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Fluke played fullback, Brent in his usual position at left centre.Ian probably a pointless question but who played fullback? Fluke or Brent?
So excited for the Grand Final but at the same time *eep*
Did Hauraki play for wenty?
http://www.blacktownsun.com.au/news/local/sport/general/wenty-show-why-they-are-the-no1/1605213.aspxWenty show why they are the No.1
BY JOHN MACDONALD
25/08/2009 11:41:00 AM
WENTWORTHVILLE have gone straight into the Bundaberg Red Cup grand final.The minor premiers got there with a decisive 32-12 win over neighbours Cabramatta in the major semi-final at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday.
Though the preparation may have been meticulous, the game didn't go exactly to plan, at least not in the first half.
Wenty were scrappy and gave up field position and possession and the result was a 6-all half-time score.
This was unsurprising, given the Magpies had won a fortnight off through being minor premiers.
There was no panic. Wenty knew if they got their game together the points would come, and so they did.
Lots of them.
``We just ran through them,'' coach Brett Cook said.
Yet another dominant display from Mitch Stanfield and the inspiration provided by returning veteran Brad Capovilla in the middle allowed the backs to run free.
Man-of-the-match Danny Howard scored two tries and the flyer, winger Ken Sio, grabbed his customary weekly four-pointer after a run for experience with Parramatta's Toyota Cup team the previous weekend.
He scored a try then, of course.
The Magpies got through the game without injuries.
Now coach Cook is counting on experience being a big help as the Magpies have another fortnight off preparing for their grand final opponents.
Cabramatta meet the Bankstown City Bulls in a finals match this weekend.
``They're pretty experienced,'' Cook said of his squad.
``I don't think the mental side will be a problem, we just need to devise a physical program to compensate for the lack of football. We won't do anything much different but will ensure they have a simulated game against opponents, like the A graders.
``We'll have a simulated game with a 3pm kick-off this Saturday. The grand final will be played in the daytime, and we play our best football during the day.''
Just one more game in which to put their best feet forward.