ball left again from the kick off and you can have three guesses as to who was on the end of Jeremy Marshall-King’s final pass to touch down, but you will only need one. Dayne Craig hit the same post with his conversion attempt for a four point black and white advantage after 62 minutes.

Wests were incensed after Corey Brown was penalised for a high tackle on Hutch Maiava, but from the resulting set, Liam Ayoub’s kick pinballed around, Ayoub scoopng it up to grab his second try of the day. Riccardi couldn’t guide his kick between the uprights, scores again locked up at 22-22 with six and a half minutes remaining.

From the kick-off, Windsor spread the ball right, opening up the Magpies defence, and Liam Ayoub backed up on the inside to get his third of the day. Riccardi’s kick was straight this time, Windsor taking their 28-22 lead through to fulltime.
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WINDSOR 28 (Liam Ayoub 3, Kieran Croft, Hutch Maiava tries; Iain Riccardi 4 from 5) defeated WESTERN SUBURBS 22 (Corey Brown 5 tries; Dayne Craig 1 from 5)

Penalties: Wests 5 Windsor 5

Halftime: Wests 10 Windsor 12
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Daniel Abou-Sleiman
21\. Corey Brown
4\. Nu Akeripa
5\. Tom Satterthwaite
6\. Jacob Folent
7\. Jeremy Marshall-King
8\. Elimileki Taumalolo
9\. Dayne Craig
20\. Dwayne Lemafa
3\. Rusty Bristow
12\. Andrew Vela
13\. Luke Williams

11\. Tom Morrison
15\. Jerome Mose
19\. Fred Tevago
25\. Brenton Cowan
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WINDSOR

7\. Kauri Aupouri
2\. PJ Cartwright
3\. Ryan Cusack
4\. Solofa Silipa
5\. Chris Aunese-Scanlan
6\. Matt Boss
1\. Kieran Croft
8\. Hutch Maiava
9\. Liam Ayoub
17\. Mitch Clark
11\. Iain Riccardi
15\. Shenelle Haumono
13\. Ryan Tramonte

10\. Paea Pua
14\. Pat Hollis
18\. Moses Leota
19\. Jack Nelson

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Western Suburbs concluded their massive seven game home stand last Saturday with a disappointing 44-22 loss to Guildford at Campbelltown Stadium.

Three penalties gave Guildford an ideal opportunity to post first points, and Paula Kaufusi took full toll, crashing over next to the sticks. Jason Grey slotted the simple kick and, after five minutes, Guildford led 6-0.

A Wests bomb almost saw Jason Grey put back in goal by the Magpies defence. However, the Owls quickly turned defence into attack, a glorious passing chain seeing Jason Grey go over 95 metres downfield from where the play started. Grey’s attempt at conversion of his own try found the metalwork, the Owls holding a 10-0 advantage.

Wests could not get their hands on the ball and Guildford used their possession well, Leva Li touching down in the right corner off a deep backline move. Jason Grey pushed his kick wide, the Owls with a commanding 14-0 lead just before the quarter mark.

Guildford were finding success out wide, and Leva Li pushed through some arm tackles inside his own half and put on a massive step to beat Sam Aiga on a 75 metre march t the line. Jason Grey slotted the simple kick, and Guildford were out to 20-0 after 23 minutes.

Wests had several chances to get on the board, but it was only off the back of consecutive penalties that they were able to take advantage, A Jack Madden grubber finding Sam Aiga flying through to touch down. Dayne Craig’s kick split the uprights, and at the interval, Guildford led 20-6.

Both sides opened the second half with plenty of expansive football and end to end action. It was the visitors who posted first points, though, as a loose pass was scooped up and Shane Hunt flew on to an inside ball to touch down. Jason Grey converted from in front, Guildford skipping out to 26-6.

Guildford could do no wrong as a dropped ball went backwards, wide passes finding Leva Li who went 50 metres to record his hat trick. Jason Grey nailed the conversion for a 32-6 lead after 54 minutes.

Wests needed some inspiration, and who better than the captain to provide, as Dayne Craig grubbered for himself to score. For good measure, Craig converted his own try from in front, reducing the Guildford lead to 20 after 57 minutes.

Wests needed a try and found one, Rusty Bristow putting Daniel Abou-Sleiman away down the left wing, Abou-Sleiman returning the favour with an inside ball for Bristow to touch down. Dayne Craig landed the kick, the lead down to 14 points with 17 minutes remaining.

Guildford snuffed out any Magpie comeback with ten minutes remaining, a grubber put down by Wests, scooped up by Jason Grey. Grey converted his own try for good measure, and a 38-18 lead with eight minutes remaining.

Wests would not submit though, and consecutive penalties set up a goal line raid, Jacob Folent reaching out through four defenders to touch down. Dayne Craig rushed the kick and pushed it wide, Guildford holding a 38-22 advantage with five minutes remaining.

Wests desperately sought to grab another try, but a ball out the back went loose, Tui Oloapu rushing through to pick up the scraps and rush 20 metres to score under the posts. Grey’s conversion made the score 44-22.
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WESTERN SUBURBS 22 (Sam Aiga, Dayne Craig, Rusty Bristow, Jacob Folent tries; Dayne Craig 3 from 4)
GUILDFORD 44 (Leva Li 3, Jason Grey 2, Paula Kaufusi, Shane Hunt, Tui Oloapu tries; Jason Grey 6 from 8)

Penalties: Wests 5 Guildford 5

Halftime: Wests 6 Guildford 20
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Daniel Abou-Sleiman
3\. Rusty Bristow
4\. Nu Akeripa
5\. Brenton Cowan
6\. Jacob Folent
7\. Jack Madden
8\. Elimileki Taumalolo
9\. Dayne Craig
10\. Tunui Maurangi
11\. Andrew Vela
12\. Shane Lalogafau
24\. Andy Fiagatusa

13\. Luke Williams
15\. Inno Inosesio
18\. Sonny Bristow
19\. Tom Morrison
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GUILDFORD

1\. Shane Hunt
2\. Jason Grey
3\. Harmony Hunt
4\. Tui Oloapu
21\. Leva Li
19\. Laz Brown
7\. Jason Vidal
15\. Paula Kaufusi
9\. Ben Ellis
10\. Casey Ellis
11\. Jack Le Hang
13\. Dylan McKeown
20\. Luke Fahey

12\. Chris Saab
14\. Chris Field
17\. Paul Tuigamala
18\. Stacey Tangira

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Western Suburbs concluded their massive seven game home stand last Saturday with a disappointing 44-22 loss to Guildford at Campbelltown Stadium.

Three penalties gave Guildford an ideal opportunity to post first points, and Paula Kaufusi took full toll, crashing over next to the sticks. Jason Grey slotted the simple kick and, after five minutes, Guildford led 6-0.

A Wests bomb almost saw Jason Grey put back in goal by the Magpies defence. However, the Owls quickly turned defence into attack, a glorious passing chain seeing Jason Grey go over 95 metres downfield from where the play started. Grey’s attempt at conversion of his own try found the metalwork, the Owls holding a 10-0 advantage.

Wests could not get their hands on the ball and Guildford used their possession well, Leva Li touching down in the right corner off a deep backline move. Jason Grey pushed his kick wide, the Owls with a commanding 14-0 lead just before the quarter mark.

Guildford were finding success out wide, and Leva Li pushed through some arm tackles inside his own half and put on a massive step to beat Sam Aiga on a 75 metre march t the line. Jason Grey slotted the simple kick, and Guildford were out to 20-0 after 23 minutes.

Wests had several chances to get on the board, but it was only off the back of consecutive penalties that they were able to take advantage, A Jack Madden grubber finding Sam Aiga flying through to touch down. Dayne Craig’s kick split the uprights, and at the interval, Guildford led 20-6.

Both sides opened the second half with plenty of expansive football and end to end action. It was the visitors who posted first points, though, as a loose pass was scooped up and Shane Hunt flew on to an inside ball to touch down. Jason Grey converted from in front, Guildford skipping out to 26-6.

Guildford could do no wrong as a dropped ball went backwards, wide passes finding Leva Li who went 50 metres to record his hat trick. Jason Grey nailed the conversion for a 32-6 lead after 54 minutes.

Wests needed some inspiration, and who better than the captain to provide, as Dayne Craig grubbered for himself to score. For good measure, Craig converted his own try from in front, reducing the Guildford lead to 20 after 57 minutes.

Wests needed a try and found one, Rusty Bristow putting Daniel Abou-Sleiman away down the left wing, Abou-Sleiman returning the favour with an inside ball for Bristow to touch down. Dayne Craig landed the kick, the lead down to 14 points with 17 minutes remaining.

Guildford snuffed out any Magpie comeback with ten minutes remaining, a grubber put down by Wests, scooped up by Jason Grey. Grey converted his own try for good measure, and a 38-18 lead with eight minutes remaining.

Wests would not submit though, and consecutive penalties set up a goal line raid, Jacob Folent reaching out through four defenders to touch down. Dayne Craig rushed the kick and pushed it wide, Guildford holding a 38-22 advantage with five minutes remaining.

Wests desperately sought to grab another try, but a ball out the back went loose, Tui Oloapu rushing through to pick up the scraps and rush 20 metres to score under the posts. Grey’s conversion made the score 44-22.
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WESTERN SUBURBS 22 (Sam Aiga, Dayne Craig, Rusty Bristow, Jacob Folent tries; Dayne Craig 3 from 4)
GUILDFORD 44 (Leva Li 3, Jason Grey 2, Paula Kaufusi, Shane Hunt, Tui Oloapu tries; Jason Grey 6 from 8)

Penalties: Wests 5 Guildford 5

Halftime: Wests 6 Guildford 20
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Daniel Abou-Sleiman
3\. Rusty Bristow
4\. Nu Akeripa
5\. Brenton Cowan
6\. Jacob Folent
7\. Jack Madden
8\. Elimileki Taumalolo
9\. Dayne Craig
10\. Tunui Maurangi
11\. Andrew Vela
12\. Shane Lalogafau
24\. Andy Fiagatusa

13\. Luke Williams
15\. Inno Inosesio
18\. Sonny Bristow
19\. Tom Morrison
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GUILDFORD

1\. Shane Hunt
2\. Jason Grey
3\. Harmony Hunt
4\. Tui Oloapu
21\. Leva Li
19\. Laz Brown
7\. Jason Vidal
15\. Paula Kaufusi
9\. Ben Ellis
10\. Casey Ellis
11\. Jack Le Hang
13\. Dylan McKeown
20\. Luke Fahey

12\. Chris Saab
14\. Chris Field
17\. Paul Tuigamala
18\. Stacey Tangira

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RMC is where players head to if there is no slot in NSW cup or NYC. With the injuries last night, expect to see some more up and down moving,

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Another frustrating loss for Wests….

Defence went out the window as Blacktown held on to defeat a gallant Western Suburbs side 44-36 at a blustery and chilly HE Laybutt Reserve last Saturday.

Blacktown took full advantage of the first penalty of the game, a short ball sending Michael Worrincy over the line. Pat Weisner’s conversion attempt was straight, Blacktown leading 6-0 in just the third minute.

Blacktown added their second eleven minutes later as a Wests grubber popped up for the Workers, an offload finding a flying Sakeo Dibeci who motored 60 metres to touch down, leaving Blacktown ahead 12-0 after Weisner’s conversion.

The crowd was left confused after the referee sent Luke Williams to the sin bin, but Blacktown quickly regathered their composure, Joshua Grant burrowing over from dummy half. Pat Weisner threaded the needle for an 18-0 lead after 22 minutes.

Wests needed to score quickly and did so, a series of long passes to the left finding Rusty Bristow, who pushed through three tackles to touch down inside the cornerpost. Dayne Craig pulled the kick wide, Blacktown ahead 18-4 after 32 minutes.

A Magpie penalty 20 seconds from the siren saw Tom Morrison surprise everyone by tapping and running hard, but he showed enough strength to get through five players and touch down. Dayne Craig was again unsuccessful with the kick, leaving Blacktown ahead 18-8 at the break.

Only five minutes had elapsed when Wests recorded their third consecutive try, Shane Lalogafau going through a gaping hole off a great short ball. Dayne Craig found his radar, and the Blacktown lead was down to four.

Blacktown quickly hit back, a clearing kick from the Workers getting caught in the stiff wind and being put down by Wests, a quick passing interchange seeing Sakeo Dibeci racing away for his second. Pat Weisner needed the assistance of the woodwork to put away the simple conversion, the Workers back out to a 24-14 lead.

The Workers wasted no time getting their extended lead back on the next set, as offload after offload eventually allowed Charlie Latulipe to score out wide. Pat Weisner pushed the kick wide, Wests looking at climbing the mountain all over again at 28-14.

Defence was quickly becoming a dirty word, as Wests hit back quickly, Jacob Folent pushing over from dummy half. The kick from Dayne Craig split the posts down the middle, and Wests were back to 28-20 after 58 minutes.

Blacktown decided to give the ball some air and they tired the Magpie defence out and burst the line, Charlie Latulipe going in for his second. Pat Weisner pushed the kick wide, Backtown ahead by 12 heading into the final quarter of the game.

Wests took advantage of a penalty to set up in the Blacktown end and some great offloads allowed Shawn Craig to put Tala Mapesone over. Dayne Craig’s kick didn’t have the legs into the wind, Blacktown ahead 32-24 with 15 minutes remaining.

Consecutive penalties allowed Wests to march straight back downfield, and Dayne Craig moved as fast the gale which was enveloping HE Laybutt reserve to go in under the sticks. Craig converted his own try, setting up a grandstand finish with 12 minutes remaining, as Blacktown led 32-30.

Wests were making good inroads against the Blacktown defence, but none more than Nu Akeripa, who seemingly beat the entire Workers lineup in a weaving 50 metre charge to the line. Dayne Craig converted from in front and, for the first time of the day, Wests led 36-32 with six minutes remaining.

Blacktown weren’t done, and a towering bomb from Pat Weisner was put down by Sam Aiga, Jerry Key on hand to score alongside the posts for the Workers. Weisner took his time with the simple conversion attempt to return Blacktown to a two point lead with as many minutes on the clock.

Wests needed the ball back, and Sam Aiga’s efforts to pluck a grubber were unsuccessful, Sakeo Dibeci sealing the game with his hat trick. Weisner added the extras, Blacktown running out 44-36 winners.
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BLACKTOWN 44 (Sakeo Dibeci 3, Charlie Lautlipe 2, Michael Worrincy, Joshua Grant, Jerry Key tries; Pat Weisner 6 from 8) defeated WESTERN SUBURBS 36 (Rusty Bristow, Tom Morrison, Shane Lalogafau, Jacob Folent, Tala Mapesone, Dayne Craig, Nu Akeripa tries: Dayne Craig 4 from 7)

Penalties: Wests 11 Blacktown 7

Halftime: Wests 8 Blacktown 18
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Tala Mapesone
7\. Shawn Craig
3\. Rusty Bristow
5\. Jayden Wheelhouse
4\. Nu Akeripa
6\. Jacob Folent
19\. Elemeleki Taumololo
9\. Dayne Craig
10\. Tunui Maurangi
8\. Shane Lalogafau
11\. Tom Morrison
13\. Luke Williams

12\. Cruse Iosefa
16\. Ronnie Palumbo
17\. Fred Tevaga
20\. Dwyane Lemafa
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BLACKTOWN

1\. John Taaga
25\. Daniel Cassone
2\. Charlie Latulipe
4\. Byron Fruen
5\. Sakeo Dibeci
6\. Gus Jasmin
7\. Pat Weisner
8\. Jake Shearer
9\. Joshua Grant
10\. Lupati Eni
11\. Micheal Worrincy
12\. Iszak Taalili
13\. Jerry Key

3\. Sione Fakafua
14\. Jad Mahmoud
15\. John Leapai
17\. Jordan Strickland

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Great win for wests to keep their season alive..

In a match which defied words, Western Suburbs defeated Burwood-North Ryde 46-28 last Saturday at Leichhardt Oval.

Burwood finally opened the scoring after 22 minutes, as Kava Utoikamanu bustled his way through the Magpies defence, who were guilty of allowing a string of offloads. Barry Nathan slotted the conversion straight down the middle, putting Burwood ahead 6-0.

Burwood struck again from the kick-off, continuing their offloading game, Ajay Vaivaka somehow managing to wrestle down through four Magpie defenders. The much simpler conversion for Barry Nathan was just as easily potted, with the game taking an about face as Burwood led 12-0 after 27 minutes.

Wests could not hold on in the tackles, and Burwood nearly went over again, only to be held up. Two tackles later, though, Joe Flint stepped his way through to score adjacent to the posts and, courtesy of Barry Nathan’s kick, Burwood were now sailing at 18-0 with eight minutes to the interval.

Wests needed something, and a fabulous short ball behind the ruck by Sam Aiga sent Daniel Abou-Sleiman clear, Nuk Akeripa backing up to touch down under the uprights. Dayne Craig added the extras to cut Burwood’s lead back to a dozen with five until the break.

Wests sought to play Burwood at their own game, and gave the ball some air, but it was Dayne Craig getting out of dummy half and going 40 metres to score without a hand laid on him. Craig converted his own try, and Wests were back within six and looking dangerous just three out from halftime.

Wests locked it up in an incredible finish to the half, as Veiru Mapesone picked up from dummy half after a procession downfield on the back of a penalty to march through some soft Burwood defence. Dayne Craig converted with the siren in the background, knotting the scores at 18 at oranges.

Burwood came out determined to continue their free-flowing style, Smaiu Latu taking the offloading, kicking and regathering before scooting 35 metres to score, Barry Nathan’s successful conversion attempt put Burwood back in front five minutes into the second half.

Burwood struck from the kick-off, Ajay Vaivaka again burrowing through the ruck. The strength of the wind prevented Nathan converting, Burwood up 28-18 ten into the second half.

A penalty for a shoulder charge allowed Western Suburbs to set up their attack in Burwood’s red zone, but it was a simple dummy half burrow from Dayne Craig which yielded points, Wests back to within four after Craig converted his own try.

Dayne Craig was tearing Burwood apart up the middle, and he sent Nu Akeripa clear through the ruck, Daniel Abou-Sleiman being returned the favour from the first half to touch down under the posts. Dayne Craig converted and, with 18 minutes remaining, Wests led for the first time by 30-28.

Wests were looking strong, but Luke Williams chose not to run, instead dummying and watching a ga the size of Sydney Heads open up for his first try. Dayne Craig vonerted, and Wests were ahead by eight, eleven minutes from time.

Burwood saw red after a penalty for a late tackle on Veiru Mapesone, but their anger didn’t translate to their defence, as Tala Mapesone was the beneficiary of a 5-1 overlap on the right wing. Dayne Craig pushed the kick wide, the score 40-28 in Wests favour with three to go.

Burwood allowed their frustrations to creep in, and a succession of penalties allowed Wests some field position, Veiru Mapesone going through to score off another 5-1 overlap. Ayne Craig converted from alongside the uprights, Wests running out 46-28 winners in a topsy turvy clash.
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WESTERN SUBURBS 46 (Dayne Craig 2, Veiru Mapesone 2, Nu Akeripa, Daniel Abou-Sleiman, Luke Williams, Tala Mapesone tries; Dayne Craig 7 from 8) defeated BURWOOD-NORTH RYDE 28 (Ajay Vaivaka 2, Kava Utoikamanu, Joe Flint, Samiu Latu tries; Barry Nathan 4 from 5)

Penalties: Wests 11 Burwood 6

Halftime: Wests 18 Burwood 18
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WESTERN SUBURBS

25\. Daniel Abou-Sleiman
2\. Tala Mapasone
14\. Shawn Craig
1\. Sam Aiga
5\. Jerome Mose
4\. Nu Akeripa
6\. Jacob Folent
22\. Sonny Bristow
9\. Dayne Craig
10\. Tunui Maurangi
11\. Tom Morrison
13\. Luke Williams
3\. Rusty Bristow

7\. Veiru Mapesone
8\. Mason Talolua
17\. Fred Tevago
19\. Elimeleki Taumalolo
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BURWOOD

1\. Samiu Latu
23\. Rory Brownlie
4\. Barry Nathan
22\. Scott Williams
25\. Blake Dunscombe
6\. David Atuau
7\. James Coote
17\. Brendan Tarrant
9\. Ajay Vaivaka
15\. Ilija Radan
11\. Kava Utoikamanu
16\. Kilifi Tia-Kilifi
13\. Joe Flint

8\. Tarek El Masri
10\. James Livock
19\. Sione Kite
20\. Mitchell Devine

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Wentworthville secured a much needed two points with a gutsy 34-24 victory over Western Suburbs last weekend at Ringrose Park.

Wests struck first after four minutes, a Jack Madden bomb batted back by Shawn Craig into the hands of Nu Akeripa, whose miraculous flick pass landed on the chest of the man who started it all with the kick. Dayne Craig split the uprights perfectly for a 6-0 lead for the visitors.

It took just shy of ten minutes for Wests to strike again, another Jack Madden bomb finding success, this time to the left, as the ball spilt free, Jerome Mose handing off to Rusty Bristow. Craig had no problems with the touchline conversion, with Wests leading 12-0 after 14 minutes.

Wenty found their voice to respond at the quarter mark, Saia Tanginoa the beneficiary of a series of decoys and angled runs. Brendan Waters shanked the kick, leaving Wentworthville eight points adrift.

Wentworthville took advantage of a penalty to score again seven minutes later, Nicholas Walker going over after a series of decoy runners scrambled the Wests defence. Waters missed left again, leaving the score at 12-8 Wests.

Wentworthville continued to build momentum, but a poor pass off a half break gave Wests a chance to set up, Luke Williams selling the dummy of all dummies to touch down after Wenty’s markers split on the goal line. With Dayne Craig taking a breather, Jack Madden hooked the coversion, Wests taking their 16-8 lead to the interval.

Wenty finally gave up a penalty in general play, and Wests took full toll, Nu Akeripa passing around the corner for Shawn Craig to touch down after a strong set. Vieru Mapesone struck the upright and, with just six minutes elapsed in the second stanza, Wests led 20-8.

Wenty were desperate to stay in touch and, after a fortunate penalty, they struck back, a face ball allowing Josiah Tomasi to muscle his way over the line. A change of kicker brought no better fortune for the home side, as Matthew Mundine pulled the conversion wide, Wenty again adrift by eight after 53 minutes.

Wentworthville struck again shortly after with a Mundine bomb finding free space, Mitchell Stanfield cleaning up and offloaded for Ben Fritz, who touched down in the corner despite Wests protests over what looked to be a clear shepherd from the old school textbook. Mundine nailed the conversion, Wests clinging to a 20-18 lead heading into the final 20 minutes.

Wests were unable to halt the home side’s momentum on this occasion, and off a Wests error, Brendan Waters danced his way to the line before showing great strength to find the line. Mundine converted from alongside the posts and Wenty finally found the lead, 24-20, with 17 minutes remaining.

Wests were incensed by a knock-on call from a Wenty bomb, and the home side made the most of their set, Saia Tanginoa crossing for his second off a long ball on the overlap to make the score 28-20, Matt Mundine unsuccessful with the conversion attempt.

The Ringrose crowd sprung to life after Wenty’s compressed defence forced Wests to go wide early, Nu Akeripa going on a bullocking 70 metre burst downfield, a subsequent penalty allowing Tala Mapesone to go over in the corner. Craig’s kick went wide, leaving Wenty up by four with as many minutes to play.

Wenty, though, sealed the deal, with a long ball sending Ben Fritz over, prevailing 34-24 after Mundine slotted the two pointer.
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WENTWORTHVILLE 34 (Saia Tanginoa 2, Ben Fritz 2, Nicholas Walker, Josiah Tomasi, Brendan Waters tries; Brendan Waters 0 from 2, Matthew Mundine 3 from 5) defeated WESTERN SUBURBS 24 (Jack Madden, Rusty Bristow, Luke Williams, Shawn Craig, Tala Mapesone tries; Dayne Craig 2 from 3, Jack Madden 0 from 1, Vieru Mapesone 0 from 1)

Penalties: Wests 3 Wentworthville 5

Halftime: Wests 16 Wentworthville 8
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WESTERN SUBURBS

25\. Daniel Abou-Sleiman
2\. Tala Mapasone
3\. Shawn Craig
1\. Sam Aiga
5\. Jerome Mose
4\. Nu Akeripa
7\. Jack Madden
22\. Sonny Bristow
9\. Dayne Craig
10\. Tunui Maurangi
11\. Tom Morrison
13\. Luke Williams
12\. Rusty Bristow

6\. Vieru Mapasone
8\. Shane Lalogafau
18\. Soni Paasi
19\. Mason Talolua
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WENTWORTHVILLE

1\. Nicholas Walker
2\. Ben Fritz
3\. Cecil Mackenzie
14\. Jake Butler-Fleming
5\. Saia Tanginoa
16\. Matthew Mundine
7\. Brendan Waters
8\. Takai Moeakiola
9\. Lionel O’mally
20\. Walter Vaeau
11\. Nick Kassis
12\. Fetongi Tuinauvui
13\. Mitchell Stanfield

10\. Justin Lemalu
15\. William Bugden
19\. Josiah Tomasi
23\. KJ Mackenzie

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Western Suburbs turned on a clinical display to pummel Mounties 44-6 last weekend at Campbelltown.

Wests got away to the ideal start after just two minutes, a short side move to the left finding Corey Brown with nothing but air in front of him. Dayne Craig nailed the touchline conversion for a 6-0 lead.

Mounties were playing some enterprising football, but dropped the ball at the quarter hour. As time stood still, Corey Brown swooped, picked up the crumbs and travelled 80 metres to touch down. Craig slotted the kick, 12-0 the margin to the home side.

Mounties were finding it difficult to convert their chances, the first denied by the touchjudge after he ruled the ball pulled up short on an attempted 40-20, with a wayward Theo Leato pass heading into touch three minutes later at the 25 minute mark.

Wests were playing a straight, hard running game, but a delightful Cronk-Slater style 1-2 saw Sam AIga burst through the ruck and carry Joey Bond across the line to score. Craig converted, Wests holding their 18-0 lead through to the siren.

Mounties went agonisingly close to opening the scoring in the second stanza, a chip in behind the line bouncing badly for Jerome Mose, but Theo Leato could not ground the ball, referee S]Phil Sung right on the spot to call a knock on.

Mounties’ kicking game was finding some useful territory, their best kick of the game coming five minutes into the second stanza, a bomb shaving the upright n the way down, but Magpies’ custodian Sam Aiga, was equal to the challenge.

Wests used their kicking game more effectively than the visitors, a grubber on the last pinballing between Mounties legs, Veiru Mapesone bolting through to pick up the crumbs and scoring under the posts. Craig converted from in front, and Wests were wowing the crowd at Campbelltown, leading 24-0 after 57 minutes.

The Magpies marched downfield from the restart, a last tackle bomb going straight through Joey Bond, Nu Akeripa scooting around to grab his tenth try of 2014\. Craig’s sideline conversion was the first of his kicks to sail wide with a quarter of the game remaining.

Mounties finally found their way to the line with Matt Place on the end of an inside ball, Sam Aiga unable to dislodge the ball as Place touched down under the posts. Brett Lahey’s first kick of the day was straight, Wests leading 28-6 with 15 minutes to play.

Wests took full advantage of the kick-off bouncing dead and, despite Mounties protests of a knock on in gathering the dropout, a Wests right shift found Shawn Craig bullocking through. Brother Dayne found his radar again, the Magpies’ lead back out to 34-6 at the 68th minute.

Wests weren’t done, a short ball from Sam Aiga sending Shawn Craig through again, this time Craig needing support, Tala Mapesone notching one for Wests in support. With Dayne Craig getting an early mark, Corey Brown took the conversion attempt, but pushed it wide, Wests ahead 38-6.

Just to finish it off, Sam Aiga found space down the right side again, Tala Mapesone nabbing his second of the day. Shawn Craig finished off with the conversion, the Magpies running out massive 44-6 winners.
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WESTERN SUBURBS 44 (Corey Brown 2, Tala Mapesone 2, Sam Aiga, Veiru Mapesone, Nu Akeripa, Shawn Craig tries; Dayne Craig 5 from 6, Shawn Craig 1 from 1, Corey Brown 0 from 1) defeated MOUNTIES 6 (Matt Place tries; Brett Lahey 1 from 1)

Penalties: Wests 3 Mounties 8

Halftime: Wests 18 Mounties 0
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Tala Mapasone
3\. Shawn Craig
21\. Corey Brown
5\. Jerome Mose
4\. Nu Akeripa
6\. Vieru Mapasone
22\. Sonny Bristow
9\. Dayne Craig
10\. Tunui Maurangi
11\. Tom Morrison
12\. Rusty Bristow
14\. Luke Williams

7\. Jack Madden
15\. Hayden Johnson
17\. Fred Tevago
19\. Mason Talolua
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MOUNTIES

1\. Joey Bond
2\. Theo Leato
3\. Francis Vaiotu
4\. Dave Cahalane
20\. Wayne Dargan
6\. Matt Place
7\. Brett Lahey
13\. Adam Tangata
9\. Braeden Batiste
10\. Rodney Coates
11\. Brady Cheshire
12\. Kurt Horton
17\. Jacob Mayer

8\. Uiti Baker
15\. Grant Lahey
16\. Mitchell Beggs
21\. Fred Pakatoa

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Western Suburbs consolidated their position in the top eight last Saturday with a commanding 46-16 defeat of the Kingsgrove Colts at Hurstville Oval.

Wests opened the scoring in the fourth minute, a penalty giving Wests an attacking chance, with Sam Aiga chiming in from the back to touch down in the corner to put the Magpies up 4-0 with Dayne Craig’s kick going wide.

Kingsgrove held out by holding Wests up for two consecutive tackles, and reaped rewards on their next set, a chip kick put down by Sam Aiga, with Chevy Ellis the beneficiary. Addison Demetriou added the extras, putting Kingsgrove ahead 6-4 after 15 minutes.

The Magpie pressure eventually told, with Kingsgrove overplaying their hand, with the Magpies getting a penalty for a drop-out going into touch on the full. From the tap, Tunui Maurangi forced his way over. Craig slotted the kick from point blank, with Wests reclaiming their four point lead after 28 minutes.

Kingsgrove’s defence fell apart from the restart, Veiru Mapesone going straight through on a 65 metre gallop to touch down. Craig converted from an identical spot to his previous kick, Wests taking a 16-6 lead.

Kingsgrove’s desperation in defence led to a knock on call against them, Wests taking full toll with Nu Akeripa sending Rusty Bristow into a gaping hole on the inside. Dayne Craig pulled the kick away, Wests up 20-4 with five minutes until the interval.

Wests weren’t done, though, as Nu Akeripa burst through the line to put Ronnie Palumbo over. Dayne Craig added the extras, and at halftime, Wests led 26-6.

Kingsgrove opened the second half with a couple of penalties, but their exploration with the ball came undone, Tala Mapesone nabbing an intercept and going 70 metres to touch down after a good footrace with Coleman Edmonds. Dayne Craig missed the kick, Wests ahead 30-6 eight minutes into the second stanza.

Wests nearly went in again shortly after, but Addison Demetriou picked off the kick and surged 50 metres. From the ensuing play the ball, Wests’ line was all at sea, Jayden Tavae going the distance despite a gallant chase from Soni Paasi. Demetriou couldn’t convert, Wests ahead 30-10 with half an hour remaining.

Kingsgrove were getting into a good grind, but last tackle kick found Sam Aiga, who sliced through the line with a glorious step, Rusty Bristow backing up to grab his second of the day. Craig converted from bang in front, extending the Magpies’ lead to 36-10 with 14 minutes remaining.

Kingsgrove started to look dispirited as the game ground to a halt, Mason Talolua taking advantage to bustle his way through four defenders to score. Craig converted, Wests hitting the 4-0 at 42-10 with seven minutes on the clock.

Kingsgrove weren’t going quietly, though, as John Tuivasa-Sheck created space with a good fend and raced 60 metres to score. Demetriou converted from in front to bring the margin back to 42-16 with just a few minutes on the clock.

Wests refused to let the Colts have the last word, though, Keni Gavet on the end of some hot potato football. Veiru Mapesone pulled the kick wide, Wests running out 46-16 winners.
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WESTERN SUBURBS 46 (Rusty Bristow 2, Sam Aiga, Tunui Maurangi, Veiru Mapesone, Ronnie Palumbo, Tala Mapesone, Mason Talolua, Keni Gavet tries; Dayne Craig 5 from 8, Veiru Mapesone 0 from 1) defeated KINGSGROVE 16 (Chevy Ellis, Jayden Tavae, John Tuivasa-Sheck tries; Addison Demetriou 2 from 3)

Penalties: Wests 6 Kingsgrove 6

Halftime: Wests 26 Kingsgrove 6
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Tala Mapasone
3\. Shawn Craig
16\. Ronnie Palumbo
5\. Jerome Mose
4\. Nu Akeripa
6\. Vieru Mapasone
17\. Fred Tevago
9\. Dayne Craig
10\. Tunui Maurangi
11\. Tom Morrison
13\. Rusty Bristow
8\. Mason Talolua

7\. Peter Ta’afusio
18\. Soni Paasi
21\. Dwayne Lemafa
22\. Keni Gauvet
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KINGSGROVE

1\. Dwayne Brown
23\. Jayden Tavae
3\. John Tuivasa Sheck
22\. Chevy Ellis
5\. Coleman Edmond
19\. Danny Alledde
7\. Abbas Miskie
8\. Billy Tsikrikas
9\. Rhys Norman
10\. Thibaud Braconnier
15\. Addison Demetriou
21\. Isaac Creighton
13\. Jade Ferguson

11\. Pio Sofa
12\. Matthew Douglas
16\. Cameron Martin
18\. Armin Pripuzovic

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The Entrance did whatever they had to do in prevailing 26-24 over a desperately unlucky Western Suburbs side last Saturday at EDSAAC Oval.

Wests got away to the ideal start after just two minutes, a pass off a kick return going to ground, Ronnie Palumbo sweeping up the crumbs to touch down. Dayne Craig pushed the kick wide, the visitors ahead 4-0.

The wet conditions made the ball tough to hold, Luke McInnes going close for the home side on the quarter hour, but Sam Aiga was on hand to knock the ball loose.

Wests extended their lead at the quarter mark, with a try which defied the conditions, a bomb from Vieru Mapesone batted back, with no less than six passes strung together before Jerome Mose touched down on the opposite side of the field. Craig again pushed the kick away, Wests with an 8-0 lead after 20 minutes.

The Entrance was finding little to no success with their passing game, and resorted to their kicking game to apply pressure. The kicking paid dividends just after the half hour, a chip over the top finding Wests unable to turn quickly enough on the soggy surface, Alan Mulia Malau the first on the scene to grab four points. Dave O’Neil nailed the touchline conversion, bring the The Entrance to within two points after 33 minutes.

With less than two minutes before the interval, Wests sought to put on their own try from a kick, but the ball travelled dead. From the ensuing set, The Entrance showed the Magpies how it was done, catching the Magpies unaware as Alan Mulia Malau bolted through to grab his second. O’Neil hooked the kick wide, The Entrance heading to the sheds up by 10-8.

The Magpies came out full of running in the second half and took just six minutes to reclaim their lead, as a last tackle offload from Ronnie Palumbo pinballed around before Nu Akeripa claimed the loose ball to touch down amid protestations from The Entrance for a knock-on. Craig struck his first goal of the day to put Wests ahead 14-10.

The Entrance took ten minutes to return serve, a controversial penalty to The Entrance for a shoulder charge setting up an attacking set, Sam Fioni barging his way over despite Wests protesting a double movement. With the natives getting restless in the wet conditions, Dave O’Neil converted from alongside the posts to put the Tigers back in front 16-14.

Wests rolled the dice on the last tackle after a strong set off a Tigers knock-on and came up trumps, Jerome Mose nabbing his second by forcing his way over less than a metre inside the touchline. Dayne Craig brought the kick through as well as Johnathon Thurston ever could, the Magpies climbing back in front 20-16 with a quarter of the game remaining.

The Magpies were incensed by continued calls against them for high tackles, Rusty Bristow dispatched to the bin by referee Phili[ Sung for repeated team infringements with 19 minutes on the clock. On the ensuing set, Dave O’Neil snuck through on a last tackle grubber to touch down, the scores remaining tied at 20 with 17 to go as O’Neil failed to convert.

With five minutes remaining, Wests looked to set up for a field goal shot, but The Entrance rushed well, forcing Wests into a loose offload, Dave O’Neil swooping to claim the ball and go 90 metres to put The Entrance ahead. O’Neil was successful in converting his own try on this occasion, The Tigers leading 26-20.

Alan Munro voiced his disapproval to the referee over a knock-on call and found himself dispatched for ten. From the penalty, Dayne Craig found his way through The Entrance line to put Wests within two. Unfortunately for the Magpies, Craig shanked the kick badly, The Entrance hanging on for a gutsy 26-24 win.
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THE ENTRANCE 26 (Alan Mulia Malau 2, Dave O’Neil 2, Sam Fioni tries; Dave O’Neil 3 from 5) defeated WESTERN SUBURBS 24 (Jerome Mose 2, Ronnie Palumbo, Nu Akeripa, Dayne Craig tries; Dayne Craig 2 from 5)

Penalties: Wests 7 The Entrance 11

Halftime: Wests 8 The Entrance 10
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Tala Mapasone
3\. Shawn Craig
16\. Ronnie Palumbo
5\. Jerome Mose
4\. Nu Akeripa
6\. Vieru Mapasone
18\. Soni Paasi
9\. Dayne Craig
10\. Tunui Maurangi
11\. Tom Morrison
13\. Rusty Bristow
8\. Mason Talolua

12\. Hayden Johnson
17\. Fred Tevago
19\. Trent Jennings
20\. Dwayne Lemafa
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THE ENTRANCE

1\. Grant Nelson
19\. Dave O’Neil
3\. Alan Mulia Malau
4\. Brad Chatfield
5\. Perry LeBrocque
6\. Adam McInnes
7\. Jake Fitzpatrick
8\. Ryan O’Hara
9\. Scott Jones
20\. Sam Fioni
2\. Harley Ridge
12\. Alan Munro
24\. Tyla Hepi

10\. Luke McInnes
11\. Shane Wooden
14\. Matt Hardes
18\. Ryan Jowett
 
caught this game whilst visting a mate on the coast, Maggies tried hard but had no direction in the halves.Noticed Trent Jennings made a return from what i am told a bad bout of glandular fever , he played some 60 minutes coming from the bench with some quality contact in defense and troubling the entrance defense with every carry. jerome mose was also very good on the day.Dummy half craig can only pass one way with all play going down the left edge . Needs to pass to the right for a better result.
 
Another frustrating narrow loss in the RMC

Cabramatta completed a miraculous comeback, pipping Western Suburbs 38-34 at New Era Stadium last Sunday.

Cabramatta were on the board inside three minutes, a poor last tackle from Wests on the last allowing Cabramatta to establish some good field position, Tupou Kavaefiafi being put away down the left wing before chipping over Sam Aiga to touch down, Cabramatta ahead 4-0 after Hala Katoa’s unsuccessful conversion attempt.

The Magpies hit back on the quarter hour, as Nu Akeripa popped an inside ball up for a steaming Sam Aiga, who was too quick and strong for the cover defence. Dayne Craig slotted the kick with aplomb for a 6-4 advantage to the visitors.

Wests won a penalty off the restart and, with ruthless efficiency, found a gap in the Two Blues line, Dayne Craig backing up to touch down. Craig converted his own try, the Magpies ahead 12-4 at the quarter.

Cabra were quickly collapsing, another break, this time down the right, saw Tala Mapesone kick inside, Sam Aiga leaping high to bag his second. Dayne Craig puts the kick wide, Wests getting away to a 16-4 lead after 23 minutes.

Wests saw red as Jeff Hartup marched Sam Aiga to the bin for a professional foul on 28 minutes, Cabramatta taking immediate advantage as Chris Taripo snapped up a grubber in behind the line to score in the corner. Hala Katoa again put the kick wide, Wests up 16-8 with ten minutes until halftime.

Playing shorthanded was no issue for Western Suburbs as Jerome Mose was the beneficiary of a Cabramatta error, Mose touching down in the corner on 33 minutes. Craig’s kick was again offline, Western Suburbs regaining their 12 point advantage at 20-8.

The 12 man Wests outfit was every bit as dangerous as the 13 man edition, Vieru Mapesone making another break down the right before a passing exchange allowed Luke Williams to dive over to put Wests out to a 2x-8 lead, Craig’s kick off target.

The Magpies were flying high and finished with their sixth try, Tala Mapesone bursting onto a kick to grab a well deserved try of his own, Wests ahead 28-8 at the break after Trent Jennings, filling in for a rested Dayne Craig, shaved the upright.

Cabramatta needed to be first on the bard after the break and succeeded, Adrian Ha’angana burrowing over after a penalty for a late tackle. Hala Katoa made it third time lucky five minutes into the second half, Wests pulled back to 28-14.

Cabramatta continued their climb back into the match, Chris Taripo leaping high to snaffle up a bomb to go around under the posts. Hala Katoa converted from in front to further reduce the deficit to eight points.

Cabramatta made it three for the second half after an intercept set up possession in centre field, Saxon Fischer-Gray weaving and ducking through to go 50 metres to score under the sticks, Cabramatta right back in the game at 28-26 down after Katoa potted the simple kick.

Cabramatta completed their Lazarus-like comeback off the restart, Luke Lavender backing up down the middle to go 45 metres to score, the home side taking a 32-28 lead courtesy of Hala Katoa’s kick from in front.

Cabramatta were proving unstoppable as a penalty for a mid air tackle on an attacking player allowed Cabra to set up, Morris Higham going through a gap to score. Hala Katoa made it 5 from 7 and 38-28 to the home side with seven minutes on the clock.

Wests hit straight back from a Cabra knock on, Tala Mapesone going 60 metres and rolling over with momentum to score. Craig finally had some luck from the touchline, splitting the uprights and setting up a grandstand finish in the final five minutes, but Wests could not find a way through, Cabra holding on for a 38-34 win.
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CABRAMATTA 38 (Chris Taripo 2, Tupou Kavaefiafi, Adrian Ha’angana, Saxon Fischer-Gray, Luke Lavender, Morris Higham tries; Hala Katoa 5 from 7) defeated WESTERN SUBURBS 34 (Sam Aiga 2, Tala Mapesone 2, Dayne Craig, Jerome Mose, Luke Williams tries; Dayne Craig 3 from 6, Trent Jennings 0 from 1)

Penalties: Wests 5 Cabramatta 7

Halftime: Wests 28 Cabramata 8
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Tala Mapasone
3\. Shawn Craig
16\. Ronnie Palumbo
5\. Jerome Mose
4\. Nu Akeripa
6\. Vieru Mapasone
8\. Soni Paasi
9\. Dayne Craig
11\. Mason Talolua
13\. Rusty Bristow
19\. Trent Jennings
21\. Luke Williams

12\. Shane Lalogafau
17\. Fred Tevago
20\. Hayden Johnson
22\. Cruise Iosefa
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CABRAMATTA

1\. Luke Lavender
2\. Amanono Tevio
3\. Chris Taripo
4\. Hala Katoa
20\. Tupou Kavaefiafi
6\. Jake Watts
7\. Jamie Blewitt
22\. Andrew Pearn
9\. Saxon Fischer-Gray
11\. Brad Croad
16\. Mitchell Simpson
12\. Morris Higham
19\. Max Nappa

5\. Henry Iuta
13\. Adrian Ha’angana
17\. Lomio Mafi
21\. Jeremy Safi

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I went out to watch the game today and it was a disappointing finish.

The boys led 28-8 at half time but got run down in the second half.
Some promising players out there….No 5 Jerome Mose looked threatening when he had the ball and was solid in defence. No 6 Vieru Mapasone looks a real talent. 18 year old and a very creative player. No 17 Fred Tarago, very solid game in the forwards, ran hard and hit even harder......

It would have been nice to get a win up.
 
Western Suburbs tuned up for September with a physical 48-26 win over Burwood North Ryde last Sunday at Five Dock Park.

Western Suburbs needed only five minutes to open the scoring, a break down the right sent back left by the Magpies for Sam Aiga to score under the posts. Dayne Craig added the relatively simple conversion for a 6-0 lead.

Burwood replied after ten minutes, a penalty setting up some good field position, halfback James Coote showing nifty footwork to slice through the Magpie line. David Atuau added the extras to knot the scores.

Burwood failed to complete their set from the restart, putting the ball down on the third tackle. The ensuing scrum saw Wests set down the left, returning the ball after the tackle, Jerome Mose too quick for the cover defence. Craig struck a booming conversion, returning the black and whites to their six point advantage on 14 minutes.

The natives were becoming restless and, after Ryan Jackson reversed a Burwood penalty on the advice of his touchjudge, Anthony Bristow stormed through the Burwood defence to show how it’s done. Craig made it three from three to extend the Magpies’ lead to 18-6 at the quarter mark.

This time it was Wests’ turn to fail to complete after the restart, James Livock atoning for the two shoulder charge penalties he gave away earlier to emulate Bristow’s effort just a minute before. Atuau split the uprights, Burwood back to within six.

Joe Uluibau’s frustrations boiled over after 25 minutes, Ryan Jackson dispatching him to the sin bin. Wests nearly scored off the ensuing set, but Dayne Craig had the ball dislodged over the line.

Burwood suddenly found themselves confronting a debacle, Joe Flint dispatched for a shoulder charge, which incensed James Coote, Ryan Jackson also sending the Burwood halfback for a spell, the home side facing a seven minute period with just ten men.

The Magpies quickly took advantage Trent Jennings flying away down the left, his kick infield touched down just inside the dead ball line by Jerome Mose. Craig kept his 100% record intact, the Magpies taking a 24-12 lead into halftime with the final eight minutes of the first half scoreless.

Burwood registered first points of the second half, David Atuau sneaking through from dummy half close to the line to touch down. James Coote added the extras, and Burwood were making a game of it at 24-18 after 48 minutes.

Burwood failed to capitalise on the chance they gave themselves, as off their next set, Wests spread the ball wide, Tom Morrison showing surprising speed to burst through the line and sell a dummy to Samiu Latu before going in under the posts. Dayne Craig converted, and Wests again had a 12 point advantage, this time 30-18.

Discipline was an issue for both sides, and a swinging arm penalty against Burwood allowed Dayne Craig a chance to extend the Magpies lead, which he did with ease, to 32-18 with 23 minutes remaining.

Wests continued to show plenty of initiative in possession, Vieru Mapesone slicing through on the right side and scoring the Magpies’ sixth of the day. Dayne Craig swung the conversion wide, though, the Magpies ahead 36-18 after an hour.

There was a sliver of hope left for Burwood, as a looping pass found James Livock, the Burwood giant bumping off an attempted tackle before shooting 50 metres in a surprisingly quick run to score in the corner. James Coote’s conversion attempt barely got off the ground, Wests ahead by 14 points with 12 minutes remaining.

With a little under 12 minutes remaining, Nu Akeripa and John Kite were both dispatched for ten minutes, although nobody seemed to know why, given the eventuating penalty went to Burwood for a high tackle.

Burwood weren’t done with, Blake Dunscombe diving over to keep Burwood’s faint hopes alive. David Atuau swung the kick wide to leave Burwood ten in arrears and, from the restart, Burwood again grounded the ball, Ronnie Palumbo catching everyone off guard by playing the whistle, and sweeping up the crumbs to go over untouched beneath the sticks, the score out to 42-26 as Trent Jennings slotted the goal with five minutes on the clock.

James Livock found himself in the limelight yet again with three minutes remaining, this time for a late challenge on Vieru Mapesone, Fred Tevago breaking his tryscoring duck in the final game of the regular season adjacent to the uprights from the next set. Trent Jennings added the extras as the bell sounded, Wests running out convincing 48-26 winners.
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WESTERN SUBURBS 48 (Jerome Mose 2, Sam Aiga, Anthony Bristow, Tom Morrison, Vieru Mapesone, Ronnie Palumbo, Fred Tevago tries; Dayne Craig 6 from 7, Trent Jennings 2 from 2) defeated BURWOOD 26 (James Livock 2, James Coote, David Atuau, Blake Dunscombe tries; David Atuau 2 from 3, James Coote 1 from 2)

Penalties: Wests 10 Burwood 8

Halftime: Wests 24 Burwood 12
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WESTERN SUBURBS

1\. Sam Aiga
2\. Tala Mapasone
3\. Sione Alofi
6\. Trent Jennings
5\. Jerome Mose
4\. Nu Akeripa
7\. Vieru Mapasone
8\. Soni Paasi
9\. Dayne Craig
17\. Fred Tevago
11\. Tom Morrison
12\. Rusty Bristow
13\. Luke Williams

10\. Tunui Maurangi
16\. Ronnie Palumbo
20\. Andrew Vela
22\. Cruise Iosefa

BURWOOD

1\. Samiu Latu
12\. Kava Utoikamanu
23\. Joe Uluibau
25\. Rory Brownlie
5\. Mitch Henderson
15\. Scott Williams
7\. James Coote
17\. John Kite
9\. David Atuau
20\. Kilifi Tia-Kilifi
10\. James Livock
16\. Ilija Radan
13\. Joe Flint

8\. Brendan Tarrant
18\. Jayson Gerecs
21\. Mitch Devine
24\. Blake Dunscombe

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