Jim Beam Cup Grand Final
The Entrance Tigers v Wentworthville Magpies
Telstra Stadium, Sunday, 2:00
Todd Bolton 1 Fullback 1 Craig Parke
Brett Westwood 2 Wing 2 Simon Gwynne
Brett Blaker 3 Centre 3 Scott Ella
Mixie Lui 4 Centre 4 Pat McKenzie
Ryan Wheele 5 Wing 5 Daniel Bell
Gavin Westwood 6 Five-eighth 6 Jacob Byrne ( C )
Scott Salter 7 Halfback 7 Luke Carr
Adam McEwan 8 Prop 8 Hayes Lauder
Jamie Forbes ( C ) 9 Hooker 9 Ben Bailey
Cheyne Lennon 10 Prop 10 Damien Ash
Kel Portas 11 Second Row 11 Willie McLean
Jamie Davis 12 Second Row 12 Adam Capovilla
Brian Tritton 13 Lock 13 Nick Goodwin
Ryan Hey 14 Interchange 14 Leon Hollis
Steve Ekepati 15 Interchange 15 Steve Galea
Tane Tutaki 16 Interchange 16 Siose Muliumu
Matt Smith 17 Interchange 17 Jack Mazzoleni
The inaugural Jim Beam Cup decider will be contested at 2pm, Sunday at Telstra Stadium between The Entrance Tigers and the Wentworthville Magpies. These two teams have been the top teams throughout the season and their grand final appearance is both deserved and fitting.
The Entrance Tigers have undisputedly been the standout team this year despite entering a unfamiliar competition. The Entrance have established a 16 match winning streak and have only lost two matches all season. They hold an undefeated record over the Magpies, though Wenty came close to claiming a defeat in the teams 24 all draw at Ringrose Park in round 16.
Despite these records, that may overawe a lesser team, the boys in black and white will go into Sundays game confident of victory of which they are capable of, boasting a more than formidable side across the park. Wentys stars include Jim Beam Cup player of the year and top tryscorer Scott Ella, five eight and captain Jacob Byrne, and in the forwards the likes of Adam Capovilla and Hayes Lauder. Wenty also boast a solid bench including the man mountains Siose Muliumu and Jack Mazzoleni who have troubled many sides this year.
The Entrance meanwhile are a team who rely more upon team unity than individual brilliance though will be boosted by the return of linchpin five eight Gavin Westwood. His return sees Scott Salter move into the halfback role with Matt Smith retreating to the bench. The only other change for Matt Parishs men is the addition of Tane Tutaki on the bench to combat the huge Wenty bench along with the tough Steve Ekepati.
Jamie Forbes, Entrance captain and former country player of the year, will be confident of bringing the cup home to the Central Coast who have united as one in supporting the Tigers.
Jason Robinson is in control of this match after controlling the Premier League match between the Raiders and Dragons last weekend and delivering a fine performance.
Monos tip : The Entrance Tigers
GRJs tip: Wentworthville Magpies
* This match will be televised live on channel nine and also broadcast live by 2GB.
The Entrance Tigers v Wentworthville Magpies
Telstra Stadium, Sunday, 2:00
Todd Bolton 1 Fullback 1 Craig Parke
Brett Westwood 2 Wing 2 Simon Gwynne
Brett Blaker 3 Centre 3 Scott Ella
Mixie Lui 4 Centre 4 Pat McKenzie
Ryan Wheele 5 Wing 5 Daniel Bell
Gavin Westwood 6 Five-eighth 6 Jacob Byrne ( C )
Scott Salter 7 Halfback 7 Luke Carr
Adam McEwan 8 Prop 8 Hayes Lauder
Jamie Forbes ( C ) 9 Hooker 9 Ben Bailey
Cheyne Lennon 10 Prop 10 Damien Ash
Kel Portas 11 Second Row 11 Willie McLean
Jamie Davis 12 Second Row 12 Adam Capovilla
Brian Tritton 13 Lock 13 Nick Goodwin
Ryan Hey 14 Interchange 14 Leon Hollis
Steve Ekepati 15 Interchange 15 Steve Galea
Tane Tutaki 16 Interchange 16 Siose Muliumu
Matt Smith 17 Interchange 17 Jack Mazzoleni
The inaugural Jim Beam Cup decider will be contested at 2pm, Sunday at Telstra Stadium between The Entrance Tigers and the Wentworthville Magpies. These two teams have been the top teams throughout the season and their grand final appearance is both deserved and fitting.
The Entrance Tigers have undisputedly been the standout team this year despite entering a unfamiliar competition. The Entrance have established a 16 match winning streak and have only lost two matches all season. They hold an undefeated record over the Magpies, though Wenty came close to claiming a defeat in the teams 24 all draw at Ringrose Park in round 16.
Despite these records, that may overawe a lesser team, the boys in black and white will go into Sundays game confident of victory of which they are capable of, boasting a more than formidable side across the park. Wentys stars include Jim Beam Cup player of the year and top tryscorer Scott Ella, five eight and captain Jacob Byrne, and in the forwards the likes of Adam Capovilla and Hayes Lauder. Wenty also boast a solid bench including the man mountains Siose Muliumu and Jack Mazzoleni who have troubled many sides this year.
The Entrance meanwhile are a team who rely more upon team unity than individual brilliance though will be boosted by the return of linchpin five eight Gavin Westwood. His return sees Scott Salter move into the halfback role with Matt Smith retreating to the bench. The only other change for Matt Parishs men is the addition of Tane Tutaki on the bench to combat the huge Wenty bench along with the tough Steve Ekepati.
Jamie Forbes, Entrance captain and former country player of the year, will be confident of bringing the cup home to the Central Coast who have united as one in supporting the Tigers.
Jason Robinson is in control of this match after controlling the Premier League match between the Raiders and Dragons last weekend and delivering a fine performance.
Monos tip : The Entrance Tigers
GRJs tip: Wentworthville Magpies
* This match will be televised live on channel nine and also broadcast live by 2GB.
