Keeping an Eye on the Lower Grades

[Monk]

While they well and truly take a back seat to the brilliance which is the First Grade side. I'm thinking this will be a thread dedicated to the Toyota Cup and NSW Teams; Which both kick off their season this weekend as-well.

The Jets kickoff their season against the Maggies on Sunday afternoon in Wentworthville. Below are the teams.

Maggies
1. Jake Mullaney 2. Jerome MacKenzie 3. Troy Savage 4. Dylon Gilbert 5. Jordan Atkins 6. Nathan Smith (C) 7. Brendan Waters 8. Shane Shackleton 9. Lancen Joudo 10. Jon Mannah 11. Pat O'Hanlon 12. Daniel Penese 13. Joseph Paulo
Interchange:
14. Marmin Barba 15. Nathan Armit 16. Matthew Ryan 17. Brad Lupi 18. Danny Howard

Jets
1. Alofa Alofa 2. Samiu Latu 3. Adam Henry 4. Ben Loxley 5. Daniel Tupou 6. Jack Littlejohn 7. Mark Kheirallah 8. Isaac Liu 9. Kurt Kara 10. Khalid Deeb © 11. Brad Takairangi 12. Tom Symonds 13. Ahmad Ellaz
Interchange:
14. Josh Ailaomai 15. Nick Ehsman 17. Ryan Verlinden 18. Glenn Dumbrell 21. Andrew Pearn 22. Francis Vaiotu

The TC Roosters Kickoff their season on Monday night (prior to the NRL game) and take on lol@Souffs at ANZ.

Rabbitohs
1. Kurt French 2. David Sisifa 3. Nick Hedley 4. Siosaia Tanginoa 5. Jordan Tongahai 6. Jordan Heyer 7. Luke Keary 8. George Burgess 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Brett Jarrett 11. Blake Matthews 12. Adrian Ha'angana 13. Andrew Artemi
Interchange:
14. Jackson Garlick 15. Hamish Bryant m16. Jesse Roberts 17. Joe Toleafoa 19. Jason Havea

Roosters
1. Henare Wells 2. Paul Rokolati 3. Joseph Forrester 4. Curtis Rona 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Cory McGrady 7. Ryley Jacks 8. Dylan Napa 9. Clarrie Moore 10. Kane Evans (c) 11. Rhyse Martin 12. Sam Bernstrom 13. Jack Siejka
Interchange:
14. Dean Blackman 15. Jack Noble 16. Brandon Tago 17. Tai Tuivasa 18. Adam Brent

Would be nice to see these teams have successful seasons. I'll try to keep this thread updated throughout the season so we can keep track of the performances of the lower grades.

 

[Monk]

Round 1 Jets start 2012 season with a dazzling win [40-18]

What a way to start a season! Seven great tries, including three by Tom Symonds who starting the try-scoring fest and then scored the first two tries in the second half.
The only blemish on the Newtown game came mid second half. The Jets led 12-0 and looked in control, then errors and poor discipline gave Wentworthville the field position they needed to crash through twice and even the scores, 12-12.
What a performance!

The really pleasing aspect of the Newtown performance was the way the tries were constructed - strong running by the forwards, both the props and the back rowers, speedy service from dummy half, great backing up by all players and dazzling skill in the halves and backs.
The right-hand side of the field saw most of the action in the second half. Daniel Tupou make a great break on the right, threading his way down the touchline and finally passing to mark Kheirallah who sped away for a try.
Another second half try ended with right-hand side action but started with our fullback, Alofa Alofa making huge metres as he brought the ball back from a Magpies kick. The fullback's brilliant side-stepping, speed and power seemed to mesmerise the defence. Two more metre-gaining hitups followed from Ryan Verlinden and Tom Symonds and then five-eighth, Jack Littlejohn, put up a high, well-placed bomb. Over near the right-hand touchline, winger, Daniel Tupou, soared high above the pack to snatch the ball and pass quickly to Kurt Kara who dashed away to score behind the posts.
Wenty's only score in the second half was a late try wide out, again on the right-hand side.
Let's hope our Jets can maintain this momentum throughout the season!
Match summary

Newtown Jets 40 [Tom Symonds 3, Alofa Alofa, Adam Henry, Mark Kheirallah, Kurt Kara tries; Mark Kheirallah 6 goals]
Wentworthville Magpies 18 [3 tries; 3 goals]
Half-time: Jets led 18-12 after Adam Henry scored with just seconds to go.
Most of the game was played in blazing sunshine. The players battled heat and humidity until the skies clouded over in the second half and very light rain fell intermittently, bringing some relief.
A large group of happy Newtown supporters greeted an equally happy band of players in the traditional way on the western fence after the game and as we all left the ground, the victory song of the Jets roared out from the Jets dressing room..

 

[morley101]

NYC

THe boys will need to improve on their defence, there were some soft tries against them yesterday. Some pleasing aspects in attack hightlighted by Kane Evans's try running 30 meters and beating off 4 tackles on the way to the try line. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck looked dangerous when put into space showed some pace for his try.
For Souths George Burgess was a standout.

 

[CC_Roosters]

Any wonderkids to watch out for in the NYC this year

 

[Monk]

After a solid win last week, the Jets head to Newie this week to take on the Knights, who defeated the Vulcans 24-18 last week.

Knights
1. Kevin Naiqama 2. Josh Mantellato 3. Michael Mate 4. Siuatonga Likiliki 5. Daniel Phillips 6. Scott Briggs 7. Adrian Davis 8. Evarn Tuimavave 9. Chris Adams 10. Kyle O'Donnell 11. Marvin Filipo 12. Zane Tetevano 13. Robbie Rochow
Interchange:
14. Mitch Williams 15. Warren Schillings 16. Ethan Cook 17. Daine Laurie 18. Rodney Mason

Jets
1. Alofa Alofa 2. Samiu Latu 3. Adam Henry 4. Francis Vaiotu 5. Daniel Tupou 6. Jack Littlejohn 7. Mark Kheirallah 8. Isaac Liu 9. Kurt Kara 10. Khalid Deeb © 11. Brad Takairangi 12. Tom Symonds 13. Ahmad Ellaz
Interchange:
14. Josh Ailaomai 15. Nick Ehsman 17. Ryan Verlinden 18. Glenn Dumbrell 21. Andrew Pearn

After last weeks loss too Souths, the Toyota Cup squad head back home and hope to take care of the Panthers; who last week, took care of a disappointing Bulldogs side in messy conditions 19-12.

Roosters
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Paul Rokolati 3. Joseph Forrester 4. Curtis Rona 5. Chris Taripo 6. Cory McGrady 7. Ryley Jacks 8. Dylan Napa 9. Clarrie Moore 10. Kane Evans (c) 11. Rhyse Martin 12. Sam Bernstrom 13. Jack Siejka
Interchange:
14. Dean Blackman 15. Jack Noble 16. Adam Brent 17. Tai Tuivasa 18. Inoke Vunipola

Panthers
1. Kieran Moss 2. George Jennings 3. Nicholas Mataia 4. Tony Satini 5. Jake Butler-Flemming 6. Tim Dengate 7. Harry Seijka 8. Simon Gregory 9. Daniel Foster 10. Regan Campbell-Gillard 11. Vaipuna Tia-Kilifi (c) 12. Tekina Vailea 13. Zion Ahu
Interchange:
14. Blake South 15. Jake Galvin 16. Jack Lee Hang 17. Josh Butfield 18. Nick Walker

 

[Monk]

Any wonderkids to watch out for in the NYC this year

I've heard Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is a beast, though I havn't seen him play before.

 

[Non Terminator]

Curtis Rona, Tai Tuivasa as well.

 

[Monk]

An excellent first half and a gutsy performance in the final ten minutes saw the Roosters Toyota Cup side secure its first competition points of the season 26-14 at Allianz Stadium.

After a last grasp loss to the Bunnies in Round 1 the Tricolours were desperate to register their first win of the season and it was brilliant defence that ensured they did just that.

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This week they take on the Raiders at the SFS. Last week the Raiders defeated the Titans 40-22

Roosters
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Paul Rokolati 3. Joseph Forrester 4. Asipeli Fine 5. Chris Taripo 6. Cory McGrady 7. Ryley Jacks 8. Dylan Napa 9. Clarrie Moore 10. Kane Evans 11. Rhyse Martin 12. Sam Bernstrom 13. Jack Siejka
Interchange: 14. Glen Day 15. Jack Noble 16. Adam Brent 17. Tai Tuivasa

Raiders
1. Jack Ahearn 2. Jonathon Reuben 3. Matthew Allwood 4. Edrick Lee 5. Brad Smith 6. Mitchell Cronin 7. Mitchell Cornish 8. Shannon Boyd 9. Ben Picker 10. Shane Duck 11. Michael Chee-Kam 12. Joe Bradley 13. Hayden Crockett
Interchange: 14. Jordan Worboys 15. Jeff Lynch 16. Blake Seager 17. Uiti Baker
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The Newcastle Knights proved that they will be a major force in this year’s VB NSW Cup competition with their emphatic 42-24 win against the Newtown Jets at Toronto last Saturday.

This was the first time the two clubs had met since 2007, as the Knights opted to compete under different entities in the past four seasons.

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In Round 3 they head to the Shire to take on the Sharkies, who last week took care of Balmain 38-18

Sharks
1. Matthew Wright 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Ricky Leutele 4. Will Chambers 5. Sisa Waqa 6. Maurice Blair 7. Chad Townsend 8. Josh Cordoba 9. Rory Kostjaysn 10. Jaimen Lowe 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Jon Green 13. Tohu Harris
Interchange: 14. Eronny Mareko 15. Tyrone Peachey 16. Callum Tutauha 17. Haydn Peacock 18. Sam Duggan

Jets
1. Alofa Alofa 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Peni Tagive 4. Tom Symonds 5. Adam Henry 6. Jack Littlejohn 7. Mark Kheirallah 8. Isaac Liu 9. Glenn Dumbrell 10. Khalid Deeb (C) 11. Brad Takairangi 12. Jack Bosden 13. Ahmad Ellaz
Interchange: 15. Kurt Kara 17. Ryan Verlinden 19. Nick Eshman 21. Andrew Pearn 22. Francis Vaiotu 23. Blake Williamson 25. Isaac Maliota

 

[Monk]

It didn't come easy, but in a tough games the Roosters Toyota Cup side came up with the goods, beating out the Raiders 34-24.

Joseph Forrester was a stand out for the home side with a damaging performance in the centres while the engine room again dominated for the majority of the match.

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This week, they take on the Storm who last week, kicked a Field Goal to win a close one against the Titans 27-26.

Storm
1. Denny Solomona 2. Ryan Pooley 3. Richard Kennar 4. Kirisome Auva'a 5. Young Tonumaipea 6. Matt McGahan 7. Ben Hampton 8. Karl Davies 9. Alex Langbridge 10. Zac Moi Moi 11. Cade Umaga 12. Dean Britt 13. Sheldon Powe-Hobbs
Interchange:14. Herschel Gideon 15. Jarome Wilson 16. Damian Sironen 17. Matt Constantinou

Roosters
1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Paul Rokolati 3. Joseph Forrester 4. Usaia O'Sullivan 5. Chris Taripo 6. Cory McGrady 7. Ryley Jacks 8. Dylan Napa 9. Jack Noble 10. Kane Evans (c) 11. Rhyse Martin 12. Sam Bernstrom 13. Jarryd Clarke
Interchange: 14. Glen Day 15. Jack Siejka 16. Adam Brent 17. Tai Tuivasa 18. Inoke Vunipola

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Newtown proved too good for the Sharkies last week, with a 22-4 Victory at Toyota Stadium.

The Jets controlled proceedings for most of the afternoon, building on a 10-0 half time lead before going on to inflict the Sharks first loss of the 2012 season.

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This week they take on the benchmark of the NSW Cup, the Bulldogs, in what is sure to be a gripping contest!

Jets
1. Ben Loxley 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Peni Tagive 4. Tom Symonds 5. Adam Henry 6. Jack Littlejohn7. Mark Kheirallah 8. Isaac Liu 9. Anthony Mitchell 10. Khalid Deeb 11. Brad Takairangi 12. Jack Bosden 13. Ahmad Ellaz
Interchange: 15. Kurt Kara 17. Ryan Verlinden 18. Glenn Dumbrell 19. Nick Ehsman 21. Andrew Pearn

Bulldogs
1. Michael Lett 2. Luke MacDougall 3. Mitch Brown 4. Tim Lafai 5. Brett Lane 6. Kris Keating 7. Trent Cutler 8. Tim Browne 9. Shane Pumipi 10. Martin Taupau 11. Josh Jackson 12. Jake Foster 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Jake Finn 15. Harlan Alaalatoa 16. Ray Moujalli 17. Kose Lelei 18. Junior Roqica

 

[Horrie Is God]

Newtown got pounded by the Dogs today..

Moga played,but didn't see much ball..

Nice to see the kid back playing footy..My coin is on him debuting next week against the Warriors..

 

[drago brelli]

I watched that game. Canterbury reserve grade team would beat Parra first grade. How does canterbury manage to accumulate so many really good players. Some of their reserve players wuld be in first grade elsewhere, eg: mitch brown, tim lafi, michael lett, jake foster, finucane and both of their front rowers.