Official Wenty Magpies Thread

[parra-matters]

Api was very good today so was POH, but really no one stood out and said pick me i'm ready for NRL.

 

[strider]

What's doing with David Tapp's hair?

mate, i'm not so sure its "his hair"

 

[Forty20]

Round 5: Wenty Match Report

Ralph Tucker


Saturday 6 April 2013 3:44 PM

Wentworthville have held on to beat Newcastle 36-30 this afternoon in a very entertaining NSW Cup game at Parramatta Stadium.

The Magpies got off to a flyer with three tries in the first 20 minutes of play. Winger Semi Radradra scored the match opener following an inception which saw Wenty run the length of the field. It was shortly followed by a four-pointer to centre Brayden Wiliame who barged over close to the line and then prop forward Matthew Eisenhuth made his way across the stripe following a deft inside pass from backrower Daniel Harrison.

The tide quickly turned, as the Knights managed to level the scores 16-all heading into the break, scoring three quick tries on the back of a mountain of possession. That trend continued not long after the halftime interval when Newcastle took the lead for the first time in the match after Peter Matautia crashed over in the corner.

With an even share of the ball and a better completion rate, the Wenty side sprung back into action courtesy of tries to prop Pat O'Hanlon, halfback Brendan Waters and five-eighth Api Pewhairangi. The latter producing a brilliant, 70 metre solo effort, which had the small but vocal crowd rising to their feet.

Magpies backrower Matt Ryan scored, what turned out to be the match sealing try, when he crashed over to extend the lead to 36-20 with 12 minutes left on the clock. The Knights managed a couple of consolation tries late in the game to put some respectability into the scoreline but the day belonged to Wentworthville, who now leapfrog Newcastle on the competition ladder.

Wentworthville 36 (Semi Radradra, Brayden Wiliame, Matthew Eisenhuth, Pat O'Hanlon, Brendan Waters, Api Pewhairangi, Matt Ryan tries; Jake Mullaney 4 goals)

Newcastle 30 (Tyler Randell 2, Josh Mantelato 2, Peter Matautia, Joey Leilua tries; Josh Mantelato 3 goals)

Clicky

 

[Gronk]

I enjoyed that game. Api is a prospect, however I suspect that his impatience at the Knights will also lead him away from the Eels to another club before he gets a sniff at NRL.

Like the 20's, Wenty have zero centres.

Semi will never play FG until he learns how to catch a ball. For regular Wenty devotees, is he normally that weak under the high ball ?

I fear the Terepo might be too small to make it, unless he develops a Tim Mannah motor.

Was impressed how POH and Eisenhuth played. They both are not ready for the step up and need to muscle up to avoid being dominated.

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

From what i have seen, Semi struggles under attacking pressure while trying to defuse bombs. I was dissapointed with his effort on half time tryin to score in the corner, no attempt to palm or get down low. At first i thought he would get there with his speed.

 

[Gazzamatta]

From what i have seen, Semi struggles under attacking pressure while trying to defuse bombs. I was dissapointed with his effort on half time tryin to score in the corner, no attack to palm or get down low. At first i thought he would get there with his speed.

Absolutely agree IBBG. He needed to dive. Most definately should have scored. Dont be too critical of his efforts under the high ball. There isnt a winger in the club that can defuse a bomb under pressure.
Forget the "Junior Accademy". Lets start a "Bomb Difusing Academy" for ALL our wingers. Its such a vital area now days and Parramatta is about the only club that has refused to recognise this.

 

[oldmancraigy]

Absolutely agree IBBG. He needed to dive. Most definately should have scored. Dont be too critical of his efforts under the high ball. There isnt a winger in the club that can defuse a bomb under pressure.
Forget the "Junior Accademy". Lets start a "Bomb Difusing Academy" for ALL our wingers. Its such a vital area now days and Parramatta is about the only club that has refused to recognise this.

Apparently we've had one running for the last 3 years. Luke Burt has been mentoring all the up and coming wingers in the art of bomb catching.

 

[Casper The Ghost]

Apparently we've had one running for the last 3 years. Luke Burt has been mentoring all the up and coming wingers in the art of bomb catching.

And based on his vast experience don't forget Paul Carriage was brought into the Academy as a mentor to assist with under pressure brain explosions.

 

[Gazzamatta]

Apparently we've had one running for the last 3 years. Luke Burt has been mentoring all the up and coming wingers in the art of bomb catching.

Lol. I saw LB at the club the other day getting himself a free lunch. I wondered what he was doing hanging around. I guess that explains it. He was in a suit and tie which probably wasnt the attire he should be wearing if he was our "Bomb Coach". That said he never got too dirty when he was playing so it probably was more appropriate than I realised.
All jokes one side, its not just the inability of our wingers to catch the high ball but the inability of the team to provide any protection to same or provide support if deflections occur. Unfortunately if the winger dosent catch the ball its "try time" for the opposition on most occasions. I just dont understand why most clubs have skills in this area but Parra has none. In Ricky we trust but please Sticky, give this some more focus please.

 

[Maroubra Eel]

Hoppa will fix this on one side. The most expensive winger to ever play the game.

 

[Forty20]

Round 6: Wentworthville Team List

Eels Digital


Tuesday 9 April 2013 3:30 PM

After a good win over the Newcastle Knights at Parramatta Stadium last Saturday, here is the Wenty Magpies team to play against Newtown Jets on Sunday, April 14.

1. Jake Mullaney
2. Jarome MacKenzie
3. Brayden Wiliame
4. Danny Howard
5. Semi Radradra
6. Api Pewhairangi ©
7. Brendan Waters
8. Pat O’Hanlon
9. Dean Parata
10. Matthew Eisenhuth
11. Daniel Harrison
12. Matthew Ryan
13. Kenny Edwards
Interchange:
14. Nathan Smith
15. Taulima Tautai
16. Lorenzo Ma-afu
17. Peni Terepo


The boys play at Ringrose Park on Sunday, with kick-off at 3pm. Hope to see a big crowd of support down there!

Clicky

 

[Eelementary]

I enjoyed that game. Api is a prospect, however I suspect that his impatience at the Knights will also lead him away from the Eels to another club before he gets a sniff at NRL.

Like the 20's, Wenty have zero centres.

Semi will never play FG until he learns how to catch a ball. For regular Wenty devotees, is he normally that weak under the high ball ?

I fear the Terepo might be too small to make it, unless he develops a Tim Mannah motor.

Was impressed how POH and Eisenhuth played. They both are not ready for the step up and need to muscle up to avoid being dominated.

Sem is still learning the game - he was a Sevens specialist, and he's still young. He's still very raw, but he is a very, very exciting prospect - he has speed and size to burn.

 

[Gronk]

High Flying Magpies Ready For Jets
Adam Kidd


10/04/2013 4:00:00 PM

The Wentworthville Magpies will be looking to continue their impressive start to the year when they take on defending Premiers the Newtown Jets at Ringrose Park this Sunday.
Speaking with NSWRL Media, Magpies Coach Brett Cook revealed he was pleased with his sides start to the year whilst admitting there was still room for improvement.
“If you had told me at the start of the year that we’d be 4-1 after five rounds I’d be very happy,” Cook said.
“We have a few things to work on… but considering where we are with a lot of things to improve on we’re off to a good start.”
With a strong core of players led by Jake Mullaney, Taulima Tautai, and Dean Perata, it has been two of the Magpies unheralded forwards who have impressed Cook most over the opening rounds of the competition.
“Pat O’Hanlon and Matt Eisenhuth have been fantastic.
“They’ve been doing a lot of the tight work in the middle of the field and those two, along with Taulima (Tautai) have probably been our best.”
Cook also reserved praise for Newcastle recruit Api Pewhairangi and said the 22-year-old was growing in his new role as Magpies Captain.
“It’s hard to pick a Captain for a feeder team when most players get filtered through from first grade, but with the position he was playing he was taking control of where we needed to be and he was the first one that came to mind as a leader.
“Api is a positive type of character, he’s learning quickly and doing a great job for us.”
Sitting equal with competition leaders the Cronulla Sharks as the best attacking team in the competition, Wentworthville have been leaking an average of 24.8 points per game in a worrying trend that will need to improve as the season progresses.
“I’m happy with the improvements we’ve made to our defensive structures, but we’re letting in a lot of tries on the back of our own errors and that’s putting our defence under unnecessary pressure.”
Facing Newtown this weekend Cook was pleased to welcome back Prop Taulima Tautai, from a one-week suspension, to face a rampaging Jets pack who bounced back to form with a commanding 38-10 victory over the Sea Eagles last weekend.
‘They’re solid across the field… they’ve got some big boys and if they’re allowed to lay a good platform they have a backline that’s more than capable of making you pay for your mistakes.”
The Wentworthville Magpies will take on Newtown Jets on Sunday 14th April at Ringrose Park. Kick-off in the VB NSW Cup will be at 3pm with Ron Massey Cup and True Blue Chemicals Sydney Shield starting from 11.40am.

http://www.nswrl.com.au/?s=article-display&id=71918&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

I hope they have plenty of chip rolls down there...

 

[strider]

I hope they have plenty of chip rolls down there...

wooaahh!! ... carbs on carbs - winner! :thumn

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

wooaahh!! ... carbs on carbs - winner! :thumn

...plus the beers at the club watching Parra lol

 

[Stagger eel]

Half time Ron Massey cup

Cabra 12 wenty 0

I'm expecting a change or 2 for state cup will let you know

 

[Stagger eel]

Matt cross is in shirt 22

Cheyse Blair shirt 20

 

[hineyrulz]

So Loko playing first grade i presume.

 

[Forty20]

Man I just got here and it is bloody warm.

No change in the score of the Ron Massey Cup.