WENTY SET FOR SEA EAGLES
9.41am, Thursday 25 September 2008
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Wentworthville is the highest ranked team remaining in the running for the VB NSW Cup title ahead of Sunday’s qualifying final against Manly at Campbelltown Stadium.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Eels-aligned Magpies finished the regular season in second place on the ladder and will play third place getters Manly on Sunday at 1.30pm for a spot in next week’s Grand Final.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Minor premier North Sydney was bundled out of contention last week by late season surprise packets Western Suburbs, who also defeated Manly in week one of the Finals after finishing the year in sixth position.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Wentworthville-Sea Eagles clash follows on from a midday encounter between Wests and Newtown, the Jets having finished the regular season in fourth spot on the ladder.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Wenty comes into the match with a settled line up and refreshed after a week off they earned through their big win over Cronulla in week one of the playoffs.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Coach Rip Taylor has named a full strength team to play the Sea Eagles, which includes First Grade experience in lock Joe Galuvao and prop Broderick Wright.[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Taylor is looking for his second straight appearance in a decider, after guiding the Eels Premier League to the 2007 title, while a Wenty berth would also provide the Eels with their fourth straight presence on the final day of the Rugby League year having also taken out Premier League titles in 2005 & 2006. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Gates open on Sunday at 11.30am, with the Wenty-Manly match kicking off at 1.30pm.[/FONT]
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VB NSW CUP[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]PRELIMINARY FINAL[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]WENTWORTHVILLE (2) V MANLY (3)[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1.30pm Sunday 28 September 2008[/FONT]
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WENTWORTHVILLE[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1. Tim Mortimer[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2. Iwi Hauraki[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3. James Grehan[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4. Etu Uaisele[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5. Jonathan Wright[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6. Mark O’Grady[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]7. James Maloney [C][/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8. Broderick Wright[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]9. Martin Mitchell[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]10. Jeremy Latimore[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11. Brett Blaker[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]12. Justin Horo[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]13. Joe Galuvao[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]14. Jacob Byrne[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]15. Natthan Cleaver[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]16. Alfred Betham[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]17. Justin Wood[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]18. Matthew Raftery[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]19. Mitchell Stanfield[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]20. Ben Taia[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]COACH: Rip Taylor[/FONT]
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MANLY[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1. Sean Meaney[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2. Andrew Suniula[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3. Shane Neumann[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4. Jon Grieve[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5. Gideon Mzembe[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6. Nick Bradley-Qalilawa[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]7. Clint Halden[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]8. Phil Morwood[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]9. Trent Rose[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]10. George Rose[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]11. Jack Afamasaga[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]12. Chris Trembath[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]13. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]14. Jeff Robson[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]15. Jason Wells[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]16. Tim Browne[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]17. Mark Offerdahl[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]18. John Grey[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]19. Ray Nasso[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]22. Junior Palau[/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]COACH: Craig Sandercock[/FONT]