PM's XIII down Kumuls

[Big Mick]

Hope Keith Peters played well

 

[aussies1st]

Good to see Clinton Schifcofske getting 5 goals.

 

[raidersfan]

What was the final run on side for AUST in the end anyway???

 

[choc_soldier]

parra_panther..what were those highlights? I have seen some PNG Cup footage, and it was amazing, was it a packed stadium?

The team on the bus going to the game. Crowd shots - a packed stadium. Also a few of the Aussies tries. And then interviewing Big Mal and Freddie.

That's all I can remember.

 

[Sun_Down]

There is footage on FOX active in about 2min if anyone is interested

 

[Jono078]

Thanks for that Sun_Down, I'll go check it out now.

 

[Sun_Down]

What was the final run on side for AUST in the end anyway???

1. Clinton Schifcofske Canberra Raiders

2. Amos Roberts Sydney Roosters

3. Ryan Cross Sydney Roosters

4. Reni Maitua Bulldogs

5. ??

6. Braith Anasta Bulldogs

7. Brett Finch Sydney Roosters

8. Ben Ross Penrith Panthers

9. Luke Priddis Penrith Panthers

10. Steve Price New Zealand Warriors

11. Luke Ricketson (c) Sydney Roosters

12. Clint Newton Newcastle Knights

13. Ashley Harrison South Sydney



14. Kurt Gidley Newcastle Knights

15. John Sutton South Sydney

16. Chris Flannery Sydney Roosters

17. Anthony Tupou Sydney Roosters

 

[Bookie]

AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER'S XIII 34 (Ryan Cross 2, Kurt Gidley, Luke Priddis, Braith Anasta, Brett Finch tries; Clinton Schifcofske 5 goals)

Wait - 6 tries and 5 goals makes 34. Where does Ricko's goal fit in?

 

[The Tank]

I thought Gower was on the bench.

 

[Jono078]

Just watched it on Active, Gidley had number 15 and Cross had number 5.

 

[Big Bunny]

They had highlights on ABC News tonight at 7. So there were cameras there, but not for broadcast I don't think.

EMTV PNG did live coverage, like they do for all major games in PNG. It's a shame that Fox didn't pick up the feed and use their own commentators.

It's a shame that people really do think that this was a full strength PNG side and that the Australian PM XIII played poorly, it just goes to show how people believe whatever rubbish they want to believe.

 

[NPK]

you'd think the PNG team (even a PM's XIII) would at least score 1 try given that they're the biggest fans of league in the world. Pity they can't play.

 

[Big Mick]

can't play?

Name a minnow team that can keep Australia to 34 points you goon.

They would have been flogged if this game was played last year. It shows they are developing.

 

[Sun_Down]

you'd think the PNG team (even a PM's XIII) would at least score 1 try given that they're the biggest fans of league in the world. Pity they can't play.

Worst post of the year.

 

[gaterooze]

That's a great result for the understrength PNG XIII. Wish I could watch the game.

It was only 10-0 at half time, so they obviously stuck with 'em for a big part of the match.

 

[lockyno1]

It was only 10-0 at half time, so they obviously stuck with 'em for a big part of the match.

FINCH was playing half! Need I say any more:lol:

 

[The Observer]

As Big Bunny says, this was a second string PNG team, a Residents team. A full strength Kumuls national team could have called upon 13 or more players from overseas such as
UK Super League
* fullback John Wilshere (Leigh Centurions, ex Penrith and Perth Reds)
* wing Marcus Bai (Leeds Rhinos, ex Storm)
* five eighth Stanley Gene (playing for Huddersfield Giants)
* prop Makali Aizue (Hull KR, National League 1 - like NSWRL PL)

and in Aus
* centre Steve Franciscus - ex Raiders
* forward Neville Costigan - Broncos

This gives a list of some more players that they were missing:
http://groups.msn.com/PNGKumuls/kumulsabroad.msnw

 

[Dakink]

Any footage any where? I'd pay to get a copy of the game.

What about your mate who lives over there?

 

[raidersfan]

So the final squad was

1.Schifofske
2.Roberts
3.Gidley
4.Maitua
5.Cross
6.Anasta
7.Finch
8.Ross
9.Priddis
10.Price
11.Ricketson
12.Newton
13.Harrison

14.Sutton
15.Flannery
16.Topou
17.Gower

???

 

[carlnz]

was this the most important game in PNGRL history?