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Teaching skills for coaches.
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Planning coaching programs.
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Contemporary issues in coaching.
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Elite athlete development.
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Ethical and legal issues in coaching.
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Applying sport science to coaching.
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* AN EXTRACT FROM THE Brian Canavan - Sydney Roosters Football
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Dissecting the player-coach dynamic - Brian Canavan.
Written By David Haynes
The player-coach dynamic has altered significantly as the NRL
continues towards full-time professionalism.
Unlike yesteryear, when players would hastily leave work to make
afternoon training, the players and coaches are spending almost three-
quarters of the year together.
Never before has a good player-coach relationship been so essential
to the on-field performance of a club. So how do coaches
maintain a man management relationship with their charges?
Are certain types of players destined to perform under coaches with
compatible personalities?
And to what extent should a coach get involved in a players
personal affairs?There have been countless examples over the years of
player- coach conflict inhibiting a sides on-field cohesion.
While a workable relationship is paramount, the player and coach have
never had to be the closest of buddies, something Sydney
Roosters football manager Brian Canavan agrees with.
He says the relationship between the two parties works best if there
is mutual respect. I think there needs to be a very good rapport
(between player and coach), he said. It doesnt have to
be a friendship but it often develops. That rapport is initially like
a business rapport. Our game is a people game, so communication is
one of the main methods of our business interaction.
Canavan even suggests a difference in personality between a player
and coach doesnt impinge on the pairs capacity to carry out
team goals.
He says there is no reason why a down-to-business type coach and
prankster type player cant gel - just look at the great
relationship and success Wayne Bennett and Allan Langer shared at the
Broncos during the 90s.
We tend to put up with different personality types, as long as
there is great desire in them and they comply,
Canavan said. Youve got the whole range in any group
situation, introverts, extraverts, great trainers and average
trainers. As long as theyve got plenty of desire and theyre
there
for the common good coaches accept all personality types.
Being in such a close-knit environment for such a large portion of
the year means many players now seek more than football guidance from
their coach.
Many look for personal advice on matters from financial concerns
to family problems. I think any relationship that is built up
over a period of time and in the pressure situation that coaches and
players find themselves in, you necessarily grow together, he
said.
You get to know the players and their backgrounds simply because
your spending so much time with them you cant talk football all
the time.
As Canavan emphasises however, coaches usually try to keep the
players football and private lives separate.
He believes coaches should only intervene in players personal
lives if it is hampering their on-field capabilities.
When personal problems are affecting performance or the mood
state of the players, more personal issues need to be examined in
private, he said.
Coaches have to address poor performance.... read more
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* Structual Influence on Man Mangement - Steve Anderson
* Dissecting the Player-Coach Dynamic - Brian Canavan-Roosters
* Anderson's Galvanising Formula - Chris Anderson
* Is Dropping a Player The Answer? - Brian Smith
* Empowerment as a Coaching Approach - Lynn Kidman
* Guidelines for Objectively Assessing Player Fitness - Rudi Meir
* Combining Skills and Conditioning - Alan Wilson -Parramatta
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Coaching Director Required
Burleigh Heads Junior R.L.F.C. is seeking a Coaching Director for the
2004 season.
Burleigh Heads J.R.L.F.C. is a leading club on the Gold Coast with
over 30 junior coaches.
The coaching director would need:
* Minimum of Level II coaching certificate
* To be a proficient educator of adults
* Be a good communicator
* Be actively involved in all aspects of junior rugby league
* Have some basic computer and administration skills.
Apply in writing to:
Graeme Tonkin,
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P.O. Box 235
Mermaid Beach QLD 4218
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Fitness Conditioner seeks R.L. Position
Ryan McNeely - Fitness Conditioner and Senior Coach
My name is Ryan McNeely; I am currently self-employed, contracted to
a fitness consultancy as their head of strength conditioning.
I am a sports science graduate working within professional English
football with extensive knowledge and experience of designing and
implementing physical conditioning programmes.
Over the past four years I have been involved with 20 professional
football clubs including Manchester City, Leeds United and Bolton
Wanderers.
I have consistently delivered and developed season long conditioning
programmes, incorporating all aspects of fitness, tailored to each
individuals needs, within each club.
I have organised and run, strength, speed, agility and sports
specific endurance sessions for large groups, from academy level
through to full internationals, on a daily basis.
I am an ex-rugby league professional and would like an opportunity to
use my knowledge and experience in some capacity within the sport.
I am very passionate about the sport of Rugby League and have been
involved playing at amateur and professional level, and now coaching,
for over 10 years.
I am presently senior coach qualified, with a successful local club
where I oversee all aspects of coaching and conditioning from junior
through to open age.
I use my academic knowledge and experience of the game together with
my coaching and man management skills to create a positive and
enjoyable working atmosphere.
I believe I am always learning, therefore I continue to experiment
and develop my ideas within training to provide a great stimulus for
players to develop themselves in the game.
I have a lot of experience of training professional sportsmen and I
believe I can bring a great deal of knowledge and practical
applications of scientifically proven theories to your training.
I am professional, a good communicator and co-ordinate well with
other members of staff to deliver a complete physical conditioning
programme.
I hope that I have interested you enough to make you want to discuss
any ideas you might have where I may be able to assist in the
effectiveness of your teams future performance.
Mobile: UK 07876 557467 Outside UK + 447876 557467
mailto:
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First-Aider required for Ulverston Amateur Rugby League Club in
Cumbria
Ulverston Amateur Rugby League Club in Cumbria are looking for a
suitable male/female for match days/training nights for general first
aid requirements.
No experience necessary as the club will pay for required
qualifications + travelling expenses.
If interested please call Martin John (Head-Coach) on 07720889986
mailto:
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Coaches & coaching Director For 2004 season We are a high quality
junior club on the south side of Brisbane.
We are in a good position to field many good teams for the 2004
season & would like to hear from any intreasted persons of suitable
qualifactions to contact me reguarding the 2004 season.
In addition if you are looking for a club with a good family base to
bring your players please contact me Gary Duffy in the first instance
via email at mailto:
gduff86@...
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Stuart Savage seeks position within Rugby League
I am currently studying for a BA Hons Degree in Sports Studies at
Manchester University and due to graduate in July.
Working as a part-time Rehabilitation Coach with brain injured
clients. Aiming to progress in youth development, sports coaching and
strength and fitness conditioning.
Key Strengths
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to build rapport with different people
* Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual
* Able to prioritise using organisational skills and techniques
* Flexible and adaptable to changing environments
Education:
September 2000-July 2003: University of Manchester BA (Hons) Degree
Sports Studies
February 1998-August 1999: Wigan College.
Sport and Recreation Management NVQ 2&3.
September 1996-July 1997: Wigan College.
International Masters Diploma in Sports Therapy.
September 1994-July 1996: Wigan College.
Btec National Diploma in Sports Science.
September 1989- June 1994: Haydock High School Eight G.C.S.Es.
Employment History:
July 2001- Present: Transitional Rehabilitation Unit (TRU), Haydock.
Rehabilitation Coach for clients that have suffered a brain injury
via trauma or degenerative disease. This includes organisational,
behavioural and emotional support in a holistic environment and
community setting.
October 1999-July 2001: Haydock Thistle Leisure Spa, Haydock.
Sports Injury Therapist. Self-employed Sports Therapist involves the
diagnosis of injuries and treatment rehabilitation. Recording
business accounts and promotion.
February 1998- August 1999: Haydock Thistle Leisure Spa, Haydock.
Health & Fitness Consultant. Involves one to one programmes for
members, group classes, fitness testing, handling cash, and pool
supervision and general cleanliness.
May 1997- February 1998: Millennium Health and Fitness, Haydock.
Gym instructor. This involved the designing of personal programmes
for gym members, group classes and general cleanliness.
Additional Qualifications
* Senior Coach Award (Coaching Education Programme), Salford City
* Club Coach Award (Coaching Education Programme), Warrington Wolves.
* First Aid in the Workplace.
* Gym Instructor Level One.
* Gym Instructor Level Two.
* Fitness Conditioning in Rugby League, Wigan Warriors.
* Full Clean Driving License.
Hobbies and Interests
I currently play Rugby League for Warrington Collegiate Institute in
the National Student League. Previously coached Rugby League for the
Warrington Wolves via their Primary Link scheme in the borough (8-16
yrs) and also assist with the University.
In addition to this I Strength and Fitness Conditioned Salford City
Reds Senior Academy.
I am always looking to improve myself in a coaching/teaching aspect
and have recently finished my work placement in coaching and
conditioning with the Penrith Panthers, Sydney City Roosters both NRL
(National Australian Rugby League) teams and Queensland State of
Origin Representative team. I have also visited the AIS (Australian
Institute of Sport) and Ajax Amsterdam FC for educational purposes
viewing elite athletes and coaches. Other interests include jogging,
weight training, reading, studying, computers, travelling and
socialising.
References
Available upon request.
Stuart Savage
369 West End Road, Haydock,
St Helens,
Merseyside,
United Kingdom, WA11 OAX
Tel: (01744) 752212/ 0794 724 8766
mailto:
stusavage@...
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R.L. COACH LOOKING FOR COACHING POSITION QLD 2004 SEASON
I am 38yo, looking for a Senior Coaching position in the Southern
Queensland area.
My qualifications include:
Level III ARL High Performance Coach,
Level II Sports Trainer (Sports Medicine Aust),
B.A. Degree Sports Science,
Senior First Aid,
NSWRL-CRL-NRL Experience as a player/ Coach &
SportsTrainer /Conditioner with great success.
New to Southern QLD area.
Also have experience in Junior Development & Scouting new talent at
NRL level.
Willing to travel for right position.
For all interested inquiries,
mailto:
thunder2@...
Phone: (07)5528-2879.
Robert Wilesmith (B.S.Sc.)
Fit4Perfection Personal Training
Pro Fitness Trainer & Professional Rugby League & Sports Coach
Mail: P.O.Box 638, Labrador 4215 Queensland. Australia
Phone/Fax International: 61-7-5528-2879 (QLD)
Phone/Fax Local: 07)5528-2879
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Senior UK coach seeks club
I am a 31 year old Senior coach based in England and have set myself
a long term goal of Coaching a Professional squad full time in the
next five years.
To assist in this I would like to learn and work with any
professional coaches within Super League or the National League.
I am currently a Head Coach for a Service area Squad, Head Coach for
a SRL Squad and Conditioner for an Amateur Squad.
I have a Degree in Sport & Exercise Science (Biomechanics, Nutrition,
Physiology, Psychology) Therefore have a broad knowledge of factors
that influence elite performance.
I currently work as a Community Development Worker (F/T), and a Rugby
League developement worker (P/T) and would love to work full time in a
rugby related position.
If anyone has any information or guidance please contact me on:
mailto:
richard@...
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Eels can forget about finals
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
PARRAMATTA chief executive Denis Fitzgerald last night conceded his
club's finals chances have already evaporated -- despite 13 rounds
remaining.
The under-achieving Eels have lost 10 of 13 games and were
embarrassed 50-14 by the Raiders on Saturday night at Canberra
Stadium.
It is the first time since 1995 that Parramatta have conceded 50
points in a game.
Fitzgerald admitted his team "capitulated".
"It is almost impossible to be contemplating finals," Fitzgerald
said.
"All we can do is think about the next game."
Fitzgerald said he would not be holding special talks with Eels coach
Brian Smith to discuss the performance, which saw Canberra retain
their competition lead.
The Eels did however lose three key players -- Brett Hodgson, Michael
Vella and Adam Dykes -- just before kickoff because of injury.
And a 10-2 penalty count against Parramatta only further damaged the
club's chances of winning.
"We beat Souths last week but Canberra did play a very expansive
game," Fitzgerald said.
"We didn't seem to have players co-ordinating in defence with the
number of new players we had in the team.
"And Canberra took full advantage by swinging the ball across the
field.
"The Raiders are in good form but by the same token we are
disappointed to have capitulated as we did."
Parramatta's troubled run only becomes harder this Saturday night
against the New Zealand Warriors at Parramatta Stadium.
Read more Daily Telegraph
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How some sharp thinking made it bye-bye to the Tigers' resurgence
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
By Phil Gould: Manly went to Leichhardt Oval yesterday fresh from a
two-week break courtesy of the bye last weekend.
It was quite obvious from the early stages of the game they had used
the extra time well to prepare for this clash.
They sat back last weekend, free from the knocks and bruises,
analysing the performance by the Wests Tigers in their upset win over
the Bulldogs.
The emotion of the Tigers' victory obviously meant little to Manly
coach Peter Sharp as he calmly dissected their performance and looked
for weaknesses to exploit.
From the way Manly began the game, it was obvious that he felt the
right-hand defence of the Tigers was suspect. Somewhere in their
alignment and their tackling technique he felt opportunities would
arise if they persevered with attacking that way.
Manly certainly followed the game plan, but appeared to go that way
far too often in the first 20 minutes. It was a bit like fighting a
man who you think is suspect to a left hook, so you go out in the
first round and throw 32 left hooks as soon as the opening bell rings.
That may well produce a quick knock-out but it also alerts your
opponent to your tactics .
Manly did come up with one great try early in proceedings by
attacking the left half of the field. However, many unfruitful raids
only served notice to the Tigers that this was the only half of the
field they would have to defend. They closed ranks, improved their
technique and, for the majority of the first stanza, were then able
to frustrate Manly into error.
Read more SMH
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Kennedy fit as Menzies wins reserve spot
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
By Steve Mascord and Brad Walter: NSW second-rower Ben Kennedy will
definitely play against Queensland in Origin I on Wednesday night
after passing a searching fitness test yesterday.
And Manly's Steve Menzies has beaten the Bulldogs' Braith Anasta to
the No.18 jersey; he'll travel to Brisbane with the Blues as their
emergency reserve this afternoon.
Coach Phil Gould said it was Newcastle's Kennedy who brought the
issue of his fitness to a head, and admitted he was concerned the
powerful back-rower would withdraw. It is understood South Sydney
captain Bryan Fletcher would have taken his place if he'd been ruled
out.
"Ben called up [trainer] Ronny Palmer today and said: 'lets get this
over and done with. I want to have the fitness test today'," Gould
said.
"We were worried we may have aggravated the injury at training. If he
had called up from Newcastle over the weekend and said he wasn't
right, we wouldn't have been surprised. But when he asked to bring
the test forward, it was a good sign."
Blues physiotherapist Liz Steet put Kennedy through a searching
routine that included sprints, changes of direction, running up and
down hills and resistance work before declaring him fit.
"The medical staff were happy with what I did and I'm just glad to
have it out of the way so I can concentrate on the game," Kennedy
said.
A starring display for the Bulldogs in Friday night's win over Sydney
was not enough to win Anasta the final seat on this afternoon's
flight, Menzies joining the Blues at their Coogee base last night.
Read more SMH
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Rampant Rabbitohs
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
Dean Ritchie: A WEEK ago, South Sydney coach Paul Langmack wondered
whether his side would win another match this year.
Langmack admitted to reaching his lowest ebb as a first grade coach
after last week's 28-4 loss to Parramatta, but how things have
changed.
The Rabbitohs were stunning in their 41-14 demolition of a pathetic
Melbourne Storm at Aussie Stadium yesterday. Souths scored 35
unanswered points and five second-half tries to record their second
victory of the season.
"You doubt yourself you're not human if you don't," Langmack
said. "You wonder whether you're going to win another match. Last
week was my lowest point.
"We were very poor against Parramatta and if we had dished that up
again today I would have been worried. I don't sleep much any more."
Langmack would have had a blissful night last night.
With the bye next weekend, Souths may finally be looking at getting
off the bottom of the premiership table.
"We had played 12 matches before today and thought we had
opportunities to win 10 of those," Langmack said.
"We've just had no luck."
Melbourne scored three early tries yesterday and led 14-6 after just
18 minutes, but then self-destructed.
After completing their first 13 sets of six, Melbourne could then
only complete 13 of the next 30. It was a stunning display of
incompetence.
Read more Courier Mail
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Lockyer warning on Johns
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
Steve Ricketts: QUEENSLAND State of Origin fullback Darren Lockyer
says the Maroons have to be smarter than the Brisbane Broncos in
trying to shut down NSW playmaker Andrew Johns in the opening match
of the 2003 series at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
Lockyer said yesterday his club team, the Broncos, had opened the way
for Johns to exploit his running and passing game by concentrating
too much on his kicks in Newcastle's 32-22 win at Suncorp Stadium on
June 1.
Boosted by his performance against Brisbane, Johns is ready for
another stellar display on Wednesday night with NSW assistant coach
Ricky Stuart saying he had a feeling this would be the year Johns
dominated an Origin series.
"His performance for Newcastle against Brisbane suggested he will be
reaching peak form over the coming six to eight weeks," Stuart wrote
in his weekend newspaper column.
After Queensland training at the Gold Coast Stadium at Carrara
yesterday, Lockyer conceded it was impossible to predict where Johns
would kick the ball and it was a matter of waiting until the ball
came off the boot.
"We can always be enthusiastic about trying to get to the ball as
quickly as we can and that's probably our best strategy," Lockyer
said.
"But last Sunday, the Broncos put pressure on him and it opened a few
holes for him in attack, so if we're going to do that we have to be
careful about how we apply the pressure."
While Lockyer was singing Johns's praises, NSW coach Phil Gould was
giving huge wraps to Lockyer, saying opposing teams were never safe
from Lockyer's counter attacks regardless of the strength of their
kicking and chasing games.
Read more Courier Mail
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Reds and Centurions go through
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
SALFORD CITY REDS and LEIGH CENTURIONS will contest the final of the
Arriva Trains Cup at Rochdale on Sunday 6 July.
In the semi-finals Salford hammered Batley Bulldogs 68-6 at the
Willows with Andy Coley scoring a try hat-trick.
It was slightly closer at Leighs Hilton Park where the Centurions
beat Whitehaven 39-18.
Total RL
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Young Guns heartbreak continues
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
By ADAM GARDINI: THREE tries to former North Queensland player Denny
Lambert helped the Wynnum Seagulls to a narrow 31-28 Queensland Cup
victory over the Young Guns at Kougari Oval yesterday.
Lambert, who played for North Queensland two seasons ago, dominated
for Wynnum as the Seagulls joined Tweed Heads at the top of the
Queensland Cup competition.
A frustrated Young Guns coach Adrian Thomson was left to lament
another win that got away as North Queensland now sit three wins shy
of the top five in seventh position.
The match was embroiled in controversy after the Young Guns had
courageously fought back from a 22-8 deficit at halftime to lead 28-
22 with five minutes to go.
With all the momentum in favour of North Queensland, referee Rob
Alexander penalised lock Scott Whiting for an incorrect play-the-
ball.
From the ensuing set of six tackles, Wynnum crashed over to level the
scores and then potted a field goal followed by a late penalty to
record an unlikely victory.
A disappointed Thomson said his team did not deserve to lose after a
gallant comeback.
Read more Townsville Bulletin
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Bradford 26 defeated Hull 20
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
Hull coach Shaun McRae sprang to the defence of second-row forward
Richard Fletcher following his controversial dismissal in Sunday's 26-
20 home defeat by Bradford.
McRae's men led 10-8 after 45 minutes but collapsed spectacularly
after the 54th-minute dismissal of Fletcher, who was shown the red
card following the intervention of a touchjudge for allegedly kicking
Bradford stand-off Karl Pratt.
The 22-year-old substitute, who was sent off in Hull's first match at
their new home back in February, actually crossed for what appeared
to be a crucial try but he had the score disallowed and was
immediately sent off.
"I have just looked at the incident and I am absolutely astounded,"
said McRae.
"I could show you hundreds of instances of similar contact between
players where no action has been taken.
"But he has been sent from the field so we will have a case to
answer."
Hull conceded 16 points in a decisive 11-minute spell following the
loss of Fletcher and both coaches admitted the dismissal was the
turning point of a rousing match watched by a bumper crowd of 19,539
at the Kingston Communications Stadium.
Bradford boss Brian Noble said: "It was a pivotal moment, there is no
doubt about that. But it doesn't mean you can go and kick someone."
Read more Sporting Life
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London 40 defeated Widnes 18
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
London Broncos coach Tony Rea was delighted with his team's showing
in the 40-18 victory over Widnes.
The visitors conceded six first-half tries in 23 minutes and Rea
admitted that was part of the game plan.
"We worked hard to get ourselves on a roll in the first half and we
kept it up," he said.
"We knew it would be different in the second half and so it was, we
wanted to stop Widnes getting a similar type of roll and we just
about managed it.
"Rob Purdham and Chris Thorman are forming a strong combination at
half-back. Thorman is playing exceptionally well and he must be a
strong contender for an Origin place.
"Jim Dymock showed he is an outstanding captain and Dennis Morgan had
found his touch. The move to full-back came to me in the car.
"The aim was to give him a bit of freedom and lift the pressure on
him after he missed the first six weeks of the season."
For Widnes coach Neil Kelly, who is also the Welsh national coach,
this was a trip to Wales he will not remember fondly.
"I came down hoping to show the Welsh public what we can do but it
didn't happen," he said.
Read more Sporting Life
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Wakefield 32 defeated Warrington 12
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
Warrington coach Paul Cullen accepted the Wolves had been beaten by
the better side after their 32-12 Super League defeat at Wakefield on
Sunday.
Cullen's side fought themselves back into contention after a slow
start at Belle Vue but the Wildcats moved up a gear after the break
to secure victory.
David March, Adrian Vowles Ben Jeffries and Brad Davis, with his
second, all touched down in a dominant display by the home side in
the second half.
Cullen, whose side missed out on the chance to leapfrog champions St
Helens, said: "We came up against a side that was more determined,
more professional and more desperate for the win than we were.
"They completely knocked us out of our stride and you have to give
them credit for that. Wakefield discovered our soft under-belly and
the way that they aggressively played in offence and defence meant
they deserved heir victory.
"It was a bit rough and tough in there at times and our guys didn't
like it."
Opposite number Shane McNally was pleased with the way his side
contained a team which had been showing signs of good form in recent
weeks.
McNally said: "I was very happy with our performance, particularly in
the second half.
Read more Sprting Life
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Huddersfield 28 defeated Halifax 26
Posted Sunday, June 8, 2003 by rlcm57
Halifax coach Tony Anderson remains defiant that his struggling side
can stay in Super League despite suffering a 12th straight defeat on
Sunday night.
Anderson's side were beaten 28-26 by Huddersfield at the McAlpine
Stadium and are now eight points adrift at the foot of the table.
Former Huddersfield centre Andrew Frew touched down in the dying
moments but it proved too little too late for Fax as their West
Yorkshire neighbours, and nearest team in the table, claimed the
points.
Anderson said: "This is not the end. I don't think it is over we
still have to play Huddersfield again and Wakefield twice.
"There was plenty of spirit today. I was pleased with that but not
the performance.
"I thought we were poor. There was always effort but we did things
today that weren't planned or practised on the training field."
Huddersfield coach Tony Smith was just happy to see the Giants run of
six straight defeats ended.
Read more Sporting Life
Manly 38 defeated Tigers 30
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Manly scored two late tries to down Wests Tigers 38-30 in a National
Rugby League match laced with controversy at Leichhardt Oval.
Tries to hooker Chad Randall and second-rower Luke Williamson in the
72nd and 76th minutes respectively ensured Manly grabbed the two
points but the Tigers were entitled to be cranky.
Referee Shane Hayne made some shocking decisions, none worse than in
the 70th minute when he ruled Tigers prop John Skandalis had knocked
on in what appeared to be a legitimate one-on-one strip on Sea Eagles
fullback Brendon Reeves.
The Tigers led 30-26 at halftime following halfback Lincoln Withers'
second try, with 14 minutes remaining and would have been pressing
for another four-pointer had Hayne made the right call.
Manly ran the ball down the other end of the paddock and scored a
converted try to lead 32-30 before Williamson's try finished off an
unlucky Tigers, who led 24-6 after the opening 30 minutes.
The Sea Eagles became only the fourth team to win coming off the bye
this season. Canberra, Penrith and Sydney were the others.
SMH
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Souths 41 defeated Melbourne 14
outh Sydney captain Bryan Fletcher and his teammates spent Thursday
night swapping stories with high-profile supporter Russell Crowe.
Fletcher now has another yarn he can share with the Oscar-winning
actor.
It's the tale of a perfect South Sydney second half culminating in a
41-14 victory over the Melbourne Storm at Aussie Stadium - the club's
second National Rugby League win of the season.
The Rabbitohs scored five second-half tries, turning a 14-14 deadlock
into a one-sided drubbing to record their biggest win since returning
to the competition last season - and probably their most impressive.
Winger Wise Kativerata scored a first-half hat-trick, five-eighth
Owen Craigie had the Midas touch and the Rabbitohs' forward pack
finished all over the Storm.
So what did Crowe say?
"Not much really," Fletcher said.
"I think it was just us being together. He was just like one of us,
he just sat down and had a yarn to us and told us a few stories.
"We enlightened him on a few of our stories.
"It was nothing big, it was just a relaxing week."
There was no hint of what was coming in the opening 20 minutes, with
the Storm making the perfect start.
They completed their opening 13 sets of six and held onto a 14-6 lead
at the midway point of the half before interchange forward Jamie
Fitzgerald produced the defining moment of the match, a bone jarring
tackle which forced a turnover.
Kativerata scored almost immediately to make the score 14-10 before
the Fijian winger added another on the stroke of halftime to level
the scores.
The second half turned into a romp as the Storm continually turned
over possession and Craigie toyed with the Melbourne defence.
"I think that tackle changed the whole course of the game and our
season," Langmack said.
SMH
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Scotland Rugby League Summer Conference Week 3
In the top of the table clash at Broughton RUFC, Edinburgh Eagles ran
in 11 tries against a depleted Portobello Playboys side, in a re-run
of last season's final.
The Eagles were dominant throughout the game with Arron Cowie, Melvin
Hart & Steve Bisset each grabbing a brace of scores. Club Captain
Bisset rounded off a great personal performance with a 100% success
rate by kicking over 11 conversions which helped the home side record
a 66-24 win.
Glasgow Bulls suffered another defeat this weekend, this time at the
hands of Fife Lions. Home advantage did not help the Bulls and the 38-
22 reversal puts the west coast club in danger of missing out in the
Finals on July 5th.
In the basement battle, Clyde defeated the Borders 80-48.
Results: Clyde Buccaneers 80-48 Borders, Edinburgh Eagles 66-24
Portobello Playboys, Glasgow Bulls 22-38 Fife Lions.
Check out all the latest news at Scotland Rugby League
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Reason for fear in every Maroon
By Phil Gould: The most commonly asked question I fielded during the
week is which of the Queensland players I fear the most in the State
of Origin opener on Wednesday night.
People assume the answer will be Darren Lockyer. That's fair enough.
He is without doubt their best and most dynamic player.
It never ceases to amaze me just how brilliant this man is and how
consistently he can influence a game with plays on both offence and
defence.
On kick reception he can fly solo and hurt you with his elusive
footwork, or he can link with his wingers and immediately turn
defence into attack.
Both the Broncos and Queensland benefit from long-range tries
instigated by this outstanding footballer and you are never safe,
regardless of how well you kick and chase.
He plays first receiver, second receiver and third receiver. He
positions support on the inside and outside and can pass long or
short to put a man into space. He can use these players as decoys to
make his own way through the line.
He is also a great support player and will position himself to take
full advantage of the ball-playing skills of teammates.
His kicking game is exceptional, especially close to the line where
he brings the defence up and then pushes the ball into the in-goal
for his wingers to chase and score. If you rush him you risk being
cut in two by a man whose instincts and reaction times are second to
none.
I also marvel at the tremendous influence he can have on a game with
his defensive capabilities. He reads the opposition play and
organises the front line of defence accordingly. He saves more tries
than he scores. When you break the first line of defence your work
has only just begun because he protects his in-goal as if his life
depended on it.
He is a super player and he will have a big influence on every game
he plays in the series this year. It is our job to try to keep that
influence to a minimum.
Having said all that, I must remind you that this is origin football
and Lockyer is only one of a host of players in the Queensland team.
As you look across the field, and even to their bench, you see that
no player in the team is afraid to win. They all have special
talents, they are in good form and they will not die wondering.
Read more The Sun-Herald
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Leeds 39 defeated Castleford 26
Daryl Powell's Leeds Rhinos went four points clear at the top of the
Super League table with a thrilling 39-26 victory over Yorkshire
rivals Castleford at Headingley.
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Scott Hill gets $1.5m
MELBOURNE star Scott Hill settled his long-term future last night,
agreeing to a new $1.5 million contract which will almost certainly
see him end his career with the Storm.
With the five-year deal, believed to be worth in excess of $300,000 a
season in place, Hill declared he was ready to fight to win back his
place in the NSW Origin squad.
One of the game's most gifted ball players, it was hardly surprising
Hill had attracted widespread interest from a number of clubs headed
by Wests Tigers and Canberra.
Speculation had linked him to Cronulla, but negotiations with the
Sharks never reached first base, according to his manager Brian
Satterly.
"To be honest, I didn't want to leave Melbourne despite all the
speculation and Brian has done a great job to get things sorted out
for me," Hill said.
"At the end of last season, I was probably a bit undecided about
whether I should stay or go when my contract ran out, but Craig (new
coach Craig Bellamy) has made a huge difference.
"He is one of the main reasons why I am sticking with the Storm and
really enjoying my footy and is the sort of coach who will be able to
attract good players to the club.
"I haven't won a grand final yet that is a major goal but I can see
that happening down here again under Craig."
Despite having only played one game back from a shoulder injury, Hill
was in the frame for an unexpected Origin call-up early last week
before the Blues selectors opted for Shaun Timmins at five-eighth.
But don't discount him for the rest of the series.
Read more Daily Telegraph
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Penrith 28 defeated Cowboys 24 in extra time
Penrith notched its eighth successive victory the hard way with a 28-
24 extra time victory in the National Rugby League clash at Dairy
Farmers Stadium.
The Panthers looked gone with 10 minutes remaining when they trailed
24-20 against a Cowboys outfit missing captain Paul Bowman and centre
Matt Sing through Queensland Origin duty and City forward Glenn
Morrison to a foot injury.
But centre Luke Lewis scored a try with one minute left on the clock
to give the Panthers a chance of winning a thrilling match.
Five-eighth Preston Campbell missed the conversion, sending the match
into extra time under the golden point rule for the second time this
season following the round 10 clash between Manly and Parramatta.
Penrith second-rower Joe Galuvao secured his team its eighth straight
win when he crossed for his second try of the match nine minutes into
extra time.
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Canberra 50 defeated Parramatta 14
No one is doubting Canberra's supremacy but Parramatta had plenty to
be upset about in the National Rugby League clash at Canberra
Stadium.
The Raiders pounded Parramatta 50-14 to once again prove their
worthiness as the competition leaders but the Eels received nothing
but bad luck in the first half and then embarrassed themselves in the
second.
Referee Steve Clark just kept handing Canberra penalties mid-way
through the first half, with six in three minutes going the home
team's way, mostly for Parramatta being offside.
And to make things worse, Eels forward Steve Crouch was sin-binned
for a professional foul.
But Canberra failed to take advantage of the succession of penalties
with forwards Sean Rutgerson and Michael Hodgson failing to legally
ground the ball inside Parramatta's line.
However, the momentum changed after Crouch's binning, with three
quick tries before the break to skipper Simon Woolford, lock Tyran
Smith and centre Joel Monaghan for a 16-4 halftime lead.
The second half started just as badly for the Eels, with a penalty to
Canberra from the kick-off resulting in a try to Raiders winger
Jamaal Lolesi.
The Eels thought they had scored a try in the 48th minute but a check
by video referee Phil Cooley showed Shayne Dunley was offside when
the ball was kicked in goal by young halfback Michael Witt.
It was all Canberra's show as they ripped through Parramatta's poor
defence with winger Phil Graham scoring three tries, five-eighth
Jason Croker one and Lolesi adding another to his tally.
Fullback Clinton Schifcofske kicked seven goals.
Parramatta took the opening points of the match when winger Matt
Petersen scored in the 15th minute.
Petersen, who scored four tries against South Sydney last week, added
a second try in the 63rd minute and Hopkins saved some face when he
added the Eels' third try in the 74th minute.
Saturday night's loss was Paramatta's worst this season and the 2001
grand finalists have now won just six out of their past 27 matches.
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NZ Warriors23 defeated Cronulla 6
The New Zealand Warriors have bounced back from a rough patch to
record a confidence-boosting 23-6 win against Cronulla in their
National Rugby League clash at Ericsson Stadium.
The 17-point victory was the Warriors' second win in their past six
games and importantly pushed them to fifth on the NRL ladder.
Cronulla dominated early and deservedly took the lead in the 10th
minute through centre Jarrad Anderson after Warriors winger Francis
Meli spilt the ball off a Brett Kimmorley bomb.
Desperate defence by the home side prevented the Sharks from going
further ahead.
Against the run of play, the Warriors scored in the 18th minute when
debutant centre Vince Mellars broke through on the angle, fed inside
to Stacey Jones who passed it wide for Meli to score his 11th try of
the season.
Jones succeeded with a difficult conversion and the Warriors led 6-4.
Basic handling errors let the Warriors down and Cronulla levelled the
scores with a Kimmorley penalty goal.
Jones edged his side 8-6 ahead at halftime when he managed a
difficult penalty goal.
The Warriors went further ahead four minutes after the break when
Jones bombed for Meli who caught it airborne and then threw it to
Mellars before being bundled into touch.
The Warriors took control in the final quarter with Richard
Villasanti, playing his first match of the season after shoulder and
knee injuries, providing some valuable momentum off the bench.
Jones landed a 71st minute field goal to give the Warriors a seven-
point buffer before capping a strong performance with a try right on
full-time.
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WA In Control
West Australia has continued it's dominance of the Emerging State
Titles by smashing South Australia 106 - 6 in the Indian -Pacific cup
played at Dorian Gardens, Perth.
Don't worry about a Gold Coast based NRL side, the big players in the
league should start thinking about resurrecting the Western Reds as
the scores tell the tale.
In other games the Vics showed some promise by beating the Northern
Territory 36-32, scoring late in the match to snatch victory.
Fremamtle RL
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Wigan 38 defeated St Helens 34
By Ian Laybourn: Wigan coach Stuart Raper hailed teenage ace Luke
Robinson after his hat-trick of tries helped the Warriors to a
sensational 38-34 victory over Super League champions St Helens.
The 18-year-old Robinson, out since April with a broken hand, was
handed an unexpected place on the bench when winger Jamie Ainscough
pulled out with a recurrence of an arm injury and was forced into the
action midway through the first half when Paul Johnson pulled a
hamstring.
Wigan were trailing 14-0 at the time and went 20-0 down before
Robinson's first Super League try in first-half stoppage time helped
spark an amazing comeback.
Playing out of position, he popped up twice in the second half to
complete a fairytale hat-trick as Wigan completed the double over
their arch rivals.
"He is a typical British half-back, the Andy Gregory type," said
Raper.
"He has a great attitude and plenty of bravado and takes the ball to
the line.
"They were on fire in the first 20 minutes and, when they went 20-0
up, I was wondering what I was going to say to lift them at half-time.
"But they did it themselves. They had the self-belief and played some
great footie."
St Helens have now picked up just three points out of a possible 10
and are in serious danger of slipping out of the top six for the
first time in the Super League era.
Read more Sporting Life
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POWERGEN TO SPONSOR LANCASHIRE IN THE ORIGIN GAME
Powergen was today announced as this years shirt sponsor of the
Lancashire Team in the Origin Game taking place live on Sky Sports on
Wednesday 2 July.
In a repeat of the historic War of the Roses, the Origin Game sees
Yorkshire and Lancashire clash head on, putting aside club loyalties
in the search for greater glory!
Coached by Warringtons Paul Cullen, Lancashire captain Andy Farrell
will be looking to maintain his unbeaten record in charge of
Lancashire, who have lifted the Rose Bowl Trophy for the past two
seasons.
With over one million customers in Lancashire, the area is a key
region for Powergen following their purchase of TXU Energi in October
2002. Powergens sponsorship of the Lancashire Team demonstrates its
commitment to the customers and to the area. In addition to its
sponsorship of the Lancashire team, Powergen is title sponsor of the
Challenge Cup in a three-year deal and has also committed to
sponsoring RFL Match Officials and the Champion Schools tournament.
Read more RFL
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AMATEUR FOUR NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP
The opening game of Rugby League's 2003 Amateur Four Nations
Championship will take place in York and will be part of the York
International Rugby League Festival.
England will take on Scotland in the opening encounter on Saturday
June 21 at the Heworth Rugby Club, which is also the host venue of
the burgeoning York International 9's tournament, which features
teams from around Europe and beyond. On the same day, the reigning
champions Wales will begin the defence of their title against Ireland
in Dublin.
The inaugural Amateur Four Nations Championship was contested last
year and was recognised as a great success, with Wales defeating
England in Cheltenham for the title on the final weekend of
competition.
By capturing the title, Wales demonstrated a huge potential for Rugby
League in the Principality by defeating an experienced English side.
The Welsh side were made up mainly from players from the Cardiff
Demons, some of whom had less than two years experience in playing
League, having been introduced to the game while studying at the
University of Wales. And the Welsh will be even more optimistic about
their chances this year.
The number of open age Rugby League clubs in Wales has increased from
just one in 2002, to seven in 2003 giving the Welsh selectors an even
larger pool of players from which to choose.
But England have been working hard to shape their squad and will be
keen to aim for the title this year.
The competing nations are expected to announce their squads in the
coming week.
Tournament Director, Graeme Thompson, the Rugby Football League's
National Player Performance Manager, is looking forward to this
seasons Amateur Four Nations. "Last year's inaugural Amateur Four
Nations competition was a great success", he said. "All four teams
played with the passion and commitment that you'd expect from four
rivals.
"The purpose of the tournament is to attract and retain new players
to the domestic Leagues in the competing nations. It also serves to
expose all players to more intense representative rugby League.
"Wales will be battling hard to defend the title they won for the
first time last summer. And with the increase of participation in
Wales one would expect them to be a force again, but I know that the
other three competing nations will have been preparing well and the
Championship is wide open," he added.
Fixtures:
June 21
England v Scotland - York
Ireland v Wales - Dublin
July 26
Wales v Scotland - Bridgend
England v Ireland - Liverpool
August 10
Scotland v Ireland - Glasgow
September 14
Wales v England - Aberavon
RFL
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Johns a hard act to follow
In the countdown to Origin I, Andrew Johns has been re-assessing how
he should approach the big games and pondering his very future in the
game. PAUL KENT reports on a week with Joey.
WHAT will they say when it is finally over? Will they say he was the
best ever? The one they couldn't tame? What happens when there comes
a day when we are all a little older, and hopefully a little smarter,
and some young kid not yet born looks at us and asks, What was he
like?
We will reach back into our memory and say . . . what? What do you
say about Andrew Johns?
He has been thinking about it himself lately. Just the other day he
sat downstairs in the NSW team hotel, his hair wet from a shower, his
face clean-shaven, and his eyes looking like he has done it every bit
as tough as the past month suggests.
"It's just . . . when you start losing you get doubts," he says. "And
you wake up the next day and you're that sore. And you start doubting
yourself. 'Am I still playing well enough?'
"I don't want to undo the good work I've done. It goes through your
head when you lose."
Truth is, even he doesn't know when it will end. There is as much
chance it will be this year as there is it will be five, six years
from now. It is a decision he wrestles with from time to time,
something that occasionally gets the better of him, like it has
lately.
There was the argument with Phil Gould, which he says is over. Before
that was the two-week suspension, some frustrating losses, the
constant attention.
Read more SMH
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Ainscough is likely to return home
Jamie Ainscough is likely to be dropped from the wigan squad and
could become the next high-profile Wigan Warriors star to be released
from his contract, which finishes at the end of the season, early.
Fellow Aussie Julian O'Neill was axed earlier this season and joined
Widnes.
Ainscough is likely to return home to Australia if he is released by
Wigan.
Manchester Online
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Graham Lowe keen to take charge of a Super League club
Graham Lowe, the Kiwi coach who transformed Wigan in the 1980s is
still keen to take charge of a Super League club.
Lowe has also had discussions with clubs in Australia but his
preference is with an English club and that will no doubt alert teams
for next term.
Lowe, 56, said: "I've overcome health problems and I am fitter than
ever and ready to put my all into another job.
"Our sport is in danger of being overtaken by academics but there is
no substitute for experience in my view."
Manchester Online
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Morley's staying put
TOP Super League clubs have failed to entice Adrian Morley back to
Britain.
The Sydney Rooster's Salford superstar is poised to sign an extended
two-year deal keeping him in Australia's NRL.
His decision to stay put is a crushing blow to Wigan and St Helens
who have been monitoring the situation.
Wigan chairman Maurice Lindsay had pulled out the stops to land
Morley and held talks with him in Australia about his plans.
Lindsay today confirmed his priority is to bring in two top
international players next season and utility test back Mark Gasnier
is believed to top the wanted list.
The forward could be either Jason Ryles from St George or Bronco's
ace Gorden Tallis.
Manchester Online
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Maroon young guns united again
By Paul Malone: THE youngsters at the centre of the biggest upheaval
at the Broncos since Wally Lewis was sacked have come together as
Queensland's second youngest Origin centre partnership.
When Broncos coach Wayne Bennett sent Justin Hodges back to the
Clydesdales during the 2001 season after signing with the Roosters,
he blooded Brent Tate in first grade as the most likely wing
replacement.
Two years later, the 21-year-olds are Queensland's youngest centre
partnership since Mal Meninga, a goalkicking star on his 20th
birthday, and Chris Close, 21, excelled for the Maroons in the
inaugural Origin match in 1980.
Convenience stores have been known to have boxes of chocolates with
centres older than Hodges and Tate.
So Tate blanched at the thought yesterday of a comparison being drawn
between Queensland's first Origin centre pairing and the two
youngsters of 2003 with a combined two Origin appearances between
them.
Read more Courier Mail
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Criticism won't hurt NSW: Gould
NSW coach Phil Gould says the criticism of him by former State of
Origin stars hasn't gone down well with the players and it's
galvanised them for next week's Origin opener.
Gould, speaking on Friday after the final training session before
breaking camp for the weekend, also said those who were expecting the
Blues to wave the white flag at Suncorp Stadium next week were in for
a rude shock.
Gould has been under fire for most of the Origin campaign, with NSW
legend Brett Kenny the latest ex-player to take a shot.
Kenny told AAP on Thursday he hoped the Blues lost the Origin series
3-0 so Gould would get sacked.
"It`s getting very personal," said Gould, who has also come under
fire from former NSW hooker Ben Elias.
"I guess most people are coming to terms with whether we can win this
game, now we find out people don't want us to win this game.
"That gets very personal.
"It's very disappointing that ex-Origin players have come out.
"They're not hurting me.
"But I don't think these players deserve those sort of things said
about them and it hasn't gone down very well.
"Anyone thinking we can't win or anyone thinking we won't win or
anyone thinking they don't want us to win, they might be in for a
shock."
NSW will return to camp on Monday with second rower Ben Kennedy
needing to prove his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Read more Yahoo Sport
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Anasta puts pressure on selectors
By Steve Mascord and Brad Walter
Roosters 18 Bulldogs 28
Bulldogs second-rower Willie Mason said Braith Anasta was the only
Dogs player who really deserved to make the NSW State of Origin side
after the five-eighth forcefully proved a point to Blues selectors
last night.
In fact it was the man not wanted by NSW - Anasta - who denied the
veteran who no longer has time for the Blues - Brad Fittler - by
snatching an intercept off the Roosters five-eighth to give his side
the 28-18 win.
Anasta, Mason and Hazem El Masri were all ignored by NSW selectors
for next Wednesday's opening Origin encounter with Queensland, with
chairman of selectors Bob McCarthy saying his former club only "seems
to score tries from kicks and intercepts".
"I wasn't expecting to be in the side," Mason said after the five-
tries-to-three win in front of 17,136 fans at Aussie Stadium. "The
only one of us who deserved to be in the side was Braith. If you're
playing well and winning games, you'll get picked."
Roosters coach Ricky Stuart was fuming after skipper Brad Fittler was
denied an early try when referee Paul Simpkins sent Bulldog Travis
Norton to the sin bin, calling him offside was lunging at the line.
"The referee said it would been a double movement anyway, but it
wouldn't have been if the bloke wasn't coming from an offside
position to tackle him," Roosters coach Ricky Stuart said.
"I've already taken the matter up with [referees coach] Robert Finch
and I also thought Eric Grothe should have been awarded a penalty
try."
Read more SMH
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Bulldogs 28 defeated Roosters 18
Bulldogs bark into NRL top eight
The Bulldogs have climbed back into the National Rugby League top
eight with a desperately needed 28-18 victory over the depleted
Sydney Roosters in a see-sawing encounter at Aussie Stadium.
The lead changed hands four times during the game, but a 65-metre
intercept try to five-eighth Braith Anasta 15 minutes before fulltime
was ultimately enough to earn the Bulldogs the two competition
points.
Brad Fittler was the villain who threw the stray pass, but it was an
unfortunate error for the skipper, who had been outstanding on a
night when coach Ricky Stuart most needed his leader to stand tall.
The Roosters were without their seven State of Origin
representatives, yet managed to almost pull off a courageous win.
Fittler scored one try, was over the line on another occasion and set
up the Roosters' only other four pointer in a fabulous display that
must have NSW State of Origin selectors wishing he was still
available for representative football.
Alas, it was the Bulldogs who prevailed, ending a worrying two-match
losing streak which culminated in only one player from their star-
studded line-up being picked for Origin I at Suncorp Stadium on
Wednesday night.
After trailing 16-8 at halftime, the Roosters struck back quickly
after the break when halfback Brett Finch pounced on a perfectly
weighted Fittler grubber kick in the visitors in-goal area.
The conversion from hooker Michael Crocker cut the Bulldogs'
advantage to just two points.
The premiers regained the lead in the 55th minute when Fittler
combined with heavily involved fullback Todd Byrne before centre Ryan
Cross looped around and conjured up a great chip kick for Eric Grothe
to reel in and dive over in the corner.
But Anasta's run away try and a late four-pointer to Willie Mason was
enough to seal the deal for the Dogs.
The Bulldogs fell behind eight-nil early in the game following a try
to Fittler and two Crocker goals.
But Bulldogs trio Brent Sherwin, Jamie Feeney and Nigel Vagana all
crossed within nine minutes of each other to give the visitors their
16-8 half time advantage.
NRL
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Western Australia Thrash Victoria.
Western Australia has opened its account in game one of the Emerging
States Championships at Dorian Gardens Perth, by thrashing Victoria
56-10.
The Vics were able to draw level 10-10 after 20 minutes and looked to
be gaining confidence but WA stepped up a gear and were merciless
scoring another 8 unanswered try's.
In other games an enthusiastic Northern Territory side had a great
win defeating a lacklustre South Australian team 44-24. NT coach,
former Brisbane Broncos forward Brad Tessman has his young side well
drilled and may surprise over the weekend.
The WA police team had a comfortable win over the NT Police side 36 -
18.
Saturdays Games
Vic Police v NT Police - 1.30pm
WA v SA - 3.30pm
NT v Victoria - 5.00pm
Fremantle RL
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Masters Rugby League has been played in New Zealand for the past 10
years and has been very successful in holding monthly and annual
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Two Queensland clubs (Runaway Bay and Redcliffe Old Boys) have
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The concept of the game is to put the emphasis on participation and
enjoyment of playing Rugby League.
To eliminate the urge to relive OLD GLORIES, there are no scores kept
or trophies to win. All games are strictly refereed by experienced
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The New Zealand Masters have approximately 35 teams playing and are
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To promote this great game, the Runaway Bay Rugby League Old Boys
Association are holding a Tournament in late September/early October
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The Monday question is from Greg.
Question: Hitting the gap
In the pre-season we were lucky enough to attract a very talented
half back who had played most of his senior football in 1st Div.
This kid is leaps and bounds above the skill level of our U19's 2nd
Div team.
The problem I am having is all but one of my forwards are
complaining about being snapped and refusing to run off this player.
The one player not complaining has the ability to hit a gap and is
making big yardage.
My observation is that my forwards are waiting
for the ball and then trying to bust the line. My half is holding up
the ball waiting for the forward to hit the gap, hence, too late,
snap!He has never played with forwards who cant hit a gap. We have
done many drills trying to explain the principle of unders and overs
with no success.
I have studied DigiLeague and tried lot of three on
two drills etc I am looking for any suggestions on how to teach my
forwards how to hit the gap.
Answer by Daryn:
Another possible reason for the forwards being
stationary is a lack of fitness.
The effort in making a good dummy run compared to a ball receiving
run has to be close to 90% to really sell the defence
that you're getting the ball.
The stats sheet might say that your guys are totally
40+ tackles or hit-ups but if you don't record dummy
runs as well you're missing a lot of effort which some
of these guys might be putting in.
The difference between "lazy" laking the ball from a
stand or just conserving energy isn't much and you'd
know your guys best.
Perhaps something to try is to work them in groups
during a game, two pairs of forwards, on alternate
sets of six, one pair work from acting half while the
oppo pair work off the half.
It'll give each guy a little recovery time, shares the work load and
will show up who's just having a lazy afternoon.
If you have a few assistants around who can accurately
record every hitup, tackle, dummy run, run off the
half, then you might build a good picture of who and
when are being lazy and who just needed a rest.
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