2013 Bundy Cup

[mono_mal]

The draw for the Cabramatta International Nine's has been revealed and features the following 7 Ron Massey Cup clubs: Mounties, Cabramatta, Auburn, Burwood-Ryde United, Blacktown, The Entrance and Kingsgrove.

The competition also includes a variety of country, local and international teams with most being heritage based although PNG will be entering two teams featuring the best talent from the strong 'Digicel Cup' national competition. The PNG teams will be in Australia for a number of games including a match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Feb 9 at Redfern Oval and based upon past results against the Prime Ministers XIII will provide tough opposition at the Nines. Japan will also field a team comprised of players from their domestic competition.

http://www.nswrl.com.au/default.asp...es-set-to-kick-off-bumper-rugby-league-season

 

[Roland]

That must be a record - 12 international sides plus the Koori. Disappointing that Vanuatu has not returned after their good performance last year.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Pretty keen to head out this weekend. Whats parking like out at Cabra?

 

[Roland]

There is a bit of parking inside the ground (if not bogged by rain), otherwise local streets. The crowds have never been big enough to cause a parking problem.

 

[slickrabbit]

Japan play an Intl against Portugal 6pm Norford Park, Sefton Thur 31st. Real shame about Vanuatu. Amazing, the Philippines has 3 sides. They knocked over BNRU in one of the finals last year.

 

[Roland]

More signings for Mounties - Reece Goldsmith (Central Qld Capra's), Inoke Vunipola (Roosters NYC), Utui Baker (Raiders NYC)

 

[Roland]

Mounties will have a few young trialists in their team for the Cabra 9's

Theo Lateo and Tunui Maurangi (both ex Manly NYC) and Robbie Mate (ex Blacktown).

The preseason comps for RM Cup and Sydney Shield commence on 2nd March.

 

[CC_Roosters]

Any news on who is on shield?

 

[Roland]

More signings for Mounties - Lancen Joudo (wenty) and Grant Lahey returns from Group 6 Premiers, East Campbelltown.

With all these players the Mounties Sydney Shield team must also be looking very strong.

 

[Ram Man]

Mounties will have a few young trialists in their team for the Cabra 9's

Theo Lateo and Tunui Maurangi (both ex Manly NYC) and Robbie Mate (ex Blacktown).

The preseason comps for RM Cup and Sydney Shield commence on 2nd March.

Both these guys played with Belrose A Grade at certain periods last year after being dropped back from Manly NYC. Theo is a great player, wing/centre and works his backside off and is quick. Tunui is a solid backrower with great feet, thought both would have been picked up by somebody by now!

 

[Joker44]

More signings for Mounties - Lancen Joudo (wenty) and Grant Lahey returns from Group 6 Premiers, East Campbelltown.

With all these players the Mounties Sydney Shield team must also be looking very strong.

Who haven't Mounties signed?!?! They must have a huge squad down there at the moment

 

[Ram Man]

Who haven't Mounties signed?!?! They must have a huge squad down there at the moment

My exact thoughts....anyone who looked remotely available has been snapped up by Mounties. The test will be though those guys who belive they should be playing NSW Cup/RM Cup being dropped to Sydney Shield and whether or not they stick around buying time in a third tier competition. Their depth will be great if they can hang on to everyone!

 

[Captain Mulga]

My exact thoughts....anyone who looked remotely available has been snapped up by Mounties. The test will be though those guys who belive they should be playing NSW Cup/RM Cup being dropped to Sydney Shield and whether or not they stick around buying time in a third tier competition. Their depth will be great if they can hang on to everyone!

More signings to come boys, we have only announced around 30 so far so we have at least 6660 to go.
Our aim is to buy every player in the state and and when there is no one left we will sell them back to the highest bidder and build an evil empire based solely on the carcasses of the fallen..:crazy:

 

[Roland]

Kingsgrove will have a bit more experience this year. Players signed include:

Guillaume Bonnet (Avignon, France).

Billy Balielomaloma - a prop from Orange Hawks - played in Newtown's Jim Beam Grand Final team in 2006.

Gilbert Modrau - from Balmain RU - also played with Newtown in 2006.

Mark Mooney (ex Shellharbour State Cup), Blake Cavallaro (Cabra),and Pierce Sapsford (ex Roosters, Sharks & Randwick RU)

Other newcomers are Maher Alfas (Blacktown Workers), Jake Beetson (Woy Woy), Cam Graham (Group 6), Matthew Waugh & Adriano Turizo (UTS), Dion Harris (Arncliffe), Stanley Taura (Alexandria Rovers) and Levi McLean (Gymea).

They may win more than a single game this season.

 

[Roland]

Auburn Warriors

With St Johns gone, coach Darren Maroon has taken over at Auburn Warriors and taken several players with him.

Gains

Damien Mostyn, Heka Nanai, Topou Longi, Sam Rafai, Jayson Gerecs, Sean McKenzie (St Johns), Chris Salem (ex Sydney Bulls), Jarrod Roberts (Wenty), Ray Tafokitau (Randwick RU), Henry Ah Sam (Bulldogs NYC).

Retained

Sione Tovo, Hala Akoula, Cliff Nye, John Joseph, Tyronne Shelley.

The Warriors will also have 3-6 Bulldogs State Cup players each week.

 

[slickrabbit]

Auburn will be the new St Johns, literally too...lol

 

[parra_jesus]

Can anybody post the results from yesterday's cabra 9's. please

 

[magpie4ever]

Can anybody post the results from yesterday's cabra 9's. please

On the cabra 9's blog.

 

[Roland]

Burwood North Ryde United

BNRU had 30 players at the Cabra 9's and the team lists indicate a lot of recruitment. The preaseason comp with give a guide as to quality.

Gains

Shaun Vengoa (ex Windsor, Manly), Adam Nedic (Belconnen), Ahlial Robertson (Wynnum Manly), Michael Lekkas (Wests Magpies), Kyle McGregor (Tweed Heads), David Sisifa, BJ Nathan (ex Souths NYC), Nathan Graham (Erina), Mitch Henderson (Gerringong), Kurtis Tuilewa (Belrose), Jubeelee Teofilo (Eaglevale), Daniel Tomane (Cabra), Tarek El Masri (St Johns)

 

[Roland]

There is an add ob the CBJRL website seeking players for St Johns under 19's and Sydney Shield for 2013. The contct is ex Newtown trainer, Michael Habib.

So St Johns dump the Bundy side that won 9 in a row last year but continue with the Shield team that won no more than 3 games in the season. Work that one out!!!!