Nrl Pre-Season Trials 2008 *ALL TRIAL RESULTS ~ First Post*

Omg Melbourne 56-10 over manly!!!! looks like the storm will be a hard team to beat

They should win the world club challenge aswell, they did win it in 1999-2000!!!!
 
Hannant spearheads win for Broncos
AAP - February 16, 2008, 11:19 pm

Front rower Ben Hannant has spearheaded the Brisbane Broncos to a 20-10 NRL trial win over the North Queensland Cowboys in Rockhampton.

In a match where assistant coaches Ivan Henjak and Ian Millward took the reins of their respective clubs, the Broncos built on a 12-point halftime lead to work into some handy pre-season form.

Hannant played a busy prop's game, but also found time to kick goals and spirit a one-on-one strip of possession from Cowboy opposite Carl Webb.

On a soggy field, the Broncos secured the honours when Nat Bowman - one of four players on a one-night loan to Brisbane from affiliate club the Central Comets - went over in the corner just before three-quarter time.

With 15 minutes left the Cowboys showed spark by running on the last tackle, a clever chip from halfback Anthony Watts allowing Ray Thompson to score.

In the first half, the Cowboys had the best of territory for the opening exchanges but it was the Broncos who scored.

A long pass from Watts was plucked from the air by Broncos' captain Justin Hodges in the 17th minute, with the international centre jogging 60 metres down field to score next to the posts.

Hannant was the surprise choice for the conversion and it was 6-0.

The Broncos went 12-0 ahead when Greg Eastwood stepped through the line in the 24th minute, dishing the ball for PJ Marsh to score his first try in Broncos' colours.

Four minutes late the Broncos were in again when a backline move created enough space for teenager Gerard Beale to slip down the blind and dive over for 16-0.

Local boy Guy Williams, another on loan to the Broncos, was sin binned for a professional foul after a Cowboys' break.

Almost immediately Jackson Nicolau put the Cowboys on the board by crashing over on the halftime siren, leaving it 16-4 at the break.
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Titans rookies push Canberra
February 16, 2008

GOLD Coast's band of rookies gave Canberra an almighty scare before a flurry of late tries sealed a 34-28 victory for the Raiders in their NRL trial in Ipswich.

The highlight of the match was undoubtedly a 40th-minute try to fullback Shannon Walker, an excitement machine who must surely play NRL football this year.

The 2007 Queensland Cup Player of the Year found himself in space on the left flank and put a wicked step on Raiders fullback Bronx Goodwin before sprinting to plant the ball under the posts.

Walker, 18, was safe under the high ball and showed blistering pace whenever he carted back the ball.

Titans coach John Cartwright would be delighted with the effort from his youngsters, drawn from the state competition, considering centre Kingi Aka-Oula was sent off early in the match for a high shot on Michael Brophy.

Playing against a team boasting nine regular first-graders, the Titans were level at 18-all at the three-quarter time break.

But the Raiders ran in three quick tries to blow out the scoreline to 34-18.

Joel Rapana, who scored a 90-metre try to opening the scoring, bagged his second to reduce the Titans' deficit to 34-22.

Kayne Lawton added even more respectability to the scoreline with a try just before the final siren.

Canberra coach Neil Henry said Brophy had suffered concussion and would need to undergo scans for a suspected fractured eye socket.

Halfback Michael Dobson (hip flexor) failed to finish the match while Queensland State of Origin back-rower Neville Costigan was a late withdrawal after straining a quad muscle at training yesterday.

Titans winger Esi Tonga (foot), the brother of Bulldogs star Willie Tonga, was the only injury concern for the Gold Coast.

“I thought the Titans were good considering it was a fairly young side,†said Henry. “It just shows the depth they've got.

“We didn't really mount any serious pressure on them but credit to the Titans, I thought they played well. It was a good hit-out all round.â€
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the knights maybe sqeezing in another trial next weekend before the sharks game.

not confirmed yet.

and it will be mainly fringe 1st graders
 
LEAGUE TEAMS NRL: Pre-season week four:

Friday

PARRAMATTA v PENRITH

at Lavington Sports Ground, Albury(7pm)

PENRITH:

Rhys Wesser; Junior Tia Kilifi, Brad Tighe, Richie Williams, Geoff Daniela;, Luke Lewis, Jarrod Sammut; Trent Waterhouse, Tony Puletua, Matt Bell, Petero Civoniceva (c), Luke Priddis, Adam Woolnough, Luke Priddis, Petero Civoniceva (c). Res: Paul Aiton, Frank Puletua, Brendan Worth, Junior Moors, Josh Bateman, David Georgiou, Josh McCrone, Mark O'Halloran, Luke Rooney.


PARRAMATTA: Etu Uaisele; Taulima Tautai, Krisnan Inu, Jarryd Hayne, Joel Reddy; Feleti Mateo, Brett Finch; Weller Hauraki, Todd Lowrie, Joe Galuvao, Junior Paulo, Brendan Oake. Res: Kris Keating, James Grehan, Broderick Wright, Justin Horo, Matthew Keating, Tim Mannah, Tony Williams, Jeremy Latimore, Matthew Raftery.

Referee: Tony De Las Heras

Saturday:

HALIFAX v MELBOURNE

at New Shay, Halifax (6.30am*)

HALIFAX (subject to change): Damian Gibson; Andy Smith, James Haley, Mike Ratu, Lee Greenwood; Graham Holroyd, Mick Govin; Paul Smith, Richard Varkulis, Andy Gorski, David Wrench, Sean Penkywicz. Res: Janan Billings, Dave Larder, Danny Heaton, Frank Watene

MELBOURNE (squad): Ben MacDougall, Dane Neilsen, Liam Foran, , Antonio Kaufusi, Billy Slater, Steve Turner, Will Chambers, Israel Folau, Anthony Quinn, Russell Aitken, Cooper Cronk; Dallas Johnson, Ryan Hoffman, Jeremy Smith, Jeff Lima, Matt Geyer, Brett White, Sam Tagataese, Adam Blair, Sika Manu, Aiden Tolman.

Referee: To be announced.

WARRIORS v AUCKLAND SELECTION To be announced.

at Henham Park, Auckland (4pm*)

WARRIORS: To be announced.

AUCKLAND: To be announced.

Referee: To be announced.

Foundation Cup: SYDNEY ROOSTERS v WESTS TIGERS

at Sydney Football Stadium (7pm)

SYDNEY: Anthony Minichiello; Amos Roberts, Brent Grose, Setaimata Sa, Shaun Kenny-Dowall; Braith Anasta, Mitchell Pearce; Craig Fitzgibbon (c), Willie Mason, Anthony Tupou, David Shillington, Riley Brown, Lopini Paea. Res: Nate Myles, Shane Shackleton, Rory Kostyasyn, Shaun Foley, Ben Jones, Antonio Winterstein, Stanley Waqa, Anthony Cherrington.

WESTS TIGERS: Brett Hodgson (c); Nick Youngquest, Dene Halatau, Chris Lawrence, Taniela Tuiaki; Benji Marshall, John Morris; Liam Fulton, Ben Te'o, Bronson Harrison, Keith Galloway, Robbie Farah, Todd Payten. Res: Stuart Flanagan, Tim Moltzen, Ryan O'Hara, Corey Payne, Rocky Trimarchi, Peni Tagive, Beau Ryan, Tevita Metuisela, Luke Harlen, Dean Rysko.

Referee: Sean Hampstead.



CRONULLA v SOUTH SYDNEYat BlueTongue Stadium (7.30pm)

CRONULLA: Brett Kearney; Misi Talaupapa, David Simmons, Karl Filiga, Bryson Goodwin; Blaek Green, Brett Kimmorley; Grant Milligan, Fraser Anderson, Paul Stephenson, Eddie Su'a, Brett Seymour, Jacob Selmes. Res: Mitch Brown, Kevin Kingston, James Storer, Adam Peek, Bryan Norrie, Sam Moa (two to be omitted).

SOUTHS: Fetuli Talanoa; Shannon Hegarty, Yileen Gordon, Germaine Paulson, Sam Huihahahau; Ben Rogers, Jeremy Smith; John Sutton, Luke Stuart, Ben Lowe, Manase Manuokafoa, Isaac Luke, Michael Greenfield. Res: Craig Wing, Eddie Paea, Beau Falloon, George Ndaira, Dean Widders, Eddy Pettybourne, Jaiman Lowe, Scott Geddes, Luke Grant, Beau Champion, Jamie Simpson, John Tamanika.

Referee: Shane Hayne and Jason Robinson.

BRISBANE v CANBERRA

at Wade Park, Orange (7.30pm)

BRISBANE: Karmichael Hunt; Denan Kemp, Steve Michaels, Justin Hodges, Darius Boyd; Shane Perry, Peter Wallace; David Stagg, Corey Parker, Sam Thaiday, Ashton Sims, Michael Ennis, Joel Clinton. Res: David Taylor, Greg Eastwood, Nick Kenny, PJ Marsh, Joel Moon, Tonie Carroll, Gerard Beale.

CANBERRA (squad): Colin Best, Terry Campese, Marshall Chalk, Michael Dobson, Bronx Goodwin, Phil Graham, Marc Herbert, Ryan Hinchcliffe, Ben Jones, Brett Kelly, Scott Logan, Josh Miller, David Milne, Joel Monaghan, Joe Picker, Adrian Purtell, Joel Thompson, Troy Thompson, Trevor Thurling, Dane Tilse, Alan Tongue, Glen Turner, Michael Weyman, Lincoln Withers.

Referee: Ben Cummins.

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA v BULLDOGS at WIN Stadium (7.30pm)

DRAGONS: To be announced.

BULLDOGS: Luke Patten; Hazem El Masri, Andrew Emelio, Cameron Phelps, Matt Utai; Ben Roberts, Daniel Holdsworth; Lee Te Maari, Andrew Ryan (c), Kane Cleal, Charlie Leaeno, Corey Hughes, Jarrad Hickey.Res: Justin Tsoulos, Aaron Groom, Tim Winitana, Michael Sullivan, Heka Nanai, Danny Williams, Gary Warburton.



Referee: Gavin Badger and Alan Shortall



NORTH QUEENSLAND v GOLD COAST at Barlow Park, Cairns (8.30pm*)

COWBOYS: Matt Bowen; Ty Williams, Ben Harris, Ashley Graham, Mark Henry; Travis Burns, Antony Watts; Luke O'Donnell, Jacob Lillyman, Sam Faust, Matthew Scott, David Faiumu, Ray Cashmere. Res: Aaron Payne, Justin Smith, Carl Webb, Dayne Weston.

TITANS: Preston Campbell; Matthew Peterson, Luke O'Dwyer, Brett Delaney, Jordan Atkins; Mat Rogers, Scott Prince (c); Luke Swain, Mark Minichiello, Anthony Laffranchi, Michael Hodgson, Nathan Friend, Luke Bailey (c). Res: Daniel Conn, Aaron Cannings, Ian Donnelly, James Stosic, Josh Graham, Ashley Harrison, Smith Samau, Clint Amos, Brenton Bowen, Kris Kahler, Ben Jeffery, Shannon Walker.


Referee: Jared Maxwell.



(*denotes NSW time)
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a couple of new faces for parra,and i noticed todd lowrie is getting a run

Most of the other sides are pretty much close to full strength epsecially the roosters starting 13
 
Penrith have defeated parramatta 30-28

it was 28-12 to parra at 3/4 time
Rooney scored 2 tries in last 5 minutes

no other details yet
 
~knights1~ said:
Penrith have defeated parramatta 30-28

it was 28-12 to parra at 3/4 time
Rooney scored 2 tries in last 5 minutes

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Here's the full match report;

Rooney gets Panthers home
February 22, 2008

A LUKE Rooney double in the dying stages handed Penrith a 30-28 victory over Parramatta in their NRL trial at Lavington Sports Ground in Albury.

Rooney crossed in the 74th and 75th minute to cap a remarkable comeback, Jarrod Sammut landing a pair of conversions from the touchline as the Panthers charged home after trailing by 16 points at the start of the final quarter.

It was some sort of return for former Australia winger Rooney, who hadn't played since last May after undergoing surgery for a neck injury.

Trent Waterhouse, Rhys Wesser and Sammut also got on the scoresheet, Sammut finishing with a match haul of 14 points in a performance which is likely to go a long way to securing him the No.7 jumper for the NRL season opener against Brisbane.

Panthers coach Matthew Elliott paid tribute to new skipper Petero Civoniceva after the game, saying the former Bronco was desperate to get back on the field late in the game to help secure his side a first-up win.

While mildly disappointed with the result, Parramatta coach Michael Hagan was nonetheless happy with his side's opening performance of 2008 after they ran up a 28-12 lead after three quarters.

"I'm pretty happy with what we got done and the winning and losing wasn't too much of a concern for us," Hagan said.

"We had quite a few younger players that handles it pretty well."

Hagan said he was happy with how his new halves combination of Feleti Mateo and Brett Finch handled the playmaking role, the pair likely to be in the No.6 and No.7 jumpers respectively come round one with regular halfback Tim Smith still recovering from off-season shoulder surgery.

The only slight concern for the Eels was a medial ligament strain to Justin Horo, while the Panthers are hopeful of having Luke Priddis available for their final trial against the Bulldogs in two weeks time after he was forced from the field with a corked shoulder.

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Storm defeat Hailfax

February 23, 2008

NRL premiers Melbourne have warmed up for next week's World Club Challenge against Leeds with a hard-fought 26-10 victory over Halifax.

The English side took an early lead through a try to Jon Goddard but the Storm levelled in the 24th minute through Billy Slater and scored the next four tries to set up the win.

Steve Turner made the first conversion for the Storm, but failed to make two further conversions before Melbourne went to the break 14-6.

Slater bagged two tries while Sam Tagataese, Israel Folau, Russell Aitken and Ben MacDougall also crossed for the Storm.



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So Trials tonight apart from the Knights are

Foundation Cup: SYDNEY ROOSTERS v WESTS TIGERS at Sydney Football Stadium (7pm)

CRONULLA v SOUTH SYDNEYat BlueTongue Stadium (7;30pm)


BRISBANE v CANBERRA at Wade Park, Orange (7.30pm)


ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA v BULLDOGS at WIN Stadium (7.30pm)

NORTH QUEENSLAND v GOLD COAST at Barlow Park, Cairns (8.30pm*)
*denotes NSW time
 
South def Sharks 44 - 0

Roosters def Tigers 34-28

Dragons def Bulldogs 40 - 34

Titans def Cowboys 30 - 22
 
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