2013 Bundy Cup

[Roland]

When Steve Ghosn took over Guildford as a late entry in the RM Cup it was expected that he would bring in several experienced players but for the opening game he had only Phil Takchi out of retirement to bolster the ranks.

In Round 3 he added Anthony Farah and this week Charlie Farah and Chris Saab are added to the list. It is a work in Progress but I expect a few more over coming weeks.

Similarly, Auburn continue to add to the list of imports from St Johns with Holo Tonga on an extended bench this week.

 

[Roland]

Blacktown has Mosese Pangai playing this week. Pangai graduated to NYC at 16, represented the Junior Kangaroos in 2011 and played a game in the NRL for the Cowboys last year.

He is a Concord-Burwood junior.

 

[Roland]

It appears that Adam Tuite has taken over from Buck Rogers as coach of Blacktown RMC.

This week Cabra has 9 Newtown players - 6 in the RMC and 3 in the Sydney Shield.

Former Newtown and Cabra forward Isaac Malliota is listed on the bench for Wenty Sydney Shield. He played in Cabra's winning Bundy Grand Final team a few years ago. He will be a useful acquisition.

Doug Hewitt who played Bundy for Windsor most of last season is listed in the Auburn SS side this week.

 

[Roland]

I just saw Ali Hijazi, a benchman for Wenty Sydney shield last year playing alongside Origin star Dave Taylor in the Gold Coast Qld Cup team on fox.

 

[Roland]

The Guildford Owls - They're a HOOT
Adam Kidd
NSWRL Media

26/04/2013 3:00:00 PM

The Guildford Owls have been boosted by the signing of veteran forward Charlie Farah for the 2013 Ron Massey Cup season.
Farah, a former Lebanese International and Sydney Bulls player, will bring over 100 games of experience to a young Owls squad who registered their first win of the season last weekend defeating Windsor 34-26 at Windsor Sports Complex.
Speaking with NSWRL Media, Guildford Owls Coach, Steve Ghosn, believed the addition of Farah was a much needed boost to his side in their debut year in the competition.
“It’s almost a case of men up against boys for us some weeks,” Ghosn said.
“We’re always able to put a few points on, but as far as bending the opposition line back with a few big forwards… that’s what we've been lacking.
“(Laughs) Charlie is about six-foot-six and a hundred odd kilos’… so he’ll give us some firepower and much needed experience up front.”
After securing the upset win over Windsor in Round Three, Ghosn admitted he was pleased with the development of his young players.
“We’re a work in progress. The average age of our side is probably only 20 or 21 years-of-age… I hadn't penciled in the two competition points heading up to Windsor and the boys played really well against a much bigger opposition.
“It’s hard to name any standout players because we’re all putting in as a team.”
Averaging 32 points per game over the opening three rounds of the competition, the Owls have had no trouble finding their way to the try line; however it has been the Owls defence that has caused the most concern for the coach.
“If you can score points, you’re going to be in the contest each week. We've just got to fix a few things in our defence and we’ll be fine.
“We’re aiming for the top five. We’re not turning up to training three nights a week just to make up the numbers. It may be coming together slowly but I’m happy with where we’re at.”
The Guildford Owls take on the Blacktown Workers in Round Four of the Ron Massey Cup on Saturday, April 27 at McCredie Park. Kick-off at 3pm.

 

[Roland]

RMC

BNRU 44 Kingsgrove 14
Mounties 38 Asquith 32
Entrance 54 Wests 24
Guildford 34 Blacktown 20
Auburn 24 Cabramatta 22
Wenty 26 Windsor 14

Ladder

Entrance, Mounties 8
Auburn, Blacktown 6
Windsor, Cabra, BNRU, Guildford 4
Wenty, Wests 2
Asquith, Kingsgrove 0

 

[Roland]

Daniel Penese played for Wenty today. With Hutch not playing for Windsor, the Wolves had only 51 points on the field compared to Wenty's 92.

 

[Roland]

Sydney Shield

Mounties 70 Asquith 18
BNRU 50 Kingsgrove 14
Guildford 32 Blacktown 30
Cabra 26 Auburn 22
Wenty 44 Hills 14
Belrose bye

Ladder

Belrose 8
Mounties, Wenty, Cabra, Hills 6
Blacktown, BNRU, Auburn, 4
Guildford, Asquith 2
Kingsgrove 0

Billy King scored 6 tries for Mounties vs Asquith.

 

[Sharkie Army Gorilla]

Saw the Colts V Burwood match.

Scoreline flatters Burwood a bit. 10 all at the break and 16-14 with 20 minutes to go, Colts put up a good fight, Burwood ran away with it in the last 20.

 

[Sydney Knight]

It has worked out well for BNRU getting some bears players. You would have to think no surplus West Tigers players will be available for a while for the Maggie's with the injury crisis.

 

[slickrabbit]

It has worked out well for BNRU getting some bears players. You would have to think no surplus West Tigers players will be available for a while for the Maggie's with the injury crisis.

Sounds like Norths are showing them way more respect than WT did last year. Can only be better for the comp overall

 

[slickrabbit]

RMC

BNRU 44 Kingsgrove 14
Mounties 38 Asquith 32
Entrance 54 Wests 24
Guildford 34 Blacktown 20
Auburn 24 Cabramatta 22
Wenty 26 Windsor 14

Ladder

Entrance, Mounties 8
Auburn, Blacktown 6
Windsor, Cabra, BNRU, Guildford 4
Wenty, Wests 2
Asquith, Kingsgrove 0

Looks like Cabra don't have the cattle once they lose a few Jets players...

 

[slickrabbit]

It has worked out well for BNRU getting some bears players. You would have to think no surplus West Tigers players will be available for a while for the Maggie's with the injury crisis.

Wests had no NSW Cup players in the forwards, with only 3 forwards on the bench, and lost one to injury early in the 2nd half, when they were leading 24-18. It'll be interesting to see if they get the 2 NSW Cup players playing in the backline with all the tigers injuries. Could be a tough few weeks ahead for the Magpies. Was the one playing in the centres the same player who had a run in WT NRL side in the trials?

 

[Roland]

Mounties website says that Asquith led 20-4 at half time so it looks like they blew the chance at a first win.

 

[Roland]

Looks like Cabra don't have the cattle once they lose a few Jets players...

In the 2 wins they had 6 Jets vs Guildford and 7 vs Wenty. In the 2 losses they had only 4 vs Mounties and 5 vs Auburn.

As discussed over summer, Cabra did little recruitment knowing that the Jets would have a big squad separate from the Roosters, so these guys are virtually Cabra players even though they turn up dressed in their Newtown shirts.

Donny Thompson did not play on Saturday and neither did 5/8 Matt Mundine (jet). These 2 are important players to Cabra. Auburn had 1 State Cup player in the backs plus a NYC boy on the bench.

Cabra still had 3 Jets in their Sydney Shield team and were down 22-4 with 18 minutes to go after copping a battering in the penalties. They ran over the top of Auburn to win 26-22. There were very few Auburn players in this game with most of the Warriors side coming from the Bulldogs NYC squad.

 

[Captain Mulga]

In the 2 wins they had 6 Jets vs Guildford and 7 vs Wenty. In the 2 losses they had only 4 vs Mounties and 5 vs Auburn.

As discussed over summer, Cabra did little recruitment knowing that the Jets would have a big squad separate from the Roosters, so these guys are virtually Cabra players even though they turn up dressed in their Newtown shirts.

Donny Thompson did not play on Saturday and neither did 5/8 Matt Mundine (jet). These 2 are important players to Cabra. Auburn had 1 State Cup player in the backs plus a NYC boy on the bench.

Cabra still had 3 Jets in their Sydney Shield team and were down 22-4 with 18 minutes to go after copping a battering in the penalties. They ran over the top of Auburn to win 26-22. There were very few Auburn players in this game with most of the Warriors side coming from the Bulldogs NYC squad.

Matt Mundine played NSW Cup for Newtown on Saturday and was carried off injured in the first half

 

[slickrabbit]

Burwood vs Wests will be an interesting one. Both clubs get back fringe NSW Cup players, and both clubs have a bit of history with BNRU being their Bundy Cup side for the latter half of 2012. Essentially, Wests took their role as WT RMC club this year.

 

[Roland]

Burwood vs Wests will be an interesting one. Both clubs get back fringe NSW Cup players, and both clubs have a bit of history with BNRU being their Bundy Cup side for the latter half of 2012. Essentially, Wests took their role as WT RMC club this year.

On form you would have to expect BNRU to win and thus equal their 2012 record of 3 wins - with 3 new teams, all in the bottom half, existing teams should improve their records but BNRU has the added advantage of receiving Norths players.

Last year BNRU only had access to some NYC players for most of the season and when they got together with the Magpies there were just as many BNRU guys moving to Wests as came the other way.

 

[Roland]

Word is that East Campbelltown, 2012 Group 6 premiers and former Jim Beam cup team, has been thrown out of the Group 6 comp. Possible late addition to the Sydney Shield?

 

[slickrabbit]

On form you would have to expect BNRU to win and thus equal their 2012 record of 3 wins - with 3 new teams, all in the bottom half, existing teams should improve their records but BNRU has the added advantage of receiving Norths players.

Yeah, you would expect so. Wests has lead early in all of their losses, but can't seem to hang on to it. It'll be interesting to see if BNRU can do what others have done with Wests, overpower them.