VB Sevens

[Nfed]

Following the cancellation of the World 7's in 2005, St Marys Leagues Club has decided to conduct the VB 7's on 11-12 February. 16-20 teams from around the world as well as the NSWRL foundation clubs will be participating.

 

[mono_mal]

Any word on the Jim Beam Cup Sevens and if the winner will be represented in the VB Sevens?
Sydney Bulls had the potential to make the main draw last year though were fairly dissapointing in my opinion at the qualifiers. The raw speed and elusiveness of their outside backs makes them very suitable to the shorter form of the game.

Last word on the Jim Beam 7's was following this years event at Windsor where they stated they intended to continue the competition in 2005 possibly at Express Advocate Stadium.

 

[Nfed]

I get the feeling that the Bulls thought the had the semi spot wrapped up after they beat the Maori but the second game was very dissappointing. When the passes stick they are brilliant and when they dont it is pretty shabby.

The other factor was they lacked some grunt up front. Jasson Asplet is too slow for 7's and Chris Smith too small but I presume that Ryan Asplet was injured and Shackleton was playing trials for St George Illawarra in Queensland and NZ at that stage. There might be a few red faces at Saints if he plays NRL against them in 2005.

 

[King Tigerman]

they should play it at penrith because if advertisied right weekender stadium will be too small the qualifying day last year would have gotten a few extra thousand if it didnt pour down rain at 4.30-5

 

[Bluebag]

THE JB sevens will probably be at Windsor again in February.

 

[Nfed]

The Windsor 7's will be played on 5 february and winner will go through to St Marys the following week. There will be provision for 5 teams from outside JBC to play in Windsor 7's.

The 7's at St Marys will be played on both the main game and the training field.

 

[mono_mal]

Will be interesting to see the 5 additional teams included in the competition and whether the NSWRL will target clubs that are potential inclusions in forthcoming JBC competitions.
Hopefully the added teams will possess a standard higher than that displayed by Narellan last year who were simply outclassed in both their games.

 

[Jeffles]

Windsor is too bloody hot.

Last year I heard the player amenities were quite poor considering the weather. They better fix that up.

 

[Bluebag]

It was way too hot,no breeze the tents all together not allowing any circulation. The jerseys were dry between games in those tents.

 

[Nfed]

12 sides to play in VB Sevens: Cook Islands, Malta, Fiji A, NZ Residents, NZ Maori, American Samoa, Penrith-St Marys Cougars, Western Suburbs, Jim Beam winner, St Marys A grade, Doonside A grade & NSW Tertiary.

 

[yappy]

Our side is:

1. Shannon GALLANT
2. Ben YELAVICH
3. Michael CROCKETT
4. Benjamin ROBERTS
5. Nick KOUPARITSAS
6. Isaac DeGOIS ©
7. Liam FULTON
8. Sika TEAUPU
9. Shannon McDONNELL
10. Ryan BORG
11. Andrew HAMPSON
12. Aaron BEATH

Shame more of the foundation clubs aren't coming. It was good to see the Tigers and Bears last year, and the Bluebags should have made the effort too.

We'll give this a big shake. Cougars will be tough to crack, and you can't discount the Kiwi's, Fijians, JBC or even the Maltese, but they'll struggle with Borgy calling the shots for us this time. Looking forward to Saturday week big time.

 

[Angel Bear]

Yappy,As a local love tocome to your site for all the info, but can't stand the way it rolls around.
Does everyone have this problem.

 

[yappy]

I can't reproduce the problem on my 'pute, but I've had a little tinker around - is it still giving you grief?

 

[Angel Bear]

Every time I visit, which is everyday. What happens it that it blinks on and off the screen every couple of seconds. Can't read, unless I learn to speed read. This is the only site that this happens with. I have even tried another computer. Hasn't anyone else complained about this. Any help would be appreciated. Love al the local gossip

 

[mightybears]

i had the same problem last time i visited
again, like angel the only site i have this problem with
[i have other problems with say broncos/scab sites, but thats my pathology]

the reason bringbackthebears hasn't posted in a while!

 

[Angel Bear]

Yappy, you may see one of own, the grapevine tells me that Brad Soper (who has been training with the Wests 1st Dvn) will playing in the sevens for Ourimbah this Saturday. He has started training with them and has moved to the Central Coast.

 

[yappy]

I asked Rick Wayde about that. Sopes used to live with Rick. He's had some injury problems so he looks like he'll be given a chance to get himself 100% and then could be called up for us if required. Good to see Macca at the Jets. I was a bit at a loss as to why we didn't re-sign him. He mightn't be the flashiest player around, but he's honest as.

Do we have a programme for Saturday yet? Any other sides named?

 

[MRLA]

MALTA
Steven Azzopardi –Seven Hills, Parramatta A Grade
Scott Borg – Wests Magpies Jersey Flegg
Shane Magro –St George Illawarra Dragons Development
Paul Harris –University, Illawarra Cup A Grade
Paul Galea –Illawarra Cup A Grade
Steven Galea – Parramatta A Grade
Jeremy Lateo –Burleigh Bears, QLD Cup
Paul Marzella –Burleigh Bears, QLD Cup
Ben Montague –Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Brendan Russell- Brothers, Mackay A Grade
Adam Demanuele –Brothers, Penrith A Grade
Matt Zammit –Blacktown City, Penrith A Grade
Head Coach- Joe GRIMA
Assistant Coach- Tony FARR
Manager- Mark SULTANA

ST MARYS-PENRITH COUGARS (Premier League)
Paul AITON
Damien BLANCH
Matthew CROSS
Michael GORDON
David McLEAN ©
John NUMAALII
Matthew POW
Grant PURDON
Jono ROLFE
Peter WALLACE
COACH: John LANG

FIJI BATI A
Hamilton HUGHES- Newtown, Premier League
Max BAINAIVALU- Arncliffe Scots
Wes NAIQAMA- Newtown Jets, Premier League
Samu WARA- Balmain, Jersey Flegg
Livai WARA
George DANSEY- Windsor, Jim Beam Cup
Joe DELANA ©- Souths, Jersey Flegg
Setariki RAKABULA
Suli KOROI- Wests, Jersey Flegg
Puna RAUSABLE- St George, Jersey Flegg
Steven DELAIVUNA- Valley United, Manly A Grade
Esala VUTE- Wentworthville, Parramatta A Grade
COACH: Dave SIMPSON

 

[MRLA]

NEW ZEALAND RESIDENTS
Shaun ATA- Hibiscus Coast Raiders
Paul ATKINS- Otahuhu Ellerslie
Hohepa CARHILL- Central Falcons
Joshua DAVIS- Wellington
Daniel FLOYD- Hibiscus Coast Raiders
Robinson GODFREY- Mt Albert Lions
Charlie HEREKOTUKUTUKU- Canterbury Bulls
Mark LATU- NZ Defence Force
Odell MANUEL- Hibiscus Coast Raiders
Chris NEWTON- Canterbury Bulls
Tangi ROPATI- Marist Richmond Brothers
Phil SHEAD- Mt Albert Lions
Coach: Graham NORTON
Manager: Nigel RATTRAY

 

[Nfed]

Draw is as follows:

12.20 Cougars vs Doonside
12.40 Wests vs Tertiary
1.00 NZ Residents vs Fiji A
1.20 Malta vs Cook Islands
1.40 Cougars vs Sydney Bulls
2.00 Wests vs St Marys
2.20 NZ Residents vs American Samoa
2.40 Malta vs Maori
3.00 Sydney Bulls vs Doonside
3.20 St Marys vs Tertiary
3.40 American Samoa vs Fiji A
4.00 Cook Islands vs Maori

5.10 Bowl semi 1
5.30 Bowl semi 2
5.50 Plate semi 1
6.10 Plate semi 2
6.30 Cup semi 1
6.50 Cup semi 2
7.15 Bowl Final
7.45 Plate Final
8.15 Cup Final