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FRONT ROWROUND 6 2021 VOLUME 2 · ISSUE 6

Time for action Knights coach Adam O'Brien on what needs fixing in the Hunter Thanks Morgo A look back at retiring star Michael Morgan's best moments MIND YOUR HEAD IT'S PAST TIME FOR THE NRL TO OVERHAUL ITS CONCUSSION RULES

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From the editor 3 A huge hand to clubs and supporters alike last week - the Feature Concussion 4-5 tributes and respect shown for following Feature Adam O'Brien 6-7 his sad passing last week across Round 5 matches was second Feature Michael Morgan 8-9 to none. While the Tigers were underwhelming against the Cowboys, there was certainly plenty of emotion at Leichhardt on NRL Ladder & Stats Leaders 10 Sunday - just as Tommy would have wanted. The Round 9 clash GAME DAY · NRL Round 6 11-27 at Campbelltown, which the club has set aside as a special day, LU Team Tips 11 should be a cracker. THU v Penrith 12-13 This week our magazine looks at the key issue in the game FRI Newcastle v Cronulla 14-15 today - concussion. We also have a chat with Adam O'Brien and v Roosters 16-17 pay tribute to Cowboys captain Michael Morgan following his retirement in recent weeks. SAT Manly v Gold Coast 18-19 South Sydney v 20-21 Oh - and the crossword is back! Make sure you print off Page 39 v 22-23 (or screenshot it on your tablet) and get cracking on it! Answers will appear in next week's edition. Happy reading! SUN St Geo Illa v Warriors 24-25 North Qld v Canterbury 26-27 NSWRL Teamlists 28-31 Knock-On Effect NSW Cup R6 28 The FRONT ROW U21 Cup R6 28 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Harvey Norman Women's Premiership R6 28 R6 29 We’d like to thank RugbyLeagueProject.org for their support and use of R6 29 various statistics throughout this publication. U19 SG Ball Cup Finals Week 1 30 Magazine content originally appears on LeagueUnlimited.com © 2021 U17 Finals Week 1 31 unless otherwise noted. Interested in advertising with The Front Row U19 Finals Week 1 31 or LeagueUnlimited.com, or just want to provide feedback? Contact us QRL Teamlists 32-33 by email Intrust Super Cup R4 32 [email protected] BHP Premiership Women's R2 32 Thanks to the team at 'The Inner Sanctum' for some of the content appearing in this magazine! U19 Harvey Norman Women's R9 32 U21 R2 33 MANAGERS Steven Williams & Coby Delaney U18 Cup R6 33 EDITOR Tim Costello NRL Round 5 Wrap 34-37 CONTRIBUTORS Paul Jobber Andrew Ferguson LU Player of the Year Standings - Round 5 38 Jacqui Dodd , Championship, Challenge Cup 38 Vinny Holliday NRL Match Review & Judiciary - Round 5 39 Robert Crosby The LU Crossword 39 Josh Robertson Match Centre: NSWRL & QRL results 40-41 Adam Huxtable 2021 NRL Draw 42-43 Andrew Jackson Jason Hosken Sam Bourke Emile El-Azar Lachy MacCorquodale Twizzle Brennan

LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 3 PAIN IN THE HEAD IT"S TIME FOR THE NRL TO OVERHAUL ITS CONCUSSION RULES... WORDS: JACQUI DODD

In 2021 the NRL’s concussion rules are under more scrutiny “Whereas someone who is an independent medical assessor than ever before. doesn’t have that obligation. If the doctor is going to assess the player as a patient and say, okay do I see signs and symptoms, The third round saw eight players ruled out mid-match after what are they reporting how severe are those symptoms that failing a Head Injury Assessment (HIA) with the Cronulla Sharks they report, what is my medical prognosis of their recovery versus clash resulting in four concussions going to be like. alone. “With a club doctor there’s always the pressure not just from At present, the NRL has already enforced two rule changes coaching staff but we know from the research that players regarding concussions following the commencement of the themselves can try and pressure doctors to say you know what 2021 premiership season. Following the first round, the NRL I’ve got a headache but I’m actually okay, I think the headache ruled that players who fail an HIA will need to be cleared by is not from my concussions but I had a drink last night or I was an independent neurologist within 11 days of suffering the listening to some loud music or I went for a run/jog and I pushed concussion. too hard and I think that’s what is causing my headaches rather than anything post-concussion.” A change that created some confusion, as some believed that meant the NRL was following the AFL’s decision to rule a player “So that can also put undue pressure onto the doctor to try and out for at least a week. However, that couldn’t be further from sign them back quickly. So, I think that’s a good thing. the truth with five of the eight players suffering concussions last week named for their respective round four matches. “One of the things though having a club doctor is that a club doctor knows the player really well. While the science doesn’t necessarily support this I do know that there is some anecdotal evidence to suggest that the club doctors knowing the players really well can actually teeth out what actually is concussion and what may be some other effects. The headaches or nausea may be coming from neck soreness or some shoulder soreness that is impacting on a nerve that is travelling to the brain, there are two sides to the argument.”

The second new rule to be announced was the controversial 18th man, not set to take effect until next weekend, for a team to activate the 18th man they will have to have three players fail an HIA throughout the match.

The policy isn’t untested with the 18th man being brought into The Inner Sanctum spoke with Associate Professor in the NSWRL in the 2020 premiership season. However, NSWRL Neurophysiology at La Trobe University Dr Alan Pearce about teams didn’t need three players to fail their HIA but only needed concussion safety and the value of the rules being introduced. one player to fail to switch in the 18th man. With Pearce asserting independent medical assessors are less likely to feel pressured by clubs and players. Whilst the NRL is looking to avoid clubs exploiting the 18th man rule, the caveat of three players having to be ruled as concussed “I think having an independent medical assessor is a good thing. before the substitution can be brought in is being seen as a Because it takes it out of the responsibility of the club doctor purely cosmetic change that will rarely need to be utilised, with to feel a little bit pressured to get the player back as quickly as how rare it is for three players from the same team to fail an possible,” he said. HIA.

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Mid-season rule changes are often seen as controversial, with the increase in players suffering from concussions, changes Dr Pearce described that a minor hit to a player with a history of need to be made for the sake of player safety without impacting concussions can have the player go down and take them out of the general play too heavily. the game for an extended period of time. “The scientific evidence is telling us that the more concussions The fourth round featured a bizarre decision to not immediately you have the longer or more severe the symptoms and it does pull Canterbury Bulldogs halfback from the field, take longer to recover. following a head knock as he tackled Rabbitoh Josh Mansour. “Now the other side of it too is that for every subsequent Lewis remained on the field for the entirety of the Bulldogs concussion you get, you need less of an impact force to get attacking set much to the bewilderment of fans and the concussed. So someone, who has a history of concussions, it commentary box, before the referee ordered time off and for a may look like an innocuous hit to someone but they then go down trainer to help Lewis off the field. very badly and they’re out for quite some time.

Following his removal, Lewis failed the HIA and was ruled out for “Because what we see is that the brain tissue becomes more the remainder of the match. vulnerable with every concussion. While every concussion is individual and everyone responds individually we need to take a bit of a conservative approach and have guidelines for subsequent concussions within a two-year window.

“If they have had more than one concussion then the second concussion needs to have this amount of time out if they have a third concussion this amount of time out, but I think if you have a player that is getting multiple concussions then we’ve got to seriously think about their future as well.”

Along with the introduction of the 18th man in 2020, NSWRL instituted that a player who suffers from a concussion will have a mandatory stand-down period of 14 days, focusing on the Had the 24-year-old engaged in a play in the additional 90 interest of player welfare and recovery. seconds he was on the field there was a significant risk that he could take a second knock and do more damage. The lack of consistency regarding concussion protocols is a concern for player safety at the top level of the game, as the Whilst it is unrealistic for every player who receives a head NRL is often a faster and more intense game than local and knock to be escorted off the field and undergoes an HIA when a representative leagues across the country. player is stumbling around and unable to run following a knock it should be expected that they are removed from the field to Dr Pearce noted that regardless of the level senior Rugby undergo testing without a team being able to complete an entire League needs consistent regulations, and listen to the set. recommendations for junior leagues.

In his fourth season, Lewis is yet to have a proven history of “A concussion at any level doesn’t discriminate in terms of how concussions, however, studies have shown that NRL players quickly someone recovers and we should be having standardised have a high rate of concussion with a 2020 study noticing that regulations at all levels of the game whether it’s NRL or D Grade in a group of 11 former players, the men had an average of club level it should be pretty much the same. 38.4 concussions throughout their careers, with one player suffering 125 concussions throughout his career. The study also “Then if we go to juniors then it should be based on children’s found an average of 7.7 head knocks per player involved a loss of recommendations of recovery which are even longer.” consciousness. Fans and experts alike are calling for the NRL to get serious It shouldn’t be dismissed that athletes in a contact sport have an about concussions. In the interest of long term player welfare, increased risk of concussion but with each concussion increases there needs to be an acknowledgement from the League that the risk of concussion and makes recovery a longer process. changes need to be made, taking on board the recommendations However, management and rules with less grey area of when a from experts without rushing the changes in. player can return would be in the interest of the player welfare.

LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 5 RESPONSE TIME ADAM O’BRIEN IS LOOKING FOR KNIGHTS TO SHOW RESOLVE IN FRIDAY NIGHT’S CLASH WITH SHARKS, WRITES PAUL JOBBER

THERE have been far too many false dawns at the O’Brien admitted the Knights were left badly wanting over the years. in three of the most important areas on the Gold Coast – aggression, execution and effort. Inconsistency has plagued the club for more than a decade – they haven’t finished in the top four since It didn’t take long for the scoreboard to start ticking 2006. over almost as fast as Titans wrecking-ball David Fifita clocked up the running metres. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise they still have the ability to dish up performances such as the one they “The way the game is at the moment it doesn’t take too came up with on the Gold Coast last week. many guys to be off with momentum swings and that really hurts you,” O’Brien said. Coach Adam O’Brien knows he has his work cut out to make them a consistent outfit as he continues to “I thought we had 17 guys (contributing) against the search for the missing ingredient ahead of Friday’s Tigers and certainly St George, but having five guys clash with Cronulla. not playing well (last weekend) is way too many with the way the game is at the moment.” “Unfortunately we’ve addressed some things over the last three weeks and I’m getting sick of addressing O’Brien conceded it was frustrating that they had them, I want to see them actioned,” he said. already had numerous “soul searching” video sessions since he took the reins 18 months ago. “There are things that you just can’t accept. I get some media around how passionate and how aggressive I “We’ve had a few of these that are productive and I can be because it’s about the effort things; it’s not on walk away thinking we’re going to rectify it,” he said. talent things. “But I’m in it too; I was quick to pat them on the back “It’s about guys taking lazy options and we can’t after the Dragons game where I thought they really accept that and I felt that we had too much of that hung in there through some adversity and was that (last week). the right thing?

“If we don’t see a response in terms of energy, effort, “Hindsight will tell me that it probably wasn’t so it’s not or (work) ethic … that will be a concern for me.” just about the players, it’s about me as well.

“The evidence is there we haven’t fixed up our consistencies so that’s the challenge at the moment.”

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LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 7 GOODNIGHT, SWEET PRINCE OF NORTH COWBOYS PREMIERSHIP STAR MICHAEL MORGAN RETIRES FROM THE NRL... WORDS: VINNY HOLLIDAY

There are certain moments in a footballer’s playing career that steal the spotlight. Michael Morgan has had plenty of those. We can all think of at least one. The big one. But there were other moments along the way which epitomise the quality player and person Michael, better known by his mates as Morgo, has become.

Now after more than a decade at the top, the premiership winning, one With 168 appearances in the NRL, Morgan scored 58 tries and set up time Dally M halfback of the year has called an end to his NRL career, plenty more along the way. The most notable being his final second flick after persistent struggles with shoulder injuries over recent seasons. pass to winger during the 2015 Grand Final, a moment which etched Morgan into Australian sporting history. “I’ve had an amazing career. One I could only dream of as a kid,” Morgan told the media on Friday. “I’m lucky to have the career I had, but the 2015 Grand Final is I think right up the top,” Morgan admitted. “I’ve been extremely lucky to be able to come in everyday for the last 11 years with my best mates and that’s what I’ll miss the most.” “I felt honoured every time I got to put on a Cowboys jersey.”

It all started in 2010 when the future Maroons and Kangaroos Living out his schoolboy dream to play alongside greats of the club, the representative was given the opportunity to fill in for an injured Jonathan Townsville Brothers junior shifted from to five-eight, then later Thurston, easily the most daunting task for any league player at the time. donned the fabled number seven, before going onto captain his beloved . The Cowboys would go on to win their round nine clash against the Roosters, with Cowboy #217 kicking off his decorated career. The Inner Sanctum looks back at some of his finest moments and unsung heroics.

Michael’s Origin heroics himself as a dynamic utility player. Whether it was in the halves, at In 2015, he made his Origin debut, named off the bench for game one to fullback or roaming as a defensive lock, Michael made sure he gave replace an injured Daly Cherry-Evans. The Maroons would go on to win it everything in whichever position he needed to fill for the team. The that game 11-10, but the series was taken to a decider after the Blues most notable example being his switch to centre in the 2017 Origin won game two. series, where he delivered one of the finer Queensland moments.

Coming off the interchange in game three, the Cowboys number six Down a game and trailing 16-12 with just five minutes left to play, turned Maroons utility player took the most of a lopsided scoreline, Morgan found himself situated out on the right edge after earlier scoring a try off his first of the game and setting up two others. replacing an injured . Making the most of a slick set play A slick outside in play by Thurston and Guerra put Morgan through a Morgan delivered an all-time great flick pass to winger to beaming hole in the NSW defensive line scoring early in the second half. drop under and score in the dying moments. Thurston would go on to Morgan would then deliver a sublime pass to winger Darius Boyd to kicking the winning goal, but it was Morgan’s heroic ball skills which cross in the corner. paved the way.

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2016 Semi-final v The Cowboys five-eighth found himself on Locked at 20 a piece, the Cowboys and the same side of the field as his halfback, Broncos would once again head to extra combining to score one of the more awe- time to decide who would advance to inspiring tries of his NRL career. Playing for play the Cronulla Sharks in week three of the entire 90 minutes, Morgan’s last-minute the finals in 2016. With just moments left try wasn’t his only impact on the game, in the opening half of extra time, Morgan delivering three-line break assists and two would back up his halfback and partner try assists to top it off. North Queensland in crime, when he gathered in another would go on to lose their next outing against stellar flick pass from Thurston. the Sharks, ending their finals campaign. But it was valuable experience. Experience Morgan would turn to when he led the team to the 2017 Grand final just 12 months later.

2017: A season for the ages Despite falling When Jonathan Thurston and Matthew Scott went down injured in short of a fairy- the opening rounds of the 2017 NRL season, the North Queensland tale finish to Cowboys were given no chance to even make the top eight. Assisted by their season, the an inform , Morgan would lead his beloved Cowboys Cowboys quickly teammates into their second grand final in just three years, defying all became the expectations and proving himself as a genuine halfback. people’s champion in 2017, when they Whether it was delivering pinpoint kicks to his outside backs in the just scraped into regular season or managing his dynamic forward pack around the the finals campaign. field in the finals, Morgan stood tall at a time when most thought the Spearheading Cowboys would lie down. that movement was Morgan. Kicking a field goal to seal a big final win against the Cronulla Sharks, the Cowboys playmaker would continue With 11 tries, 22 try assists, over 7000 kicking metres and 18 forced his hot streak when he took on the Parramatta Eels in week two of line dropouts, the 26-year-old received the Dally M Halfback of the the finals, before an incredible playmaking performance against the year award and won the hearts of the rugby league faithful once again. in the preliminary final.

Becoming a father Last August Michael and his partner Brianna welcomed their first Now I know that child Penelope into the world. Only just bigger than a footy, Morgan’s you’re thinking. little girl would win the hearts of the North Queensland faithful when the couple shared the news on Instagram. Michael now gets a chance You hardly spoke to share more time embracing a new role as a father and a husband. about the 2015 Some things are bigger than footy and despite his love for the game, Grand Final? Michael now has the opportunity to create a new legacy off the field. Well, some “It is nice to be able to go home to Penelope and Bree [Brianna]. Bree’s things are just been on this journey for a very long time with me, so she knows the too good for rollercoaster I’ve ridden and the battles I’ve had with my shoulder the words. past twelve months,” Morgan said when he announced his retirement on Friday. "There’s other things in life that I look forward to now.” Thanks for the memories Morgo.

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Overall Home Away Pos Team P W L D F A PD Pts P W L D F A PD P W L D F A PD 1 5 5 - - 140 26 114 10 3 3 - - 66 20 46 2 2 - - 74 6 68 2 Sydney Roosters 5 4 1 - 160 66 94 8 3 3 - - 104 34 70 2 1 1 - 56 32 24 3 5 4 1 - 143 60 83 8 2 2 - - 61 22 39 3 2 1 - 82 38 44 4 St George Dragons 5 4 1 - 129 87 42 8 2 1 1 - 56 44 12 3 3 - - 73 43 30 5 Parramatta Eels 5 4 1 - 116 80 36 8 3 2 1 - 56 42 14 2 2 - - 60 38 22 6 5 3 2 - 140 70 70 6 2 2 - - 66 24 42 3 1 2 - 74 46 28 7 5 3 2 - 124 79 45 6 3 2 1 - 74 52 22 2 1 1 - 50 27 23 8 5 3 2 - 103 90 13 6 2 1 1 - 61 46 15 3 2 1 - 42 44 -2 9 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 5 2 3 - 112 94 18 4 2 1 1 - 58 22 36 3 1 2 - 54 72 -18 10 Warriors 5 2 3 - 93 102 -9 4 3 1 2 - 47 39 8 2 1 1 - 46 63 -17 11 Newcastle Knights 5 2 3 - 101 120 -19 4 3 1 2 - 65 62 3 2 1 1 - 36 58 -22 12 Brisbane Broncos 5 1 4 - 68 127 -59 2 2 1 1 - 40 24 16 3 - 3 - 28 103 -75 13 Wests Tigers 5 1 4 - 94 160 -66 2 3 - 3 - 58 110 -52 2 1 1 - 36 50 -14 14 North Queensland Cowboys 5 1 4 - 70 171 -101 2 2 - 2 - 26 69 -43 3 1 2 - 44 102 -58 15 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 5 1 4 - 47 168 -121 2 2 - 2 - 18 72 -54 3 1 2 - 29 96 -67 16 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 5 - 5 - 34 174 -140 0 3 - 3 - 18 118 -100 2 - 2 - 16 56 -40

STATS LEADERS 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership after Round 5 Top Pointscorer Top Tryscorer Rank Player Team Position(s) P T G Pts Rank Player Team Position(s) P T 1 Melbourne Fullback 4 7 20 68 1 Brett MORRIS Sydney Wing 5 11 2 Zac LOMAX St Geo Illa Centre 5 3 22 56 2 Ryan PAPENHUYZEN Melbourne Fullback 4 7 3 Adam REYNOLDS Souths Halfback 5 3 19 52 Sydney Fullback 5 7 4 Brett MORRIS Sydney Wing 5 11 - 44 4 Brisbane Wing 5 6 5 Nathan CLEARY Penrith Halfback 4 1 18 40 David FIFITA Gold Coast Second Row 5 6 6 Gold Coast Halfback 5 - 18 36 Will KENNEDY Cronulla Fullback 5 6 Warriors Five-Eighth 5 2 14 36 Gold Coast Wing 5 6 Cronulla Halfback 5 - 18 36 8 Matt DUFTY St Geo Illa Fullback 5 5 9 James TEDESCO Sydney Fullback 5 7 3 34 Blake FERGUSON Parramatta Wing 5 5 10 Newcastle Second Row 5 2 11 30 Alex JOHNSTON Souths Wing 5 5 Adam DOUEIHI Wests Tigers Five-Eighth 4 2 11 30 Souths Fullback 5 5 Sydney Front Row 5 - 15 30 Cody WALKER Souths Five-Eighth 4 5

Top Goalkicker Rank Player Team Position(s) P G Att % 1 Zac LOMAX St Geo Illa Centre 5 22 23 96% 2 Ryan PAPENHUYZEN Melbourne Fullback 4 20 24 83% HAPPY BIRTHDAY 3 Adam REYNOLDS Souths Halfback 5 19 25 76% Who's celebrating this week? 14-20 April Player (Club) Date Turning... 4 Nathan CLEARY Penrith Halfback 4 18 22 82% Mitch Barnett (Newcastle) Thursday 15 April 27 Jamal FOGARTY Gold Coast Halfback 5 18 22 82% Isaac Lumelume (Melbourne) Friday 16 April 23 Chad TOWNSEND Cronulla Halfback 5 18 23 78% Lindsay Collins (Syd Roosters) Saturday 17 April 25 7 Sio Siua TAUKEIAHO Sydney Front Row 5 15 20 75% Will Kennedy (Cronulla) Sunday 18 April 24 Siosifa Talakai (Cronulla) Sunday 18 April 24 8 Kodi NIKORIMA Warriors Five-Eighth 5 14 15 93% (Canterbury) Monday 19 April 23 9 Parramatta Halfback 5 12 17 71% (Brisbane) Monday 19 April 28 10 Mitchell BARNETT Newcastle Second Row 5 11 14 79% Sebastian Kris (Canberra) Monday 19 April 22 Alex Seyfarth (Wests Tigers) Tuesday 20 April 22 Adam DOUEIHI Wests Tigers Five-Eighth 4 11 15 73% (Newcastle) Tuesday 20 April 29

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THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

BRISBANE MANLY v PENRITH v GOLD COAST SUNCORP STADIUM GLEN WILLOW ST GEO ILLA FRIDAY v WARRIORS SOUTH SYDNEY NETSTRATA JUBILEE NEWCASTLE v WESTS TIGERS STADIUM AUS. v CRONULLA McDONALD JONES CANBERRA MELBOURNE NORTH QLD v SYDNEY v PARRAMATTA GIO STADIUM v CANTERBURY AAMI PARK QLD COUNTRY BANK

WEEKLY TIPS Round 5 (Last week's correct tips / Total for 2021)

Hamish Parker (7/32) Justin Davies (6/29) Josh Robertson (5/28) Rob Crosby (4/27) Rick Edgerton (5/27) Jason Hosken (5/27) Tim Costello (4/25) Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Cronulla Cronulla Newcastle Newcastle Newcastle Cronulla Newcastle Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast South Sydney South Sydney South Sydney South Sydney South Sydney South Sydney South Sydney Canberra Canberra Canberra Canberra Canberra Canberra Parramatta St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra North Queensland North Queensland North Queensland Canterbury North Queensland North Queensland Canterbury

Steven Wiliams (6/30) Sam Bourke (5/28) Andrew Ferguson (4/27) Paul Jobber (5/27) Lachy MacCorquodale (5/27) Adam Huxtable (4/26) Andrew Jackson (4/21) Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Penrith Newcastle Newcastle Cronulla Newcastle Cronulla Newcastle Newcastle Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne Sydney Roosters Melbourne Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast Gold Coast South Sydney South Sydney Wests Tigers South Sydney South Sydney South Sydney South Sydney Canberra Canberra Parramatta Parramatta Canberra Parramatta Canberra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra St George Illawarra North Queensland Canterbury North Queensland North Queensland North Queensland North Queensland Canterbury

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Brisbane Penrith BRONCOS PANTHERS

P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts

5 2 10 - 28 1 FULLBACK 1 Stephen CRICHTON 5 - 4 - 8 5 6 - - 24 Xavier COATES 2 WING 2 Charlie STAINES 5 3 - - 12 1 - - - - Richard KENNAR 3 CENTRE 3 Paul MOMIROVSKI 5 3 - - 12 - - - - - Jesse ARTHARS 4 CENTRE 4 Matt BURTON 3 2 - - 8 5 1 - - 4 David MEAD 5 WING 5 Brian TO’O 5 3 - - 12 5 - - - - 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 5 1 - - 4 3 1 - - 4 Tom DEARDEN 7 HALFBACK 7 Nathan CLEARY 4 1 18 - 40 3 - - - - Matt LODGE 8 FRONT ROW 8 Moses LEOTA 5 1 - - 4 5 - - - - 9 HOOKER 9 Mitch KENNY 4 - - - - 2 - - - - 10 FRONT ROW 10 James FISHER-HARRIS 5 - - - - 5 - - - - 11 SECOND ROW 11 5 4 - - 16 5 1 - - 4 Tevita PANGAI JR 12 SECOND ROW 12 5 3 - - 12 4 - - - - 13 LOCK 13 5 1 - - 4

3 - - - - John ASIATA 14 INTERCHANGE 14 Tyrone MAY 5 1 - - 4 5 - - - - Thomas FLEGLER 15 15 Spencer LENIU 5 - - - - 3 - - - - 16 16 Matt EISENHUTH 5 - - - - 5 - - - - 17 17 Liam MARTIN 5 - - - -

- - - - - 18 RESERVES 18 ------ 19 19 Robert JENNINGS ------Keenan PALASIA 20 20 J’maine HOPGOOD ------ 21 21 Jaeman SALMON - - - - -

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PENALTIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SCRUMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

12 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 #NRLBroncosPanthers Match Preview MATCH DETAILS with Andrew Jackson DATE Thursday 15 April 2021 KICKOFF 7:50pm AEST A mismatch of epic proportions looms this weekend as the lowly Broncos face VENUE , Sydney Olympic Park NSW the high-flying Panthers. WATCH Nine Network & 9Now, & Kayo Sports LISTEN ABC, Triple M Sydney/Brisbane, 4BC, NRL Nation After last week’s 35-6 defeat to the Rabbitohs, made quite the statement amid growing criticism of five-eighth . LIVE BLOG LeagueUnlimited.com “I thought he had probably his best game of the year tonight,” Walters said of MATCH OFFICIALS Milford at his post-match press conference. REFEREE Grant ATKINS “I thought defensively he was much better, very aggressive with his tackling and TOUCH JUDGES Ziggy PRZEKLASA-ADAMSKI yeah, I liked what I saw tonight from Milf.” NOYENMatt NRL BUNKER Steve CHIDDY Either Walters suddenly changed his tune on reflection or even Milford’s ‘best’ was not good enough, with the playmaker dumped to the Intrust Super Cup this week.

Match Stats It says quite a bit about the state of affairs at Red Hill right now, with the club’s future vision unclear as a number of key players come off-contract with rivals HEAD TO HEAD: 55 MATCHES circling.

BRISBANE 34-20 (1 DRAW) Milford was not the only casualty with Tesi Niu also dropped. At Suncorp Stadium: 21 matches, Brisbane 14-7 Matt Lodge was frank in telling the media on Monday that he appreciated LAST TEN: 5-ALL Walters finally taking a “ruthless” approach but unfortunately, save a miracle, SEASON ROUND RESULT VENUE CROWD the Broncos are expected to be on the wrong end of another thumping this 2013 24 Penrith 28-12 BlueBet Stadium 8,817 week. 2014 18 Penrith 35-34 BlueBet Stadium 12,439 2015 9 Brisbane 8-5 Suncorp Stadium 24,566 The Panthers are still without Dylan Edwards and but you can 2016 3 Penrith 23-22 BlueBet Stadium 12,086 barely tell, with Ivan Cleary’s men undefeated after a classy 30-10 win over the Raiders last week. 2016 20 Penrith 31-12 Suncorp Stadium 30,878 2017 9 Brisbane 32-18 Suncorp Stadium 21,464 Jarome Luai outshone halves partner Nathan Cleary in that performance, 2017 SF Brisbane 13-6 Suncorp Stadium 38,623 further proving that while the halfback may be the main man he is far from the 2018 19 Brisbane 50-18 Suncorp Stadium 26,357 only game-breaker in this Penrith unit. 2019 22 Brisbane 24-12 Suncorp Stadium 23,643 2020 17 Penrith 25-12 Suncorp Stadium 5,626 Brian To’o once again topped the 200-metre mark and is quickly establishing himself as one of the best wingers in the competition while Spencer Leniu was BIGGEST WINS devastating off the bench. 1997 16 Brisbane 54-112 QE II Stadium 13,921 As expected, Cleary has named an unchanged line-up this week. 2000 22 Brisbane 48-6 QE II Stadium 24,912 2004 26 Penrith 46-20 BlueBet Stadium 20,043 Who to watch: If the Broncos are any hope of even getting close to Penrith, they need Brodie Croft to lift. With Milford dumped and Tom Dearden in, it will be on MILESTONES Croft to lead the way as the more experienced playmaker. He has failed to live up PLAYER MILESTONE NEEDS... to expectations since moving to Brisbane and has even been moved to the bench Viliame Kikau (PEN) 100 club & career points 4 points at times in a bid to spark a form reversal. The confusing messaging from Walters is not helping. Brisbane’s last-tackle options left a lot to be desired last week and a similar effort on Thursday will render them unable to build any pressure. Match stats courtesy of Nathan Cleary, on the other hand, is an example of what Croft can be if he has a clear understanding of his identity and role within the squad. Croft may not have Cleary’s varied skillset but the Panthers halfback excels at reading the game. He understands when a long clearing kick is needed to turn momentum or when using his running game to take the line on is the better option. Cleary also is not the type to hog the spotlight, taking a backwards step or simplifying his game if Luai is in a mood like he was against Canberra last week.

Favourite: Penrith are overwhelming favourites. NEXT THREE: BRISBANE R7 PARRAMATTA A DARWIN My tip: On paper this should not be close. A short turnaround and travel time R8 GOLD COAST H SUNCORP may see the Panthers start slow but they should kick on for a comfortable R9 NORTH QLD A QLD C.B. victory as the game drags on. Penrith by 16.

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Newcastle Cronulla-Sutherland KNIGHTS SHARKS

P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts 1 1 2 - 8 1 FULLBACK 1 Will KENNEDY 5 6 - - 24 - - - - - Brayden MUSGROVE 2 WING 2 Mawene HIROTI 3 2 - - 8 5 - - - - 3 CENTRE 3 Connor TRACEY 5 2 - - 8 2 1 - - 4 Bradman BEST 4 CENTRE 4 2 - - - - 5 2 - - 8 5 WING 5 5 1 - - 4 3 - - 1 1 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Matt MOYLAN 5 1 - - 4 2 - - - - Blake GREEN 7 HALFBACK 7 Chad TOWNSEND 5 - 18 - 36 5 - - - - 8 FRONT ROW 8 Braden HAMLIN-UELE 5 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 9 HOOKER 9 5 - - - - 5 2 - - 8 10 FRONT ROW 10 5 1 - - 4 5 1 - - 4 11 SECOND ROW 11 Briton NIKORA 3 - - - - 5 2 11 - 30 Mitchell BARNETT 12 SECOND ROW 12 Teig WILTON 3 1 - - 4 5 - - - - 13 LOCK 13 5 - - - -

5 - - - - Sauaso SUE 14 INTERCHANGE 14 5 - - - - 4 - - - - 15 15 5 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 16 16 Jack WILLIAMS 5 1 - - 4 4 - - - - 17 17 Siosifa TALAKAI - - - - -

- - - - - Simi SASAGI 18 RESERVES 18 Braydon TRINDALL 1 - - - - 1 - - - - 19 19 - - - - - 1 - - - - Phoenix CROSSLAND 20 20 Franklin PELE - - - - - 3 1 - - 4 21 21 Jenson TAUMOEPEAU - - - - -

Adam O’BRIEN COACH Josh HANNAY

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14 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 #NRLKnightsSharks Match Preview MATCH DETAILS DATE Friday 16 April 2021 with Josh Robertson KICKOFF 6:00pm AEST Friday Night Football heads to the Hunter as the Newcastle Knights look to VENUE McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton NSW overturn a form slump when they take on the Cronulla Sharks who themselves WATCH Fox League & Kayo Sports have been in the news this week with the departure of coach John Morris with LISTEN ABC, Triple M Sydney/Brisbane, 2GB, 4BC, NRL Nation Josh Hannay acting as caretaker coach. LIVE BLOG LeagueUnlimited.com Newcastle have fallen out of form significantly after three straight defeats following their back-to-back victories to start the season. The Knights last week fell to a heavy 42-16 defeat to the Gold Coast Titans last week at Cbus Super MATCH OFFICIALS Stadium. REFEREE Matt CECCHIN TOUCH JUDGES Darian FURNER Despite having a number of key players ruled out due to injury, the Knights Dave MUNRO did welcome back Kalyn Ponga but it wasn’t enough for them as they were NRL BUNKER Alan SHORTALL comprehensively outplayed by the Titans with Newcastle unable to handle the impact of Titans forward David Fifita who tore the Knights apart. The issues for the Knights may have been exacerbated by the injuries but the Knights have looked off the pace in the past few weeks which will be a major concern for Match Stats Adam O’Brien.

HEAD TO HEAD: 54 MATCHES The Knights have got some relief on the injury front with Bradman Best, Kurt NEWCASTLE 29-24 (1 DRAW) Mann and Jacob Saifiti all returning to the side after injuries and suspension At McDonald Jones Stadium: 26 matches, Newcastle 16-9 (1 draw) respectively. The addition of these three players strengthens the Newcastle line-up after being boosted last week by the return of star fullback Kalyn Ponga.

LAST TEN: CRONULLA 8-2 The Cronulla Sharks have been in all the news this week for the wrong reasons SEASON ROUND RESULT VENUE CROWD with the potential and now confirmed recruitment of as head 2015 6 Cronulla 22-6 PointsBet Stadium 10,054 coach for 2022 and the departure of coach John Morris. The Sharks on the field 2015 15 Cronulla 30-28 McDonald Jones 14,081 last week will have plenty of question marks on how they fell to a 26-18 defeat to 2016 10 Cronulla 62-0 McDonald Jones 16,150 the Sydney Roosters after holding a 14-point lead. 2016 20 Cronulla 36-4 PointsBet Stadium 16,882 2017 5 Cronulla 19-18 PointsBet Stadium 12,838 Dominating the first hour or so of the contest, the Cronulla Sharks looked as if they were going to pull off their first top 8 scalp in two seasons. However, their 2017 26 Cronulla 26-18 McDonald Jones 20,535 defence was unable to handle the magic of Roosters rookie Sam Walker as they 2018 12 Cronulla 48-10 McDonald Jones 20,913 conceded four tries in the final 20 minutes to capitulate to defeat. 2018 24 Cronulla 38-12 PointsBet Stadium 11,836 2019 1 Newcastle 14-8 McDonald Jones 21,813 The Sharks have suffered two major injury blows with Wade Graham and Josh 2020 17 Newcastle 38-10 McDonald Jones 5,597 Dugan both ruled out of the contest after failing HIA’s last weekend in the contest against the Roosters. Connor Tracey moves from the bench into the BIGGEST WINS centres replacing Dugan. Briton Nikora’s return suspension sees him move 2002 6 Newcastle 52-8 McDonald Jones 26,721 straight into the second row with Siosifa Talakai added to the bench. 2016 10 Cronulla 62-0 McDonald Jones 16,150 Who to watch: The return of Bradman Best to the Knights line up will help bolster the strength at the back for the Knights where they have been MILESTONES struggling in their form-slump. The partnership that brings Best and Ponga PLAYER MILESTONE NEEDS... together can be a big help in attack for Newcastle as his carries out of his own Newcastle (since 1988) 2500 goals 4 goals end will be a benefit to the Knights. As someone who could hardly be described as a fan-favourite, Chad Townsend Match stats courtesy of is regularly coming under fire from Sharks fans and another poor performance could potentially seal his fate in the line-up. Townsend came up with some good plays last weekend but his defence at times was more than questionable and with Josh Hannay set to have a selection headache with the return of in a couple of weeks and Townsend could have his position in doubt.

Favourite: The two sides are tough to split on paper and most markets have them marked as equals in the odds.

My tip: It’s hard to go past the Knights, the Sharks have has a tumultuous week and the events could derail their preparations for this weekend which were NEXT THREE: NEWCASTLE already thrown out by Wade Graham and Josh Dugan being ruled out. Returning R7 PENRITH A BLUEBET to Newcastle, the Knights will be boosted and the returning players strengthen R8 SYDNEY ROOSTERS H MCD. JONES their line-up significantly.Newcastle by 10. R9 CANBERRA A WAGGA

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Melbourne Sydney STORM ROOSTERS

P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts 4 7 20 - 68 Ryan PAPENHUYZEN 1 FULLBACK 1 James TEDESCO 5 7 3 - 34 5 3 - - 12 George JENNINGS 2 WING 2 5 1 - - 4 5 1 - - 4 3 CENTRE 3 Josh MORRIS 5 3 - - 12 5 3 - - 12 4 CENTRE 4 5 - - - - 5 2 1 - 10 Josh ADDO-CARR 5 WING 5 Brett MORRIS 5 11 - - 44 5 2 1 - 10 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Drew HUTCHISON 4 2 - - 8 5 1 - - 4 7 HALFBACK 7 Sam WALKER 2 1 1 - 6 5 - - - - 8 FRONT ROW 8 5 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 Brandon SMITH 9 HOOKER 9 Ben MARSCHKE 2 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 10 FRONT ROW 10 Sio Siua TAUKEIAHO 5 - 15 - 30 3 1 - - 4 11 SECOND ROW 11 Angus CRICHTON 4 1 - - 4 5 - - - - Kenneath BROMWICH 12 SECOND ROW 12 Sitili TUPOUNIUA 5 2 - - 8 5 - - - - Nelson ASOFA-SOLOMONA 13 LOCK 13 Victor RADLEY 2 - - - -

1 - - - - Harry GRANT 14 INTERCHANGE 14 Adam KEIGHRAN 1 - 1 - 2 5 1 - - 4 15 15 Jared WAEREA-HARGREAVES 5 - - - - 5 - - - - 16 16 Nat BUTCHER 4 1 - - 4 3 1 - - 4 Nicho HYNES 17 17 Lindsay COLLINS 3 - - - -

- - - - - Aaron PENE 18 RESERVES 18 Fletcher BAKER 4 1 - - 4 - - - - - Dean IEREMIA 19 19 - - - - - 4 - - - - Chris LEWIS 20 20 Jesse MARSCHKE ------ 21 21 Daniel SULUKA-FIFITA 3 - - - -

Craig BELLAMY COACH

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16 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 #NRLStormRoosters Match Preview MATCH DETAILS with Emile El-Azar DATE Friday 16 April 2021 KICKOFF 7:55pm AEST Melbourne Storm come up against the Sydney Roosters this Friday Night, in one VENUE AAMI Park, Melbourne VIC of the most anticipated matchups of 2021. WATCH Nine Network & 9Now, Fox League & Kayo Sports LISTEN ABC, 2GB, 4BC These are two clubs that are very well-run, very well coached and as a result, LIVE BLOG LeagueUnlimited.com they just know how to win. Please forgive this Canterbury fan for being slightly jealous of how these two teams operate. Watching quality matchups like this is actually like watching a game from a higher division. MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE Adam GEE Melbourne come into this game on the back of a comfortable 52-18 win over TOUCH JUDGES Todd SMITH the aforementioned Bulldogs. To say they cruised to victory would be an Phil HENDERSON understatement. They actually cracked the 50 mark without even playing (or NRL BUNKER Henry PERENARA needing to play) their best Rugby League.

The Roosters come into this after pulling off an incredible comeback victory Match Stats against Cronulla. Down 18-4 after 60 minutes, they managed to pile on 3 tries in the last 20 minutes, all this with a 5/8th playing his 17th NRL game, and a HEAD TO HEAD: 41 MATCHES halfback playing his 2nd NRL game, along with an injury list a mile long.

MELBOURNE 23-18 (No draws) In team news, Melbourne are unchanged from last week, Harry Grant staying on At AAMI Park: 8 matches, Melbourne 5-3 the bench, and my new favourite player Brandon Smith retaining the number 9 jersey. Stability + Melbourne Storm = Look out NRL. LAST TEN: MELBOURNE 6-4 SEASON ROUND RESULT VENUE CROWD For the Roosters, Ben Marschke is the latest to take up the cursed number 2016 20 Melbourne 26-10 AAMI Park 12,604 9 jersey, replacing the injured Freddy Lussick, in what will be his 3rd NRL 2017 16 Sydney 25-24 Oval 21,492 appearance. Sitili Tupouniua returns to the starting lineup, with Nat Butcher 2017 23 Melbourne 16-13 AAMI Park 17,221 going to the bench as a result. Adam Keighran & Lindsay Collins come back via 2018 16 Melbourne 9-8 17,728 the bench. Still a strong side, despite the number of injuries sweeping through 2018 GF Sydney 21-6 ANZ Stadium 82,688 the club. 2019 6 Sydney 21-20 AAMI Park 17,036 2019 15 Melbourne 14-12 Adelaide Oval 16,297 I also would like to dedicate a line of this preview to Sam Walker. What an effort 2019 PF Sydney 14-6 SCG 32,184 last week, let’s see how he backs up against the might of the premiers. 2020 8 Melbourne 27-25 Suncorp Stadium 5,268 2020 14 Melbourne 24-6 SCG 4,110 8 of the last 14 matchups between these two NRL powerhouses have been decided by 3 points or less, and despite the Storm coming into this at full BIGGEST WINS strength vs Easts being understrength in key positions, I expect this to be 2000 R19 Sydney 41-6 Allianz Stadium 10,772 another classic. There’s a lot to be said for decent coaching, and every player in 2016 R14 Melbourne 46-0 Allianz Stadium 8,499 a squad knowing their role, regardless of their level of experience.

Who to watch: James Tedesco vs Ryan Papenhuyzen. Oh dear, I need to clean MILESTONES up the drool from my laptop. Oh boy oh boy oh boy oh boyyyyy. PLAYER MILESTONE NEEDS... Brenko Lee (MEL) 100 career points 4 points Felise Kaufusi (MEL) 100 club & career points 4 points I don’t want to hear about representative team debates. Just sit back, enjoy and take in every minute of these two Rugby League superstars entertain you. Well worth the price of admission alone. Match stats courtesy of Nothing else needs to be said, except maybe add them to a try scorer multi along with the ageless Brett Morris? (Gamble responsibly).

Favourite: At the time of writing, Melbourne were comfortable favourites at $1.35. They’re at home, Easts are depleted, so that is understandable, however I don’t think it will be as clear cut as that.

My tip: I think it will be close, let's say Melbourne by 2. NEXT THREE: MELBOURNE R7 WARRIORS H AAMI PARK R8 CRONULLA H AAMI PARK R9 SOUTH SYDNEY A STAD. AUS.

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Manly-Warringah Gold Coast SEA EAGLES TITANS

P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts - - - - - 1 FULLBACK 1 AJ BRIMSON 5 2 - - 8 5 1 - - 4 Jason SAAB 2 WING 2 Phillip SAMI 4 1 - - 4 5 - - - - Brad PARKER 3 CENTRE 3 Brian KELLY 2 - - - - 1 - - - - Morgan HARPER 4 CENTRE 4 5 2 - - 8 5 2 7 - 22 Reuben GARRICK 5 WING 5 Corey THOMPSON 5 6 - - 24 5 - - - - 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Ashley TAYLOR 3 - - - - 5 1 - 1 5 Daly CHERRY-EVANS 7 HALFBACK 7 Jamal FOGARTY 5 - 18 - 36 5 - - - - Taniela PASEKA 8 FRONT ROW 8 5 1 - - 4 5 1 - - 4 Lachlan CROKER 9 HOOKER 9 5 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 Martin TAUPAU 10 FRONT ROW 10 Tino FA’ASUAMALEAUI 5 ------Haumole OLAKAU’ATU 11 SECOND ROW 11 5 1 - - 4 4 1 - - 4 Josh SCHUSTER 12 SECOND ROW 12 David FIFITA 5 6 - - 24 5 - - - - 13 LOCK 13 5 - - - -

3 1 - - 4 Cade CUST 14 INTERCHANGE 14 5 1 - - 4 2 - - - - 15 15 5 - - - - 4 - - - - Sean KEPPIE 16 16 Jaimin JOLLIFFE 5 1 - - 4 5 - - - - Josh ALOIAI 17 17 5 1 - - 4

2 - - - - Tevita FUNA 18 RESERVES 18 ------Zac SADDLER 19 19 Herman ESE’ESE ------Christian TUIPULOTU 20 20 Sam McINTYRE ------Ben TRBOJEVIC 21 21 - - - - -

Des HASLER COACH

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18 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 #NRLManlyTitans Match Preview MATCH DETAILS with Rob Crosby DATE Saturday 17 April 2021 KICKOFF 3:00pm AEST Last-start winners clash in regional NSW VENUE Glen Willow Regional Stadium, Mudgee NSW WATCH Fox League & Kayo Sports The Manly Sea Eagles and the Gold Coast Titans will be looking to post back-to- LISTEN ABC, Triple M Sydney/Brisbane, NRL Nation back wins when they face off in Mudgee on Saturday afternoon. LIVE BLOG LeagueUnlimited.com Securing a much-needed victory with fewer than five seconds remaining last week, the Manly Sea Eagles have been afforded a huge boost with the inclusion MATCH OFFICIALS of superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic for the first time this season. REFEREE Chris BUTLER Welcoming back the influential local junior after recovering from a hamstring TOUCH JUDGES Nick BEASHEL injury sustained during the pre-season, the 15th-placed outfit will be hoping Drew OULTRAM his inclusion coincides with further wins following their 13-12 victory over the NRL BUNKER Ashley KLEIN Warriors last Friday in . Set to play at Glen Willow Oval for the first time after electing to forego the home ground advantage of Lottoland, the match will additionally serve as promising Match Stats prop Taniela Paseka’s 50th first grade appearance for the club.

HEAD TO HEAD: 21 MATCHES In addition to Tom Trbojevic returning for only his 20th NRL match since coach returned to the Northern Beaches, Haumole Olakau’atu is set to play MANLY 11-10 (No draws) his first match of 2021 in place of injured second-rower Jack Gosweiski, while At Glen Willow Regional Stadium: never met at this venue Cade Cust returns on the bench after missing last week with a virus. LAST TEN: 5-ALL Continuing their impressive form against teams outside the top eight this SEASON ROUND RESULT VENUE CROWD season, the Gold Coast Titans will be determined to continue a strong record 2013 19 Manly 38-20 Lottoland 11,905 against the Sea Eagles that has yielded four wins from their past five clashes. 2014 23 Manly 15-12 Cbus Super 11,940 2015 18 Manly 38-6 Cbus Super 9,632 Tearing the Knights to shreds during last Saturday’s 42-16 win at home, coach 2016 15 Gold Coast 30-10 Cbus Super 8,278 Justin Holbrook will be hoping his side can continue their flow of points at Mudgee, which served as the site of the club’s biggest winning margin (38 points 2017 11 Manly 30-10 Cbus Super 12,509 against Parramatta) in 2013. 2018 5 Gold Coast 32-20 Gladstone 5,135 2018 23 Gold Coast 42-34 Lottoland 6,382 Naming an unchanged squad despite doubts over the fitness of Queensland 2019 11 Gold Coast 36-18 Lottoland 7,465 representative Phillip Sami (HIA), last week’s hat-trick hero David Fifita will play 2019 15 Manly 30-12 Cbus Super 11,056 his 50th match in the NRL. 2020 19 Gold Coast 42-24 Lottoland 2,452 Who to watch: Showing maturity beyond his years by playing out of position and calling for the ball with the game on the line, young gun Josh Schuster has BIGGEST WINS given Manly supporters a cause for optimism amidst a challenging start to 2021. 2009 26 Manly 38-4 Lottoland 14,165 Operating as a stop-gap second-rower due to a crippling injury toll, the 19-year- 2016 15 Titans 30-10 Cbus Super 8,278 old has risen above his preference of playing in the halves with 86 metres and 36 tackles on average in his four matches this season. Scoring his maiden try MILESTONES in the top grade last week, Schuster’s willingness to attempt a field goal during PLAYER MILESTONE NEEDS... the dying stages against the Warriors suggests the Sea Eagles have a player of Taniela Paseka (MAN) 50 club & career games 1 games immense talent on their hands. Tom Trbojevic (MAN) 200 club & career points 8 points Adding a largely underrated value to the Titans’ roster off the bench, Erin Clark David Fifita (GLD) 50 career games 1 games has performed solidly as part of a dummy half tag team. Averaging just under a half of football each week complementing seasoned hooker Mitch Rein, the Match stats courtesy of 23-year-old one-time Warrior has been an effective contributor with and without the ball each week. Off-contract at the end of the season, look for Clark to take advantage of the Sea Eagles’ tiring forward pack upon his introduction into the match on Saturday afternoon.

Favourite: Having racked up plenty of points against teams ranked below them this season, the Titans are expected to continue that trend on Saturday afternoon.

NEXT THREE: MANLY My tip: While the return of the man affectionately dubbed ‘Tommy Turbo’ will R7 WESTS TIGERS A BANKWEST bring out the best in the ‘home’ side, the Titans’ ability to score points should be R8 PENRITH A BATHURST too great for the Sea Eagles to overcome. Gold Coast by 14. R9 WARRIORS H LOTTOLAND

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South Sydney Wests RABBITOHS TIGERS

P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts 5 5 3 1 27 Latrell MITCHELL 1 FULLBACK 1 Daine LAURIE 5 2 - - 8 5 5 - - 20 Alex JOHNSTON 2 WING 2 5 3 - - 12 5 1 - - 4 Dane GAGAI 3 CENTRE 3 James ROBERTS 4 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 4 CENTRE 4 Asu KEPAOA 4 - - - - 4 2 - - 8 Josh MANSOUR 5 WING 5 Tommy TALAU 5 2 - - 8 4 5 - - 20 Cody WALKER 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Adam DOUEIHI 4 2 11 - 30 5 3 19 - 52 Adam REYNOLDS 7 HALFBACK 7 5 - 2 - 4 5 - - - - Thomas BURGESS 8 FRONT ROW 8 5 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 9 HOOKER 9 Jake SIMPKIN - - - - - 5 - - - - Tevita TATOLA 10 FRONT ROW 10 Stefano UTOIKAMANU 5 2 - - 8 2 - - - - 11 SECOND ROW 11 5 1 - - 4 5 - - - - Jaydn SU’A 12 SECOND ROW 12 Luciano LEILUA 5 - - - - 5 - - - - Cameron MURRAY 13 LOCK 13 Alex TWAL 5 - - - -

5 1 - - 4 Benji MARSHALL 14 INTERCHANGE 14 5 - - - - 5 - - - - Mark NICHOLLS 15 15 Luke GARNER 5 1 - - 4 4 - - - - 16 16 Thomas MIKAELE 5 - - - - 5 - - - - 17 17 3 - - - -

- - - - - Hame SELE 18 RESERVES 18 Jacob LIDDLE 5 3 - - 12 - - - - - Liam KNIGHT 19 19 Alex SEYFARTH ------Troy DARGAN 20 20 Tom AMONE - - - - - 1 - - - - Jaxson PAULO 21 21 Michael CHEE-KAM 1 - - - -

Wayne BENNETT COACH Michael MAGUIRE

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20 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 #NRLSouthsTigers Match Preview MATCH DETAILS with Lachy MacCorquodale DATE Saturday 17 April 2021 KICKOFF 5:30pm AEST The firing Rabbitohs look to continue their excellent start to the season as they VENUE Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park NSW host the embarrassed Wests Tigers at Stadium Australia on Saturday evening. WATCH Fox League & Kayo Sports The South Sydney Rabbitohs will be expecting to walk away with their fifth win LISTEN ABC, 2GB, 4BC of the season when they take on the Wests Tigers. They come into round six LIVE BLOG LeagueUnlimited.com in superb form after knocking off the Brisbane Broncos on Thursday night by 29-points in another convincing performance as they sit in third place on the competition ladder. MATCH OFFICIALS REFEREE Gerard SUTTON Over their last two matches, despite them being against Canterbury and Brisbane, the Rabbitohs have scored a combine 73 points whilst only conceding TOUCH JUDGES Liam KENNEDY six. After their round one loss to the Melbourne Storm, the Rabbitohs have Jon STONE responded in great fashion, having convincingly won three games against NRL BUNKER Alan SHORTALL bottom sides, and a 10-point victory against the Sydney Roosters in round three to establish their intentions for 2021.

The Rabbitohs are genuine competition heavyweights and will be expecting Match Stats a convincing win over the Tigers. Souths’ also get the bonus of Cody Walker returning from suspension this week who will be feeling fresh and ready to go HEAD TO HEAD: 36 MATCHES after his week off. His combination with Latrell Mitchell could be deadly against a SOUTH SYDNEY 20-16 (No draws) struggling Tigers edge defence. At Stadium Australia: 18 matches, 9-all The return of Walker pushes former Tiger Benji Marshall back to the bench with Dean Hawkins unavailable after suffering a gash to his leg that required stitches.

LAST TEN: 5-ALL After one of the more embarrassing performances in the club’s history, the SEASON ROUND RESULT VENUE CROWD Wests Tigers will be hoping they can give their fans something to cheer about 2016 9 Wests Tigers 30-22 Stadium Australia 11,229 after their four-point loss to the previously winless Cowboys. The Tigers 2016 14 Wests Tigers 30-14 Stadium Australia 14,490 managed to find themselves down by 22-points at the halftime break on a special 2017 1 Wests Tigers 34-18 Stadium Australia 16,970 weekend for the club as they celebrated the great life of Tommy Raudonikis. The 2017 10 South Sydney 28-8 Stadium Australia 12,213 players failed to deliver anything resembling the great man as they rolled over 2018 19 Wests Tigers 22-6 Stadium Australia 25,963 in the first half. 2018 25 South Sydney 51-10 Stadium Australia 12,037 2019 11 South Sydney 32-16 Stadium Australia 18,195 The only positive for the Tigers is that they managed to score 24-points in the 2019 15 Wests Tigers 14-9 Bankwest Stadium 9,807 second half as they attempted to pull-off a comeback. The Tigers defence is 2020 9 South Sydney 18-10 Bankwest Stadium 4,864 again at the centre of the problem, having conceded 20 points or more in all five matches so far this season. This streak even extends into the middle of the 2020 18 South Sydney 26-24 Bankwest Stadium 3,801 2020 season. The Tigers have now conceded 20 or more points in their last 15 premiership matches with their 48-0 victory over the Brisbane Broncos in BIGGEST WINS Round 10 being the last fixture the Tigers contained an opposition to less than 2004 22 Wests Tigers 56-6 19,402 20 points. 2013 10 South Sydney 54-10 Stadium Australia 19,718 Something had to change for the Tigers and to everyone’s surprise it was hooker Jacob Liddle who faced the ax after the loss on Sunday afternoon which allows young Jake Simpkin to make his long-awaited first grade debut after MILESTONES some brilliant performances in the NSW Cup. Asu Kepaoa returns to the side but PLAYER MILESTONE NEEDS... this time in the centres for Joey Leilua, whilst Stefano Utoikamanu comes into Adam Doueihi (WST) 100 club points 14 points the starting side pushing Zane Musgrave to the bench. Jacob Liddle (WST) 50 club & career games 1 game James Roberts (WST) 300 career points 2 points Who to watch: One of the more intriguing battles this weekend will be the battle Adam Reynolds (SOU) 1700 club & career points 12 points of the two respective number sixes. One, Cody Walker is the incumbent New Alex Johnston (SOU) 150 club & career games 1 game South Wales five-eighth and has been on fire so far this year, scoring five tries (SOU) 100 career points 8 points and assisting another three in his four appearances. Walker has been one of the better players in the competition over the past few seasons and has once again asserted himself as a top player in the competition. He lines up against former Match stats courtesy of Rabbitoh Adam Doueihi, who is new to the five-eighth position, having moved there this season. However, in the 22-year-old’s four appearances this season he has scored two tries and assisted a further three as he looks to play in a type role, a big body who runs the ball close to the line. He is a genuine attacking threat and could be key to another potential success for the Tigers this Saturday. NEXT THREE: SOUTH SYDNEY R7 GOLD COAST A CBUS SUPER Favourite: The Rabbitohs are the favourite for this clash and for good reason. R8 CANBERRA A GIO STAD. Their only loss came to the Melbourne Storm in the opening round of the season R9 MELBOURNE H STAD. AUS. and have since won four on the trot as they march towards the top of the ladder. The Tigers have leaked points again this season and there’s no evidence that this will change on the weekend. NEXT THREE: WESTS TIGERS R7 MANLY H BANKWEST My tip: The Rabbitohs are in red hot form and will be extremely hard to stop on R8 ST GEO ILLA A WIN STAD. Saturday evening. Their attack will be too much for the Tigers defence to handle. R9 GOLD COAST H C'BELLTOWN South Sydney by 14. LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 21 2021 NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP ROUND 6

Canberra Parramatta RAIDERS EELS

P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts - - - - - Caleb AEKINS 1 FULLBACK 1 Clinton GUTHERSON 5 3 4 - 20 5 - - - - Bailey SIMONSSON 2 WING 2 5 3 - - 12 3 1 10 - 24 3 CENTRE 3 5 2 - - 8 3 - - - - 4 CENTRE 4 Marata NIUKORE 4 1 - - 4 5 3 - - 12 Jordan RAPANA 5 WING 5 Blake FERGUSON 5 5 - - 20 5 2 - - 8 Jack WIGHTON 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Will SMITH 5 - - - - 5 1 7 1 19 George WILLIAMS 7 HALFBACK 7 Mitchell MOSES 5 - 12 - 24 5 1 - - 4 8 FRONT ROW 8 Reagan CAMPBELL-GILLARD 5 1 - - 4 5 - - - - Josh HODGSON 9 HOOKER 9 5 1 - - 4 5 1 - - 4 10 FRONT ROW 10 Junior PAULO 5 2 - - 8 4 2 - - 8 Hudson YOUNG 11 SECOND ROW 11 5 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 Elliott WHITEHEAD 12 SECOND ROW 12 Ryan MATTERSON 2 - - - - 4 - - - - 13 LOCK 13 Nathan BROWN 5 - - - -

3 - - - - 14 INTERCHANGE 14 5 - - - - 5 2 - - 8 Ryan SUTTON 15 15 Isaiah PAPALII 5 2 - - 8 5 - - - - 16 16 4 ------Emre GULER 17 17 1 - - - -

5 1 - - 4 Sebastian KRIS 18 RESERVES 18 Joey LUSSICK ------Matt FRAWLEY 19 19 Haze DUNSTER ------Corey HARAWIRA-NAERA 20 20 Wiremu GREIG - - - - - 3 - - - - 21 21 Jordan RANKIN - - - - -

Ricky STUART COACH

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22 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 #NRLRaidersEels Match Preview MATCH DETAILS with Jason Hosken DATE Saturday 17 April 2021 KICKOFF 7:35pm AEST Raiders and Eels staring down the barrel of consecutive defeats VENUE GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce ACT WATCH Fox League & Kayo Sports As they prepare for Saturday night's clash in the nation’s capital, the Raiders and LISTEN ABC, 2GB, 4BC Eels find themselves in relatively unfamiliar territory. LIVE BLOG LeagueUnlimited.com As last start losers, both will be desperate to avoid a rare fortnight of disappointment. In a game that belies its fifth versus eighth billing, there’s no doubt as and Brad Arthur simmer in defeat that both sides will be MATCH OFFICIALS frothing by the time the Viking clap springs into action. REFEREE Ben CUMMINS TOUCH JUDGES Peter GOUGH Last week at Penrith, Canberra failed to go the distance with last year’s runner Kasey BADGER up. Even without the busy Charnze Nicholl-Klokstad and the late loss of Josh NRL BUNKER Steve CHIDDY Hodgson, Stuart didn't mince his words, admitting his side simply wasn’t good enough. Having tasted defeat in two of their past three outings, another loss could see Canberra slip outside the top eight.

Match Stats Unfortunately this week they’ll be without the injured Nicoll-Klokstad who has been replaced by former Panther Caleb Aekins. Hodgson has shaken away his HEAD TO HEAD: 59 MATCHES niggles and has been named in what also marks the return of centre Curtis CANBERRA 31-28 (No draws) Scott. At GIO Stadium: 22 matches, Canberra 18-4 In the season’s biggest upset, Parramatta were ambushed on home turf by a white-hot St George Illawarra. Monstered upfront and outsmarted on the LAST TEN: CANBERRA 7-3 edges, in a worrying sign for Arthur, the Eels’ composure unraveled under SEASON ROUND RESULT VENUE CROWD pressure as the Dragons dissected every facet of their game. 2014 26 Canberra 33-20 GIO Stadium 13,706 2015 26 Canberra 28-24 Pirtek Stadium 10,515 Following the match the Eels coach blamed the 14 errors on poor attitude, and with a trademark sneer demanded greater consistency. 2016 6 Parramatta 36-6 Pirtek Stadium 12,947 2016 24 Canberra 28-18 GIO Stadium 18,825 The signs of mediocrity were glossed over in victory against the Tigers a week 2017 5 Canberra 30-18 GIO Stadium 17,653 earlier. And even though the loss of this week to suspension is a 2017 11 Canberra 22-16 ANZ Stadium 10,074 blow, the addition of livewire half Will Smith might just be the variety the Eels 2018 6 Canberra 18-2 GIO Stadium 12,328 need. 2019 5 Canberra 19-0 GIO Stadium 16,059 2019 15 Parramatta 22-16 TIO Stadium 5,391 With the fuse set, the upfront exchanges alone should be worth the price of 2020 7 Parramatta 25-24 Bankwest Stadium 560 admission. Junior Paulo head-to-head with Josh Papalii and Hudson Young against the missile that is Isaiah Papali’i - if at any stage it flares up, the ferocity BIGGEST WINS is sure to rock Big Mal’s statue. 1982 7 Parramatta 54-3 Belmore 6,429 Who to watch: With Parramatta searching for only their fourth win in 17 1993 21 Canberra 68-0 GIO Stadium 20,411 attempts at GIO Stadium, there will be plenty to watch. MILESTONES Now in his second season of NRL, George Williams is still chasing the PLAYER MILESTONE NEEDS... consistency that made his coach a Canberra great. Alongside Jack Wighton, Jordan Rapana (CAN) 300 club points 4 points both jumped out of the blocks against Penrith before being comprehensively outplayed. Struggling for try-assists and with just one line break for the season, Shaun Lane (PAR) 100 career points 8 points Williams will need to pack his running boots if the Green Machine is to regain its Parramatta (since 1947) 5300 goals 2 goals spark.

Match stats courtesy of Following three unproductive seasons on the Gold Coast that only enhanced a tackle-shy reputation, Bryce Cartwright is the last name you’d expect to see on Brad Arthur’s bench. Last week’s early error was more cardiac-Cartwright than one time Origin prospect, but with 113 metres the back-rower finished on a high. Although this week won’t get any easier, and the former Panther can expect to be targeted by an endless stream of lime green traffic.

Favourite: Canberra are the firm favourites. The last time Parramatta knocked over the Raiders in Canberra was on the back of a Jarryd Hayne double way NEXT THREE: CANBERRA back in 2006. R7 NORTH QLD A QLD C.B. R8 SOUTH SYDNEY H GIO STAD. My tip: With slippery conditions expected to diminish the quality, the raging R9 NEWCASTLE H WAGGA passion of both sides should fill the void. In what promises to be a battle of two salty coaches as much as two desperate packs, don’t be surprised if this one goes down to the wire like two dogs with a bone. And with only one loss to date, NEXT THREE: PARRAMATTA Parramatta probably deserve more respect, but on home soil it’s Canberra who R7 BRISBANE H DARWIN hold the aces. Canberra by 2. R8 CANTERBURY A STAD. AUS. R9 SYDNEY ROOSTERS H BANKWEST LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 23 2021 NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP ROUND 6

St George Illawarra New Zealand DRAGONS WARRIORS

P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts 5 5 - - 20 Matt DUFTY 1 FULLBACK 1 Roger TUIVASA-SHECK 5 1 - - 4 5 1 - - 4 Cody RAMSEY 2 WING 2 3 - - - - 4 1 - - 4 Jack BIRD 3 CENTRE 3 4 3 - - 12 5 3 22 - 56 Zac LOMAX 4 CENTRE 4 2 - - - - 5 3 - - 12 Mikaele RAVALAWA 5 WING 5 5 2 - - 8 4 - - 1 1 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Kodi NIKORIMA 5 2 14 - 36 3 1 - - 4 Adam CLUNE 7 HALFBACK 7 Sean O’SULLIVAN 3 1 - - 4 5 - - - - Blake LAWRIE 8 FRONT ROW 8 5 1 - - 4 5 - - - - Andrew McCULLOUGH 9 HOOKER 9 Wayde EGAN 5 - - - - 5 - - - - Paul VAUGHAN 10 FRONT ROW 10 5 1 - - 4 5 1 - - 4 11 SECOND ROW 11 Josh CURRAN - - - - - 5 2 - - 8 Tariq SIMS 12 SECOND ROW 12 3 - - - - 5 - - - - Tyrell FUIMAONO 13 LOCK 13 5 - - - -

1 - - - - Kaide ELLIS 14 INTERCHANGE 14 Ben MURDOCH-MASILA 5 2 - - 8 5 1 - - 4 Trent MERRIN 15 15 4 - - - - 5 - - - - 16 16 1 - - - - 5 2 - - 8 Brayden WILIAME 17 17 Paul TURNER 1 - - - -

1 - - - - Jackson FORD 18 RESERVES 18 Rocco BERRY ------Billy BURNS 19 20 1 ------Josh McGUIRE 20 21 Jamayne TAUNOA-BROWN 2 ------Jordan PEREIRA 21 22 Taniela OTUKOLO - - - - -

Anthony GRIFFIN COACH Nathan BROWN

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24 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 #NRLDragonsWarriors Match Preview MATCH DETAILS DATE Sunday 18 April 2021 with Adam Huxtable KICKOFF 2:00pm AEST Surprise Packets the Dragons Look to Continue Impressive Start Against VENUE Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Carlton NSW Warriors WATCH Fox League & Kayo Sports LISTEN ABC, 2GB, 4BC The St George Illawarra Dragons had their 4th and most impressive win of the season last week against the Eels, while the Warriors had arguably their most LIVE BLOG LeagueUnlimited.com disappointing performance of the year against Manly.

One of the key aspects of the new and improved Dragons side this year has MATCH OFFICIALS been the resilience in defence. New coach Anthony Griffin is renowned for the REFEREE Chris SUTTON extremely high standards he sets at whichever club he is at, standards which TOUCH JUDGES Belinda SHARPE were on display as the Dragons held the Parramatta attack to just 12 points, 6 of Dave MUNRO which came whilst Tariq Sims was in the sin bin. NRL BUNKER Ashley KLEIN The Warriors on the other hand, would be extremely disappointed with their performance against a Manly side who had experienced a horror start to the year. While it may have been close on the scoreboard, it was a dire affair devoid Match Stats of pretty much any innovative attacking play close to the line and the Warriors will need to make a host of improvements if they are to penetrate the Dragons HEAD TO HEAD: 30 MATCHES line enough to get the win. ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA 21-9 (No draws) At Netstrata Jubilee Stadium: 3 matches, St George Illawarra 2-1 The Warriors boast one of the biggest forward packs in the NRL, however the recent loss of Addin Fonua-Blake proved a costly one. Considering the Dragons were able to limit the effectiveness of Parramatta’s big men, the Warriors will LAST TEN: 5-ALL need some more from their playmakers if they want to be competitive. SEASON ROUND RESULT VENUE CROWD 2014 2 St Geo Illa 31-12 14,392 In team news, the Dragons are 1-17 from the side that punished the Eels on 2014 7 St Geo Illa 20-10 Netstrata Jubilee 10,559 Sunday night, with Ben Hunt hopeful of making a miracle return from a leg injury 2015 22 St Geo Illa 36-0 Westpac Stadium 18,317 on ANZAC day against the Roosters next week. Kaide Ellis did enough in his first 2016 9 Warriors 26-10 Mt Smart 12,752 appearance of the year last week to retain a spot in the side. 2017 4 St Geo Illa 26-12 Netstrata Jubilee 11,608 For the Warriors, David Fusitu’a is facing a couple of weeks on the sidelines 2017 11 St Geo Illa 30-14 11,108 with a hamstring issue and is replaced by Hiku on the wing, however, don’t 2018 7 Warriors 20-12 Mt Smart 18,295 be surprised to see Hiku swap to his preferred position of centre and Adam 2018 21 Warriors 18-12 WIN Stadium 13,924 Pompey to the wing come Sunday afternoon. has been left out of 2019 9 Warriors 26-18 Suncorp Stadium 35,122 the side altogether and is replace by Josh Curran in the back row, while Bunty 2020 3 Warriors 18-0 Central Coast - Afoa returns from a one game suspension and replaces Tom Ale on the bench.

BIGGEST WINS Who to watch: After suiting up for the Eels for the first six years of his career, has been one of the more astute signings in the NRL in 2021 for 2000 14 St Geo Illa 54-0 WIN Stadium 7,039 Daniel Alvaro the Dragons. Alvaro has been able to nail down a spot in the starting 17 so far 2001 4 Warriors 34-6 Mt Smart Stadium 8,738 this year, and last week, against his former club, he was impressive off the 2007 18 Warriors 44-16 Mt Smart Stadium 10,037 bench, making 15 runs for 126 metres (62 of them post contact), a tackle break, an offload as well as 38 tackles with only 2 of them missed, all in just 45 minutes. MILESTONES Alvaro will play another former club this week, having been loaned to the PLAYER MILESTONE NEEDS... Warriors at the back end of last year. Kodi Nikorima (WAR) 100 club points 3 points 200 career points 15 points The most consistent performer for the Warriors for a number of years now has been front rower Tohu Harris. Harris has recently re-signed with the New- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (WAR) 100 club games 1 game Zealanders until the end of 2024, a move which at the moment appears to be a masterstroke. Last week he made 12 hit-ups for 112 metres as well as 2 tackle Match stats courtesy of breaks, an offload and a whopping 48 tackles made, with Jazz Tevaga the only player making more. Harris has a big role to play for the Warriors over the next 10 or so weeks with the absence of Addin Fonua-Blake, although will receive some welcome assistance in the return of Bunty Afoa.

Favourite: The Dragons are favoured by 5 and a half points in this one.

My tip: The Warriors surprised me over the first few weeks of the season, NEXT THREE: ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA however I can’t tip them after their performance against a wooden spoon R7 SYDNEY ROOSTERS A SCG contender last week, especially considering the form of the Dragons. St George R8 WESTS TIGERS H WIN STAD. Illawarra by 14. R9 CANTERBURY H NETSTRATA

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North Queensland Canterbury-Bankstown COWBOYS BULLDOGS

P T G FG Pts P T G FG Pts 5 2 9 - 26 1 FULLBACK 1 Dallin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK 3 3 - - 12 3 - - - - Kyle FELDT 2 WING 2 Nick ČOTRIĆ 5 - - - - 2 - - - - Justin O’NEILL 3 CENTRE 3 Will HOPOATE 5 - - - - 2 - - - - Connelly LEMUELU 4 CENTRE 4 Corey ALLAN 5 - - - - 3 3 - - 12 5 WING 5 Tuipulotu KATOA 3 - - - - 5 1 - - 4 6 FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Jake AVERILLO 4 1 - - 4 2 - - - - 7 HALFBACK 7 Kyle FLANAGAN 5 - 4 - 8 5 1 - - 4 8 FRONT ROW 8 5 - - - - 5 - - - - 9 HOOKER 9 Sione KATOA 5 - - - - 5 - - - - Jordan McLEAN 10 FRONT ROW 10 5 - - - - 2 - - - - 11 SECOND ROW 11 5 1 - - 4 2 1 - - 4 12 SECOND ROW 12 5 - - - - 1 - - - - Jason TAUMALOLO 13 LOCK 13 Luke THOMPSON 1 1 - - 4

5 1 - - 4 14 INTERCHANGE 14 Jackson TOPINE 2 - - - - 4 1 - - 4 15 15 Renouf ATONI 5 - - - - 5 - - - - 16 16 Chris SMITH - - - - - 5 - - - - 17 17 5 - - - -

3 - - - - 18 RESERVES 19 Brandon WAKEHAM - - - - - 3 - - - - 19 20 1 ------ 20 21 2 - - - - 3 - - - - 21 22 Matt DOOREY - - - - -

Todd PAYTEN COACH

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26 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 #NRLCowboysBulldogs Match Preview MATCH DETAILS with Rob Crosby DATE Sunday 18 April 2021 KICKOFF 4:05pm AEST Battlers renew rivalry in rare daytime encounter VENUE Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville QLD WATCH Nine Network & 9Now, Fox League & Kayo Sports The North Queensland Cowboys will be hoping to inflict further pain upon the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs when they conclude Round 6 at Queensland LISTEN ABC, Triple M Sydney/Brisbane, NRL Nation Country Bank Stadium. LIVE BLOG LeagueUnlimited.com Defying the odds to claim their first win of the season last week, the North Queensland Cowboys will host a Sunday afternoon match at home for the first MATCH OFFICIALS time since the 2007 finals series. REFEREE Henry PERENARA Spoiling the party for the Wests Tigers with a 34-30 victory at Leichardt Oval TOUCH JUDGES Wyatt RAYMOND seven days earlier, coach will be urging his players to continue a Michael WISE recent dominant record against the Bulldogs following seven wins from their NRL BUNKER Chris BUTLER previous nine meetings.

Naming captain Jason Taumalolo after a false return from injury last week, two- time premiership winner Justin O’Neill has been granted a reprieve in place of Match Stats Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (ankle) in the backline, while Coen Hess will start at prop HEAD TO HEAD: 40 MATCHES for the first time in his career with Francis Molo reverting to the bench. Sitting at the bottom of the NRL ladder as the only team yet to win a game this CANTERBURY 23-17 (No draws) season, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will be out to turn over a new leaf At QLD Country Bank Stadium: never met at this venue in their first appearance at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Posting points for the first time in three weeks during their 52-18 defeat at the LAST TEN: NORTH QUEENSLAND 7-3 hands of the Storm last Saturday, coach Trent Barrett will be hoping his side can SEASON ROUND RESULT VENUE CROWD continue a strong affinity with Townsville having won on 13 out of 19 visits since 2013 13 Canterbury 36-26 1300SMILES 12,775 1995. 2014 20 North Qld 20-12 Stadium Australia 9,873 2015 9 North Qld 23-16 1300SMILES 15,794 Staring down the prospect of losing six straight losses for only the third time 2016 20 North Qld 36-0 1300SMILES 11,630 in history, a loss on Sunday afternoon would see the Bulldogs become the first 2016 25 North Qld 24-16 Belmore 10,144 team since Parramatta in 2018 to begin a year winless after six rounds. 2017 10 North Qld 30-14 Stadium Australia 8,122 2018 6 Canterbury 27-10 1300SMILES 14,434 Suffering a further blow with captain Josh Jackson sustaining a torn calf 2019 7 Canterbury 24-12 Stadium Australia 6,711 at training, English international Luke Thompson will start at lock allowing 2019 24 North Qld 15-8 1300SMILES 15,141 underrated forward Chris Smith to make his first appearance of the season. 2020 2 North Qld 24-16 Stadium Australia 3 Who to watch: Playing a leading role in guiding the Cowboys to a blistering opening half last week, five-eighth Scott Drinkwaterwill be aiming to step up BIGGEST WINS following the premature retirement of Michael Morgan. Walking a similar path 1995 22 Canterbury 66-4 Belmore 18,818 to the much-beloved club captain as an attacking threat adept at fullback and in the halves, the 23-year-old is set to enter a pivotal period of his career- either 2005 12 North Qld 48-12 Carrara 21,012 guiding North Queensland back from the brink as a dominant playmaker or 2016 20 North Qld 36-0 1300SMILES 11,630 taking up an opportunity elsewhere with a club better placed to play finals football. Possessing a potent left foot that has routinely produced points from within his own half, look for Drinkwater to leave the Bulldogs feeling blue (and MILESTONES white). PLAYER MILESTONE NEEDS... Valentine Holmes (NQL) 100 club points 9 points Experiencing a challenging beginning to life at the Bulldogs after playing a Will Hopoate (CBY) 100 club points 8 points prominent role in the Raiders recent success, new recruit will be aiming to inspire his teammates to a change in fortune. Producing some of Match stats courtesy of the lowest running metres of his career during last week's loss to Melbourne, the 22-year-old former Australian and winger has enjoyed middling success against the Cowboys previously with two tries in seven clashes. Chasing his first four-pointer as a Bulldogs player, expect Cotric to be heavily involved with the ball on Sunday afternoon.

Favourite: After breaking through for a vital win last week, the Cowboys have been backed to record consecutive victories for the first time in almost a year.

My tip: While the Cowboys showed plenty of attacking promise last week, the NEXT THREE: NORTH QUEENSLAND side still conceded six tries in a sign their defence remains a concern. If the R7 CANBERRA H QLD C.B. Bulldogs can demonstrate a stronger defensive resolve they should be able to R8 WARRIORS A C. COAST get their first win of 2021. Canterbury by 6. R9 BRISBANE H QLD C.B.

NEXT THREE: CANTERBURY R7 CRONULLA A NETSTRATA R8 PARRAMATTA H STAD. AUS. R9 ST GEO ILLA A NETSTRATA LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 27 NSWRLPLEASE NOTE: Teamlists are updated TEAMLISTS and finalised one hour before kickoff. Check NSWRL.com.au on match day. THE KNOCK-ON EFFECT NSW CUP - ROUND 6

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS v Dartel 6. Liam Wilkinson 8. Garrett Smith 9. Luke Huth 10. Mathew Croker 11. Zac Hosking 12. Ben Talty 13. Stadium Australia, Saturday 17 April 12:40pm (Jersey Flegg 3pm, NRL match 5:30pm) Jack Johns 14. Mitch Black 15. Christian Ma'anaima 16. Jaron Purcell 17. John Toleafoa 18. Daniel Ticehurst Referee: Cameron Paddy; Sideline Officials: Mark Bohan, Liam Nicholls 19. Harry Croker SOUTHS: 1. Jacob Gagai 2. Jaxson Paulo 3. Taane Milne 4. Tautau Moga 5. Steven Marsters 6. Troy Dargan 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. James Hasson 9. Josh Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Joe Lovodua 12. Trent Peoples 13. Jacob CANBERRA RAIDERS v PARRAMATTA EELS Esau 14. James Tautaiolefua 15. Yileen Gordon 16. Jack Cameron 17. Matthew French 18. Nick Mougios GIO Stadium Canberra, Saturday 17 April 5:15pm (NRL match 7:35pm) WESTS: 1. Zachary Cini 2. 3. 4. Israel Ogden 5. Kiah Cooper 6. Joseph Referee: Martin Jones; Sideline Officials: Ben Teague, Adam Reid Taipari 7. Jock Madden 8. Tom Amone 9. Zach Dockar-Clay 10. Alex Seyfarth 11. Michael Chee-Kam 12. CANBERRA: 1. Adam Cook 2. Elijah Anderson 3. Albert Hopoate 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Toby Marks 6. Matt Kelma Tuilagi 13. Thomas Freebairn 14. Edenn Rogers-Smith 15. Regan Hughes 16. Austin Dias 17. Etuale Lui Frawley 7. Brad Schneider 8. Dunamis Lui 9. Kai O'Donnell 10. 11. Harry Rushton 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Darby Medlyn 14. Adrian Trevilyan 15. Brigham Moeokiola 16. Keaton Walkington- PENRITH PANTHERS v ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS Mead 17. Leo Thompson 18. Sila Tituiti PARRAMATTA: 1. Sean Russell 2. Solomone Naiduki 3. Viliami Bluebet Stadium, Saturday 17 April 1:00pm Penisini 4. Michael Oldfield 5. Haze Dunster 6. Jordan Rankin 7. Jakob Arthur 8. Wiremu Greig 9. Joey Referee: Jake Sutherland; Sideline Officials: Cameron Mitchell, John Woods Lussick 10. Makahesi Makatoa 11. Charbel Tasipale 12. Elie El Zakhem 13. Ky Rodwell 14. PENRITH: 1. 2. Robert Jennings 3. Taylan May 4. Izack Tago 5. Sunia Turuva 6. Jaeman 15. Dave Hollis 16. 17. Toa Mata'afa 18. Aistasi James Salmon 7. Kurt Falls 8. Jayden Tanner 9. Brendan Hands 10. Lindsay Smith 11. John Faiumu 12. Scott Sorensen 13. J'maine Hopgood 14. Soni Luke 15. Alec Susino 16. Vasili Tsikrikas 17. Eddie Blacker 18. Anton MOUNTIES v Iaria ST GEO ILLA: 1. Tony Pellow 2. Sam McCann 3. Charly Runciman 4. 5. Shaun Sauni-Esau Aubrey Keech Reserve, Sunday 18 April 2:00pm 6. Sitiveni Moceidreke 7. Zeik Foster 8. Jaiyden Hunt 9. Tyran Wishart 10. Luke Chalker 11. Billy Burns 12. Referee: Todd Smith; Sideline Officials: Keiren Irons, Cameron Paddy Bailey Antrobus 13. Josh Carr 14. Pio Sokobalavu 15. Lachlan Peachey 16. Matt Delbanco 17. Hayden Lomax MOUNTIES: 1. 2. Watson Heleta 3. Reubenn Rennie 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Falakiko Manu 6. Rhys Davies 7. Kamren Cryer 8. 9. 10. Dean Britt 11. Jack Miller 12. Matt v NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS Doorey 13. James Roumanos 14. Haimona Hiroti 15. Dean Matterson 19. Paea Pua 22. Ben SeufaleNORTHS: , Saturday 17 April 3:00pm 1. 2. Matt Ikuvalu 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Tony Satini 5. Sione Hopoate 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Josh Referee: Keiren Irons; Sideline Officials: Clayton Wills, Rickey McFarlane Ralph 8. Fletcher Baker 9. Coby Thomas 10. Daniel Suluka-fifita 11. Jerry Key 12. Egan Butcher 13. Max NEWTOWN: 1. Luke Metcalf 2. Eddy Aiono 3. Johnathan Tufuga 4. Dylan O’Connor 5. Joniah Lualua Bailey 14. Ben Marschke 15. Tukupa Hau Tapuha 16. Michael Fenn 18. Harrison Edwards 6. Jack Williams 7. Tyla Tamou 8. Brock Gray 9. Kyle Paterson 10. Daniel Vasquez 11. D'Rhys Miller 12. Bronson Garlick 13. Gabe Hamlin 14. Ethan Natoli 15. Zac Woolford 16. Thomas Hazelton 20. Monty Raper NEWCASTLE: 1. McKenzie Baker 2. Matt Soper-lawler 3. Dylan Lucas 4. Nicholas O'meley 5. Harry Van BYE: SEA EAGLES

JERSEY FLEGG CUP (U21) - ROUND 6

PENRITH PANTHERS v ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS Zane Harris 8. Neihana Oldham 9. Jack Birt 10. Jacob Sykes 11. Zac Fulton 12. Viliami Fifita 13. Sione Fainu 14. Bluebet Stadium, Saturday 17 April 11:00am Jamie Lawler 15. Radjo Jankovic 16. Lewis Afeaki 18. Callan Burgess 22. Fred Pupu PARRAMATTA: 1. Tevita Referee: Charlie Suters; Sideline Officials: Cameron Mitchell, John Woods Masima 2. Matthew Komolafe 3. Penioni Tohi 4. Jayden Skinner 5. Malie-J Townsend 6. Clayton Faulalo 7. PENRITH: 1. Sadee Sub Laban 2. Logan Cohen 3. Elone Taufa 4. Thomas Jenkins 5. Ethan Clark-Wood 6. Nicholas Tilburg 8. Caleb Tohi 9. Kyle Schneider 10. Jack Colovatti 11. Oliver Clements 12. Matthew Dragisic Niwhai Puru 7. Hayden Bonanno 8. Mavrik Geyer 9. Connor Mason 10. Liam Henry 11. Hohepa Puru 12. Vito 13. Jayden Yates 14. Ethan Le Blanc 15. Mark Tepu-Smith 16. Lennox Whittaker 17. Valance Harris Tevaga 13. Bradley Fearnley 14. Immanuel Tagaloamatua 15. Luke Bain 16. Sunita Lotoaniu 17. Tyreece 18. Flynn Isaacs 19. Ilai Tuia ST GEO ILLA: 1. Treigh Stewart 2. Ryan Papas 3. James Schiller 4. Hayden Budd SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS v WESTS TIGERS 5. Billy Hayburn 6. Zach Herring 7. Sam Hooper 8. Hudson Spicer 9. Blake Barbuto 10. Ben Arandt 11. Shalom Stadium Australia, Saturday 17 April 3:00pm (NSW Cup 12:40pm, NRL match 5:30pm) O’Ofou 12. Blake Dowel 13. Harris Georgopoulos 14. Aaron Johnson 15. Kaylen Miller 16. Dallas Collins 19. Referee: Ben McMurray; Sideline Officials: Mark Bohan, Liam Nicholls Oliver Parrish SOUTHS: 1. Chaise Spyroulias 2. Thomas Ball 3. Zane Bijorac 4. Lathan Hutchinson-Walters 5. Tallis Angianga 6. Dylan White 7. Dan Robinson 8. Luke Puru 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Tevita Taumoepenu 11. Maila CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS v SYDNEY ROOSTERS Chan-Foon 12. Ben Lovett 13. Ryan Jones 14. Joshua Fepuleai 15. Augustine Stowers 16. Cameron Akauola , Saturday 17 April 12:00pm 17. Gordon Whippy 18. Darcy Hardman WESTS TIGERS: 1. Logan Dillon 2. Liam Scolari 3. Timanu Alexander Referee: Bradley Kiehne; Sideline Officials: Daniel Perry, Curtis Robinson 4. Iverson Fuatimau 5. Okusitino Liu 6. Ben Stevanovic 7. Kade Hill 8. Mavoni Tuifua 9. Rua Ngati 10. Elifasa CANTERBURY: 1. Moala Graham-Taufa 2. Corey Fenning 3. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 4. Sidney Noppen 5. Lani Leilua 11. Eli Morgan 12. Brandon Mansfield 13. Daniel Sykes 14. Tyran Ott 15. Micah Marsh 19. Aden Perry Graham-Taufa 6. Jack Mossman 7. Luke Knight 8. Cooper Page-Wilson 9. Kobe Rugless 10. William Swann 11. 20. Josh Rizk Jacob Preston 12. Riley Meyn 13. Jack Stringer 14. Michael Coleman 15. Hugo Patterson 16. Trevor-Joseph Sionetali 17. Tommy Anderson 18. Brae Verheyen 20. Riley Stevenson SYDNEY: 1. Moala Graham-Taufa 2. THUNDERBOLTS v CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS Corey Fenning 3. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 4. Sidney Noppen 5. Lani Graham-Taufa 6. Jack Mossman 7. Luke Haines Drive Reserve, Sunday 18 April 2:00pm Knight 8. Cooper Page-Wilson 9. Kobe Rugless 10. William Swann 11. Jacob Preston 12. Riley Meyn 13. Jack Referee: Matt Hicks; Sideline Officials: Mohammad Hussaini, Kyle Grady; Stringer 14. Michael Coleman 15. Hugo Patterson 16. Trevor-Joseph Sionetali 17. Tommy Anderson 18. Brae VICTORIA: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. Adam Naitoko 3. Haloti Fonua 4. Antonio Sanele 5. Brandon Saena 6. Verheyen 20. Riley Stevenson Saimone Ahomana 7. Jonah Pezet 8. Jack Natapu 9. Kruz Niutili-Schmidt 10. James Atonio 11. Judda Turahui 12. Chance Te Atua 13. Tangatta Teroi 14. Lewis Habkouk 15. Teofilo Seigafo 16. Jared Nauma 17. Desmond MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES v PARRAMATTA EELS Raukete 18. Matthew Craparotta 19. Victor TereszkoCRONULLA: 1. Trentham Petersen 2. Thomas Lottoland, Saturday 17 April 12:00pm Rodwell 3. Kayal Iro 4. Kyle Pickering 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Harrison Geraghty 7. Angus Ernst 8. Jesse Referee: Luke Saldern; Sideline Officials: Cody Simmons, Michael Bonnici Colquhoun 9. Isaac Longmuir 10. Jack Martin 11. Kai Parker 12. Jack Boyling 13. Tyler Slade 14. Alec Brennan MANLY: 1. Flynn Angles-Corke 2. Ray Tuaimalo-Vaega 3. Ben Trbojevic 4. Keegan Turner 6. Jude Gibbs 7. 15. Thomas Giles 16. Rhys Dakin 17. Bailey Cantrill 18. Blake Hosking 19. Semisi Sikei

HARVEY NORMAN WOMEN'S PREMIERSHIP - ROUND 6

GLEBE DIRTY REDS v HELENSBURGH TIGERS v CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS ST MARYS v Henson Park; Saturday 17 April 10:45am Rex Jackson Oval; Saturday 17 April 3:00pm NSWRL Centre of Excellence; Monday 19 April 7:00pm Referee: Billy Greatbatch; Sideline Officials: Ebony Tzoukas, Ethan Rix Referee: Paul Eden; Sideline Officials: Lachlan Greenfield, Ruby Keen Referee: Robert Morey; Sideline Officials: Luke Heckendorf, Paul GLEBE: 1. Heidi Regan 2. Taliah Lummow 3. Majayda Darcy 4. HELENSBURGH: 1. Jessica Sergis 2. Meg Buchanan 3. Brittany Eden Mia Wood 5. Nikiah Campbell 6. Tori Canham 7. Alicia Earsman Constable 4. Leah Schweickle 5. Mahinaarangi Rewi 6. Olivia SAINTS: 1. Abbi Church 2. Reshaun Vaughan 3. Jasmin Huriwai 4. 9. Rebecca Riley 10. Cleopatra Carreno 11. Amelia Tunamena 12. Patterson 7. Rachael Pearson 8. Georgina Brooker 9. Monique Elliott Nicole Kennedy 5. Rikeya Horne 6. Ashlee Harrison 7. Emily Rains Tayla Miller 14. Josiah Lautaimi 16. Lilly Baker 20. Eliza Wilson 21. 10. Sharna Piccinelli 11. Josie Strong 12. Katrina Latu 13. 8. Suzanne Sene-Lefao 9. Jenaye Collins 10. Josephine Maejiirs Tabua Tuinakauvadra 23. Tatiana Leavai 24. Zali Dymock 25. Dakota 14. Erin Blackwell 15. Jasmine Sarin 16. Anastasia Shum 17. Teegan 11. Christian Pio 12. Samantha Economos 13. Sarah Togatuki 14. Blacklock WENTWORTHVILLE: 1. Katrina Phippen 2. Bella Stoney Chapman 18. Kellie Mutch CRONULLA: 1. Tiana Penitani 2. Lynda Talia Lealaiauloto 15. Malia Tuifua 16. Christian Pio 17. Hanna Sio 21. 3. Alafou Fatu 4. Sinead Sio 5. Huntar Hakim 6. Te Aroha Hapuku 7. Howarth 3. Leianne Tufuga 4. Kiana Takairangi 5. Andie Robinson Emily Hupton 22. Kimberly Nikua 23. Litiana Tuifua CC ROOSTERS: Maddy Brown 8. Santoria Faaofo-Taula 9. Hayley Tipene 10. Marisa 6. Corban McGregor 7. Maddie Studdon 8. Crystal Papalii 9. Quincy 1. 2. Jasmine Strange 3. Jayme Fressard 4. Yasmin Posiano 11. Regina Lui Toso 12. Inangaro Maraeara 13. Alyce Solaese Dodd 10. Kennedy Cherrington 11. Talei Holmes 12. Zali Waihape- Meakes 5. Alicia Martin 6. Brydie Parker 7. 8. Tayla 14. Julianna Tevaga 15. Lekiellia Brown 16. Erandy Iva Munro 17. Andrews 13. Kaarla Cowan 14. Georgia Page 15. Rosaline Aumale 16. Predebon 9. Olivia Higgins 10. 11. Roxy Murdoch Shilea-T Schaaf 18. Trudy Camilleri 19. Allison Futialo 20. Teina Clark Natasha Penitani 17. Shae Muhleisen 19. Ariel Ngatoko 12. Olivia Kernick 13. 14. Shawden Burton 15. 21. Tara McGrath-West Madeline Jones 16. Shannon Evans 17. Simone Simone 18. Joeli Morris BYES: , MOUNTIES, WESTS TIGERS BYES: NORTH SYDNEY BEARS, SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 28 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 NSWRLPLEASE NOTE: Teamlists are updated TEAMLISTS and finalised one hour before kickoff. Check NSWRL.com.au on match day. RON MASSEY CUP - ROUND 6

GLEBE DIRTY REDS v WENTWORTHVILLE MAGPIES MOUNTIES v RYDE-EASTWOOD HAWKS Henson Park, Saturday 17 April 12:30pm Aubrey Keech Reserve, Sunday 18 April 12:00pm Referee: Clayton Wills; Sideline Officials: Billy Greatbatch, Rickey McFarlane Referee: Damian Brady; Sideline Officials: Mitchell Stone, Tom Stindl; GLEBE: 1. Honeti Tuha 2. Josh Delailoa 3. Eli Roberts 5. Wyatt Rangi 6. Manaia Rudolph 7. Wyndham MOUNTIES: 1. Roman Ioelu 2. Isaac Williams 3. Jaimon Wormleaton 4. Jordon Remfrey 5. Jacob Wright Peachey 8. Ryan Verlinden 9. Jackson Garlick 10. Caleb Uele 11. Tom Caughlan 13. Duwayne Mariner 14. 6. Atini Gafa 7. Harry Leddy 8. Mitchell Butfield 9. Josh Daley 10. Harrison Leonard 11. Kane McQuiggin Jackson Stewart 16. Sione Afemui 17. Jakiel Mariner 19. Michael Stark 20. Brock Ilett 25. Peter Nay 26. 12. Cleveland McGhie 13. Brady Cheshire 14. Toby Huxley 16. Rydge Smith 17. Lekendrick Mascoe 19. Riley Jarrod Cullen WENTWORTHVILLE: 1. Nathan Milone 2. Eto Nabuli 3. Nick Walker 4. Chris Tupou 6. Henry Cheshire 20. Matthew PriceHAWKS: 1. Curtis Wilson 2. Reggie Alofipo 3. Tony Tali 4. Semisi Kioa 5. Joshua Raiwalui 7. Beau Henry 9. Ryan Pritchard 10. 11. Blake Cook 12. Kieran Hayman 13. Jordan Boumelhem 6. Adam Rizk 8. Tyrone Faulkner 9. Bennett Wheelhouse 10. Callum Ellis 11. Tyler Seymour 12. Latham 14. Rhys Armstrong 15. Daniel Sakisi 16. Niko Apelu 17. Mathew Place 18. Dayne Vette-welsh 22. Justin Frain 13. Regan Hughes 14. Lachlan Talau 15. Bradley Cousins 37. Langi Suli-Ruka 39. Topi Taufa 40. Cadence Matene 23. Harrison O'Toole Tre-Deuce Sio 50. Suliasi Suli

WESTERN SUBURBS MAGPIES v KAIVITI SILKTAILS HILLS BULLS v BLACKTOWN WORKERS SEA EAGLES , Saturday 17 April 3:00pm Crestwood Oval, Sunday 18 April 3:00pm Referee: Mitchell Currie; Sideline Officials: Mitchell Stone, Luke Heckendorf Referee: Daniel Luttringer; Sideline Officials: Cameron Turner, Nathan Loveday WESTS: 1. Mitchell Francis 2. Kieran Wyld 3. Dane Francis 4. Johnny Mitsias 5. Samuel Stratis 7. Kurtis HILLS: 1. Dominic Reardon 2. Maile Li 3. Shane Kiel 4. Josh Bergamin 5. Lorenzo Mulitalo 6. Zach Nicholls Preece 9. Daniel Petralia 10. James Mirceski 11. Simon Fonua 12. Ronny Palumbo 13. Ali Allouche 14. Dean 7. Josh Lewis 9. Shannon Gardiner 10. Elia Faatui 12. Tevita Alifa 13. Tim Robinson 14. Dylan McKeown 15. Robson 16. Mitch Zampetides 17. Jak Cannell 19. Alvin Maungatti 20. Anthony Bucca 21. Matthew Filipo Daniel Harrison 16. Rhys Scigliatano 17. Taniela Lasalo 20. Mitch Hyde 22. David Gower BWSE: 30. Kane SILKTAILS: 3. Tomasi Vunicagi 4. Ratu Inoke Vasuturaga 6. Mosese Qionomacawa 7. Waisale Nayavucere Allan 31. Bilal Maarbani 32. Robert Vai 33. Kenneth Koro 34. Blake Clayton 35. Gus Garzaniti 36. Alex Seve 8. Ratu Turagaca 9. Penioni Tagituimua 10. Apakuki Tavodi 11. Maika Serulevu 12. Joeli Vulavou 14. Timoci 37. Nathan Kegg-King 38. Lufusi Vea Tapaatoutai 39. Lucas Castle 40. Toni Tupouniua 41. Sam Radovu Bola 16. Ropate Tobe 17. Penaia Leveleve 18. Josaia Raboiliku 19. Samuel Daveta 20. Malakai Kovekalou 22. 42. Robbie Graham 43. Levi Moger 44. Peni Misinale 45. Kenny Soumpholphakdy 46. Damon Smith 47. Tomasi Vakadranu 23. Manasa Kalou 24. Vuate Karawalevu 25. Sunia Naruma 27. Apimeleki Lutuimawi Debraska Rikiriki

ST MARYS v WINDSOR WOLVES BYE: CABRAMATTA TWO BLUES St Marys Leagues Stadium, Saturday 17 April 5:00pm Referee: Tom Cambourn; Sideline Officials: Karra-lee Nolan, Patrick Mackey SAINTS: 1. Jake Toby 2. Luke Geary 3. Geoff Daniela 4. Daniel Brown 5. Luke Nadurutalo 6. Adam Fearnley 7. Zac Greene 8. Atonio Pelesasa 9. Trent Toelau 10. Thomas Romer 11. Arthur Crichton 12. Matt Stimson 13. Anton Iaria 14. Meni Luke 16. Alexander Myles 17. Quinn Ma'aelopa 18. Anthony Layoun 20. Henry Seumanu WINDSOR: 1. Zac Mackay 3. Shondre Lee-Silva 4. Emosi Alamoti 5. Luke McDonald 6. Kakapuna Fotu 7. Lazarus Brown 8. Malakai Houma 9. Isaac Thompson 10. Dean Barnes 11. Tony Williams 12. Tyler Cassel 13. Eton Lindsay 14. Mitchel Souter 15. Giordan Patea 16. Dallas King 17. Bruce Ward 18. James Horvat

SYDNEY SHIELD - ROUND 6

CRONULLA-CARINGBAH SHARKS v WENTWORTHVILLE UNITED HILLS BULLS v BROTGERS PENRITH Cronulla High School, Saturday 17 April 2:00pm Crestwood Oval, Sunday 18 April 1:00pm Referee: Cameron Turner; Sideline Officials: Damian Brady, Louis Matheson Referee: Nathan Loveday; Sideline Officials: Tim Hannon, Ben McMurray CRON-C'BAH: 1. Benton Pyako 2. William Russell 3. Nesiasi Mataitonga 4. Rea Pittman 5. Dj Purcell 6. Ryan HILLS: TBC BROTHERS: TBC Dodson 7. Josh Natoli 8. Daniel Arahu 9. James Russell 10. Jyi Seymour 11. Joshua Holt 12. Mason McCarthy 13. Kai Broadhurst 14. Tanson Lavapesi-Simi 15. Nobby Repata 16. Jack Keady 17. Jesse Offen 18. Demario v RYDE-EASTWOOD HAWKS Lokeni-Purcell 19. Rodrigo Villar 20. Ezekiel Phillips 21. Ben Jackson WENTWORTHVILLE: 1. Michael Hammondville Oval, Sunday 18 April 3:00pm Cheer 2. Thomas Delailoa 3. Sam Kharwin 4. Taufa Afu 5. Obed Karwhin 6. Sam Carusi 7. Siaosi Sisifa 8. Referee: Louis Matheson; Sideline Officials: Luke Saldern, Dillian Wells Brad Johnson 9. Jermayne Cook 10. Dayne Vette Welsh 11. Awishkar Gnyawali 12. Shaiquan Terekia 13. MOOREBANK: 2. Jacob Wright 3. Jazzaiah Schaafhausen 4. Matthew Knight 5. George Sukanaivalu Josh Tuitupou 14. David Faaeteete 15. Zane Elsley 16. William O'Toole 17. Justin Dalby 18. Joshua Hey 6. Jake Horton 7. Christian Urso 8. Casey Sioli 9. Tyler Ah Chong 10. Joshua Kalati 11. Marcus Moore 12. Tuarae Rawhiti 13. Jack Hartwig 14. Benjamin Armstrong 15. Elvis John Oloaga 16. Jason Tuulau 17. ST MARYS v WINDSOR WOLVES Josiah Lealamisa 18. John Panapa 19. Cooper Talau 21. Josh Taylor Myles HAWKS: 20. Orisi Moceidreke St Marys Leagues Stadium, Saturday 17 April 3:00pm 21. Joshua Debattista 22. Kirk Patton 23. Floyd Tighe 24. Joshua Vella 25. Ryan Shaw 26. Tjaden Mclean Referee: Karra-lee Nolan; Sideline Officials: Tom Cambourn, Patrick Mackey 27. Ethan Mokoia 28. Ryan Garner 29. Jeffrey Tuitavuki 30. Bruce Folau 41. Angus O'donnell 44. Tyler SAINTS: 1. Ethan Mcpherson 2. Flynn Isaacs 3. Sean Sabutey 4. Mason Iaria 5. Blake McDermott 6. Tuigamala 45. Jubilee Soloa 46. Fa'atui Uele 47. Mathew Smith Aiden Glanville 7. Riley Stokes 8. Mitchell Atkinson 9. Dylan McBain 10. Bradley Gaut 11. Jesse Abbott 12. Jedd Gordon 13. Emmanuel Petrus 14. Kaleb Farr 15. Zac Duclos 16. Joey Tramontana 17. Liam Harris 19. BYE: CABRAMATTA TWO BLUES Reece Alderton 23. Cowen Epere WINDSOR: 1. Dylan Marshall 4. Dallas King 5. Siaosi Keates 6. Hayden McWilliam 7. Edmond Matta 8. Daniel Bell 9. Jaydn Field 10. Benjamin Dooley 12. Jake Lennox 13. Brandon Smallwood 14. Daniel Sullivan 15. Bradley Hoogenboom 16. Franco Parodiso 17. Zac Campton 18. Will Epere

EAST CAMPBELLTOWN EAGLES v Waminda Oval, Saturday 17 April 4:00pm Referee: Tom Stindl; Sideline Officials: Tim Hannon, Jimmy Oliveira EAST C'TOWN: 1. Samuel Kimi-Ioane 3. Amanono Tovio 4. Douglas Faaee 5. Willy Taiti-taanoa 6. Brett Lahey 8. Jim Laulilii 9. John Da Silva 10. Aaron Teraki 12. Chris Vaotuua 13. Luke Williams 14. Va'enuku Vatuvei 15. Christian Savaiinaea 16. Alapati Potifara 17. Adam Soultan 28. Kobe Chamberlain 32. Dominick Tutunoa 77. Christopher Sutherland BELROSE: 2. Aaron Fogarty 3. Nicholas Bilsborough 4. Beau Abrahams 5. Kyle Fogarty 6. Jayden Horo 7. Willie Bishop 8. Steven Tavita 9. 10. Jackson Williams 11. Daniel Martin 12. Giuseppe Plati 14. Tom Betts 16. Mackenzie Northcote 17. Tearikiteau Noovao 19. Lachlan Armstrong 20. Jake Pickering 23. Jake Morrison

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FIRST ELIMINATION FINAL (3 v 6) SECOND ELIMINATION FINAL (4 v 5) Leichhardt Oval; Saturday 17 April 2:30pm HE Laybutt Fields; Saturday 17 April 3:00pm Referee: Brandon Mani; Sideline Officials: Corey Fisher, Gage Miles Referee: Micheal Ford; Sideline Officials: Jake Walsh, Ethan Murray South Sydney Illawarra Canberra Canterbury-Bankstown RABBITOHS STEELERS RAIDERS BULLDOGS 1 Deijion Leugaimafa 1 Trey Barlow 1 Jack Sandford 1 Cameron Lawrence 2 Carson Kaho 2 Alexander Lobb 2 Xavier Savage 2 Louie Yehia 3 Josiah Karapani 3 Benjamin Lavender 3 Deakin Bright 3 Eli Clark 4 Faresa Palu 4 Brandon Morkos 4 Joshua Billing 4 Diego Bravo-Graham 5 Evan Manning 5 Cooper Roberts 5 Michael Asomua 5 Brendon Tapuai 6 Dion Teaupa 6 Junior Amone 6 Mitchell Spencer 6 Khaled Rajab 7 Aaron Kurnoth 7 7 Sione Moala 7 Joseph O'neill 8 Davvy Moale 8 Bryce Magnone 8 Mitchell Prest 8 Jack Todd 9 Romano Cook 9 Riley Wooden 9 Toby Thorburn 9 Danny Ghantous 10 Isaiah Vailalo 10 Thomas Phillips 11 Noah Saddler 10 Bayley Cox 11 Louis Grossemy 11 Jackson Shereb 12 Clay Webb 11 Lleyton Borg 12 Dranza Hawe-De-Thierry 12 Travis Barrett-Hancock 13 Trey Mooney 12 Charlie Lennon 13 Tallis Duncan 13 Joshua Coric 14 Connor Williams 13 Lipoi Hopoi 14 Archie Donnelly 14 Viliami Mahe 15 Loghan Lewis 14 Lachlan Vale 15 Etuate Laui 16 Clive Brett 16 Blake Martin 15 Omar Yaghi 16 Oscar Mezzomo 17 Trent Griffiths 21 Wilson Hamblin 16 William Tuitupou 17 Harley Lester 18 Syddarys Cassidy 22 Joshua Pokoney 17 Solomon Akama 18 Drey Mercy 20 Jack Bostock 23 Caleb Esera 19 Bilal Yazici 19 Braydon Jang 20 Kai Brady 20 Liam Tonpi 21 Hayden Essery 22 Ezra Howe

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FIRST ELIMINATION FINAL (3 v 6) SECOND ELIMINATION FINAL (4 v 5) Leichhardt Oval; Saturday 17 April 12:45pm HE Laybutt Fields; Saturday 17 April 1:00pm Referee: Adam Sirianni; Sideline Officials: Harrison Bayssari, Todd Pieters Referee: Blake Williams; Sideline Officials: Ramzi Daizli, Jack Gerrie Penrith Sydney Western Suburbs Central Coast PANTHERS ROOSTERS MAGPIES ROOSTERS 1 Liam Ison 1 Cooper Toy TBC TBC 2 Cainan Hardiman 2 Siaosi Lepa 3 Bayden Moran 3 Josh Durkin 4 Ethan Hutchings 4 Modotinrowson Siu 5 John-Paul Donevski 5 Dylan Roach 6 Luke Hanson 6 Benjamin Dufficy 7 Tylor Bunting 7 Cassius Tia 8 Tana Papu 8 Xavier Sofeni 9 Billy Scott 9 Brent Hawkins 10 Luron Patea 10 Venasiotangifetaua Patuki Case 11 Jermaine McEwen 11 Michael Abdow 12 Harrison Hassett 12 Ethan Roberts 13 Peteru Pritchard 13 Salesi Foketi 14 Jenson Tuaoi 14 Tyren Ryan 16 Bonamarei Taiki 15 Kakile Leha 17 Tevita Alatini 16 Hayden Barton 18 Wilson De Courcey 17 Nosa Obaseki 19 Judah Galuvao 18 Henry Finau 22 Lleyten Tautua 23 Isaiya Katoa 23 Latrelle Leota

HARVEY NORMAN TARSHA GALE CUP (U19 WOMENS) - FINALS WEEK 1

FIRST ELIMINATION FINAL (3 v 6) SECOND ELIMINATION FINAL (4 v 5) Leichhardt Oval; Saturday 17 April 11:00am HE Laybutt Fields; Saturday 17 April 11:00am Referee: Benjamin Seppala; Sideline Officials: Nathan Lorenti, Jayden Kastelan Referee: Mitchell Pitscheider; Sideline Officials: Olivia Lawne, Lukas Durrant Sydney Cronulla-Sutherland Wests St George ROOSTERS SHARKS TIGERS DRAGONS 1 Maddie Binding 1 Ella Barker 1 Jessica Whelan 1 Cassey Tohi-Hiku 2 Charlize Lloyd-Phillips 2 Ella Gould 2 Jayme Willingham 2 Stella Tijou 3 Iesha Duckett 3 Chloe Boston 3 Shelby Muir 3 Breeze E'e 4 Ruby Smith 4 Lilly Murdoch 4 Hope Tevaga 4 Rosemarie Beckett 5 Zoe Cass 5 Mary Mateo 5 Kirra Boland 5 Courageous Afoa 6 Tayla Montgomery 6 Alexandra Weir 6 Georgia Edwards 6 Luisa Yaranamua 7 Courtney Tamati 7 Zali Hopkins 7 Briana Dean 7 Limiah Enoka 8 Keilee Joseph 8 Kirsty Sant 9 Georgia Nies 8 Fatafehi Hanisi 9 Taneka Todhunter 9 Sienna Stewart 10 Katie Edwards 9 Erana Reti 10 Anita Brown 10 Tipani Matai 11 Eliza Siilata 10 Faith Nimmo 11 Jasmon Tupou 11 Tayah Beckett 12 Folau Vaki 11 Katarina Raravula 12 Otesa Pule 12 Taylor Curtis 13 Jessica Kennedy 12 Rysh'e Fa'amausili 13 Rease Casey 13 Sophia Griffin 14 Piper Sutton 13 Nesia Ben 14 Teisha Saunders 14 Skye Brennan 15 Eileen Sinaki-Teulilo 14 Rueben Cherrington 15 Tymekqwa Duckett 15 Erika-May Kavana 16 Tehillah Vaeluaga 15 Maurice Nafoi 16 Tahlia Smith 16 Marama Whanga Katipa 17 Georgia Lotawa 16 Lahtia Sione 17 Maya Svagelli 17 Lilli Odea 23 Imogen Gobran 17 Maleah Mayol 18 Avalon Pallier 18 Taylah Charman 18 Rayven-Jodeci Boyce 19 Meaghan Mccauley 19 Selenna Fuimaono 20 Peninaotiafau Solofa 20 Grace Tijou

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PNG HUNTERS v 16. Wilson Malaesilia 17. Timote Paseka 18. Ratu Jope Rotavisoro v Bycroft Oval, Saturday 17 April, 2:10pm 19. Seb Pandia 20. Todd White BRISBANE: 1. 2. Isaac BMD , Sunday 18 April, 2:10pm Referee: Matt Noyen;Sideline Officials: Sam Swift, Jarrod Cole Lumelume 3. Brenko Lee 4. 5. Dean Ieremia 6. Referee: Tyson Brough; Sideline Officials: Nick Pelgrave, Nick Morel PNG: 1. Terry Wapi 2. Rau Junior Kobale 3. Brandon Nima 4. Jokadi Bire 7. 8. Aaron Pene 9. Aaron Booth 10. William Samuel 11. WYNNUM: 1. Selwyn Cobbo 2. Edward Burns 3. Delouise Hoeter 4. 5. Norman Brown 6. 7. Charlie Simon 8. Epel Kapinias Mitch Frei 12. Jack Peoples 13. Bennett Leslie 14. Lincoln Port 15. Ioane Junior Pauga 5. Matthew Lyons 6. Jack Campagnolo 7. Sam Scarlett 8. 9. Wartovo Puara 10. Samuel Yegip 11. Ben Kelly 12. Emmanuel Waine Seiuli 16. Brett Greinke 18. Caleb Daunt 21. Tagiolupe Tivalu Aaron Rockley 9. Jayden Berrell 10. Max Elliott 11. Matiu Love-Henry 13. Ila Alu 14. Edwin Ipape 15. Sylvester Namo 16. Mark Pitti 17. Judah 12. Teurui Robati 13. 14. 15. Keenan Palasia Rimbu 18. Jeffrey RobertSC FALCONS: 1. Matthew Milson 2. Paul v NORTHERN PRIDE 16. Lucky Taavale 17. John Taia REDCLIFFE: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Josh Beehag Ulberg 3. Bessie Aufaga-Toomaga 4. Jack Howarth 5. Nat McGavin 6. , Saturday 17 April, 6:00pm 3. 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Edward Kosi 6. Patrick Gallen 7. 7. Todd Murphy 9. Tyson Smoothy 10. Patrice Siolo 11. Referee: Nick Pelgrave; Sideline Officials: Taylor Worth, Giulian Fichera 8. Lachlan Timm 9. 10. Jackson Trent Loiero 12. Louis Geraghty 13. Dane Hogan 14. 15. TOWNSVILLE: 1. 2. Michael Carroll 3. Carlin Anderson Frei 11. Jarrett Boland 12. Preston Riki 13. Pride Petterson-Robati Campbell Duffy 16. Tom Geraghty 17. William Toloi 18. Daniel Dole 19. 4. Esan Marsters 5. Kalifa Faifai Loa 6. 7. Daejarn Asi 8. 14. Shane Pumipi 15. Ryan Turner 16. Joseph Ratuvakacereivalu 17. Jack Wright 20. Rowan Jardine Jordan Kenworthy 9. Josh Chudleigh 10. Sam Hoare 11. Tom Hancock Brayden Dee 12. Riley Price 13. Tom Gilbert 14. Shaun Nona 15. Sione Lousi 16. Kieran TWEED SEAGULLS v Quabba 17. Griffin NeamePRIDE: 1. Jayden Corrigan 2. Shawn Bowen v , Saturday 17 April, 3:30pm 3. Grant Anderson 4. Bernard Lewis 5. Matthew Musumeci 6. Jake , Sunday 18 April, 3:00pm Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski; Sideline Officials: Ethan Menchin, Clifford 7. Tom Steadman 8. 9. Chris Ostwald 10. Nick Lui- Referee: Ethan Menchin; Sideline Officials: Dan Munroe, Marcus Glen Stewart Toso 11. Joshua Stuckey 12. Tom McGrath 13. 14. Heilum Fitzgerald TWEED: 1. 2. Taylor Khan-walters 3. Will Brimson Luki 15. Ieremia Nanai 16. Ewan Moore 17. Terrence Casey-Douglas 18. SOUTHS LOGAN: 1. Tesi Niu 2. Ethan Quai-Ward 3. 4. 4. Lee Turner 5. Fetuli Talanoa 6. Lindon McGrady 7. Toby Sexton 8. Even Child 19. Matt Egan 20. Denzel King 21. Lata Fakalelu Isaiah Tass 5. Corey Oates 6. Anthony Milford 7. 8. Tyrone Jai Whitbread 9. Liam Hampson 10. JJ Collins 11. Lamar Liolevave 12. Amey 9. Cory Paix 10. Logan Bayliss-Brow 11. Kobe Tararo 12. Jacob Joseph Vuna 13. Braden Robson 14. Brent Woolf 15. Darius Farmer 16. CQ CAPRAS v Allick 13. Kobe Hetherington 14. Christian Hazard 15. Rory Ferguson 16. Kirk Murphy 17. Jack Glossop 18. Ethan O'Neill BURLEIGH: 1. Kurtis , Saturday 17 April, 7:00pm Raiden Fonoti 17. Jacob Elmore NORTHS: 1. Bryce Donovan 2. Rashaun Rowe 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Cory Denniss 4. Joshua Berkers 5. Curtis Referee: Jacob Whitehouse; Sideline Officials: Daniel Schwass, Nathan Denny 3. Tony Tumusa 4. Connor Broadhurst 5. Jonathon Reuben 6. Dansey Smaller 6. Joshua Rogers 7. Guy Hamilton 8. 9. Pat Cornick Tyson Gamble 7. Jack Ahearn 8. Michael Molo 9. 10. Leivaha Politoni 10. 11. Blake Leary 12. Hayden Schwass 13. Sam CAPRAS: 1. Blake Moore 2. Jedidiah Simbiken 3. Larson Dale-Doyle Pulu 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Brendan Frei 13. 14. Moses Coster 14. 15. 16. Lloyd Perrett 17. Jacob Hind 4. Nathan Bassani 5. Maika Tudravu 6. Radean Robinson 7. Jack Noovao-McGreal 15. Piki Rogers 16. Petero Nakubuwai 17. Carney 18. John Palavi 19. Apiata Noema-Matenga Madden 8. Mckenzie Yei 9. Treymaine Brown 10. Tyler Szepanowski Doyle-Manga 18. Harry Freebairn 19. Calum Gahan 20. Xavier Willison 11. Nixon Putt 12. Jesse Jennings 13. Lachlan Hubner 14. Jake Maizen v 17. Jarred Dash 20. Michael Naseri MACKAY: 1. Matiu Stone-Dunn 2. , Saturday 17 April, 5:00pm Josh Smith 3. Michael Bell 4. Kyle Krisanski-Kennedy 5. Kane Bradley Referee: Ben Watts; Sideline Officials: Matt Colclough, Steve Kanowski 6. Ata Hingano 7. Brandon Finnegan 8. Emry Pere 9. Sean Mullany IPSWICH: 1. Jayden Connors 2. Peter Gubb 3. Ben White 4. Ono 10. Ross Bella 11. Jesse Dee 12. Aiden Beard 13. Jack Quinn 14. Kellen So'Oialo 5. Richard Pandia 6. Josh Cleeland 7. Julian Christian 8. Jenner 15. Luke Webley 16. Jack Brock 17. Shaun Edwards 18. Keanu Tyson Lofipo 9. Kierran Moseley 10. Nat Neale 11. Tyler Coburn 12. Zac Wainohu-Kemp Hetherington 13. Blake Lenehan 14. Keenan Yorston 15. Hugh Sedger

BHP PREMIERSHIP WOMEN'S - ROUND 2 HARVEY NORMAN U19 WOMENS - ROUND 6

TWEED SEAGULLS v BURLEIGH BEARS Jahnke 16. Taimane Levu 18. Hannah Larsson CQ CAPRAS v WIDE BAY BULLS Browne Park, Saturday 17 Pua 3. La Schaya Body 4. Shantelle Ale 5. Michaela Stephen 6. Piggabeen Sports Complex, Saturday 17 April 21. Ibara Waia 22. Lilly Green 23. Takiyah Nagas April 10:55am; Referee: Dan Larose; Sideline Officials: Luke Angela Barley 7. Sidney Huggett 8. Brooke Tongalea 9. Etuina 12:00pm; Referee: Glen Stewart; Sideline 24. Sera Koroi Fletcher, Luke Quinn CAPRAS: 2. Meg Skuthorp 3. Layne Ivey Suavai 10. Czenzi Morris 11. Kaiyla Ward 12. Montana Mook Officials: Brittanee Stephan, Adam Rossiter 4. Summer Nicholls 6. Natasha Nay 7. Prue Peters 8. Lillian 13. Jarketta Smith 14. Priya Deshong 15. Teleai Fredriksson TWEED: 1. Leticia Quinlan 2. Brooke Saddler CQ CAPRAS v NORTH QLD GOLD STARS Yarrow 10. Chloe Buttigieg 11. Tiaan Harbin 14. Dae-shawna 16. Angel Blair 17. Essay Banu 18. Seraphina Ellis-dufil 19. 3. Abelee Stanley 4. Shaylee Bent 5. Olivia Browne Park, Saturday 17 April 4:55pm; Row Row 16. Aaliyah Gyemore 17. Montanna Whipp 18. Tamika Makaela Morgan Attenborough-doyle 6. Jada Ferguson 7. Tarryn Referee: Jay Hardie; Sideline Officials: Trey Little 19. Savannah Power 20. Josephine AndersonWIDE Aiken 8. Kirra Stedman 9. Lailee Phillips 10. Hubert, Aaron Geddes CAPRAS: 1. Keysha BAY: 1. Traevonnah Fisher 2. Rashida Scott 3. Tayla Zielke WYNNUM MANLY SEAGULLS v IPSWICH BMD Kougari Serena Martin 11. Kaitlyn Phillips 12. Zara Baker 2. Bree Spreadborough 3. Jessica 4. Maddison Riedy-brown 5. Kellita Flanagan-togo 6. Skye Oval, Sunday 18 April 11:00am; Referee: Tori Wilkie; Sideline Canfield 13. Georgia Hale 14. Alani Sullivan Powell 4. Emmanita Paki 5. Meg Neven 6. Girard 7. Skye Houliston 8. Rhylee Kennaway 9. Kaycee Zahra Officials: Kate Hickey, Sam Kalpakidis;WYNNUM: 1. Jemikah 15. Rona Peters 16. Grace Qaranivalu 17. Chelsea Baker 7. Reeghyn Beardmore 8. 10. Ebony-rose Doherty 11. Hannah Mountford 13. Chantelle Chow 2. Ngiri Green 3. Sierra Maple 4. Aria Hudson-davies Tawana Sullivan Togo 18. Olivia Fien 19. Josina Mikayla Roe 9. Mackenzie Reid 10. Naomi Douglas 14. Shekya Gibbs 16. Sinead Turner 17. Jordan Pont 5. Jorja Drake 6. Jayde Herdegen 7. Emma Barnes 8. Hannah Singapu BURLEIGH: 1. Tamika Upton 2. Karina Clayton 11. Sophie O’toole 12. Sharni Upton 13. 18. Chaylee Howarth 19. Lagakali Baravilala 20. Satine Franks Sorensen 9. Chelsea Campbell 10. Kennedy Harrison-vahua Brown 3. Shellie Long 4. Kimiora Nati 5. Molly Kailah Rogers 14. Krystal Sulter 15. Mariah 11. Raven Tihema-mako 12. Trinity Veetutu 13. Jacinta McGill 6. 7. Zahara Temara 8. Storch 16. Annette Brander 17. Gemma WESTERN MUSTANGS v SUNSHINE COAST FALCONS Carter 14. Courtney-lee Whittaker 15. Iliarne O'kane 16. Jasmin Kemp 9. Brittany Breayley 10. Millie Brennan 18. Bronwyn Takaku 19. Rikarra , Saturday 17 April 12:00pm; Sarai Ona-sue 18. Setaita Filimoehala IPSWICH: 1. Tarleah Boyle 11. Tazmin Gray 12. Crystal Tamarua 13. Benjamin NQ GOLD STARS: 1. Romy Teitzel Referee: Heath Booth; Sideline Officials: Ben Cavanagh, Fisher-pearson 2. Louisa Andersen 4. Shona Misi 5. Bridgette Tallisha Harden 14. Chante Temara 15. Chelsea 2. Katie Green 4. Jasmine Peters 5. Lauren Will Jackson MUSTANGS: 1. Ella Kowitz 2. Chloe Gray 3. Molloy 6. Tenesha Trunks 7. Lily Devin 8. Wendy Toma 9. Lenarduzzi 16. Belinda Clarke 17. Laken Paitai Moss 6. Sarah Field 7. Tahlulah Tillett 8. Layla Tanea Jones-drennen 4. Amanda Hinch 5. Pania Cash 6. Hayley Keats 10. Fuatino Ah-him 13. Kendelle Satour 15. Alofa 18. Tiana Raftstrand-smith 19. Tarnisha Lyons Fauid 9. Emma Manzelmann 10. Riutoto Te Tyra Mitchell 7. Courtney-lee Nolan 8. Ashlea Nolan 9. Jayde Apulu 16. Dream Blewonski 18. Kayla Taputoa 19. Lesleigh Hiko 11. Shaniah Power 12. Pani Rupapere Rolph 10. Kyha Black 11. Antonia Hendry-ratima 12. Elisa Niki Savage 20. Emily Maseesee 21. Hannah Nugent 25. Kirra VALLEYS DIEHARDS v WEST BRISBANE 13. Rangimarie Edwards-Bruce 14. Mateeka 13. Katelyn Anderson 14. Sara Brauer 15. Rachael Evans 16. Hanneford-Kennedy PANTHERS Emerson Park, Saturday 17 April Nielson 15. Jordii Mahendrarajah 16. Deborah Bellah Bennett-payne 17. Mariah Bladen 19. Amy Heath 20. 3:00pm; Referee: Kailey Beattie; Sideline Barchard 17. Rhiannon Revell-Blair 18. Tamika Darcey PattersonSC FALCONS: 1. Bianca Dioth 2. Ruojzharna WEST BRISBANE PANTHERS v SOUTHS LOGAN MAGPIES Officials: Jarrod Cameron, Matt Gannon Bray 19. Zoe Cook Richardson 3. Maddison Carstairs 4. Tamzin Taumafai 5. Lily West Mitchelton, Sunday 18 April 3:00pm; Referee: Brittanee VALLEYS: 1. Shenae Ciesiolka 2. Emma Sykes Steel 6. Makayla Everding 7. Malia Ting 9. A'eisha Jeffs 10. Stephan; Sideline Officials: Jeremy Gregg, Tyson Wiley; 3. 4. Toni Hunt 5. Taylor Mapusua VALKYRIES QUEENSLAND v BRISBANE Brodie Capstick 11. Grace Giampino 12. Kirra Smith 13. Sarah WESTS: 1. Baylee Davies 2. Kaieisha Afoa 3. Tyesha Mikaio 6. Grace Griffin 7. 8. Brianna TIGERS Davies Park, Sunday 18 April 1:30pm; Stahlhut 14. Trinity-maree Jackson 15. Karlisha Te Rure 16. 4. Sera Koroi 5. Leshaye Anderson 6. Ellie Williamson 7. Clark 9. Patrice Chambers 10. Lauretta Leao- Referee: Joshua Vernon; Sideline Officials: Sharrayah Tonia 18. Molly Carter 19. Emmogen Taumafai 20. Nakita Sao 8. Adi Koroi 9. Aliya Hura 10. Leilani Koroi 11. Fiona Seve 11. Kody House 12. Natassja Purontakanen Tyson Wiley, Jeremy Gregg VALKYRIES: TBC Matyniah Fullagar 21. Centuary Hardy Jahnke 12. Georgina Tuitaalili 13. Hannah Larsson 14. Lillian 13. 14. Hayley Maddick 15. BRISBANE: 1. Jodeci Nicholson 2. Lucy Botten Kolb 15. Ciara Mcalpine 16. April Ngatupuna 17. Destiny Brill Rosanna Mauga 16. Jamie-lee Lewis 17. Caitlyn 3. Shae Yvonne De La Cruz 4. Chanae Dawson TOWNSVILLE BLACKHAWKS v NORTHERN PRIDE Jack 18. Cassidy Morley 19. Makenzie Weale 20. Jaya Crawford 21. Taleni 18. Savannah PrattenWESTS: 1. Julia 5. Lucy Cuppari 6. Tahlia Rolph 7. Tayla Eldridge Manski Oval, Saturday 17 April 1:00pm; Referee: Jeff Lily Aufai SOUTHS LOGAN: 1. Atlanta Peters 2. Imogen Nocon Robinson 2. Lauren Dam 3. Gemma Schnaubelt 8. Kimberley Dore 9. Kelsey Ladbrooke-parkin Archer; Sideline Officials: Emma Maguire, Conor Wilson; 3. Cassandra Appo 4. Rialey Baty 5. Kiana Tihore-te Tauri 6. 4. Makenzie Weale 5. Hayley Riccardi 6. Nakita 10. Jayda Lofipo 11. Jessikah Reeves 12. Eloise TOWNSVILLE: 1. Teneal Baker 2. Talei Koroibulu 3. Jamaica Josephine Lifu-bray 7. Charmayne Pakura 8. Mackenzie Baty Sao 7. Lana Sheedy 8. Shen'e Clemments 9. Vunakece 13. Kathrine Moore 14. Danielle Lampton 4. Courtney Reynolds 5. Niquita Peters 6. Nahlani 9. Oshanis Whakatau 10. Lavinia Kitai 11. Dilyza Leugaimafa 12. Therese Aiton 10. Asipau Mafi 12. Jaylan To'o Hunter 15. Emily Veivers 16. Emily Robinson 17. Ah Kit 7. Babetha Neliman 8. Jacinta Maurangi 9. Tiyanna Alexus Pepe 13. Rhythm Tauti Epa 14. Angel Sipeli-muriwai 15. 13. Acacia Wulf 14. Ariaana Randall 15. Fiona Moega Wright 18. Angela Tambam Watego Trevaskis 10. Theophelia Mosby-nona 11. Jodie Tilse 12. Indee Jaedynn Leger 16. Alisa Ola Talutoe 17. Angel Kirikava Everett 13. Emma Wood 14. Lucy Bradford 15. Charlise Clough 16. Remi Bishop 17. Elizabeth Loto 18. Jasmyn Braby 19. Ella BYES: BURLEIGH BEARS, MACKAY CUTTERS Whittle 20. Shania NordlofPRIDE: 1. Tatjana Seden 2. Halia 32 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 QRLPLEASE NOTE: Teamlists TEAMLISTS are updated and finalised one hour before kickoff. Check QRL.com.au on match day. HASTINGS DEERING COLTS (U21) - ROUND 2

TWEED SEAGULLS v BURLEIGH BEARS Mauga 18. Lachlan Williamson 19. Jayden Kirner 20. Samir Zeineddine SOUTHS LOGAN MAGPIES v NORTHS DEVILS Piggabeen Sports Complex, Saturday 17 April, 1:30pm BRISBANE: 1. Lachlan West 2. Ronald Philitoga 3. Onosai Auina 4. Davies Park, Sunday 18 April, 1:30pm Referee: Marcus Fitzgerald; Sideline Officials: Cody Kwik, Jack Klein Solomona Faataape 5. Zachary Croft 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Jonah Glover Referee: Dylan Cassidy; Sideline Officials: Cameron Wegner, Nik TWEED: 1. Glenn McGrady 2. B. Daley-holten 3. Caleb Warman 4. 8. Joseph Gilmour 9. Haele Uha Finau 10. Trent Manihera-Paul 11. Eli Inthout Klese Haas 5. Troy Duckett 6. Jaylan To'o 7. David Telea 8. Ben Liyou 9. Daunt 12. Simon Pratt 13. Tyrone Gunn-james 14. Justin Smith 15. Jacob SOUTHS LOGAN: 1. Jumon Siulai 2. Tyrone Harding 3. Feao Maka Ediq Ambrosyev 10. Solomon Torrens 11. Juwan Compain 12. Vincent Reedy-Bartlett 16. Jordan Penquitt 17. Shaquille McLeod 18. Izaac 4. Fa'ata'ape Timai 5. Byron Johnson 6. Konrad Tu'ua 7. Connor Takataka 13. Charlie Murray 14. Jed Edwards 15. Carsil Vaikai 16. Skyring 19. Jude Saldanha Mcleod 8. Sione Vakauta 9. Ezra Teuila 10. Lance Bagon 11. Billy Cameron Campbell 17. Cooper Many 18. Lachlan Hallard BURLEIGH: Mozer 12. Ricardo Evenis 13. Cruise Ten 14. Callum Eggerling 15. Jack 1. Will Evans 2. Ronan Rio 3. Tony Francis 4. Zane Prophet 5. Alofiana WESTERN MUSTANGS v SUNSHINE COAST FALCONS Canning 16. Benjamin Smith 17. Max Pakai 18. Prince Jackson 19. Khan-Pereira 6. Bryson Vaovasa 7. Cameron Brown 8. Tristan Powell Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday 17 April, 3:30pm Cameron Fitzsimmons NORTHS: 1. Declan Haydon 2. Dario Takitaki 9. Cole Geyer 10. Daniel Shannon 11. Sam McIntyre 12. T.J Devery Referee: Daniel Hewett; Sideline Officials: Liam Fryer, Heath Booth 3. Jared Chambers 4. Trent Casey 5. Lodoviko Cokanauto 6. Hayden 13. Jayden Sharp 14. Lachlan Adamson 15. Daniel Shannon 16. MUSTANGS: 1. Oliver Bichel 2. Oliver Moy 3. Alexander Brighton Rowbotham 7. Danny Heenan 8. Xavier Willison 9. Zakaria McGuire 10. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 17. Blake Campbell 18. Vaka Sikahele 19. Isaac 4. Connor Williams 5. Christopher Chalmers 6. Xander Dunemann Sosefo Filipine 11. Kye Jenkins 12. Poasi Manu 13. Shaun Anderson 14. Matalavea-Booth 20. Te Ahurei Epapara 7. Brenton Clement 8. Kyle Petersen 9. Brandon Clarke 11. Leslie Izaac Onn 15. Kahli Jnr Kali 16. Mose Tuifao-papalii 17. Alex Timu 18. Hartvigsen 12. Connor Clement 14. Liam Short 15. Thomas Bell 16. Ryan Sauer CQ CAPRAS v MACKAY CUTTERS Mitchell Murphy 18. Nicholas Teske 19. Jordan Crocker 20. Lochlan Browne Park, Saturday 17 April, 2:45pm Srama 22. Luke Maiden 24. Jobbaker Tamanabae SC FALCONS: TOWNSVILLE BLACKHAWKS v NORTHERN PRIDE Referee: Tanner Howard; Sideline Officials: Dan Larose, Luke Fletcher 1. Blake Wilson 2. Gian Largiader 3. Kane Jackson 4. Jack Aiken 5. Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Saturday 17 April, 1:30pm (NRL CAPRAS: 1. Cooper Marshall 2. Ammaron Gudgeon 3. Christopher Lee Zachariah Miles 6. Lucas Bell 7. Jayden Zanchetta 8. Kaleb Sutton 9. Jai match 4:05pm) 4. Simeona Tala-sio 5. Jaxon Crockford 6. Laish Salam 7. Tiko Hooper Smoothy 10. Zacari Short 11. Sam Reid 12. Jake Zammit 13. Matthew Referee: Taylor Worth; Sideline Officials: Josh Eaton, Sam Nosworthy 8. Myles Gal 9. Riley Shadlow 10. Mitchell Leard-Lamont 11. Jeremy Baker 14. Jack Hoffmann 15. Samuel Pinomi 16. John McLaughlin 17. TOWNSVILLE: 1. Dylan White 2. Ethan Hagarty 3. Benn Campagnolo McLachlan 12. Tully Barritt 13. Samuel Strohfeldt 14. Keinan Smith Dylan Carolan 4. Jordan Lipp 5. Ty Everett 6. Jake Bourke 7. Aaron Moore 8. Kaelin 15. Ronin Hadden 16. Tyson Miller 17. Te Urewera Potini 19. Blayton Kerekere 9. Curtis Dempsey 10. Hamilton Taia 11. Joey Jensen 12. Vea-Youse 20. Thallon Peters MACKAY: 1. Corey Shepherd 2. Keanu WYNNUM MANLY SEAGULLS v REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS Tyson Chase 13. Jacson Lott 14. Mitch Fogarty 15. Zachery Mcminn Wainohu-Kemp 3. Harley Proctor 4. Brenton Baira 5. Flynn Camilleri 6. BMD Kougari Oval, Sunday 18 April, 12:20pm 16. Tai Laidlow 17. Maletino Lafoga 18. Jesse Yallop PRIDE: 1. Jack Daniel Kelly 7. Henri Stocks 8. Jackson Phillips 9. Sean Dalton 10. Ethan Referee: Jake Stanton; Sideline Officials: Ryan Cracknell, Connor Baker Bowyer 2. Matua Robinson 3. Robert Derby 4. Taniela Ta'ufo'ou 5. Borg 11. Hayden Brownsey 12. Declan Laird 13. Mason Thorpe 14. Jedd WYNNUM: 1. Ben Farr 2. Kurtis Farr 3. Grand Hagai 4. Sebastian Munro Stephens 6. Seamus King-smith 7. Sterling Addo-nona 8. Jonah Abbott 15. Jack Mulherin 16. Paul Bryan 17. Cody Hilton Winters-Chang 5. Tom Farr 6. Braden Whittaker 7. Will Parslow 8. Rameka 9. Adam Hepworth 10. Luke Erbacher 11. Kenneth Fonoti 12. Jacob Sturt 9. Harrison Graham 10. Malachai Retchford 11. Ethan Aiden Kawiri 13. Braye Porter 14. Tyrell Anton 15. Elijuwhon Suavai 16. IPSWICH JETS v BRISBANE TIGERS Malt 12. Jake Parker 13. Alec MacDonald 14. Kobe Martin 15. Nathan Elias Tuitama 17. Ezra Tokarahi 18. Keishon Hunter-flanders 19. Colt North Ipswich Reserve, Saturday 17 April, 3:00pm Ward 16. Isaac Carpenter 17. Emanuel Tuimavave-Gerrard 18. Caius Salmond 20. Zane Knowles 21. Lachlon Rayson Referee: Jordan Morel; Sideline Officials: Ryan Cracknell, Jacob Funk Faatili REDCLIFFE: 1. Tahj Wood 2. Daeon Amituanai 3. Samual Elara 4. IPSWICH: 1. Kaylis Barrott 2. Mamakumai Naiyep 3. Harry Ma'o 4. Ty Harrison Mcindoe 5. Kiu Nuku-Ngala 6. Toby Elliot 7. Samuel Thompson Humphreys 5. Nathan Stephensen 6. Mitchell Harsant 7. Isaac Fels 8. 8. Peesi Kepu 9. Kyle Barnwell 10. 'otukinekina-he-tofonga Kepu 11. Sinbad Fruean 9. Lochlan Turnbull 10. Ezekiel Figota 12. Mika Iakopo Lleyton Finau 12. Matthew Meafua 13. Chayse Cavanagh 14. Logan Cox 13. Riley Morris 14. Declan Buckley 16. Nicholas Merlehan 17. Josiah 15. Manfred Babao 16. Jesse Tu'inukuafe 17. Cody Byrne

AUSWIDE BANK (U18) - ROUND 6

TWEED SEAGULLS v BURLEIGH BEARS Jordan Heke 13. Mitchell Biddulph 14. Kalani Sing 15. Brock Hinds 16. SOUTHS LOGAN MAGPIES v IPSWICH JETS Piggabeen Sports Complex, Saturday 17 April, 10:30am Cadel Crawford 17. Darcy Biles WIDE BAY: 1. Malachi Lawton 2. Heneli Davies Park, Sunday 18 April, 11:45am Referee: Cody Kwik; Sideline Officials: Jake Bins, Adam Rossiter Havili 3. Liam Doolan 4. Bryden Blair 5. Tallis Murray 6. Lachlan Zelinski Referee: Cameron Wegner; Sideline Officials: Henry Goddard, Oliver TWEED: 1. Elijah Lui 2. Kruz Rimene 3. Kyen Murphy 4. Deine Mariner 7. Christopher Kerkow 8. Elias Broome 9. Joel Cox 10. Folau Havili 11. Barker 5. Timothy Sielaff-Burns 6. Riley Lack 7. Joshua Lynn 8. Riley Gadsby Cody Gale 12. Kyle Knight 13. Ruben Broome 14. William Thorogood 15. SOUTHS LOGAN: 1. Denzel Samoa 2. Aiden Severns 3. Lennox Pafalani 9. Blake Mozer 10. Jesse Jackson 11. Brock Priestley 12. Jayden Harrison Brough 16. Matthew Springate 17. Samual Manski 18. Flynn 4. Prinston Esera 5. Declan Brown 6. Cody Hamilton 7. Ezra Mam 8. Wright 13. Nicholas Hilton 14. Sammy Sowery 15. Reico Ratana 16. Purkis 20. Cooper Burke Christopher Faagutu 9. Zane Lothian 10. Herman Tofaeono 11. Jieye Jordan Stewart 17. Aryan Monroe 18. Jotham Russell 19. Campbell Mauai 12. Edward Finau 13. Levi Kereopa 14. Vincent Sefo 15. Gavin Watchirs 20. John-Thomas Manuofetoa BURLEIGH: 1. Tuvalli Pereira WESTERN MUSTANGS v SUNSHINE COAST FALCONS Sims 16. Marley Lupeomanu 17. Terry Lafoai 18. Ahmani Leilua 19. Luke 2. Jeremaiah Tamepo 3. Levi Jones 4. Delahia Wigmore 5. Shannon Clive Berghofer Stadium, Saturday 17 April, 1:30pm Bossons IPSWICH: 1. Cyron Tull 2. Malique Douthat 3. Jed Bignell Donaldson 6. Travis May 7. Syris Schmidt 8. Kaden Somerville 9. Caleb Referee: Liam Fryer; Sideline Officials: Ben Cavanagh, Will Jackson 4. Vincent Pereira 5. Kyle Colburn 6. Mason Pintegne 7. Noah Lewis Gould-Waiariki 10. Vaa Semu 11. Seth Nikotemo 12. Ezra Ubaldino 13. MUSTANGS: 1. Riley Wockner 2. Joshua Truscott 3. William Johnston 8. Samson Sauaso 9. Zachery Alley 10. Josiah Pahulu 11. Kulikefu Arama Hau 14. Hunter Ploegsma 15. Immanuel Kalekale 16. Brody 4. Declan Ryan 5. Mitchell Berg 6. Wil Brady 7. Matthew Wilson 8. Xavier Finefeuiaki 13. Ethan Tronc 14. Billy Goetsch 16. Jaeden Foua 17. Josiah Smitka 17. Titan Vaikai 18. Jared Johnson 19. Jack Kelly 20. Zac Munn Va'a 9. Ryan Gill 10. Kelly Shadlow 11. Kaleb Stanton 12. Tyson Stevens Patea 18. Peniata Poutasi 19. Xavier Stowers 21. Travis Cornthwaite 21. Boston Tagg 13. Morgan Byrne 14. Noah Shepley 15. Clancy McPherson 16. Darcy Carswell 17. Lachlan Fanning 18. Jovyn Johnston 19. Joseph Currie 20. WYNNUM MANLY SEAGULLS v BRISBANE TIGERS NORTHS DEVILS v REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS Oliver Chaffey 21. Ky RashleighSC FALCONS: 1. Mason Peut 2. Elliot BMD Kougari Oval, Sunday 18 April, 4:10pm Emerson Park, Saturday 17 April, 12:00pm Smethills 3. Mitchell Jennings 4. Tyler McGoldrick 5. Ryan Hargreaves Referee: Lachlan Sutton; Sideline Officials: Ryan Cracknell, Connor Referee: Matt Gannon; Sideline Officials: Jarrod Cameron, Nick 6. Harry Dwyer 7. Jackson Russell 8. Blake Woodford 9. Oska Boyd Baker McEwan 10. Jack Underhill 11. Saxon Day 12. Jesse Page 13. Harry Dwyer 14. WYNNUM: 1. Jayden Elder 2. Calum Pereira 3. Leon Te Hau 4. Angus NORTHS: 1. Trae Bennetto 2. Jasper Benson 3. Isaiah Iongi 4. William Dyllan Cousens 15. Jaeden Usher 16. Kahn Sutherland-Chan 17. Kayd Wright 5. Haizyn Mellars 6. Blake Moore 7. Cassius Cowley 8. Kienan Curran 5. George Henry Monaei 6. Brayden Paix 7. Jake House 8. North 18. Oliver Frazer 19. Jordan Cox 20. Aiden Stafford-Johns 21. Tempest 9. Shaun Packer 10. Ryan Jackson 11. Nathaniel Tangimataiti Tahrell Feaveai 9. Tyrell Waaka Rhind 10. Benjamin Te Kura 11. Darcy 12. Parata Leota 13. Braydon Seu-Easthope 14. Joseph O'leary 15. Turner 12. Alize Tanielu 13. Damascus Neemia 14. Nesta Tutunoa 15. Jeremy Crawford 16. Jarvis Black 17. Rylan Fleming 18. Hamuera Kingi Liam Le Blanc 16. Felix Faatili 17. Devonte Sa'u 18. Damon Coldwell 19. TOWNSVILLE BLACKHAWKS v NORTHERN PRIDE 19. Ayden Hoad BRISBANE: 1. Bradley Clarke 2. Caleb Tokam 3. Teapo Patrick Towne 20. Jalen Afamasaga REDCLIFFE: 1. Guireh Brooks Neil Stewart Park, Saturday 17 April, 4:00pm Stoltman 4. Antioch Faitala 5. Tea-Rani Woodman Tuhoro 6. Harry 2. Ulisese Nati 3. Caleb Pfingst 4. Eric Vaafusuaga 5. Ethan Staunton Referee: Sam Nosworthy; Sideline Officials: Jeff Archer, Conor Wilson Spragg 7. Zack Lamont 8. Jackson Barling 9. Jackson Chang 10. Tyson 6. Sebastyan Jack 7. Naytan Iselin-jansen 8. Jaedon Wellington 9. TOWNSVILLE: 1. Ragarive Wavik 2. Jordan Davies 3. Xavier Chatfield- Stanley 11. Te Anau Graham-Papali'i 12. Xavier Asi 13. Madison Beckett Jonathan Maller 10. Tuhirangi Ratana 11. Braith Major 12. Matthew mooka 4. Dudley Dotoi 5. Cathane Hill 6. Harley Taylor 7. Thomas Duffy 14. Lington Ieli 15. Kristian Tornatore 16. Kobie Mackey 20. Lance Bennett 13. Drew Timms 14. David Su'a 15. Ezra Wainohu 16. Jacob 8. Cruz Smith 9. Tyreice Baira-gela 10. Damon Marshall 11. D'jazirhae Fualema Taulani 17. Jarrod Patchett 18. Kurt Kavana Pua'avase 12. William Latu 13. Luke Jack 14. Ethan Roberts 15. Sean Bourke 16. Arama Kite 17. Trey Valentine PRIDE: 1. Kyle Riehl 2. Malachy CQ CAPRAS v WIDE BAY BULLS Magill 3. Kaleb Nielsen 4. Tuvaka Palu 5. Gaige Vella 6. Makgiil Deemal- Browne Park, Saturday 17 April, 12:45pm neal 7. James Frazer 8. Brock Salecich 9. Hamish Davies 10. Tammuz Referee: Trey Hubert; Sideline Officials: Chris Henderson, Luke Quinn Fa'aoso 11. Clayton Dalgety 12. Reece Dally 13. Liam Kelley 14. Marcellus CAPRAS: 1. Blayden Dodd 2. Blake Anders 3. Elekana Suavai 4. Brayden Luki 15. Billy Vincent 16. Michael Lallemand 17. Keron Thompson 18. Duffy 5. Tyreese Johnson 6. Kurt Fisher 7. Owen Pattie 8. Joshua Keanu Bowen-Wilson 19. Tryndon Ford 20. Beau Stevens Grange 9. Izaac Jackson 10. Jaiden Green 11. Bailey Cavanough 12.

LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 33 NRL: ROUND 5 WRAP Thursday | SOUTH SYDNEY 35 BRISBANE 6 SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (35) Venue: Stadium Australia Tries: Benji Marshall, Adam Reynolds, Alex Johnston, Latrell Crowd: TBC Mitchell (2), Campbell Graham; Conversions: Adam Reynolds (3/6); Halftime Score: South Sydney 18 Brisbane 6 Penalty Goals: Adam Reynolds (1/1); One Point Field Goals: Latrell LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match: Mitchell (1/1); Two Point Field Goals: Adam Reynolds (1/1) 3 points - Adam Reynolds BRISBANE BRONCOS (6) 2 points - Latrell Mitchell Tries: Jamayne Isaako; Conversions: Jamayne Isaako (1/1) 1 points - Jaydn Su'A

OUR REPORT with ROBERT CROSBY Jamayne Isaako (20th minute) demonstrated crafty footwork to put the visitors back in Souths prove too strong for willing Broncos the contest. Scoring an important try shortly before halftime, Dane Gagai sent Adam Reynolds (37th The South Sydney Rabbitohs have continued their strong start to 2021 by minute) underneath the posts, before the Rabbitohs number seven created history by overpowering the Brisbane Broncos 35-6 at Stadium Australia. kicking the first two-point field goal from 43 metres out to send the home side to the sheds leading 18-6. Scoring six tries to one in a match where Adam Reynolds became the first NRL player to kick a two-point field goal, the Rabbitohs led from start to finish against an improving Taking advantage of good field possession resulting from a penalty, Mitchell (51st Broncos side unable to go the distance. minute) showcased his talents to power over for his fourth of the season. Picking right up from where they left off last week, the Rabbitohs opened the scoring Securing the result on the hour mark, Campbell Graham (61st minute) crashed over with an enterprising try involving a cross-field kick, a flick pass and an offload to send from a scrum, before Mitchell (76th minute) collected his second and added a late field Benji Marshall (7th minute) over for his first four-pointer in red and green colours. goal in the shadows of fulltime. The home side continued their strong start after Latrell Mitchell fired a superb pass to Next week, the Rabbitohs host the Tigers at Stadium Australia on Saturday evening, Alex Johnston (15th minute), who touched down for his fifth try in as many matches. while the Broncos return to Suncorp Stadium for a Thursday night match against the Panthers. Striking back with an important try midway through the first half, Broncos fullback

Friday | MANLY-WARRINGAH 13 WARRIORS 12 WARRIORS (12) Venue: Tries: Ken Maumalo, Sean O’Sullivan Crowd: 4982 Field Goals: Sean O’Sullivan (0/1); Conversions: Kodi Nikorima (2/2) Halftime Score: Warriors 6 Manly-Warringah 6 MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (13) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match: Tries: Jason Saab, Josh Schuster 3 points - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck Field Goals: Daly Cherry-Evans (1/1) 2 points - Josh Aloiai Conversions: Reuben Garrick (2/2) 1 points - Daly Cherry-Evans

OUR REPORT with JUSTIN DAVIES minute scrum. The halfback booted it deep, Jason Saab showing some impressive toe to Sea Eagles grind out first win against Warriors in beat the Warriors to the ball and give the Sea Eagles their first lead of the season at 6-nil. Gosford The way the Warriors levelled was a symptom of the Sea Eagles season. RTS cut through, passed well to Jack Murchie whose ball to 100-gamer Ken Maumalo was knocked by Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles got off the duck egg for the season with a tense 13-12 win Saab right into the winger's path for 6-6. against tonight at Central Coast Stadium. Errors had been a fixture of the Sea Eagles demise this season, plenty of times they It was more gritty than pretty but those in maroon-and-white won't care. Manly- offered up the Warriors field position. The Warriors though, were clunky in their own Warringah Sea Eagles have their first win of the season, thanks to Daly Cherry-Evans attack and despite having the advantage weren't able to break down the Sea Eagles field goal right on the siren to continue their good recent record against the New defense. Zealand Warriors. Warriors have a simple game-plan in 2021. Complete their sets, kick well and they forced The final ten felt like a pressure cooker for both sides, desperate to not be in the losing enough errors to score more than 12 points. Their only other four-pointer came through side again. Warriors had one opportunity through Sean O'Sullivan who sprayed it wide former Bronco Sean O'Sullivan, who has settled into his role since Chanel Harris-Tavita's and were unable to set up again. They were gifted a prime chance with a late error from injury, sliced through to make it 12-6. the Sea Eagles but Kodi Nikorima was rushed and kicked behind. Much of the contest was played between the halfway, both sides unable to get a handle The Sea Eagles had one shot and it fell to Cherry-Evans who has kicked field goals for fun on the ball. The game turned into a grind between two sides looking not to lose, the against the Warriors in recent years. The Captain put one over the upright to release Warriors who have higher ambitions will be disappointed to lose back-to-back contests. the pressure on the side. That showed in the outpouring of relief from the Sea Eagles celebration after the full-time whistle. Coach Nathan Brown will have to get his side ready for the Dragons next weekend down in the 'Gong. Coming into the contest, the Sea Eagles hadn't led at any point this season. Cherry-Evans made it a tactic to constantly kick on third and fourth which paid dividends from the 27th

34 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 Friday | PENRITH 30 CANBERRA 10 PENRITH PANTHERS (30) Venue: BlueBet Stadium Tries: Charlie Staines (2), Nathan Cleary, Matt Burton, Jarome Luai Crowd: 20890 Conversions: Nathan Cleary (5/5) Halftime Score: Penrith 18 Canberra 6 CANBERRA RAIDERS (10) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match: Tries: Jack Wighton, Jarrod Croker 3 points - Jarome Luai Conversions: Jarrod Croker (1/2) 2 points - Brian To'o 1 points - James Fisher-Harris

OUR REPORT with SAM BOURKE penalty while in possession, which gave Penrith an invitation to get back into the game. Nathan Cleary then returned his RSVP, when he demanded the ball out the back and Panthers go 5 in a row to defeat the Raiders found his fullback Stephen Crichton off a set play. Crichton then delivered a beautiful flick pass out the back for Charlie Staines to score in the corner. Cleary nailed the Penrith have continued on their unbeaten run in 2021, defeating the Canberra Raiders conversion from the sideline to tie up the scoreline. by 30-10 in front of a sell-out crowd at BlueBet Stadium tonight. Penrith then scored back-to-back tries, when Matt Burton scored off a delicious pass The win creates more history for Ivan Cleary's young side, as they become the first from Jerome Luai close to the line to take the lead. Cleary then again converted from out Panthers side in history to win their opening five games to start the season. Panthers wide and it was 12-6 as halftime loomed. five-eighth Jarome Luai was the hero, with the Samoan international grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck at the back end of the first half, where his side ran in three Luai continued to return serve to his opposite Wighton in the back half of the first stanza, successive tries to give Penrith the momentum to go on with a commanding win. when the mercurial Panthers five-eighth grubbered for himself to score a brilliant individual try before the siren. Cleary again converted the try to give the Panthers a Canberra will lament some missed opportunities that came their way with some poor sudden 18-6 lead at halftime. handling and poor discipline at times just when they needed to claw back momentum off the enthusiastic Panthers outfit. The game continued to see-saw in the Second Half until Jack Wighton called for the ball out wide following a Hudson Young bust and produced a lovely pass from Elliott Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the club's first premiership, the Panthers were Whitehead to allow the skipper Jarrod Croker to touch down in the corner and get the provided with a guard of honour from the successful 1991 side in front of a packed house Raiders back in the match and narrow the score to 18-10 with 20 minutes remaining. which set the scene for a historic night in front of their parochial home base. Penrith put themselves back in the driver's seat when Charlie Staines scored his second However just like a year earlier in 1990, it was the Raiders who spoiled the party early try of the night after some superb service from his centre Paul Momirovski to give the when they drew first blood, when Jack Wighton ran a strong line stepping off his left home side the biggest lead of the match when Cleary converted from the stripe to make foot to crash over for what has become a trademark try from the 2020 Dally M Medallist. it 24-10. Jarrod Croker converted and the Raiders led 6-0. Nathan Cleary then snatched an intercept late in the game to race 70 metres to ice the Wighton was terrorising the Panthers inside the opening twenty minutes, when he again game for the Panthers and give his side their best victory of 2021 so far. threatened to take on the Panthers defensive line, before delivering a deft grubber for his skipper Croker who unfortunately could not ground the ball in goal in what proved a Penrith now travel to Brisbane next Thursday night, where they face the Broncos and crucial missed chance. look to extend their undefeated season. Canberra return to the Nation's Capital, where they face the Parramatta Eels in a blockbuster home game next Saturday night. Raiders winger Jordan Rapana then committed a cardinal sin when he gave away a

Saturday | GOLD COAST 42 NEWCASTLE 16 GOLD COAST TITANS (42) Venue: Cbus Super Stadium Tries: Kevin Proctor, Patrick Herbert (2), David Fifita (3), Corey Crowd: 12492 Thompson (2) Halftime Score: Gold Coast 26 Newcastle 12 Conversions: Jamal Fogarty (5/8) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match: NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (16) 3 points - David Fifita Tries: Chris Randall, Kalyn Ponga, Starford To'a 2 points - Conversions: Kalyn Ponga (2/3) 1 points - Corey Thompson

OUR REPORT with ADAM HUXTABLE The Titans were up 26-6, however Patrick Herbert was sent to the sin bin for a Terrific Titans turn it on against dismal Knights professional foul and the Knights were able to capitalise before half time through Starford To'a. The Gold Coast Titans have won their 4th straight match at home for the first time since 2016, beating the Newcastle Knights by 26 points at CBus Super Stadium on A brilliant play from the Knights early in the second half went unrewarded, with Ponga Saturday Afternoon. breaking through the line and creating a broken field situation for Tuala, who ended up being held up by the Titans defence. David Fifita was then put through a hole and burned Before play started, the crowd observed a moments silence in memory of Tommy Kalyn Ponga over 20 metres, scoring his first ever career hat-trick and putting his side Raudonikis, with the great man's family in attendance on the field. up 30-12. Things looked ominous for the visitors early, with Kevin Proctor the beneficiary of some A dream 5 minutes for Titans fans came around the hour mark, with Corey Thompson Tyrone Peachey magic and the Titans going up 6-0 within 2 minutes. beating a handful of Knights defenders to score, before some razzle-dazzle play off the kickoff followed. The Titans decided to shift it wide on the first play off the kickoff The Titans defence wasn't letting the Knights get anything going, with Gold Coast and AJ Brimson was able to break through a very soft defensive line. He opted to take winning the field position battle early. Patrick Herbert took full advantage, making the Ponga on and looked to have him covered, but was eventually forced to pass back inside Knights left edge defence look silly as he charged his way over the line. Chris Randall to Herbert, who scored his second try of the day. A late consolation try to Kalyn Ponga experienced an up and down couple of minutes, scoring a try to keep the Knights in made the final score 42-16. the game, before being assessed to have dislocated his shoulder in the sheds. It was a false dawn for the Knights, who would be well and truly punished over the next 10 Next week, the Titans will travel to Mudgee to take on the Sea Eagles fresh off a win, minutes, with David Fifita showing great strength to score two tries either side of Corey while the Knights will play host to the Sharks on Friday evening. Thompson chasing through a Brian Kelly grubber. LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 35 NRL: ROUND 5 WRAP Saturday | MELBOURNE 52 CANTERBURY 18 CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (18) Venue: Stadium Australia Tries: Luke Thompson, Jake Averillo, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak Crowd: 5104 Conversions: Kyle Flanagan (3/3) Halftime Score: Canterbury-Bankstown 6 Melbourne 30 MELBOURNE STORM (52) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match: Tries: Felise Kaufusi, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Jahrome Hughes, Christian 3 points - Cameron Munster Welch, Tui Kamikamica, George Jennings, Justin Olam, Josh Addo- 2 points - Christian Welch Carr, Nicholas Hynes; Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (8/9) 1 points - Ryan Papenhuyze

OUR REPORT with ANDREW JACKSON It did not spark a comeback though as Tui Kamikamica and George Jennings scored Sizzling Storm rack up the points as Bulldogs end dour before the break to make it 30-6 at halftime. drought Ryan Papenhuyzen backed up his four-try heroics from the week prior to score another stunner, this time tracking down a Jennings kick early after play resumed in the second The Bulldogs may have shown life in attack but were thoroughly outclassed in a 52-18 half. loss to the Storm on Saturday night. It was five-eighth Jake Averillo who sparked a Bulldogs fightback though, reducing the There were immediate signs for concern as Felise Kaufusi went over out of dummy-half, deficit to 18 points with 20 minutes remaining. First he put Adam Elliott charging through with Fox League's describing it as "so painfully easy" it was "not a first- towards the line, with the second rower drawing in defenders and then finding Averillo grade try." back in support. The crafty five-eighth then put a pinpoint kick in for Dallin Watene- Zelezniak to score, although there were doubts over whether he was onside. So much has been made of the Bulldogs' woes in attack but a lack of resilience in defence is just as concerning, with the Storm running in five tries in the first half. Jake Averillo Averillo then kicked the ball out on the full but backed himself minutes later to nail a showed the way forward when he came up with a crucial tackle on Ryan Papenhuyzen 40-20. just as the Storm fullback threatened to race through the line. It did not end up leading to points though with Tui Katoa being bundled into touch shortly It was all in vain though as the two halves Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes after. Melbourne then exploded with two quick tries off kicks - the first from the boot of combined for a try shortly after. Kenneath Bromwich with Justin Olam the scorer. Munster then put in an early kick for Josh Addo-Carr and it sat up perfectly for the speedster. The classy five-eighth was at it Christian Welch was the next to embarrass the Bulldogs defence but the home side again to put Papenhuyzen through and set up Nicholas Hynes for the final try of the night. eventually broke their 265-minute drought without point when Luke Thompson crashed over.

Saturday | SYDNEY ROOSTERS 26 CRONULLA 18 SYDNEY ROOSTERS (26) Venue: Tries: Brett Morris (2), Drew Hutchison, Daniel Tupou, Sam Walker Crowd: 10739 Conversions: Siosiua Taukeiaho (3/5) Halftime Score: Sydney Roosters 4 Cronulla-Sutherland 12 CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (18) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match: Tries: Mawene Hiroti, Will Kennedy, Jack Williams 3 points - Sam Walker Conversions: Chad Townsend (2/3) 2 points - Will Kennedy Penalty Goals: Chad Townsend (1/1) 1 points - Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

OUR REPORT with JOSH ROBERTSON The injury news hit both sides with Freddy Lussick suffering a suspected fractured arm during the first half whilst for the Sharks things went further downhill on the injury front Walker magic sees Roosters come from behind against as they lost Josh Dugan who had also failed his HIA. Cronulla Cronulla despite their injury toll added another try to open a 14-point lead when some Sam Walker has shown why there is a big future ahead of him as the Sydney Roosters cross-field play from the Sharks saw the ball go right through Toby Rudolf and Mawene scored a 26-18 come from behind victory over the Cronulla Sharks at the Sydney Hiroti before coming back centre-field where Chad Townsend kicked for Jesse Ramien Cricket Ground. who took a good catch and somehow got an offload away for Jack Williams to score. Townsend's conversion gave the Sharks an 18-4 lead. The Cronulla Sharks started the faster of the two sides as they targeted the Roosters right-hand defence which brought success very early. The Sharks opened the scoring The Roosters needed to find a spark if they wanted to come back into the game and just four minutes into the contest when Mawene Hiroti was able to get over the line in the it was Drew Hutchison who found it for the Bondi boys as he ran through some poor corner. Chad Townsend's conversion gave the Sharks an early 6-0 lead. defence to score. The conversion was successful and the lead was still 8 for the Sharks.

Thing looked shaky for the Roosters as the Sharks continued to mount attacking Sam Walker stepped up for the Roosters with some pure magic as he set Daniel Tupou pressure and the boys from the Shire were able to get across the stripe when Will up with a beautiful floating pass and the NSW winger scored. The conversion was waved Kennedy went at the line and managed to carry three players over the line to score. Chad away and the Roosters trailed by 4. Townsend's conversion was a poor one and couldn't add the extras. After setting-up the previous play, Sam Walker put his side level when he charged for The negatives came for the Sharks as Wade Graham was forced from the field after a the line through some poor defence as the Sharks defence was again caught in no-mans head knock for which he subsequently failed his HIA. The Roosters were able to get over land as Walker was able to slide through. The conversion from Siosiua Taukeiaho put the with the first piece of magic by Sam Walker with a floating pass out to Brett Morris gave Roosters in front to score. the veteran a 1-on-1 against Mawene Hiroti for which the veteran had too much strength to score. The Sharks looked gassed by this point and again Sam Walker's magic was on show when his skill levels were on show as he again floated a magical ball out to Brett Morris under A brain snap from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves gave the Sharks an opportunity to extend the pressure of 3 Sharks defenders for Morris to get a second. The conversion from their lead out to 8 points on the stroke of half-time which they took advantage of and the Taukeiaho sealed the victory for the Roosters. Sharks went into the break leading 12-4. 36 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 Sunday | NORTH QUEENSLAND 34 WESTS TIGERS 30 WESTS TIGERS (30) Venue: Leichhardt Oval Tries: Daine Laurie, David Nofoaluma, Luciano Leilua, Luke Garner, Crowd: 9433 Tommy Talau, Joe Ofahengaue Halftime Score: Wests Tigers 6 North Queensland 28 Conversions: Adam Doueihi (3/6) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match: NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (34) 3 points - Scott Drinkwater Tries: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Murray Taulagi (2), Scott Drinkwater, 2 points - Adam Doueihi Ben Condon, Lachlan Burr; Conversions: Valentine Holmes (5/6) 1 points - Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

OUR REPORT with JOSH ROBERTSON For the second half, the Tigers needed to find a spark and it may have come as the Tigers Cowboys hold onto bizarre topsy-turvy contest were leaving the field with the Leichhardt faithful collectively booing their side off the field as they went into the sheds. A game of two very different halves has seen the North Queensland Cowboys take their first victory of 2021 with a 34-30 victory over the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt The Tigers turned their first half misfortunes around in the second half when the home- Oval. side were able to bring themselves well and truly back into the contest. The Tigers were able to cross through David Nofoaluma after Adam Doueihi was able to create space for The opening 40 minutes from the Tigers could only be described as embarrassing as his winger to stroll over. the Cowboys racked up the points with some magical football. The visitors opened the scoring after just three minutes through some individual brilliance by Hamiso Tabuai- Not being able to touch the ball, the Cowboys just couldn't muscle up in defence with the Fidow as the Cowboys winger chipped and chased through to score. Tigers attack coming at them as Luciano Leilua used some top-quality skill to grab a Luke Brooks grubber kick to score. The Tigers again scored in quick succession when Adam The Wests Tigers were able to hit back soon after when Daine Laurie was on the spot to Doueihi was able to drag the Cowboys defence in before putting Luke Garner over from clean up a spilled kick from Kyle Feldt and the Tigers were level. close range. The Daine Laurie four-pointer was the only highlight for the Tigers as their right-side The bunker then spoiled the hopes of the Tigers when David Nofoaluma's second effort defence was ripped apart by the Cowboys and Murray Tualagi was the beneficiary of the for a try was chalked off by Alan Shortall after it was ruled that James Roberts stopped Tigers poor defence when Scott Drinkwater's kick in behind the line was cleaned up by in the defensive line denying the Cowboys a chance to tackle the Tigers winger despite it Tualagi to score. being initially awarded by Matt Cecchin onfield. Things weren't going to get better for the Tigers as some individual brilliance from Scott The salt was truly rubbed into the wounds of the Tigers up the other end of the field Drinkwater to chip and chase after regathering his own ricocheted kick to score the when Lachlan Burr was able to cross for the Cowboys which pushed the lead back out for Cowboys third try of the afternoon. The first half continued to go from bad to worse for the Cowboys. the Tigers as a David Nofoaluma error gave the Cowboys more field position which they took advantage of when Ben Condon was able to crash his way over the try line. The Tigers again were able to cross twice in the final 10 minutes first through Tommy Talau after some good work from Luciano Leilua who set up Talau to score in the corner A poor afternoon for David Nofoaluma continued on the Cowboys fifth try of the before Joe Ofahengaue crossed in the final 60 seconds to give the Tigers one or two afternoon when Murray Tualagi chased through and pinched the ball out of a lazy plays to steal victory. An error from Luke Brooks off the kick-off sealed the Tigers Nofoaluma's grasp to score and following Holmes conversion, the Cowboys lead 28-6 at afternoon and the Cowboys took their first victory. the break.

Sunday | ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA 26 PARRAMATTA 12 PARRAMATTA EELS (12) Venue: Bankwest Stadium Tries: Isaiah Papali'i, Clinton Gutherson Crowd: 24384 Conversions: Mitchell Moses (2/2) Halftime Score: Parramatta 0 St George Illawarra 18 ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (26) LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match: Tries: Jack Bird, Matthew Dufty (2), Mikaele Ravalawa 3 points - Adam Clune Conversions: Zac Lomax (4/4) 2 points - Mikaele Ravalawa Penalty Goals: Zac Lomax (1/1) 1 points - Zac Lomax

OUR REPORT with ANDREW FERGUSON The second half was basically a bunch of set restarts, mostly in the Eels favour. In the 43rd minute, after conceding 4 set restarts in almost 3 minute, Tariq Sims was sent to Dragons defence keeps Eels at bay the sin bin for ten minutes. This immediately saw Parramatta get on the scoreboard in the 44th minute when Isaiah Papali'I ran hard and straight onto a pass from Nathan In a fortnight where point scoring has been prominent, it was the brilliant Dragons Brown, close to the Dragons line, and he barged over near the posts to score a strong defence that was the talking point and the deciding factor in the final game of Round 5, try. Mitch Moses converted. as they downed the Eels 26-12 at Bankwest Stadium. A silly penalty conceded by Tom Opacic in the 56th minute saw Lomax score a gift penalty Blake Lawrie was held up in the 7th minute in an ominous start for the Dragons and just goal to the Dragons a 14 point buffer. It didn't deter the Eels, because 7 minutes later it a few moments later Jack Bird scored a soft try on the left side. Zac Lomax converted. appeared that they had scored a good try through Clint Gutherson, however it was called In the 12th minute Matt Dufty broke through the line, grubbered for himself and looked back after the bunker found that Junior Paulo had obstructed Tyrell Fuimaono. likely to win the race to the ball but he was taken out by Nathan Brown. The Bunker determined that Dufty would've won the race to the ball and he was awarded a penalty With ten minutes remaining, the Dragons extended their lead further with some lovely try. Lomax converted from in front. play by Adam Clune, when dummied right to get past Moses, then he stepped out of a weak tackle by Bryce Cartwright, before passing back inside to Dufty in support, who Both sides struggled to mount any pressure over the next 20 minutes, but in the 32nd raced away to score. Lomax converted. minute the Dragons shifted to the right to Dufty, who sent a perfect catch and long pass, while under pressure, to Mikaele Ravalawa who scored comfortably in the corner. With 4 minutes remaining in the match, Gutherson scored a brilliant individual try when Lomax nailed the sideline conversion with a perfect kick. AT halftime the Dragons had an he stepped back infield through some scattered defence, before barging over through 3 impressive 18-0 lead. defenders to get the ball down for a try. Moses converted. The Eels though were unable to complete a miracle comeback. The Dragons well deserved winners 26-12.

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Each week our writers choose the three best players on the park based on their viewing 3 points of each NRL match. Those individual votes can be found in our wrap of each match. Tariq Sims (Dragons), Daine Laurie (Wests Tigers), Christian Welch (Storm), Adam Reynolds (Rabbitohs), Jamayne Isaako (Broncos), Ryan Sutton (Raiders), Tino Here, we follow the tally of points across the season. Fa'asuamaleaui (Titans), Daniel Saifiti (Knights), Scott Drinkwater (Cowboys), Sam Walker (Roosters), Adam Clune (Dragons), Jayden Brailey (Knights), Bradman Best 9 points (Knights) Jarome Luai (Panthers), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors), David Fifita (Titans) 2 points 8 points (Warriors), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Paul Vaughan (Dragons), Mikaele Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm), Will Kennedy (Sharks) Ravalawa (Dragons), Blake Ferguson (Eels), Marata Niukore (Eels), Zac Lomax (Dragons), Herbie Farnworth (Broncos), Tyson Frizell (Knights), Jack Wighton (Raiders), 7 points Isaah Yeo (Panthers), Toby Rudolf (Sharks), Maika Sivo (Eels), Tui Kamikamica (Storm), Cameron Munster (Storm) Connor Watson (Knights), Hudson Young (Raiders), Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs), Nathan Brown (Eels), Angus Crichton (Roosters), Blake Lawrie (Dragons), Josh Kerr (Dragons), 6 points Josh Aloiai (Sea Eagles) Alexander Brimson (Titans), Ben Hunt (Dragons), George Williams (Raiders), Clinton Gutherson (Eels), Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs), Damien Cook (Rabbitohs), Brian To'o 1 point (Panthers), Reed Mahoney (Eels) Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Roosters), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Cowboys), Corey Thompson (Titans), James Fisher-Harris (Panthers), Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles), 5 points Jaydn Su'A (Rabbitohs), Andrew McCullough (Dragons), Kodi Nikorima (Warriors), Paul Adam Doueihi (Wests Tigers), Chad Townsend (Sharks), Brett Morris (Roosters), Viliame Momirovski (Panthers), Ryan James (Raiders), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Roosters), Isaiah Kikau (Panthers), Cody Walker (Rabbitohs), (Roosters) Papali'i (Eels), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs), Lindsay Collins (Roosters), Xavier Coates (Broncos), Phillip Sami (Titans), Ben Murdoch-Masila 4 points (Warriors), Dane Gagai (Rabbitohs), Sebastian Kris (Raiders), Josh Papali'i (Raiders) Nathan Cleary (Panthers), James Tedesco (Roosters)

UK WATCH - RESULTS & FIXTURES BETFRED CHALLENGE CUP (32) Tries: Jermaine McGillvary 3, Sam Wood 2, Kenny Edwards, Lee Gaskell; Goals: Jake Wardle 4 (18) Tries: Jordan Thompson 2, Nathan THIRD ROUND RESULTS Peats; Goals: Ben Reynolds 3 (33) Tries: Derrell Olpherts 2, Paul McShane 2, Jacob Trueman, Jordan Venue: Leigh Sports Village; Date: Sunday 11 April 2021 at 11:30pm Turner; Goals: Danny Richardson 4; Field Goals: Gareth O'Brien 1 Hull KR (32) Tries: , , , , Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Jordan Abdull; QUARTER FINAL DRAW Goals: Jordan Abdull 2, Mikey Lewis 2 Matches to be played as double headers at neutral venues, May 7 and 8 Venue: Hull College Craven Park; Date: Saturday 10 April 2021 at 6:00pm Hull FC v ; Castleford Tigers v ; v ; St Helens v Huddersfield Giants Wigan Warriors (26) Tries: Zak Hardaker, Harry Smith, Sam Halsall, Umyla Hanley, Tony Clubb; Goals: Zak Hardaker 3 (0) Venue: LNER Community Stadium; Date: Saturday 10 April 2021 at 4:45am BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP CURRENT LADDER: Sheffield 2, Halifax 2, Toulouse 2, 2, Dewsbury 2, Oldham Salford Red Devils (68) Tries: Morgan Escare 2, Matty Costello 2, Tui Lolohea, Dec Patton, 2, Widnes 1, Newcastle 1, Swinton 0, Whitehaven 0, Batley 0, York 0, London 0, Bradford 0 , Sebastine Ikhaihifo, , Jack Ormondroyd, Rhys Williams, ; Goals: 10 (4) Tries: Daniel Hill ROUND 2 FIXTURES Venue: AJ Bell Stadium; Date: Saturday 10 April 2021 at 9:30pm Batley v Oldham Sat 17 Apr 12:45pm Fox's Biscuit Stadium Toulouse v London Sat 17 Apr 3:00pm Stade Ernest Wallon St Helens (26) Tries: Tommy Makinson 2, Regan Grace 2; Goals: Tommy Makinson 5 Leeds Widnes v Dewsbury Sat 17 Apr 5:15pm Halton Stadium Rhinos (18) Tries: Brad Dwyer 2, Mikolaj Oledzki; Goals: 3 Swinton v Featherstone Sun 18 Apr 12:45pm Heywood Road Venue: Totally Wicked Stadium; Date: Saturday 10 April 2021 at 11:30pm Whitehaven v Newcastle Sun 18 Apr 3:00pm Recreation Ground Bradford v Halifax Sun 18 Apr 5:15pm Tetley's Stadium Catalans Dragons (26) Tries: Sam Tomkins, , Tom Davies, Gil Dudson; York v Sheffield Sun 18 Apr 7:30pm LNER Community Stadium Goals: James Maloney 5 (6) Tries: ; Goals: Mason Lino 1 Venue: Totally Wicked Stadium; Date: Sunday 11 April 2021 at 2:00am BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE LADDER: St Helens 4, Hull FC 4, Wigan 4, Castleford 4, Catalans 4, Warrington 2, Leeds 2, Hull FC (34) Tries: 2, 2, Bureta Faraimo, Jordan Johnstone; Huddersfield 0, Hull KR 0, Wakefield 0, Leigh 0, Salford 0 Goals: 5 (14) Tries: , , ; Goals: 1 ROUND 3 FIXTURES all times BST (UK), add 9 hours for AEST Venue: Millennium Stadium; Date: Sunday 11 April 2021 at 4:00am Leeds v Wigan Thu 15 Apr 7:45pm Emerald Headingley Stadium Castleford v Leigh Fri 16 Apr 6:00pm Mend-A-Hose Jungle Warrington Wolves (32) Tries: Toby King 2, Tom Lineham, , Matty Ashton, St Helens v Wakefield Fri 16 Apr 6:00pm Totally Wicked Stadium Danny Walker; Goals: Stefan Ratchford 4 (8) Tries: Luis Roberts; Goals: Hull KR v Huddersfield Fri 16 Apr 7:45pm Hull College Craven Park Martyn Ridyard 2 Catalans v Salford Sat 17 Apr 4:45pm Stade Gilbert Brutus Venue: Heywood Road; Date: Sunday 11 April 2021 at 9:30pm Hull FC v Warrington Sun 18 Apr 3:00pm KCOM Stadium

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Across ACROSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Dally M leader after 4 rounds. (11) 1 Dally M leader after6 First 4name rounds. of St George Illawarra's (11) regular halfback (3) 8 8 Parramatta coach (2) 6 Christain name of9 AlternativeDragon's stadium inhalfback used ocassionally (3) by 9 10 11 Warriors. (8) 10 Former Gold Coast and North Sydney player who was 8 Eels coach (2) 12 13 sentenced to four years and three months' jail over a 9 Alternative Aucklandrobbery inStadium 2018. (6) used 13 PNG rep and Sydney Roosters utility. (3) 14 15 ocassionally by Warriors.14 Former name of ( Sydney8) Roosters (7,7) 16 Over The Top (3) 16 10 Former Gold Coast17 Cowboys Seagull back rower andwho originates North from Sydney (4) 17 18 Bear player who was18 Runners sentenced that dont get to handle to the four ball (6) years and three months' 21jail One of theover Rugby Leaguethe Merchandise robbery items (6)in 19 20 23 NSW State of Origin team (5) 26 Belpasso Rectores, Palermo XIII and Nissaa RL are teams 2018. (6) 21 22 23 24 25 located in which country? (6) 13 PNG rep and Chooks28 Kiwi middle utility forward whosmall played for man. Canberra in( 3the) 2000s (4) 26 27 28 29 14 Former name of Sydney30 How many pointsRoosters did 40 across score(14 in) their grand final loss to Manly in 2008? (3) 30 31 16 Over The Top (3)31 American term for Finals (8) 32 Abbreviation for example (2) 32 33 34 17 Cowboys back rower34 and forwho this reason; originates therefore (2) from 35 Nicknamed Baa Baa (5,4) 35 36 37 38 39 Budnaberg. (4) 38 Parramatta lock forward (5) 40 Initials of Kiwi and former Parramatta backrower now 18 Runners that dontplaying get for to Huddesfield handle (2) the ball (6) 40 41 41 Australian Institure of Sport (initials) (3) 21 One of the Rugby 42League They play out of MerchandiseAAMI Park (14) items. 42

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(9) Penalty (loading) overs if guilty if early plea accrued Alex Grade 1 Dangerous 24th min23 Acronym$1500 1 x similar for Business ImprovementGuilty - Area (3) Brisbane N/A $2250 $1700 $1700 fine N/A 38 Eels lock forward (5) GLENN Contact (other) Mark Nicholls fine (+50%) early plea Stephen Grade 1 65th min24 Acronym$1500 1 x non-similar for United Youth Orchestra.Guilty - (3) Penrith N/A $1800 $1350 $1350 fine N/A 40 Initials of Kiwi and formerCRICHTON Eel's backrowerContrary Conduct Melee fine (+20%) early plea Ofahiki Grade 1 34th min25 Acronym$1500 for Senior Living Facility.Guilty - (3) now playing for Huddesfield Giants.Canterbury (2) None N/A $1500 $1150 $1150 fine N/A OGDEN Contrary Conduct Ryan Papenhuyzen27 Initialsfine of indigenous Manly legendearly plea 5/8 from Nelson Grade 1 35th min $1500 2 x non-similar Guilty - 41 Australian Institure of Sport (initials)Melbourne (3) N/A $2100 $1600 $1600 fine N/A ASOFA-SOLOMOMA Contrary Conduct Ofahiki Ogden thefine 80(+40%)s and 90s. He is also a Cliveearly plea Churchill Ben Grade 1 29th min 200 Not guilty - 42 They play out of AAMI Park. (14Sydney) None 0 200 150 No suspension - MARSCHKE Crusher Tackle Mawene Hiroti andpoints Dally M medalist. (2) judiciary Dylan Grade 1 17th min 200 Guilty - Parramatta None 0 200 150 1 match 50 Down BROWN Crusher Tackle Tyrell Fuimaono29 Initialspoints of Kiwi forward who playedearly plea for the Clint Grade 1 71st min $1500 Guilty - Parramatta ChooksNone from N/A'05 to$1500 '09, St$1150 Helens from$1150 ' 10fine N/A 1 Cowboys Hooker (11)GUTHERSON Careless High Tackle Adam Clune fine early plea from'14 and currently LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM with the Raiders. | THE FRONT ROW (2 | VOL) 2 ISSUE 6 | 39 2 Kiwi born titans middle forward. (6) 33 Attempted or missed tackle if often referred to 3 Toronto's Ice Hockey Team. (10) as an arm _ _ _ _ (4) 4 The quality or condition of being hard. (8) 34 To propel the body through water by using the 5 A supernatural creature of folk tales, typically limbs. (4) represented as a small, Delicate, elusive figure 35 Turbo's Crhistian name (3) in human form with pointed ears, magical powers, and a capricious nature. (3) 36 30 year old back rower from Wyalong who currently plays with the Raiders _ _ _ 6 They're in charge of the footies and the kicking Goodwin. (3) tees (4,4) 37 Opposite of Women. (3) 7 Christian name of one of the men on the NRL winners Trophy (4) 38 What players are not allowed to do on NRL results. (3) 8 Initials of former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Canberra Raiders 39 a paddle (3) from '05 to '10 and the Melbourne Storm in the 40 Initials of England great who played for Leeds NRL from '11 to '15 (2) Rhinos form '97 till '15 and also captained the 11 Abbreviation for 15 across (5) British RL team. (2) MATCH CENTRE: WEEKEND RESULTS

NSWRL THE KNOCK-ON EFFECT NSW CUP - ROUND 5 NSWRL SYDNEY SHIELD - ROUND 5 Penrith Panthers 24 Tries: Tom Jenkins, Jaeman Salmon, Robert Jennings, Izack Tago; Cabramatta Two Blues 46 Tries: Lorenzo Falaniko 2, Asaeli Vuikaki 2 Bailey Steadman, Goals: Kurt Falls 4 def Canberra Raiders 10 Tries: Corey Horsburgh, Caleb Aekins; Jack Ryan, Jake Stig, Mark Tepu-Smith, Dylan Nunes; Goals: Dylan Nunes 5 def Goals: Sam Williams 1 at Bluebet Stadium --/-- Parramatta Eels 40 Tries: Jakob Arthur Moorebank Rams 22 Tries: Jack Hartwig 2, Jason Tuulau, Tyrone Ah-Chong; Goals: 2, Haze Dunster, Solomone Naiduki, Sean Russel, Jordan Rankin, Eli El-Zakhem; Goals: Joshua Taylor-Myles 3 at New Era Stadium --/-- St Marys 52 Tries: Aiden Glanville 3, Jordan Rankin 6 def St George Illawarra Dragons 8 Tries: Jordan Pereira, Max Feagai Daniel Brown 2, Ethan Brown 2, Immanuel Tagalomatua, Joe Tramontana; Goals: Aiden at Bankwest Stadium --/-- Western Suburbs Magpies 34 Tries: Jock Madden, Allan Glanville 8 def East Campbelltown Eagles 10 Tries: Christopher Sutherland, Brett Lahey; Fitzgibbon, Reece Hoffman, Zach Dockar-Clay, Edenn Rogers-Smith, Jake Simpkin; Goals: Jesse Lacey 1 at Waminda Oval --/-- Hills Bulls 44 Tries: Jacob Harrington 2, Goals: Jock Madden 5 def Mounties 14 Tries: Falakiko Manu 2, Aaron Schoupp; Goals: Masi Paulo Fidow 2, Ilija Cotric, Chris McCoy, Joel Bradford, Daniel Lotu; Goals: Masi Aaron Schoupp 1 at Leichhardt Oval --/-- North Sydney Bears 20 Tries: Joseph Suaalii, Paulo Fidow 5, Jesse Parker 1 def Ryde-Eastwood Hawks 24 Tries: Callum Ellis, Angus Sione Hopoate, Max Bailey, Matt Ikuvalu; Goals: Ronald Volkman 2 drew with Newtown O'Donnell, Kirk Patton, Santino Battagliolo; Goals: Joshua Vella 4 at Crestwood Oval --/-- Jets 20 Tries: Luke Metcalf 2, Jonaiah Lualua, Bronson Garlick; Goals: Braydon Trindall Penrith Brothers 32 Tries: Joseph Pelasio, Luke Butfield, Vaipuna Tia Kilifi, Josh Smith, 2 at --/-- Newcastle Knights 30 Tries: Harry Van Dartel, McKenzie Tyran Pettit-Young, Tori Willie; Goals: Jared Farkas 3, Luke Butfield 1 def Wentworthville Baker, Simi Sasagi, Garrett Smith, Matt Croker; Goals: Simi Sasagi 5 def Blacktown United 24 Tries: Obeid Karwhin 2, Siaosi Sisifa, Zane Elsley, Jermayne Cook; Goals: Siaosi Workers Sea Eagles 16 Tries: Denzal Tonise, Sione Fonua, Jordin Leiu; Goals: Brad Sisifa 1, Sam Karwhin 1 at Hickeys Lane Reserve --/-- Belrose Eagles 30 Tries: Aaron Keighran 2 at HE Laybutt Field --/-- BYE: South Sydney Rabbitohs Fogarty 3, Jake Pickering, Kyle Fogarty, Steve Tavita; Goals: Jayden Horo 3 def Cronulla LADDER: Penrith 10, North Sydney 7, Western Suburbs 6, Parramatta 6, Canberra 4, Caringbah Sharks 18 Tries: William Russell, Eliah Veikoso, Deighton Ieriko; Goals: Mounties 4, Newcastle 4, South Sydney 4; St George Illawarra 4, Newtown 3, BWSE 2 William Russell 3 at Lionel Watts Reserve --/-- BYE: Windsor Wolves LADDER: St Marys 8, Brothers 8, Hills 6, Wentworthville 5, Belrose 5, Cronulla- NSWRL U21 - ROUND 5 Caringbah 4, East Campbelltown 4, Windsor 3; Cabramatta 2, Ryde-Eastwood 2, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30 Tries: Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega 2, Jacob Sykes, Flynn Moorebank 1 Angeles-Corke, Faleata Iosefa; Goals: Zane Harris 5 def Victoria Thunderbolts 25 Tries: Brandon Saena 2, Saimone Ahomana, Sualaluvi Faalogo; Goals: Jonah Pezet 4; NSWRL U19 SG BALL CUP - ROUND 7 Field Goals: Jonah Pezet 1 at Lottoland --/-- Wests Tigers 24 Tries: Logen Dillon 3, Liam Penrith Panthers 32 Tries: Kristian Li Mai 2, Ashley Cosgrove, Ryley Smith, Sione Neiufi, Scolari, Timanu Alexander; Goals: Ben Stevanovic 2 drew with Canterbury-Bankstown Lachlan Blackburn; Goals: Keagan Russell-Smith 4 def Victoria Thunderbolts 22 Tries: Bulldogs 24 Tries: Kurtis Morrin 2, Isaac Williams, Aidan Manowski; Goals: Eli Clark 4 Zacharius Fuimaono, Xaviour Taufa, Jethro Tavu'l-Leota, Sualauvi Faalogo; Goals: at Leichhardt Oval --/-- Parramatta Eels 24 Tries: Caleb Tohi, Jayden Yates, Charbel Sualauvi Faalogo 3 at Casey Fields --/-- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 38 Tries: Cameron Tasipale, Jayden Skinner; Goals: Kyle Schneider 4 def Sydney Roosters 10 Tries: Sidney Brown 2, Uluaki Tuipulotu 2, Faafetai Autagavaia, Kaeo Weekes, James Malauulu; Goals: Noppen, Jack Mossman; Goals: Corey Fenning 1 at Bankwest Stadium --/-- BYES: Jamie Humphreys 5 def 10 Tries: Livai Saukuru, Cougar Wheeler; Goals: Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Penrith Panthers, St George Illawarra Dragons, South Livai Saukuru 1 at Lottoland --/-- 80 Tries: Ben Lavender 2, Jackson Sydney Rabbitohs. Shereb 2, Tyrone Roberts 2, Trey Barlow 2, Brandon Morkos, Clive Brett, Joshua Coric, LADDER: Penrith 10, St George Illawarra 8, Cronulla 8, Wests Tigers 7, South Sydney 6, Riley Wooden, Junior Amone, Alex Lobb; Goals: Alex Lobb 11, Trey Barlow 1 def North Canterbury 5, Parramatta 4, Manly 2; Sydney 2, Victoria 0 Sydney Bears 10 Tries: Kobe Poching, Max Sedgman; Goals: Damian Nati 1 at Ziems Park --/-- Canberra Raiders 56 Tries: Josh Billing 3, Caleb Esera 2, Toby Thorburn, Trey NSWRL HARVEY NORMAN WOMEN'S PREMIERSHIP - ROUND 5 Mooney, Deakin Bright, Xavier Savage, Michael Asouma; Goals: Mitchell Spencer 8 def Mounties def Cabramatta Two Blues on forfeit (26-0) --/-- Wests Tigers 20 Tries: St George Dragons 6 Tries: Patrick Taukafa; Goals: Nikau Wrathall 1 at Mascot Oval --/-- Rebecca Pollard 2, Page McGregor, Botille Vette-Welsh; Goals: Emily Curtain 2 def St Parramatta Eels 54 Tries: Peter Taateo, Tyrone Sau, Larry Magututia, Jontay-Junior Marys 16 Tries: Christian Pio, Nicole Kennedy, Jenaye Collins; Goals: Ashlee Harrison Betham-Misa, Sione Tapuosi, Koevy Lemusu, Francis Faaofo Tuitino, Freeman Forsythe, 2 at Leichhardt Oval --/-- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 22 Tries: Lynda Howarth, Andie Drew Lloyd; Goals: Josh Chappell 9 def Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 18 Tries: Joshua Robinson, Talei Holmes, Maddie Studdon; Goals: Maddie Studdon 3 def North Sydney Finau, Carl Bishop, Samuel Stonestreet; Goals: Jordan Samrani 2, Ryan Rivett 1 at Bears 12 Tries: Priscilla Younes, Aliti Namoce Sagano; Goals: Kirra Dibb 2 at North PointsBet Stadium --/-- Sydney Roosters 36 Tries: Kani Manu 2, Joshua Wong 2, Jordan Sydney Oval --/-- Central Coast Roosters 50 Tries: Jasmine Strange 2, Joeli Morris Swann 2, Corey Ross; Goals: Sandon Smith 4 def Western Suburbs Magpies 18 Tries: 2, , Caitlan Johnston, Alicia Martin, Madeline Jones, Tayla Predebon, Tamehana Paruru, Justin Matamua, Jurrado Smith; Goals: Bryce Wilson 2, Leiukama Jocelyn Kelleher; Goals: Shannon Evans 4, Jocelyn Kelleher 1 def Glebe Dirty Reds 6 Schaaf at EDSACC Oval --/-- South Sydney Rabbitohs 28 Tries: Faresa Palu 3, Louis Tries: Alicia Earsman; Goals: Tori Canham 1 at Morry Breen Oval --/-- Helensburgh Grossemy, Harley Lester; Goals: Romano Cook 4 def Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Tigers 10 Tries: Jess Sergis, Rachael Pearson; Goals: Rachael Pearson 1 def South 18 Tries: Joseph O'Neill, Cameron Lawrence, Brendon Tapuai; Goals: Khaled Rajab 3 at Sydney Rabbitohs 6 Tries: Ellie Johnston; Goals: Akira Kelly 1 at Rex Jackson Oval --/-- Stadium Australia --/-- BYE: Newcastle Knights BYE: Wentworthville Magpies. FINAL LADDER: Sydney 16, Manly 15, South Sydney 15, Canberra 14, Canterbury 14, LADDER: CC Roosters 8, Cronulla 8, Mounties 8, St Marys 6, Wests Tigers 6, Illawarra 13; Parramatta 13, Cronulla 10, Balmain 9, Penrith 8, Newcastle 7, Victoria 6, Helensburgh 6; North Sydney 4, Wentworthville 4, Glebe 2, South Sydney 0, Cabramatta Western Suburbs 4, St George 4, North Sydney 2 0 NSWRL U19 TARSHA GALE CUP - ROUND 7 NSWRL RON MASSEY CUP - ROUND 5 Parramatta Eels 30 Tries: Ruby-Jean Kennard, Katalina Vave, Lucie Whitehead, Tahleisha Mounties 18T ries: Jamon Wormleaton, Cleveland McGhie, Kamren Cryer; Goals: Pugh, Losalio Sita Payne, Tamerah Leati ;Goals: Summah Terare 3 def Cronulla- Kamren Cryer 3 def Cabramatta Two Blues 14 Tries: Joel Kingham 2, Christian Papa; Sutherland Sharks 12 Tries: Ella Barker, Erika-May Kavana; Goals: Sophia Griffin 2 at Goals: Christian Papa at New Era Stadium --/-- Kaiviti Silktails 36 Tries: Ratu Inoke PointsBet Stadium --/-- St George Dragons 26 Tries: Rueben Cherrington 2, Stella Tijou, Vasuturaga, Tomasi Vunicagi, Apimeleki Lutuimawi, Samuel Daveta, Tomasi Vakadranu, Cassey Tohi-Hiku, Luisa Yaranamua; Goals: Stella Tijou 3 drew with Canberra Raiders Pio Seci; Goals: Waisale Nayavucere 6 def Glebe Dirty Reds 16 Tries: Honeti Tuha, Tom 26 Tries: Valasi Asomua, Madyson Tooth, Amelia Kiriui, Carly Heyman, Krystal Blackwell, Caughlan, Tyla Tamou; Goals: Manaia Rudolph 2 at Mascot Oval --/-- St Marys 64 Tries: Makayla Morris; Goals: Makayla Morris 1 at Mascot Oval --/-- Illawarra Steelers 30 Adam Fearnley 2, Zac Greene 2, Matt Stimson 2, Raymond Leosa, Ratu Luke Nadurultalo, Tries: Salma Nour, Chantel Tugaga, Keeley Kopara, Tiana Kore, Madi Singleton; Goals: Alec Susino, Jake Toby, Luke Geary, Alexander Myles; Goals: Zac Greene 8 def Western Olivia Vale 3 def Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10 Tries: Addyson Winterstein, Kise Ah Suburbs Magpies 4 Tries: Ronny Palumbo at Lidcombe Oval --/-- Blacktown Workers Sea Fa; Goals: Addyson Winterstein 1 at Terry Lamb Complex --/-- Sydney Roosters 30 Tries: Eagles 30 Tries: Bilal Maarbani, Lufusi Vea Tapaatoutai, Kenneth Koro, Kane Allan, Sam Charlize Lloyd-Phillips 3, Taneka Todhunter 2, Iesha Duckett; Goals: Ruby Smith 3 def Radovu; Goals: Alex Seve 5 def Wentworthville Magpies 22 Tries: Harry O'Toole 2, Eto Wests Tigers 10 Tries: Shelby Muir, Eliza Siilata; Goals: Shondell Akhabue 1 at EDSACC Nabuli 2, Filia-He-Tau Utoikamanu; Goals: Kieran Hayman 1 at HE Laybutt Fields --/-- Hills Oval Bulls 44 Tries: Lorenzo Mulitalo 2, Josh Lewis 2, Zach Nicholls, Josh Bergamin, Dom BYE: Newcastle Knights Reardon, Maile Li; Goals: Josh Bergamin 6 def Ryde-Eastwood Hawks 8 Tries: Semisi FINAL LADDER: Newcastle 16, Illawarra 14, Sydney 12, Wests Tigers 12, St George 11, Kioa, Reggie Alofipo at Crestwood Oval --/-- BYE: Windsor Wolves Cronulla 8; Parramatta 7, Canberra 6, Canterbury 4 LADDER: St Marys 8, Hills 6, Mounties 6, Wentworthville 4, Silktails 4, BWSE 4, Ryde- Eastwood 4, Windsor 4; Western Suburbs 4, Glebe 2, Cabramatta 0

40 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 NSWRL U17 HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP - ROUND 7 To'o 2, Brenton Daley-Holten, Ediq Ambrosyev; Goals: Glenn McGrady 4 at Tugun RLFC Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 44 Tries: William Afualo 3, Iverson Teo 2, Jordi --/-- Wynnum Manly Seagulls 66 Tries: Sebastian Winters-Chang 2, Ben Farr 2, Alec Mazzone 2, Charlie Sorovi, Lajuan Vito; Goals: Joash Papalii 4 def South Sydney McDonald 2, Ethan Malt 2, Kurtis Farr, Jacob Sturt, Jake Parker, Emmanuel Tuimavave- Rabbitohs 0 at Terry Lamb Complex --/-- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 48 Tries: Josh Gerard; Goals: Braden Whittaker 8, Emmanuel Tuimavave-Gerard 1 def Northern Pride Feledy 3, Roy Quiroz-Mapusua 2, Antonio Taufa 2, Samuela Fainu, Calvin Levy; Goals: 0 at --/-- Townsville Blackhawks 32 Tries: Benn Campagnolo, Jacson Ollie Cummins 4, TJ Herring 2 def Balmain Tigers 6 Tries: Andrew Musillo; Goals: Eddie Lott, Jordan Lipp, Aaron Moore, Dylan White, Mitch Fogarty; Goals: Dylan White 4 def Markopoulos 1 at Lottoland --/-- Central Coast Roosters 24 Tries: Jordan Tut-Chapman Norths Devils 20 Tries: Declan Haydon, Hayden Rowbotham, Danny Heenan, Lodoviko 2, Haydan Ritchie, Mason Stottelaar, Robert Toia; Goals: Haydan Ritchie 2 def Penrith Cokanauto; Goals: Declan Haydon 2 at Bishop Park --/-- Mackay Cutters 44 Tries: Panthers 10 Tries: Tana Papu, Liam Ison; Goals: Tylor Bunting 1 at EDSACC Oval --/-- Henri Stocks 2, Luke Webley, Mason Thorpe, Flynn Camilleri, Keanu Wainohu-Kemp, Illawarra Steelers 32 Tries: Te Umuariki Heremia-Tukere 2, Kane Graham, Jasper Brenton Baira, Ethan Borg; Goals: Henri Stocks 3, Brenton Baira 3 def Western Scobie, Zakariya Maarbani, James Walsh; Goals: Taj Ford 3, Bryden Rutledge 1 def North Mustangs 10 Tries: Alex Brighton, Brenton Clement; Goals: Xander Dunemann at BB Sydney Bears 24 Tries: Jakai Dixon-Davis 2, Malachi Tareke, Blake Ireland, Papaseea Print Stadium --/-- Redcliffe Dolphins 72 Tries: Deaon Amituani 2, Samual Elara 2, Joe Tamaseu; Goals: Jakai Dixon-Davis 2 at Ziems Park --/-- St George Dragons 26 Tries: Clarke, Harrison McInode, Toby Elliott, 'Otukinekina-He-Tofonga Kepu, Manfred Babao, Tyrell Fakaua 2, Nicholas Quinn, Godfrey Ilavalu; Goals: Nicholas Quinn 5 Chayse Cavanagh, Kiu Nuku-Ngala, Tahj Wood, Peesi Kepu; Goals: Sam Thompson 10 def Canberra Raiders 0 at Mascot Oval --/-- Parramatta Eels 30 Tries: Sam Tuivaiti, def CQ Capras 6 Tries: Jaxon Crockford; Goals: Laish Salam 1 at Moreton Daily Stadium Declan Murray, Charlie Guymer, Suliasi Aho, Blaize Talagi, Raffaele De Stradis; Goals: --/-- Burleigh Bears 42 Tries: Sam McIntyre, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Sam Shannon, Tony Ethan Sanders 3 def Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 10 Tries: Siteni Taukamo, Sasha Francis, WIll Evans, Zane Prophet, Ronin Rio, Cameron Brown; Goals: Cameron Brown 5 Popovic; Goals: Chevy Stewart 1 at PointsBet Stadium --/-- Western Suburbs Magpies def Brisbane Tigers 24 Tries: Ronald Philitoga 2, Daniel Atkinson, Jordan Penquitt, Zach 26 Tries: Tallyn Da Silva 2, Heath Mason, Rielly Smith, William Craig; Goals: Tajh Croft; Goals: Jonah Glover 2 atTotally Workwear Stadium Colquhoun 3 def Sydney Roosters 24 Tries: Xavier Sofeni, Josh Durkin, Dylan Roach, LADDER: Wynnum 2, Redcliffe 2, Mackay 2, Burleigh 2, Townsville 2, SC Falcons 2, Salesi Foketi; Goals: Josh Durkin 4 at EDSACC Oval --/-- BYE: Newcastle Knights Souths Logan 2, Tweed 0; Ipswich 0, Norths 0, Brisbane 0, Mustangs 0, Pride 0, Capras FINAL LADDER: Manly 18, Parramatta 16, Penrith 14, Western Suburbs 14, Central 0 Coast 12, Sydney 12; Newcastle 12, Illawarra 9, Canterbury 8, North Sydney 8, Balmain 8, Cronulla 7, St George 6, South Sydney 4, Canberra 2 QRL U19 HARVEY NORMAN WOMEN'S - ROUND 5 Burleigh Bears 36 Tries: Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell 2, Sunny Gerrard 2, Jetaya QRL INTRUST SUPER CUP - ROUND 3 Faifua, Ebony Laing, Lily-Rose Kolc; Goals: Layne Northey 4 def Ipswich 6 Tries: Fuatino Sunshine Coast Falcons 36 Tries: Nat McGavin 3, Matt Milson, Tom Rafter, Paul Ulberg; Ah-Him; Goals: Tenesha Trunks 1 at West Mitchelton --/-- West Brisbane Panthers 20 Goals: Todd Murphy 6 def Ipswich Jets 20 Tries: Julian Christian 2, Jayden Connors; Tries: Destiny Brill, Aliya Hura, Nakita Sao, Ellie Willamson; Goals: Ellie Williamson 2 def Goals: Josh Cleeland 4 at --/-- Tweed Seagulls 40 Tries: Burleigh Bears 6 Tries: Hailee-Jay Ormond-Maunsell; Goals: Layne Northey 1 at West Sam McIntyre 2, Lee Turner 2, Jai Whitbread, Jayden Campbell, Darius Farmer; Mitchelton --/-- West Brisbane Panthers 20 Tries: Sera Koroi 2, Ellie Williamson, April Goals: Lindon McGrady 6 def Souths Logan Magpies 26 Tries: Kobe Hetherington, Ngatupuna; Goals: Ellie Williamson 2 def Ipswich 18 Tries: Tarleah Fisher-Pearson, Cory Paix, Jacob Elmore, Isaiah Tass; Goals: Kevin Locke 3, Isaiah Tass 2 at Tugun Wendy Toma, Fuatino Ah-Him; Goals: Tenesha Trunks 3 at West Mitchelton --/-- Mackay RLFC --/-- Norths Devils 30 Tries: Brendan Frei 2, Danny Levi, Ethan Bullemor, Jack Cutters 32 Tries: Ataliah Love 2, Clarissa Baira, Ayla Ovari, Vanique Malayta, Emily-Rose Ahearn; Goals: Tyson Gamble 5 def Townsville Blackhawks 22 Tries: Esan Marsters Kennell; Goals: Emily Bella 4 def Northern Pride 24 Tries: Etuina Suavai 2, Halia Pua 2, La 2, Josh Hoffman, Carlin Anderson; Goals: Shaun Nona 2, Carlin Anderson at Bishop Schaya Body; Goals: Shantelle Ale 2 at Jack Manski Oval --/-- BYES: CQ Capras, Souths Park --/-- PNG Hunters 26 Tries: Samuel Yegip, Sylvester Namo, Rau Junior Kobale, Logan Magpies, Sunshine Coast Falcons, Townsville Blackhawks, Western Mustangs, Watson Boas, Edwin Ipape; Goals: Charlie Simon 3 def Mackay Cutters 14 Tries: Michael Wide Bay Bulls, Wynnum Manly Seagulls. Bell, Kane Bradley, Kyle Krisanski-Kennedy; Goals: Ata Hingano 1 at BB Print Stadium LADDER: Wests Brisbane 12, Mackay 10, Burleigh 10, Mustangs 10; Wynnum 8, Capras --/-- Wynnum Manly Seagulls 36 Tries: Jayden Berrell 2, Matiu Love-Henry, Issac 8, SC Falcons 8, Pride 6, Wide Bay 6, Souths Logan 6, Ipswich 6, Townsville 4 Luke, Junior Pauga, Delouise Hoeter; Goals: Jack Campagnolo 6 def Northern Pride 6 Tries: Jayden Corrigan; Goals: Jake Clifford at Barlow Park --/-- Redcliffe Dolphins 24 QRL U18 AUSWIDE BANK MAL MENINGA CUP - ROUND 5 Tries: Cameron Cullen, Trai Fuller, Lachlan Trimm, Preston Riki; Goals: Hayze Perham Tweed Seagulls 38 Tries: Jotham Russell, Brock Priestley, Ryan Foran, Harradyn Wilson, 4 def CQ Capras 22 Tries: Jedidiah Simbiken, Lachlan Hubner, Jack Madden, Nathan Jayden Wright, Jaylan De Groot, John-Thomas Manuofetoa; Goals: Thomas Weaver 5 Bassani; Goals: Treymaine Brown 3 at Moreton Daily Stadium --/-- Brisbane Tigers 50 def Souths Logan Magpies 14 Tries: Tyree Bowman, Jonathan Van Aswegen, Tyrese Tries: Dean Ieremia 3, William Samuel 2, Marion Seve, Ryley Jacks, Aaron Booth, Isaac Tapiki; Goals: Tyrese Tapiki 1 at Tugun Seahawks RLFC --/-- Burleigh Bears 44 Tries: Lumelume; Goals: Aaron Booth 7 def Burleigh Bears 10 Tries: Cory Denniss 2; Goals: Hunter Ploegsma 2, Travis May, Immanuel Kalekale, Titan Vaikai, Brody Smitka, Tuvalli Josh Rogers 1 at Totally Workwear Stadium Pereira, Caleb Gould-Waiariki; Goals: Travis May 6 def Ipswich Jets 36 Tries: Zachery LADDER: Wynnum Manly 6, Norths 6, Townsville 4, PNG Hunters 4, Tweed 4, SC Alley 2, Noah Lewis 2, Moresley Wagaia 2, Ethan Tronc; Goals: Cyron Tull 4 at Cbus Super Falcons 4, Redcliffe 4, Pride 3; Souths Logan 2, Brisbane 2, Burleigh 2, CQ Capras 1, Stadium --/-- Norths Devils 32 Tries: Isaiah Longi 3, Tyrell Waaka Rhind, Tory Bath, Mackay 0, Ipswich 0 Jasper Benson; Goals: Brayden Paix 4 drew with Brisbane Tigers 32 Tries: Caleb Tokam 2, Tea-Rani Woodman Tuhoro, Madison Beckett, Antioch Faitala, Te-Anau Graham QRL WOMEN'S BHP PREMIERSHIP - ROUND 1 Papali'i; Goals: Zack Lamont 4 at Bishop Park --/-- Wynnum Manly Seagulls 28 Tries: Tweed Seagulls 42 Tries: Tarryn Aiken 3, Zara Canfield, Kaitlyn Phillips, Abelee Stanley, Ryan Jackson, Blake Moore, Kienan Tempest, Luke Philip, Haizyn Mellars; Goals: Blake Grace Qaranivalu, Kirra Stedman; Goals: Zara Canfield 4, Tarryn Aiken 1 def Valkyries Moore 4 def Redcliffe Dolphins 18 Tries: Naytan Iselin-Jansen, Caleb Pfingst, Jonathan Queensland 22 Tries: Liahona Theodore 2, Deb Barchard, Tamika Bray; Goals: Kiriana Maller; Goals: Ethan Staunton 3 at Moreton Daily Stadium --/-- Mackay Cutters 36 Nukunuku 3 at Tugun RLFC --/-- CQ Capras 32 Tries: Chelsea Baker 2, Jessica Powell, Tries: Patrick Vella 2, Arthur Miller-Stephen, Bevan Rickard, James McGowan, Tyler Bree Spreadborough, Naomi Clayton; Goals: Chelsea Baker 2, Kailah Rogers 1 def West Toby, Toby Strecker, Ethan Sweet; Goals: Brady Hazledine 2 def Northern Pride 8 Brisbane Panthers 16 Tries: Lilly Green, Makenzie Weale, Therese Aiton; Goals: Lana Tries: Tevita Palu, Marcellus Luki at Jack Manski Oval --/-- CQ Capras 54 Tries: Coby Sheedy 2 at West Mitchelton --/-- Valleys Diehards 18 Tries: Emma Sykes, Meg Ward, Williamson 3, Peyton Jenkins 2, Kalani Sing 2, Joshua Grange, Seth McGilvray, Kurt Kody House, Natassja Purontakanen; Goals: Meg Ward 1 def North Queensland Gold Fisher; Goals: Peyton Jenkins 7 def Western Mustangs 10 Tries: Declan Ryan, William Stars 14 Tries: Romy Teitzel, Lauren Moss, Mateeka Nielson; Goals: Romy Teitzel 1 at Johnston; Goals: Matthew Wilson 1 at Theodore Showgrounds --/-- Sunshine Coast Barlow Park --/-- Burleigh Bears 70 Tries: Tamika Upton 3, 3, Shellie Long Falcons 76 Tries: Ryan Hargreaves 5, Mason Peut 2, Harry Dwyer 2, Kahn Sutherland- 3, 2, Millie Boyle, Molly McGill, Belinda Clarke; Goals: Lauren Brown Chan, Saxon Day, Jackson Russell, Mitchell Jennings, Elliott Smethills; Goals: Elliott 7 def Brisbane Tigers 0 at Totally Workwear Stadium Smethills 7, Ryan Hargreaves 3 def Wide Bay Bulls 0 at Kingaroy --/-- BYE: Townsville LADDER: Burleigh 2, Tweed 2, Capras 2, Valleys 2; NQ Gold Stars 0, Wests Brisbane 0, Blackhawks Valkyries 0, Brisbane 0 LADDER: CQ Capras 10, Townsville 10, Wynnum 10, Tweed 10; Mustangs 6, Burleigh 6, Mackay 6, Norths 5, SC Falcons 4, Souths Logan 4, Pride 4, Brisbane 3, Redcliffe 2, QRL U21 HASTINGS DEERING COLTS - ROUND 1 Ipswich 0, Wide Bay 0 Sunshine Coast Falcons 38 Tries: Blake Wilson 3, Zachariah Miles, Matthew Baker 2; Goals: Jai Smoothy 6 def Ipswich Jets 30 Tries: Lochlan Turnbull 3, Mitch Harsant, Nicholas Merlehan; Goals: Lochlan Turnbull 5 at Sunshine Coast Stadium --/-- Souths Logan Magpies 28 Tries: Ezra Teuila, Prince Jackson, Tyrone Harding, Fa'ta'ape Timai, Feao Maka; Goals: Byron Johnson 3, Joshua James 1 def Tweed Seagulls 24 Tries: Jaylan

LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 | 41 2021 NRL DRAW ROUND 1 March 11-14 ROUND 8 April 29-May 2 Thursday, Mar 11 Melbourne v Souths 26-18 AAMI 8:05pm Thursday, Apr 29 Canberra v Souths GIO Stadium 7:50pm Friday, Mar 12 Newcastle v Canterbury 32-16 McD. Jones 6:00pm Friday, Apr 30 Melbourne v Cronulla AAMI Park 6:00pm Brisbane v Parramatta 16-24 Suncorp 8:05pm Brisbane v Gold Coast Suncorp 7:55pm Saturday, Mar 13 Warriors v Gold Coast 19-6 C. Coast 3:00pm Saturday, May 1 Penrith v Manly , Bathurst 3:00pm Sydney v Manly 46-4 SCG 5:30pm Canterbury v Australia 5:30pm Penrith v North Qld 24-0 Penrith 7:35pm Newcastle v Sydney McDonald Jones 7:35pm Sunday, Mar 14 Canberra v Wests Tigers 30-12 GIO 4:05pm Sunday, May 2 Warriors v North Qld Central Coast 2:00pm St Geo Illa v Cronulla 18-32 Netstrata 6:15pm St Geo Illa v Wests Tigers WIN Stadium 4:05pm

ROUND 2 March 18-21 ROUND 9 May 6-9 Thursday, Mar 18 Parramatta v Melbourne 16-12 Bankwest 8:05pm Thursday, May 6 Souths v Melbourne Stadium Australia 7:50pm Friday, Mar 19 Warriors v Newcastle 16-20 C. Coast 6:00pm Friday, May 7 Penrith v Cronulla Bluebet Stadium 6:00pm Gold Coast v Brisbane 28-16 Cbus 8:05pm Parramatta v Sydney Bankwest 7:55pm Saturday, Mar 20 Canterbury v Penrith 0-28 Bankwest 3:00pm Saturday, May 8 Canberra v Newcastle McDonald's Park, Wagga 3:00pm Manly v Souths 12-26 Lottoland 5:30pm Wests Tigers v Gold Coast Campbelltown 5:30pm North Qld v St Geo Illa 18-25 QLD CB 7:35pm North Qld v Brisbane QLD Country Bank 7:35pm Sunday, Mar 21 Wests Tigers v Sydney 6-40 C'town 4:05pm Sunday, May 9 Manly v Warriors Lottoland 2:00pm Cronulla v Canberra 10-12 Netstrata 6:15pm St Geo Illa v Canterbury Netstrata Jubilee 4:05pm

ROUND 3 March 25-28 ROUND 10 May 14-16 Magic Round Brisbane Thursday, Mar 25 Penrith v Melbourne 12-10 Bluebet 8:05pm Friday, May 14 Wests Tigers v Newcastle Suncorp 6:00pm Friday, Mar 26 St Geo Illa v Manly 38-12 WIN 6:00pm Manly v Brisbane Suncorp 8:05pm Souths v Sydney 26-16 Stad. Aus. 8:05pm Saturday, May 15 Canterbury v Canberra Suncorp 3:00pm Saturday, Mar 27 Canberra v Warriors 31-34 GIO 3:00pm Cronulla v Souths Suncorp 5:30pm Brisbane v Canterbury 24-0 Suncorp 5:30pm Sydney v North Qld Suncorp 7:45pm Parramatta v Cronulla 28-4 Bankwest 7:35pm Sunday, May 16 Warriors v Parramatta Suncorp 1:50pm Sunday, Mar 28 Newcastle v Wests Tigers 20-24 McD. Jones 4:05pm Melbourne v St Geo Illa Suncorp 4:05pm North Qld v Gold Coast 8-44 QLD CB 6:15pm Gold Coast v Penrith Suncorp 6:25pm

ROUND 4 April 1-5 Easter Weekend ROUND 11 May 20-23 Thursday, Apr 1 Manly v Penrith 46-6 Lottoland 8:05pm Thursday, May 20 North Qld v Newcastle QLD Country Bank 7:50pm Friday, Apr 2 Canterbury v Souths 0-38 Stad. Aus. 4:05pm Friday, May 21 Warriors v Wests Tigers Central Coast 6:00pm Melbourne v Brisbane 40-6 AAMI Park 8:05pm Cronulla v St Geo Illa Netstrata Jubilee 7:55pm Saturday, Apr 3 Cronulla v North Qld 48-10 Netstrata 5:15pm Saturday, May 22 Gold Coast v Canterbury Cbus Super 3:00pm Gold Coast v Canberra 4-20 Netstrata 7:45pm Sydney v Brisbane SCG 5:30pm Sunday, Apr 4 Newcastle v St Geo Illa 13-22 McD. Jones 4:05pm Canberra v Melbourne GIO Stadium 7:35pm Sydney v Warriors 32-12 SCG 6:15pm Sunday, May 23 Souths v Penrith , 2:00pm Monday, Apr 5 Wests Tigers v Parramatta 22-36 Stad. Aus. 4:00pm Parramatta v Manly Bankwest 4:05pm

ROUND 5 April 8-11 ROUND 12 May 27-30 Indigenous Round Thursday, Apr 8 Souths v Brisbane 35-6 Stad. Aus. 7:50pm Thursday, May 27 Brisbane v Melbourne Suncorp 7:50pm Friday, Apr 9 Warriors v Manly 12-13 C. Coast 6:00pm Friday, May 28 North Qld v Warriors QLD Country Bank 6:00pm Penrith v Canberra 30-10 Bluebet 7:55pm Wests Tigers v St Geo Illa Bankwest 7:55pm Saturday, Apr 10 Gold Coast v Newcastle 42-16 Cbus 3:00pm Saturday, May 29 Penrith v Canterbury Bluebet Stadium 3:00pm Canterbury v Melbourne 18-52 Stad. Aus. 5:30pm Souths v Parramatta Stadium Australia 5:30pm Sydney v Cronulla 26-18 SCG 7:35pm Sydney v Canberra Central Coast 7:35pm Sunday, Apr 11 Wests Tigers v North Qld 30-34 Leichhardt 4:05pm Sunday, May 30 Cronulla v Gold Coast C.EX Coffs 2:00pm Parramatta v St Geo Illa 12-26 Bankwest 6:15pm Newcastle v Manly McDonald Jones 4:05pm

ROUND 6 April 15-18 ROUND 13 June 3-6 Thursday, Apr 15 Brisbane v Penrith Suncorp 7:50pm Thursday, Jun 3 St Geo Illa v Brisbane Netstrata Jubilee 7:50pm Friday, Apr 16 Newcastle v Cronulla McDonald Jones 6:00pm Friday, Jun 4 Wests Tigers v Penrith Leichhardt 7:55pm Melbourne v Sydney AAMI Park 7:55pm Saturday, Jun 5 Melbourne v Gold Coast AAMI Park 7:35pm Saturday, Apr 17 Manly v Gold Coast Mudgee 3:00pm Sunday, Jun 6 Newcastle v Parramatta McDonald Jones 4:05pm Souths v Wests Tigers Stadium Australia 5:30pm Byes Canterbury, North Qld, Souths, Canberra, Canberra v Parramatta GIO Stadium 7:35pm Sydney, Manly, Cronulla, Warriors Sunday, Apr 18 St Geo Illa v Warriors Netstrata Jubilee 2:00pm North Qld v Canterbury QLD Country Bank 4:05pm STATE OF ORIGIN 1 June 9 Wednesday, Jun 9 NSW v QLD MCG 8pm Round 7 (ANZAC) Thursday, Apr 22 Penrith v Newcastle Bluebet Stadium 7:50pm ROUND 14 June 11-14 Friday, Apr 23 Gold Coast v Souths Cbus Super 6:00pm Friday, Jun 11 Manly v North Qld Lottoland 6:00pm Parramatta v Brisbane TIO Stadium, Darwin 7:55pm Cronulla v Penrith Netstrata Jubilee 7:55pm Saturday, Apr 24 Cronulla v Canterbury Netstrata Jubilee 5:30pm Saturday, Jun 12 Gold Coast v Sydney Cbus Super 3:00pm North Qld v Canberra QLD Country Bank 7:35pm Souths v Newcastle Stadium Australia 5:30pm Sunday, Apr 25 Wests Tigers v Manly Bankwest 1:45pm Canberra v Brisbane GIO Stadium 7:35pm Sydney v St Geo Illa SCG 4:05pm Sunday, Jun 13 Warriors v Melbourne Central Coast 2:00pm Melbourne v Warriors AAMI Park 6:15pm Parramatta v Wests Tigers Bankwest 4:05pm Monday, Jun 14 Canterbury v St Geo Illa Stadium Australia 4:00pm

42 | LEAGUEUNLIMITED.COM | THE FRONT ROW | VOL 2 ISSUE 6 2021 NRL DRAW ROUND 15 June 17-20 ROUND 21 August 5-8 Thursday, Jun 17 Brisbane v Souths Suncorp 7:50pm Thursday, Aug 5 Newcastle v Brisbane McDonald Jones 7:50pm Friday, Jun 18 North Qld v Cronulla QLD Country Bank 6:00pm Friday, Aug 6 Canberra v St Geo Illa GIO Stadium 6:00pm Penrith v Sydney Bluebet Stadium 7:55pm Parramatta v Souths Bankwest 7:55pm Saturday, Jun 19 Newcastle v Warriors McDonald Jones 3:00pm Saturday, Aug 7 Warriors v Cronulla Mt Smart 3:00pm St Geo Illa v Canberra WIN Stadium 5:30pm Sydney v Penrith SCG 5:30pm Melbourne v Wests Tigers AAMI Park 7:35pm Manly v Melbourne Lottoland 7:35pm Sunday, Jun 20 Parramatta v Canterbury Bankwest 2:00pm Sunday, Aug 8 Canterbury v Wests Tigers Belmore 2:00pm Gold Coast v Manly Cbus Super 4:05pm Gold Coast v North Qld Cbus Super 4:05pm

WOMEN’S ORIGIN June 25 ROUND 22 August 12-15 Friday, Jun 25 QLD v NSW Venue TBC 7:40pm Thursday, Aug 12 Melbourne v Canberra AAMI Park 7:50pm ORIGIN 2 June 27 Friday, Aug 13 St Geo Illa v Penrith WIN Stadium 6:00pm Sunday, Jun 27 QLD v NSW Suncorp Stadium 7:40pm Brisbane v Sydney Suncorp 7:55pm Saturday, Aug 14 Souths v Gold Coast Central Coast 3:00pm ROUND 16 July 1-4 North Qld v Wests Tigers QLD Country Bank 5:30pm Thursday, Jul 1 Sydney v Melbourne SCG 7:50pm Manly v Parramatta Lottoland 7:35pm Friday, Jul 2 Warriors v St Geo Illa Mt Smart 6:00pm Sunday, Aug 15 Warriors v Canterbury Mt Smart 2:00pm Penrith v Parramatta Bluebet Stadium 7:55pm Cronulla v Newcastle Netstrata Jubilee 4:05pm Saturday, Jul 3 Canterbury v Manly Bankwest 3:00pm Canberra v Gold Coast GIO Stadium 5:30pm ROUND 23 August 19-22 Newcastle v North Qld McDonald Jones 7:35pm Thursday, Aug 19 Gold Coast v Melbourne Cbus Super 7:50pm Sunday, Jul 4 Brisbane v Cronulla Suncorp 2:00pm Friday, Aug 20 Canberra v Manly GIO Stadium 6:00pm Wests Tigers v Souths Leichhardt 4:05pm Penrith v Souths Bluebet Stadium 7:55pm Saturday, Aug 21 Wests Tigers v Cronulla Scully Park, Tamworth 3:00pm ROUND 17 July 8-11 Canterbury v Newcastle Stadium Australia 5:30pm Thursday, Jul 8 Manly v Canberra Lottoland 7:50pm Parramatta v North Qld Bankwest 7:35pm Friday, Jul 9 Souths v North Qld Stadium Australia 7:55pm Sunday, Aug 22 St Geo Illa v Sydney Netstrata Jubilee 2:00pm Saturday, Jul 10 Canterbury v Sydney Bankwest 7:35pm Brisbane v Warriors Suncorp 4:05pm Sunday, Jul 11 Cronulla v Warriors Netstrata Jubilee 4:05pm Byes Brisbane, St Geo Illa, Parramatta, Newcastle, ROUND 24 August 26-29 Penrith, Melbourne, Wests Wests Tigers, Gold Coast Thursday, Aug 26 Newcastle v Gold Coast McDonald Jones 7:50pm Friday, Aug 27 Warriors v Canberra Mt Smart 6:00pm ORIGIN 3 July 14 Sydney v Souths SCG 7:55pm Wednesday, Jul 14 NSW v QLD Stadium Australia 8pm Saturday, Aug 28 St Geo Illa v North Qld WIN Stadium 3:00pm Cronulla v Brisbane Netstrata Jubilee 5:30pm ROUND 18 July 16-18 Melbourne v Parramatta AAMI Park 7:35pm Friday, Jul 16 Gold Coast v Parramatta Cbus Super 6:00pm Sunday, Aug 29 Manly v Canterbury Lottoland 2:00pm Manly v St Geo Illa Lottoland 7:55pm Penrith v Wests Tigers Bluebet Stadium 4:05pm Saturday, Jul 17 Canberra v Cronulla GIO Stadium 3:00pm North Qld v Sydney QLD Country Bank 5:30pm ROUND 25 September 2-5 Melbourne v Newcastle AAMI Park 7:35pm Thursday, Sep 2 Canberra v Sydney GIO Stadium 7:50pm Sunday, Jul 18 Warriors v Penrith Mt Smart 2:00pm Friday, Sep 3 Cronulla v Melbourne Netstrata Jubilee 6:00pm Brisbane v Wests Tigers Suncorp 4:05pm Parramatta v Penrith Bankwest 7:55pm Souths v Canterbury Stadium Australia 6:15pm Saturday, Sep 4 Brisbane v Newcastle Suncorp 3:00pm North Qld v Manly QLD Country Bank 5:30pm ROUND 19 July 22-25 Souths v St Geo Illa Stadium Australia 7:35pm Thursday, Jul 22 Parramatta v Canberra Bankwest 7:50pm Sunday, Sep 5 Gold Coast v Warriors Cbus Super 2:00pm Friday, Jul 23 Sydney v Newcastle SCG 6:00pm Wests Tigers v Canterbury Campbelltown 4:05pm North Qld v Melbourne QLD Country Bank 7:55pm Saturday, Jul 24 Souths v Warriors Sunshine Coast 3:00pm 2021 NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP FINALS SERIES Manly v Wests Tigers Central Coast 5:30pm Penrith v Brisbane Bluebet Stadium 7:35pm WEEK 1 SEPTEMBER 10-12 Qualifying & Elimination Finals Sunday, Jul 25 St Geo Illa v Gold Coast Netstrata Jubilee 2:00pm Day/Time TBC QF 1 1 v 4 Venue TBC Canterbury v Cronulla Bankwest 4:05pm Day/Time TBC QF 2 2 v 3 Venue TBC Day/Time TBC EF 1 5 v 8 Venue TBC ROUND 20 July 29-August 1 Day/Time TBC EF 2 6 v 7 Venue TBC Thursday, Jul 29 Sydney v Parramatta SCG 7:50pm Friday, Jul 30 Wests Tigers v Warriors Bankwest 6:00pm WEEK 2 SEPTEMBER 17-18 Semi Finals Brisbane v North Qld Suncorp 7:55pm Day/Time TBC SF 1 L QF 1 v W EF 1 Venue TBC Saturday, Jul 31 St Geo Illa v Souths WIN Stadium 3:00pm Day/Time TBC SF 2 L QF 2 v W EF 2 Venue TBC Newcastle v Canberra McDonald Jones 5:30pm Melbourne v Penrith AAMI Park 7:35pm WEEK 3 SEPTEMBER 24-25 Preliminary Finals Sunday, Aug 1 Canterbury v Gold Coast Venue TBC 2:00pm Day/Time TBC PF 1 W QF 1 v W SF 2 Venue TBC Cronulla v Manly Netstrata Jubilee 4:05pm Day/Time TBC PF 2 W QF 2 v W SF 1 Venue TBC

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