Auckland Vulcans

[vvvrulz]

Great break from Alehana Mara.

Sucks that he isn't in first grade, I hope he doesn't leave the Warriors but who can blame him if he does.

 

[ozbash]

VB NSW Cup Rd #3 Preview - Newcastle Knights vs. Auckland Vulcans

It’s only the third round of the competition, but already both the Newcastle Knights and Auckland Vulcans have made clear their ambition for 2013.

The match was originally scheduled to be played at Mount Smart Stadium but will instead be fought out at the Cessnock Sports Ground in front of an always vocal Newcastle crowd.
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The Vulcans head into the match off the back of a confidence building victory at home over the defending premier Newtown Jets and will be looking to build on promising signs they displayed.

The Aucklanders will be greatly affected by the absence of influential halfback Harry Siejka who was forced from the field last week with a head injury.

Siejka was a standout in his time on the field against the Jets, scoring a try and having a hand in everything positive which the Vulcans produced.

The number seven jersey will remain in capable hands however, with regular starter Aaron Nootai stepping up to the plate where he will be partnered by veteran Steve Waetford at five eighth.

In a testament to the exceptional depth at the clubs disposal, Samoan international Tangi Ropati will make his first appearance of the year on the wing.

Newcastle meanwhile come off a bye in round two but will be full of confidence after a 36-24 win in the opening round against competition new boys Wyong Roos.

The Novocastrians have an impressive side on paper, led by Kevin Naiqama, Marvin Filipo and Zane Tetevano who all have experience at NRL level.

Much of the Knights game plan will centre around point scoring machine Josh Mantellato who will threaten the Vulcans fringe defence all day.

Vulcans coach Willie Swann will be relying on another strong performance from his forward pack, with players such as Suaia Matagi, Murray Iti and captain John Palavi holding the key to overcoming their opponents.

The clash of the third place Knights and Seventh placed Vulcans promises to be an entertaining one, with whoever wins assured of a position near the top of the competition standings, kickoff is at 3pm NZT on Saturday.


VB NSW Cup Rd #3 Team Announcement - Auckland Vulcans v Newcastle

1 Zoram Watene
2 Tangi Ropati
3 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak
4 Atelea Nafetalai
5 Ngani Laumape
6 Steve Waetford
7 Aaron Nootai
8 Suaia Matagi
9 Alehana Mara
10 Daniel Palavi
11 John Palavi
12 Dominique Peyroux
13 Murray Iti

Interchange:
14 Siliva Havili
15 Agnatius Passi
16 Siosiua Taukeiaho
17 Herman Retzlaff
18 Pat Sipley
19 Cody Walker

COACH: Willie Swann

Newcastle:
1 Kevin Naiqama
2 Josh Mantellato
3 Peter Mata’utia
4 Marvin Filipo
5 Dale Clacherty
6 Will Smith
7 Adrian Davis
24 Dylan Smith
9 Chris Adams
10 Mitchell Frei
11 Zane Tetevano
12 Korbin Sims
13 Tyler Randell

Interchange:
14 Chad Redman
15 Michael Mate
17 Brenton Horwood
21 Ben Tupou
30 Toka Likiliki

COACH: Rick Stone

VULCANS.CO.NZ

 

[Skinner]

Tangi Ropati.........Yessssssssssss

 

[ozbash]

you going Skinz ?

 

[Aragorn]

I actually thought Dominique Peyroux would feel out of place as the only white guy in the team until I googled his picture....

 

[Skinner]

you going Skinz ?

Mate, I'd love to be going, but the missus car was written off after a prang on Friday, so I guess we will be busy car hunting instead

 

[ozbash]

she ok ?

 

[Skinner]

she ok ?

She's good as gold thanks mate

 

[NZ Warrior]

She's good as gold thanks mate

Good to hear, mate!

 

[Illiterate]

Will there be a live stream of this game?

 

[Skinner]

Will there be a live stream of this game?

No, not this week mate

 

[ozbash]

HT: 24-0 to the Knights. Vulcans with plenty to work on if we want to have a chance here. Alehana Mara has left the game with a bad lower leg injury.

 

[ozbash]

Late tries to Siosiua Taukeiaho and Herman Retzlaff reduce the deficit, but it's a sound 30-10 vistory for the Knights.

 

[NZ Warrior]

Geez, this whole dynasty set up is going grrreeaaatttt!

 

[ozbash]

Sharkies v Jets on live, now..

 

[Diesel]

Any update Oz? Who have the Vulcans got?

 

[ozbash]

FT Cronulla Sharks 32 vs. Newtown Jets 24

Vulcans play Monday, triple header at Mt Smart Speedway

Team list: VB NSW Cup Rd #4 Auckland Vulcans vs. Windsor Wolves.

Fullback 1 Zoram Watene

Wing 2 Esera Esera

Centre 3 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Centre 4 Atelea Nafetalai

Wing 5 Tangi Ropati

Five-Eight 6 Steve Waetford

Half 7 Harry Siejka

Front Row 8 Suaia Matagi

Hooker 9 Siliva Havili

Front Row 10 Daniel Palavi

2nd Row 11 John Palavi

2nd Row 12 Agnatius Paasi

Lock 13 Murray Iti


Interchange 14 Aaron Nootai

Interchange 15 Nathaniel Peteru

Interchange 16 Patrick Sipley

Interchange 17 Herman Retzlaff

Interchange 18 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak

Coach: Willie Swann

 

[Warmess]

Vulcans game will be televised on Monday I believe.

Funny to see how many ex Jr Warriors were playing in the Jets v Cronulla game. I recognised Feki, Seluini, Penehe and Adam Henry.

 

[ozbash]

yea, they all went good too.

 

[Diesel]

Cheers for the update Oz, much appreciated