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Brisbane Broncos v NQ Cowboys
 
Bennett/Civoniceva Murray/Thurston
Broncos started poorly
By Gary Roberts RLCM
"We started off by beating ourselves," was Wayne Bennett's comment.
The North Queensland Cowboys 23 defeated Brisbane Broncos 16 at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night, before a record crowd of 50,416.
Could the above statement made by Bennett before the NRL media be referring to the Broncos first set?
After they had come from 10m left on play one, Darren Lockyer was shaping to take a kick on the fifth play from the 50m centre field. This was a seven seconds play the ball, giving Cowboys player, Luke O'Donnell, ample time to set his run to harass Lockyer's kick.
Lockyer was unable to kick and had to run and pass towards the sideline - not a good position for a fifth play kick.
The ball, after going through the hands of several players, was finally kicked in desperation.
It was caught on the 30m centre field. From this point the game turned sour for 10 minutes for the Broncos, and it took them too long in the first half to regain their normal composure.
Overall, the Broncos did not play well in the first half.
In trying to analyse the final result, one must look at the poor play of the Broncos in the first half.
The Cowboys stayed composed and went about their business in the tradesman-like manner that you would expect from a team that received uncharacteristic gifts from the Broncos. There was an extremely poor drop-out kick from Lockyer, two opportune penalties early in the first 10 minutes that they were able to turn into points and spilled ball from the Broncos on six occasions.
"We started off by beating ourselves," said Wayne Bennett.
North Queensland Cowboys 23 defeated Brisbane Broncos 16.
Jason Smith NQ Cowboys
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Gold Coast Titans v St George Dragons
 
John Cartwright Nathan Brown
The Gold Coast Titans do not lack attitude
By Gary Roberts RLCM
The Titans have arrived and after the game at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday before a crowd of 42,030 mainly Titans' supporters, the future looks good.
The debutantes matched it with the more experienced St George Dragons club and showed that with more NRL game time they will win games.
With 33 stoppages through penalties, knock-ons, forward passes and scrums, it was not a classic game to watch. Nevertheless, it was entertaining football because of the occasion and the closeness of the scores towards the end of the 80 minutes.
Several things stood out which most likely resulted in the game going to the Dragons. These occurred in plays one and two of both teams.
The urgency that the Dragons showed in being positive on those plays when defending, resulted in the Titans struggling on play three leading to hurried kicking on the fifth play of the set.
The positive plays on one and two gave the Dragons, upon receiving the kick from the Titans, room to move on play one allowing them back into the Titans' end of the ground many times by tackle three or four.
However, in saying that, the Dragons were unable to capitalize to a major extent, a fact that would have the Dragons' coaching staff with some work to do.
Back to the new boys - they also have some work to do which is to be expected of a new team, but they showed spirit and are prepared to attack from anywhere in the field, and in doing that they will become crowd pleasers.
And with players of the calibre of Rogers, Campbell, Walker and Prince steering them around, they have the ability to bring the crowd to their feet as they did on Sunday.
One section of the Titans' game on Sunday stood out. It showed in an eight set section between sets 30 to 37, with the game nearing its end. The Dragons had possession for five sets, back to back. They hammered at the Titans' line for 29 plays between sets 30 to 34. The Titans' defence scrambled and held them out play after play for 29 consecutive tackles.
Then, when the Titans got the ball on the 15m in set 35, with three minutes remaining, Rogers carried it 70m on play four, only to see the pass go to ground. If the pass sticks, the Titans could have won the game.
This section of play could represent a possible Titans' attitude.
They are a fit and strong team. They can defend and they will attack from their end of the field.
The Titans will need NRL week to week experience to gel into the team that Coach John Cartwright wants, but after Sunday's effort, their attitude appears to be a positive factor.
Final score was St George 20 defeated Gold Coast Titans 18.
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UMINA BEACH RLFC
The Umina Beach RLFC are seeking the services of a Sports Trainer for the upcoming 2007 season.
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Knowledge of all injuries suffered from players and the ability to diagnose and rehabilitate such is paramount.
The UBRLFC prides itself on being a "family orientated" club with the attitude of "everyone's welcome".
Having participated in the past three Grand Finals in the Central Coast Division R L Competition and taking out the Premiership as well as the prestigious "Claytons Cup"in 2005 the successful applicant is assured of a winning culture.
With former State of Origin and Australian Representative Terry Hill as head coach for 2007 applicants must have a professional approach towards all aspects of the position offered.
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Under 15 Coach required
Valleys Juniors is situated at "Emerson Park" Bega Street, Grange, Brisbane. We currently have teams from Under 7 to Under 18 and two Second Division Open sides.
This year we have two Under 15 teams at Valleys Juniors with only one coach. Do you have what it takes to lead our second team through an enjoyable and rewarding year ~ are you the coach we are looking for?
If this interests you for more information on coaching please contact our club on 3356 7257 or Coaching Coordinator, Glen Delhaas on 0429 053 861, alternatively email your details to valleysjuniors@...
Some of our teams also require additional players for further information on this please contact the club on 3356 7257 or Dominque Nunan - Club Secretary on 0424 614 008.
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Work and play in the UK
Leeds Akkies RLFC are a vibrant, 'go-ahead' club competing in the Rugby League Conference National Division (1st Grade) and RLC Yorkshire/Lincolnshire (reserve grade).
The club is currently looking for enthusiastic and committed players for the 2007 season.
The Akkies is one of the most progressive clubs outside the pro game and joining the club offers the following benefits:
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Moruya Sharks RLFC
Moruya Sharks are looking for First Grade Players
In the off season Moruya have recruited well but are still looking for a good Front rower and back rower.
Moruya is a well supported Rugby League town situated on the South coast of NSW close to the beach with a great lifestyle.
Jobs and accomodation can be assisted by the club for the right players.
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Fremantle RLFC
The Fremantle Rugby Club was formed in 1928 and converted to the
Fremantle Rugby League club in 1948.
It has been playing in the WA 1st division (WARL) for some 54 years, making the Roosters one of the oldest established clubs in WA.
We are currently looking for players of all grades and juniors to join us for the 2007 season.
The club boasts a premiership winning head coach, excellent support staff and quality facilities.
Great opportunities lie ahead for players interested in furthering their careers through state representative tours to the east coast for the Developing State Carnivals, whilst enjoying the lifestyle of living and working in WA.
This includes the chance to represent WA as a member of the New Reds to compete in the Jim Beam Cup in the 2008 season.
Interested players and coaches should contact:
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Crewe Wolves RLFC - UK
Crewe Wolves a prestigious club, are now looking for new players of any experience aged 17yo and over.
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New South Wales Deaf Rugby League
New South Wales Deaf Rugby League which to extend an invitation to prospective players to trial for positions with the NSW Deaf RL team to play play Queensland in Newcastle on the June Long Weekend 9th / 10th June 2007.
NSWDRL Chief Executive Officer Sean Johnston says the team needs to be strengthen in a number of areas, particularly in the forwards. "We are after a exceptional front-row and a back rower to fill these positions due to a number of players either retiring or have injuries at the present time" he says.
"Any player who has either a hearing impairment or complete hearing loss are eligible for selection and must pass the criteria of 55 decibels (hearing loss) in both ears. A recent doctors certificate or audiogram is needed to verify this"
"This is the 1st time the State of Origin Deaf interstate fixture will be hosted in Newcastle, and we are all looking forward to this with anticipation and excitement after last year's success in Mackay"
"Queensland will be more hungrier this year after we beat them in the dying stages of the game and I am confident our Coach Daniel Holmes will make the boys fully aware of this"
Any interested players are to contact Danny Holmes on 0410722615 for training times and venue.
The NSWDRL Board is also looking for expression of interests from public and private business sectors to assist in long term sponsorships for it's team and the association.
Sean Johnston says it is vital that the business sector assist the deaf participants in the code to ensure a smooth development whilst playing the code."The Board is in the process of implementing an development and support program to assist young players with hearing disabilities to stay in the game for their sporting and personal development and it is imperative that we assist them in this area."
"For any young deaf participants involved in sports with the mainstream community, it is a daunting experience due to communication problems developing during the activity of the sports such as in game days, training etc"
"The NSWDRL role would be to assist those players and deaf coaches who need our support to integrate themselves on the same playing level with others, and also give support to coaches and officials who have hearing impaired players or coaches involved in some capacity with their clubs"
Any businesses who wish submit their interest in sponsoring the New South Wales Deaf Rugby League and as a naming rights sponsor of our team for 2007 and 2008 are invited to send their enquiries to :
Chief Executive Officer
New South Wales Deaf Rugby League Inc.
PO Box 125
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Yeppoon RLFC
Yeppoon RLFC on the Capricorn Coast of Queensland is seeking the services of front rowers for this current season 2007.
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Sonny side up for the challenge
By Greg Prichard
Bulldogs officials today will decide whether to gamble on seeking a massive downgrading of the charge levelled against star forward Sonny Bill Williams - the extent of which has not been granted in the NRL for seven years.
Williams yesterday was charged with a reckless high tackle, grade two, for his fourth-minute hit that knocked out Newcastle halfback Andrew Johns at EnergyAustralia Stadium on Sunday.
Williams would be suspended for two games if he entered an early guilty plea or three if he contested the charge and was found guilty.
It is clear Williams got Johns high, but the club's chief executive, Malcolm Noad, said pursuing a downgrading was an option. The problem is that, in trying to reduce the suspension for an early guilty plea to one game, the Bulldogs would not only need to get the charge cut by three grades, but also the charge category changed - from reckless to careless, grade four.
If the Bulldogs went for it and failed, then Williams would get the full three games.
David Middleton from League Information Services last night said that since the grading system was introduced to the NRL in 1998, there had been only four instances of charges being downgraded by at least three grades. On only two of those occasions did the downgrading include a charge category change, when Jason Smith, then with Parramatta, was downgraded from a reckless high tackle, grade two, to careless, grade four, and Cronulla's Mitch Healey from intentional high, grade four, to reckless, grade four, both in 2000.
"We thought that any charge would fall into the careless category," Noad said yesterday. "We're getting all the vision of the tackle now and myself, the coach [Steve Folkes], some other staff and our legal representatives will meet in the morning and decide which way to go. Seeking a downgrading is a possibility we will consider."
Bulldogs board member and solicitor Jim Hall, who will represent Williams if the matter goes to a hearing, said the decision on how to approach the charge would depend on whether video provided the Bulldogs with an argument.
X-rays taken on Sunday indicated Johns had not suffered neck damage or facial fractures, and results of further scans taken yesterday came back negative as well.
Yesterday morning, Johns said he was still feeling the effects of the hit: "I'm just a bit groggy and I can't really remember much of yesterday," he said. "I just felt really tired and lethargic and felt like sleeping. I went home last night and slept all night and felt pretty ordinary. SMH
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See no evil, speak no evil
By Jacquelin Magnay and Brad Walter
Brisbane Broncos hard man Tonie Carroll escaped a judiciary hearing for alleged eye gouging after North Queensland Cowboy's Sione Faumuina declined to give further evidence.
The NRL match review committee chairman, Greg McCallum, said there was a higher standard of proof required for any eye-gouging and biting allegations, and without a victim statement it was impossible to pass on the case to the judiciary.
McCallum said the review committee had viewed the video footage "a hundred times" yesterday and while it shows Carroll's hands in contact with Faumuina's face on two or three occasions there was no evidence that Carroll was involved in any eye gouge.
"The contact to the eye or the eyelid has to be a deliberate act and when the player doesn't come forward and make an accusation you are relying on the video, which is inconclusive," McCallum said.
"It looks dramatic but when you study it, you can't tell and you need that missing piece, a victim statement. When you go to a hearing it is about presenting the evidence - we didn't have that evidence so we can't charge anyone.
"If we had charged Tonie Carroll he would have worn the allegation of being a gouger, and that wouldn't have done anyone any good because there was no evidence of that". Faumuina had initially said to the referee Steve Clark that Carroll had put a hand in his eye, but when asked to make a direct charge, he refused.
The case has raised an anomaly in the system that makes it more difficult to send an eye gouge or biting charge to the judiciary, especially within the closed culture of rugby league to keep such incidents on the field. The match review committee can refer other serious play, such as high tackles or dangerous throws on the basis of video. But McCallum said it was difficult to use video evidence alone in gouging and biting claims because they were often hidden.
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"It all comes down to the victim coming forward, like Glenn Morrison did when he took on Ryan Cross [who was suspended for six matches last year]."
Meanwhile, officials seemed nonplussed yesterday about what appeared to be a two-fingered gesture to the Suncorp Stadium crowd from North Queensland prop Carl Webb in the dying minutes of last Friday night's match.
The incident occurred after Cowboys fullback Matt Bowen scored the match-winning try in the 73rd minute.
On the sideline at the time after being interchanged, Webb turns away from the field and thrusts his fingers towards the crowd.
Neither the club nor the NRL was aware of Webb's actions when contacted by the Herald yesterday, despite the incident being clearly captured by the Channel Nine cameras.
Rookie St George Illawarra five-eighth Richie Williams apologised to Preston Campbell after pointing at the Gold Coast fullback when crossing for his second try in the Dragons' 20-18 win at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. SMH
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Medicos give Walker thumbs down
Gold Coast winger Chris Walker could be sidelined for up to eight weeks after breaking his thumb in the Titans' narrow loss to St George Illawarra on the weekend.
X-rays today confirmed the bad news for Walker, who is likely to undergo surgery on his hand tomorrow.
He suffered a Bennett's fracture - a dislocation of the metacarpal bone at the base of the thumb - early in the second half of the Titans' NRL debut at Suncorp Stadium yesterday.
But the 27-year-old, who scored two tries and booted three goals in a gold star performance in the 20-18 loss, doesn't know how the injury happened.
"I'll have to go through the videotape," he said today at the team recovery session.
"I went to hit the ball out of Matt Cooper's hands and I think it collected his elbow early in the second half."
Walker's loss is a big blow for the Titans because the former Queensland Origin flyer had been in red-hot form for the NRL newcomers in the pre-season trials and against the Dragons. SMH
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Souths kick off Monday night footy in style
South Sydney gifted club owners Peter Holmes a Court and Russell Crowe a perfect first birthday present, downing the Sydney Roosters 18-6 at Aussie Stadium on Monday evening.
Nimble half-back Joe Williams ran roughshod over an inexperienced Roosters line-up, as businessman Holmes a Court and Hollywood star Crowe watched on a year to day since they purchased the Redfern-based outfit.
The struggling club bought up big in the off-season, snaring a new coach in Jason Taylor and players of the calibre of Roy Asotasi, Nigel Vagana and David Kidwell, and on the evidence of their first-up performance they have much to look forward to.
While the Chris Anderson-led Roosters debuted a rookie new halves pairing in Josh Lewis and Mitch Aubusson, Souths opposites Williams and Jeremy Smith looked like old hands.
Williams earned the man-of-the-match award, bagging the opening try and kicking three from four goals while generally looking dangerous whenever he had possession of the ball.
Centre Vagana, picked up from the Sharks after a mixed 2006, bagged a double on debut with the first a scintillating effort which saw him ground a Smith kick just before the dead ball line.
Souths led 12-0 at the break, having controlled the ball better in wet conditions, and it took the Roosters until the hour-mark to get onto the scoreboard when Lewis capitalised on a Nathan Merritt knock-on to go over.
But the Roosters never looked like winning and Vagana finished them off to hand Souths the inaugural Ron Coote Cup. Yahoo Sport Online
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Darren Lockyer given some reason to smile
Brisbane Broncos captain Darren Lockyer could be back in the NRL sooner than expected after he had MRI scans on his injured ankle today.
Lockyer sprained his right ankle during the Broncos' 23-16 defeat to North Queensland on Friday evening and it was initially feared that he would be out for six weeks.
That would have ruled him out of the Anzac Test against New Zealand on April 20, but Lockyer had cause to be optimistic after a visit to the doctor.
"I'd like to think that if I do everything right, I'd be a chance to come back the week before that Test," Lockyer said.
"It's frustrating, but it could have been worse.
"I just have to work hard in my recovery and try and get back as quick as I can."
Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett will have to shuffle his desk in the absence of Lockyer, with Karmichael Hunt, Joel Moon and Michael Ennis all in the frame to wear his number six jersey.
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QRL Wizard Cup Reports
By Robert Rachow
NORTH QLD 22 d ASPLEY 12
THE 'Bear' awoke at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night as Paul Bowman helped inspire the North Queensland Young Guns to a 22-12 victory over Aspley in his first game back from serious neck injury.
Trailing 12-0 in a dour defensive battle with just 20 minutes left at Suncorp Stadium, North Queensland kicked home down the straight to score four unanswered tries and steal the match.
Having his first run since last July, 31-year old Bowman had some nice touches in the opening hour but saved his best for a dynamic finish.
It was an unusual affair for the veteran of 12 State of Origin matches, making his debut in the Wizard Cup after more than a decade playing with the Cowboys. He made it a memorable occasion though, scoring the Guns' first try of the night from a grubber in-goal, just as it seemed his side would be held scoreless for the night.
Five minutes later he ran onto a sweetly timed pass from the highly impressive Jackson Nicolau and burst into a gap. Although unbalanced on his feet and looking unfamiliar in the clear, Bowman drew in the defence and passed for Joe Clarke to score
Still trailing 14-12, North Queensland carried the momentum to score its third try in eight minutes when Ben Farrar crossed from a Shane Muspratt rightside offload, breaking through minimal defence from Michal Ennis.
After dominating for so long, Aspley didn't deserve to go home a loser and hooker Ian Lacey protested loudly when referee Clayton Sharpe adjudged him short of the line in the 72nd minute. A try in the centre of the park would have all but wrapped up the game at that stage, yet the decision stood and the Broncos coughed up the ball next play.
Bowman then enforced his side's upper hand by chasing a downfield kick and driving back Aspley dangerman Denan Kemp, who had scored a 70m runaway try ealier in the evening.
There was one anxious mopment in the closing stages when the Young Guns surrendered the ball 12m out through otherwise strong Karl Johnson.
Yet North Queensland made amends, sealed the deal and made for a deceiving scoreline by scoring on the last play of the game, Kiwi Test hooker David Faiumu running over injured John Te Reo and setting up the hard-running Muspratt
One man breathing a heavy sigh of relief would have been Young Guns fullback Michael Rose, who although undoubtedly talented, had a horror night under the high ball and almost gifted the Broncos several tries.
That said, he was tested by one of the best in the business, with halfback Brent McConnell brilliant in his Aspley debut and unlucky to be on a losing side.
Round Two sees North Queensland host Souths Logan at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday at 5.30pm. Meanwhile Aspley plays Redcliffe at Dolphin Oval the same day at 2pm.
NORTH QUEENSLAND 22 (Paul Bowman, Joe Clarke, Ben Farrar, Shane Muspratt tries; Ben Farrar 3 goals) d ASPLEY 12 (Tame Tupou, Denan Kemp try; Michael Ennis 2 goals) at Suncorp Stadium. Referee Clayton Sharpe.
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EASTS 40 d WYNNUM MANLY 18
THREE tries from three consecutive sets has seen John Tamanika lead Easts to a 40-18 humbling of Wynnum Manly 40-18 in the traditional derby at Langlands Park.
In what commentator David Wright speculated was the 'fastest hat-trick ever', Tamanika touched down in the 17th, 18th and 20th minutes to give Easts a 14-0 headstart.
The Otahuhu Leopards junior owed a lot to inside men Matt Lockyer and Isaac Kaufmann, however his third try in the left-hand corner was pure acrobatics and worthy of any highlight reel.
From there the game was an uphill battle for the visiting Seagulls and they did themselves no favours with poor discipline and sloppy handling. Three times the Baysiders gave away penalties whilst in possession, compounded by two tries gone begging through dropped ball.
In fairness to the Seagulls they were fielding a new-look side, featuring several youngsters. Over time there is little doubt that coach Shane McNally will meld the squad into a competitive unit.
Yet there was also the nagging feeling that Wynnum should have done more with a pack that, on paper, stacks up against any in the competition.
While NRL signing Ben Czislowski pulled off a bone-rattling hit on Damian Durnford in the first half, the most impressive forwards were Easts trio Mark Cantoni, Sinave Faitala and Marcus Jensen.
Tigers hooker Trent Young also showed the benefits of his time with South Sydney and his slickness and tightness around the ruck was telling. In the shades of halftime the Roma junior beat three men from dummy-half on the last tackle to make it 20-6 at the break.
Fullback Kev Stephensen then went on a run two minutes into the second half, setting up Cantoni for a try the next play and extending the lead to 24-6.
There were brief thoughts of a Wynnum revival when impressive centre Paoa Faamita plunged across in the 47th minute, running a perfect line.
The former Queensland Under 19s player then cut a swathe through four defenders on the next set, but dropped the ball over the line when hit solidly by a diving Lockyer. Effectively that signalled the end of the game.
Over the closing stages Easts started to play more liberally and the multi-faceted attack would have created some unease amongst this year's other title contenders.
Returning to the Tigers for the first time since the 2004 extra time grand final were Kaufmann, Young and half Dane Campbell, with the latter named Man of the Match by ABC. Campbell set up arguably the try of the game, chipping, ragathering, then curving the ball off the outside of the boot and between two defenders for David Tyrrell to score in the 69th minute.
Next Sunday the Tigers play Ipswich at North Ipswich Reserve at 3pm. Wynnum Manly travels to Bishop Park in Round 2 for another 3pm game on Sunday.
EASTS 40 John Tamanika 3, David Tyrrell 2, Trent Young, Mark Cantoni, Sinave Faitala tries; Justin McKay 4 goals) d WYNNUM MANLY 18 Paoa Faamita, Chris McQueen, Matt Smith tries; Matt Smith 3 goals) at Langlands Park.
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SOUTHS LOGAN 36 d CENTRAL 20
SOUTHS Logan co-coach Jason Burnham believes his side's 36-20 win over Central in 34C heat will set up the Magpies handsomely for a crack at heavyweights North Queensland next weekend.
Whispers throughout the pre-season have been of a stronger, fitter Magpies outfit and that certainly appeared the case as they weathered the scorching conditions at Brandon Park on Saturday.
Central threw everything they had at the smaller Souths Logan side early on, punching holes with the likes of Pete Penaia, Geoff Black and George Tuakura - between them more than 360kg of flesh and bones.
The Comets claimed their first try in that fashion, offloading after creating a dent and scoring straight up the middle of the park. But gradually attrition took its course, the Magpies clung on and suddenly at halftime they found themselves in the sheds at halftime 20-4 ahead.
It was more of the same in the second half, with Bundaberg's Matt Templeman and Tully's Tanu Wulf both notching doubles for the black-and-whites. Burnham contested that only poor ball security from his side kept the score as close as it was.
"We're definitely way ahead of where we were at this stage last year in terms of strength and fitness," the former Canberra Raider said.
"You could see in that first half we came over them. They're a big team and it was a matter of playing patiently, running some smaller men around the field and sticking to our guns.
"We've got no problems with the physical side of things any more. We can match and hold anyone. It's going to be a matter of skill when we come up against sides like North Queensland and Aspley now."
Burnham called the testing afternoon an 'acclimatisation' to the conditions which can be expected when his side runs onto Dairy Farmers Stdaium this coming week.
One bolter who has given himself every chance of making the trip north is teenage back Wade Watson, who made an impressive debut against the Comets after being a late call-up for Kyle Lodge (elbow). Others to gain a special mention were the vastly improved Wulf, forward Darren Glase and jack-in-the-box Quentin Laulu-Togagae.
Returning to face his old club, Central utility Nat Bowman posted two tries, but could not alter the course of the game.
New Comets coach Steve Anderson and his men will no doubt be bitterly disappointed after pushing themselves hard in the offseason, yet are always a much tougher proposition on home turf.
This year's first game in Rockhampton falls on Saturday night, with the Comets hosting a resurgent Burleigh at 7.30pm. Souths Logan's match against the Young Guns in Townsville has been moved back one hour to a 6.30pm kick-off.
SOUTHS LOGAN 36 (Matt Templeman 2, Tanu Wulf 2, Quentin Laulu-Togagae, Darren Glase, Paul Rolls tries; Brandon Costin 3, Paul Rolls goals) d CENTRAL COMETS 20 (Nat Bowman 2, Brendan Gibb, Mick Esdale tries; Nat Bowman 2 goals) at Brandon Park.
BURLEIGH 38 d IPSWICH 12
AFTER missing the finals last year for the first time in eight seasons, the Burleigh Bears have suggested they will once more be a force, smashing Ipswich 38-12 at Pizzey Park on Saturday.
Without key man Adam Hayden (eye injury) for three quarters of the match, Burleigh produced a confident and convincing display with rookie Alex Glen filling in at pivot.
Originally named to start the game at centre, Glen continued to be a great example of what self-belief and dedication can achieve.
"Alex is a Burleigh junior, but a year ago we didn't pick him in our Colts team. We kept him in our second under 19s team in the local Gold Coast comp," revealed Burleigh boss Adrian Vowles.
"But he had a really good offseason and put in a lot of hard yards, so (head coach) Jimmy Lenihan decided to train him with the top squad.
"Things have kept happening from there. He's a nice tough kid and the kind of person you want in a team."
Glen was recently named in the Australian Under 20s national touch football development squad, having represented at a national level throughout his teens.
However, coach Lenihan says part of the reason for the youngster's 'meteoric rise' is due to a shift in priorities, deciding he would become more committed to the full-contact code.
Although hopes are that veteran Hayden has only soft tissue damage and no facial fracture, Glen has provided a viable back-up should he be ruled out for this coming Saturday's match against Central.
Another player the Bears would like to have on hand again is Gold Coast Titans hitman Josh Graham, a try scorer against Ipswich after being named as a late inclusion.
For its part, Ipswich was buoyed by the addition of rising NRL talent Smith Samau, but played minus the likes of Ricky Bird, Jason Bulgarelli and Donald Malone.
Bird's replacement at halfback Josh Costello continued to fire as he has throughout the pre-season. Yet the Jets were given minimal opportunities to attack via the rugged Burleigh defence and by halftime the score was 18-0 to the home team.
Ipswich fought back momentarily at the start of the second half with four-pointers to Luke Walker and Trevor Exton until Burleigh again asserted its dominance with three successive tries to end the match. Backrowere Martin Griese was a clear man-of-the-match, getting through a mountain of work.
Round Two of the Wizard Cup sees Burleigh travel to Rockhampton for the 7.30pm Saturday night game against Central. Ipswich hosts Easts at North Ipswich Reserve the following day at 3pm.
BURLEIGH 38 (Trent Purdon 2, Martin Griese 2, Josh Graham, Nick Parfitt, Jordan Atkins tries; Nick Parfitt 5 goals) d IPSWICH 12 (Trevor Exton, Luke Walker tries; Geoff Chalk 2 goals) at Pizzey Park.
NORTHS 46 d TWEED HEADS 32
WITH his hair in plaits, rugged backrower Sam Tagataese tied up a winning start to the season for Norths, scoring four tries as the Devils defeated Tweed Heads 46-32 at Suncorp Stadium.
Tweed had pulled several surprise maneuvers on match day, adding the Gold Coast Titans quintet of Matt Petersen, David Myles, Brett Delaney, Michael Hodgson and Daniel Conn.
However the reinforcements couldn't help sway the result, as Tagataese posted his first three tries before the 24th minute, running like a bull at a gate and hitting holes with precision.
Matching his effort, the widely-experienced Petersen also had a hat-trick for the Seagulls in the first half, including one beauty where he leapt high above Luke Samoa to grab a Brad Davis cross-kick.
Yet Petersen was out of action by halftime, carried off after what looked to be a high ankle sprain on his right leg. Concussed hooker Matt King also needed assistance from the field, but returned bravely in the second half.
Adding further to Tweed's woes, Brett Delaney couldn't buy a goal to start the game, missing all three shots from out wide.
The Seagulls had to amend a 26-12 halftime deficit and they showed some promise, with the elusive James Wood splitting the defence and running 65m up the middle of the park. In comparison Norths started to splutter, committing a number of infringements and dropping the ball as they worked off their line.
The telling play of the game came in the 45th minute with Tweed behind 26-18. Towering Seagulls centre Josh Vaughan dived for the corner, but was dragged over inches short of the line.
It snuffed out the Seagulls' brief revival and from there Norths scored the next three tries.
New Tweed head coach Troy McCarthy would have been particularly displeased with a soft effort from his men at a vital juncture in the 54th minute, allowing Ryan Shortland to dive over from dummy-half after it looked like Norths had run out of options.
Fellow debutant coach Kevin Carmichael would have also been concerned that his side could leak 32 points in a victory, but there were good signs from the Devils.
Aside from Tagataese, 18-year-old centre Will Chambers was highly impressive, scoring two tries but more importantly lining up his men in defence. At one point in the second half the youngster pulled off a bone-rattler on Tweed front rower Matt Austin and he refused to be intimidated when niggle entered the game at various stages.
Journeyman half Russell Aitken was another to perform well, helping his outside men find holes consistently throughout the game.
Round Two sees Norths host Wynnum Manly at Bishop Park on Sunday at 3pm. Meanwhile Tweed Heads has the bye.
NORTHS 46 (Sam Tagataese 4, Will Chambers 2, Kieran Turner, Ryan Shortland, Anthony Perkins tries; Luke Samoa 5 goals) d TWEED HEADS 32 (Matt Petersen 3, James Wood, David Myles, Nathanael Barnes, Andrew Moroney tries; Brett Delaney, Brad Davis goal) at Suncorp Stadium.
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RUGBY LEAGUE EUROPEAN SHIELD CONFIRMED
Following a meeting of associate members of the Rugby League European Federation at the Stoop, prior to Harlequins' Super League clash with Bradford, it has been confirmed that a European Shield Tournament will be staged during the summer featuring Czech Republic, Germany and Serbia.
A total of nine nations were present for the historic get-together: Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Estonia, Austria, Malta, Ukraine, Latvia and Serbia, where it was also agreed that an RLEF Selection would enter the MX9s for the second year, offering players from emerging nations the chance to mix together and gain greater experience at representative level.
Further development competitions are in the planning stage and the delegates expressed a wish for junior teams, in particular, from Great Britain to come on tour and help continue the code's expansion.
RLEF EUROPEAN SHIELD:
7th July - Germany vs. Serbia, Heidelberg
4th August - Czech Republic vs. Germany, Prague
18th August - Serbia vs. Czech Republic, Belgrade RLEF Online
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Catalans 23 defeated Huddersfield 22
Huddersfield's desperate start to the season continued as they slipped to a narrow 23-22 defeat against the Catalans in France.
Jon Sharp's Giants trailed 13-12 at the break and could not overturn the deficit in the second half.
They remain bottom of the table - and the only club in the league without a point. Sporting Life
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