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NSW Cup Rd 10

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1. Zac Cini
2. Allan Fitzgibbon
3. Reece Hoffman
4. Israel Ogden
5. Kiah Cooper
6. Billy Walters
7. Zach Dockar-Clay
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Zane Musgrove
11. Tuki Simpkins
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Tom Amone

Interchange:
14. Joseph Taipari
15. Thomas Freebairn
16. Austin Dias
17. Junior Pauga
 

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1. Zac Cini
2. Allan Fitzgibbon
3. Reece Hoffman
4. Israel Ogden
5. Kiah Cooper
6. Billy Walters
7. Zach Dockar-Clay
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Zane Musgrove
11. Tuki Simpkins
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. Tom Amone

Interchange:
14. Joseph Taipari
15. Thomas Freebairn
16. Austin Dias
17. Junior Pauga
Looks a great pack on paper doesn’t it?
 
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36 - 16 win

6 tries
  • Reece Hoffman 8'
  • Kelma Tuilagi 13'
  • Joseph Taipari 30'
  • Tukimihia Simpkins 33'
  • Kelma Tuilagi 56'
  • Joseph Taipari 67'
 
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Western Suburbs Magpies have continued their winning run, defeating North Sydney Bears 36-16 to comfortably claim the Jason Taylor Cup at North Sydney Oval.

Both heritage sides took their time easing into the contest before the Magpies hit the board. Smooth passing from the reshuffled spine saw rising star Reece Hoffman stroll over untouched, placing Western Suburbs six points ahead inside the first 10 minutes of the contest.

Disaster almost followed the kick-off for the Magpies, with the ball being allowed to bounce into touch. Norths were unable to capitalise from the ensuing set, instead, Wests charged downfield to extend the lead when enforcer Kelma Tuilagi was sent through a gaping hole down the right edge.

Needing to score next, the Bears began to throw the ball around. It paid off as Jason Taylor’s side registered their first points, with Tom Carr diving over in the right corner. To the disappointment of the proud North Sydney fans, he was unable to convert his try.

Looking to hit back and edge further ahead, a smart grubber kick sat up on a dime for half Joseph Taipari, allowing him to score down the right edge with Zach Docker-Clay converting to extend the Magpies lead to 18-4.

The momentum continued to flow with Wests, as they pushed 20 points clear of Norths through when monster forward Tukimihia Simpkins crashed over close to the line. Docker-Clay continued his impressive form with the boot as he converted to make it 4/4 as the Magpies headed into the sheds leading 24-4.

Heading out for the second half, both sides got into an arm wrestle as they tried to dominate field position, although errors slowly started to creep into the match.

With 30 minutes remaining, the Bears held onto hopes of a miraculous comeback. It was Naufahu Whyte who gave them hope as he crashed over for Norths second try, reducing the deficit to 14.

Proving to be a handful close to the line, Magpies second-rower Kelma Tuilagi dove over the line again, picking up his second try of the night.

Not wanting to give the Bears an inch, Western Suburbs remained on the attack as the final 15 minutes ticked away. Despite the Bears desperate efforts in defence, a horrid bounce resulted in the ball finding its way into the arms of Joseph Taipari, who also sealed a double, bringing the score to 36-10 after another successful conversion from Docker-Clay

The Bears continued to chance their hand and came desperately close to scoring in the right corner after only the trailing foot of Tom Carr denied the winger. However, Carr was over moments later for Norths after taking a beautiful ball that floated over the top ball and sent him down the left hand touch line.

Despite the Bears putting some respectability in the scoreline, It was too little too late as Western Suburbs extended their winning streak run to seven matches, cruising to an impressive 36-16 victory and claiming the JT cup from Jason Taylor's Bears.
 

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Just watching this game, Zac Docker Clay is having a good game. I read about him earlier in the season and he was bagged no end.
 

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NRL 2021: Five standout performers in NSW and QLD cup over the weekend
Brendan Bradford 1 day ago

We only had three games of NSW Cup, but a full round of Queensland Cup north of the border.

Here are just a few of the standouts from the weekend.

ZACH DOCKAR-CLAY - WESTERN SUBURBS MAGPIES
At 26, Dockar-Clay is a NSW Cup veteran in his sixth season of reserve grade after a brief stint with Hull in the UK.

He continued his good form in his first year at the Magpies with another polished performance in Thursday's 36-16 win over the Bears at North Sydney Oval.

With the Magpies forced into a reshuffle when the Tigers pulled their NRL contracted players from the match, Dockar-Clay didn't miss a beat.

He was seemingly in everything, finshing the match with four try assists, three linebreak assists and four tackle busts in 16 runs and 126 metres gained.

The versatile Dockar-Clay also kicked a perfect six from six as Western Suburbs moved into outright second place on the ladder.

JORDAN RANKIN - PARRAMATTA EELS
Parra scored a 78th minute try to steal a 26-24 win over the Raiders at Ringrose Park, and playmaker Jordan Rankin was in everything.

With Jakob Arthur earning his NRL debut, Rankin took control of the match, playing a crucial role in four of the Eels' five tries.

The 29-year-old, who has had stints at the Titans and Tigers in and around spells in Super League, finished the nailbiting win with four try assists, two line break assists and a tackle break of his own.

Always dangerous with ball in hand and off the boot, he chimed in with 21 tackles as well.

We've gotta give a shout out to Eels prop Makahesi Makatoa as well. In his 63 minutes on the field, he ran for an incredible 228 metres in 24 runs, including 98 post-contact metres and three tackle breaks.

He was also busy on defence, making 44 tackles.
 

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