The Preliminary semi finals were played at Leichhardt Oval today.
The major semi between Wenty and Souths Juniors commenced at 12.30. Jacob Byrne, Brad Capovilla and Justin Doyle were all missing from the Wenty line up, but they had the luxury of calling up Willie Mclean and Nathan Jordan, who had played one and none JB games respectively.
Gwynne scored for Wenty after 2 minutes following an incisive run from Parke. After a Wenty penalty goal the game became a stalemate for about 15 minutes. Souths then appeared to get on top with tries to Higgins, Trindall and Rooke. Wenty cut the margin to 14-10 when Gwynne scored his second try 4 minutes before half time, however, they gifted Souths 6 points by losing possession from the kick off. Souths led 20-10 at the break.
Scott Ella scored 4 tries in the first 25 minutes of the second period, taking his season tally to an amazing 38 tries. Two resulted from passes from Siose Muliumu, another was on the end of a great Jordan cut out pass and the other was a 70 metre run after Souths dropped the ball.
Cush scored for Souths to close the margin to 28-24 but Adam Capovilla wrapped up the game by carrying 3 defenders over the line - Final Score Wenty 32-24.
The Elimination semi followed at 2.30 and the Bulls quickly established their superiority with 2 tries to Salem and one ach to Branighan and Rakabu saw a 20-0 lead after 20 minutes. The Cougars managed to hold out in the second quarter to trail 20-2 at the break.
The Cougars scored in the first set after resumption but the Bulls never took their opponents to get within range. Tries to Mostyn, Naiqama, Corrie and Salem all followed 60 metre breaks. The final score was 44-20.
The Bulls would be concerned that Rakabu was sent off following an all in brawl 10 minutes from the end.
The second round of semis will be held at St Marys next week. The Entrance play Wenty in the major semi and Souths play the Bulls in the minor semi
The major semi between Wenty and Souths Juniors commenced at 12.30. Jacob Byrne, Brad Capovilla and Justin Doyle were all missing from the Wenty line up, but they had the luxury of calling up Willie Mclean and Nathan Jordan, who had played one and none JB games respectively.
Gwynne scored for Wenty after 2 minutes following an incisive run from Parke. After a Wenty penalty goal the game became a stalemate for about 15 minutes. Souths then appeared to get on top with tries to Higgins, Trindall and Rooke. Wenty cut the margin to 14-10 when Gwynne scored his second try 4 minutes before half time, however, they gifted Souths 6 points by losing possession from the kick off. Souths led 20-10 at the break.
Scott Ella scored 4 tries in the first 25 minutes of the second period, taking his season tally to an amazing 38 tries. Two resulted from passes from Siose Muliumu, another was on the end of a great Jordan cut out pass and the other was a 70 metre run after Souths dropped the ball.
Cush scored for Souths to close the margin to 28-24 but Adam Capovilla wrapped up the game by carrying 3 defenders over the line - Final Score Wenty 32-24.
The Elimination semi followed at 2.30 and the Bulls quickly established their superiority with 2 tries to Salem and one ach to Branighan and Rakabu saw a 20-0 lead after 20 minutes. The Cougars managed to hold out in the second quarter to trail 20-2 at the break.
The Cougars scored in the first set after resumption but the Bulls never took their opponents to get within range. Tries to Mostyn, Naiqama, Corrie and Salem all followed 60 metre breaks. The final score was 44-20.
The Bulls would be concerned that Rakabu was sent off following an all in brawl 10 minutes from the end.
The second round of semis will be held at St Marys next week. The Entrance play Wenty in the major semi and Souths play the Bulls in the minor semi
