Balmain Tigers news and discussion

[brook]

I believe so yeah, I didn't see him last year but I missed so many games last year that doesn't mean much.

why?

 

[meltiger]

why?

His articles were always well written, very individual sense of humour

Just wondered if the articles in this thread were by the same dude

 

[brook]

ahh ok - well the first one is the one eyed tiger review so thats almost certainly him

I dunno if he also writes the more moderate review (the second one) that ends up in the main sports section but I suspect he does.

 

[brook]

Match reports for the junior reps v Illawarra from www.tigers.org.au

Harold Matthews

by Michelle Boon

The Balmain Tigers recorded their first victory of the season, overcoming a tenacious Illawarra Steelers outfit 20-12 at WIN Stadium on Saturday.

The Tigers were first to score after 4 minutes when centre Tim Bennetts crossed out wide after second phase play saw him break through a tackle using a great fend, putting him in the clear with 15m left to run. Five eighth Junior Goddard didn’t convert and they led 4-0.

7 minutes later centre Cameron Mitchell scored out wide after a 40/20 scrum win from halfback Ben James allowed them to spread it across a deep backline and use an overlap to perfection. Replacement Mitchell Bergin didn’t convert and the score was 8-0.

With 11 minutes to go fullback Junior Rogica crossed out wide after they spotted an overlap out wide & Mitchell split the gap on the last tackle before offloading to Rogica on the inside who crashed over. Goddard converted to put them further ahead 14-0.

Illawarra ended the half with a terrific try from a scrum on halfway which they converted to go into half time 14-6.

They put themselves right back in the match scoring early in the second half to take the score to 14-12.

For the next 20 minutes the Steelers were camped inside the Tigers’ 20m zone & had a number of chances to take the lead, but a combination of poor finishing & superb tryline defence from the young Tigers saw raid after raid repelled with no change to the scoreline.

The Tigers finally wrapped up the match when front rower Aaron Woods crashed over out wide after great lead-up work from Bergin & replacement Liam Monroe got them to the 10m zone & he proved too strong to stop from near the line. Goddard converted and at full time the Tigers were victorious 20-12.

It was pure determination that sealed the 2 points for the Tigers after a terrific defensive effort in the second half that left the Steelers frustrated & impatient with no result from their attacks on the line. They now find themselves in the top 8. Best players were second rower Nathan Drayton, along with centres Tim Bennetts & Cameron Mitchell.



S.G. BALL

by Michelle Boon

The Tigers continued on their winning way, outclassing the Illawarra Steelers 30-4 at WIN Stadium on Saturday.

Five eighth Dane Gernhoefer opened the scoring after they took advantage of a Steelers’ handling error 13 minutes into the match, spreading the ball wide where second rower Ahmid Omar drew the defence in allowing Gernhoefer to plunge over from dummy half on the next ruck. He couldn’t convert and the score was 4-0.

Winger Scott Goodsir scored soon after when he spotted a gap from dummy half & scooted over out wide. Gernhoefer converted and they led 10-0.

The Steelers replied with 12 minutes to go crossing over from near the line to take the score to 10-4.

A few minutes later halfback Rhys Jack scored out wide after Omar was held up over the line and on the next ruck they spread it across the backline where he spotted a huge hole & sliced through to score. Gernhoefer’s conversion put them further ahead 16-4 at half time.

The Tigers resumed their attack early in the second half, with Goodsir crossing again in the corner using an overlap created by Steelers’ injuries in backplay to good effect. Gernhoefer didn’t convert and the score was 20-4.

With 13 minutes to go replacement Chris Scuglia crossed in the corner after centre Brendan Train made huge metres off the back of a scrum 30m out from the Steelers’ line and they spread it wide where the defence was thin allowing Scuglia to slide over. Gernhoefer didn’t convert and they went further ahead 24-4.

With 7 minutes to go fullback Matt Ryan scored near the post after centre Mitchell Achurch worked a brilliant set move from 10m out for Ryan to run a terrific angle straight into the gap and go over untouched. Gernhoefer’s conversion took them out to 30-4 and this was the result at full time.

Although they started a bit shakily the Tigers soon found their rhythm of last week and while it wasn’t as comprehensive as last week, they were always in control and it was just a question of how far. The win keeps them at the top of the competition table with a big percentage points lead over the remaining teams. Best players were fullback Matt Ryan, second rower Ahmid Omar, front rower John Kaifoto and halfback Rhys Jack.

Next weekend the Tigers have the bye before facing up to the mighty Parramatta Eels at Leichhardt Oval the following weekend in a true test of form.

 

[brook]

The Balmain Flegg side to take on Cronulla this week is

1 Ben Jeffrey
2 Matt Ryan
3 Robert Chauvet
4 Keith Eshman (c)
5 Chance Bunce
6 Dean Caldwell
7 Mark Russell
8 Ewen Cameron
9 Rangi Chase
10 Sam Moa
11 Rod Griffen
12 Mitchell Stanfield
13 Jarred Farlow
Interchange
14 Corey Kinsella
15 Mafoa Filipi
16 Brendan Rawlins
17 Dean Jamieson
18 Gavin Cowen

Anyone else planning on going to the match?

 

[girvie]

The Balmain Ryde Eastwood Tigers side to take on the Bulldogs at Telstra Stadium on 17 Mar is:

1 David Marando
2 Ronald Prince
3 Keith Eshman
4 Frank Samia
5 Ben Jeffrey
6 Jono Rolfe
7 Rangi Chase
8 Stacey Katu
9 Stuart Flanaghan
10 Sam Moa
11 Taniella Tuiaki
12 Tevita Metuisela
13 Jarred Farlow

Interchange
14 Ewan Cameron
15 Jamie Nowland
16 Thomas Gemmell
17 Corey Niwa

Coach
Peter Gentle

Kick off is at 5:30 pm.

- It doesn't look as strong as i had imagined it would be. There are a lot of young guys there. I think Metuisela is the only 1 who played nrl last year.


The Jersey Flegg side to take on the Bulldogs at Leichardt Oval on 18 Mar is:

1 Dean McGrath
2 Matt Ryan
3 Robert Chauvet
4 Gavin Cowen
5 Chance Bunce
6 Dean Caldwell
7 Mark Russell
8 Corey Kinsella
9 Dean Jamieson
10 Brendan Rawlins
11 Rod Griffen
12 Mitchell Stanfield (c)
13 Mafoa Filipi

Interchange
14 Jono Freeman
15 Loni Vunakece
16 Paul Marino
17 Daniel Greaves
18 Herman Retzlaff
19 Adam Falcone
20 Steve Molses
21 Alan Schirnack

Unavailable
Samu Wara, Ben Teo, Luke Fahy, Atelea Vea, Ben Jeffrey (Premier League), Sam Moa (Premier League), Rangi Chase (Premier League), Jarred Farlow (Premier League), Keith Eshman (Premier League), Ewen Cameron (Premier League)

Kick off is at 3 pm

- After losing 6 of their best players to Premier League i think they might struggle this week.

 

[brook]

lol damn you're quick girvie, I only checked the website a couple of hours ago and they still hadn't updated the teams :lol:

yeah they certainly stripped the flegg ranks for PL didn't they? Makes me wish I was actually able to get out to telstra to see PL because it looks like a much more 'balmain' side than has played in any of the trials.

hmm Matty Ryan remains in flegg - thats not going to help Sg Ball's chances this week, they're taking on Parra this week so I was kinda hoping they'd get Ryan back.

Flegg will probably struggle without the Moa/Cameron/Chase front row but it'll be a good test for the other kids - they have two very strong halves and the forward pack named is still good - I thought stanfield and griffin were both excellent last week and rawlins and kinsella both have a lot of talent so this will be their chance to step up.

 

[brook]

lol this is just up on the balmain site, its worth putting here in case anyone else is planning on attending the match.

Big League Correction
Dear readers,


In this week’s issue of the Big League, our Premier League are down to play on Friday night at 7pm.

This is not the case. The NSWRL have made a mistake.



The game is on Sunday 26th March at Leichhardt Oval commencing at 2pm.


North Sydney are our opposition and there will be three games on the day starting from 11am.


There are also mistakes about our points on the competition ladder we should be on 4 points.


It also says “”we had a disappointing loss in Round 1”.

This will be the first time in our history and Rugby Leagues history that a team has lost to the BYE.


Hoping to get them fixed in future editions of the magazine.



David Kelly
Football Manager

 

[brook]

teams for round 3

Premier League
1 Shannon McDonnell
2 Corey Niwm
3 Keith Eshman
4 Frank Samia
5 Ben Jeffrey
6 Jono Rolfe
7 David Marando
8 Stacey Katu
9 Rangi Chase
10 Sam Moa
11 Thomas Gemmel
12 Tevita Metuisella
13 Jarred Farlow
Interchange
14 Ewan Cameron
15 Jamie Nowland
16 Peter Taylor
17 John Sinisa

Jersey Flegg
1 Dean McGrath
2 Jono Freeman
3 Robert Chauvet
4 Gavin Cowen
5 Chance Bunce
6 Dean Caldwell
7 Mark Russell
8 Corey Kinsella
9 Dean Jamieson
10 Brendan Rawlins
11 Rod Griffen
12 Mitchell Stanfield (c)
13 Mafoa Filipi
Interchange
15 Loni Vunakece
16 Paul Marino
17 Daniel Greaves
19 Adam Falcone
21 Alan Schirnack

 

[gr8_1]

Chance Bunce ?
Seems like the weird names run throughout all 3 clubs

 

[brook]

lol Bunce is very good though, we got him from the dogs I think?

 

[Mighty Tiger]

from the dogs and bloody quick as well, he scored 1 try running 50m across the park and then 60m down field and beat the whole team to score 2 weeks ago

Also Tuiaki will probably be playing for BRET on Sunday as well he is expected to fly back tomorrow at around 4ish

 

[Tim Brasher]

Shane Elford is reportedly playing premier league against Norths this afternoon for BRET

 

[Miracle Balls]

from the dogs and bloody quick as well, he scored 1 try running 50m across the park and then 60m down field and beat the whole team to score 2 weeks ago

Chance is the son of legendary All Black centre Frank Bunce.

 

[brook]

Balmain just beat norths 20-18 I wil have a report up soon

 

[brook]

The match report is here http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.asp?ID=10094

 

[brook]

McDonald's restaurants in the Inner West have announced a
sponsorship package for Balmain Junior Rugby League valued at
$20,000 which will provide increased support for junior players and
help continue the development of the sport in the local area.

Wests Tigers players Paul Whatuira and Taniela Tuiaki joined junior
rugby league players for a launch at Five Dock McDonalds on Tuesday,
March 28.

All McDonald's restaurants in the Inner West region have contributed
to this sponsorship to support the Balmain Junior Rugby League
competition, which commences on April 2, The sponsorship will also
assist the Australian Rugby League (ARL) Development Program,
managed locally by Wests Tigers.

The benefits of the sponsorship will reach more than 1,500 junior
players aged between six and 12 who will participate in the Balmain
Junior Rugby League competition. It will also support 8,500 school
students from 40 schools throughout the Inner West involved in the
ARL Development Program.

According to Bob Henderson, President of the Balmain Tigers Junior
Rugby League, thousands of junior footballers across the Inner West
will benefit from the twelve-month sponsorship.

"Balmain Junior Rugby League is one of the oldest and most
established junior rugby league competitions in Australia. We
provide the largest junior rugby league development program for
players in the Inner West through the Balmain junior rugby league
competition and the ARL schools Development Program," said Bob

 

[Mighty Tiger]

Packed jam side this week against the Knights should be a good game in both PL and JF

 

[Tim Brasher]

Ill definately be there for kick off in PL...Can not miss seeing Tuiaki play on the Wing

 

[brook]

The Balmain Ryde Eastwood Tigers side to take on the Wests at Leichardt Oval on 7 Apr is:

1 Ben Jeffrey
2 Taniela Tuiaki
3 Keith Eshman
4 Michael Crockett
5 Frank Samia
6 Jono Rolfe
7 Ben Reynolds
8 Stacey Katu
9 Rangi Chase
10 Keith Galloway
11 Jarrod Saffy
12 Tevita Metuisella
13 Corey Niwa
Interchange
14 Tommy Gemmel
15 Sam Moa
16 Jamie Nowland
17 David Marando

Coach Peter Gentle

The Balmain obsession with having multiple halves on the bench continues I see (although at least both Nowland and Marando can play in the backline). Hopefully Nowland gets some decent gametime this week 'cause it's good to have him back from injury.