2011 SHUTE SHIELD
Elimination Semi-Finals
Saturday 10 September
MANLY (3rd) v NORTHERN SUBURBS (6th) at Coogee Oval (3:10pm, ABC TV)
Manly: 1. Dane Maraki, 2. Anthony Hegarty, 3. Eddie Aholelei; 4. Ed Gower, 5. Cadeyrn Neville; 6. Kotoni Ale, 7. Michael Hooper, 8. Tevita Metuisela; 9. Chris Cottee [c], 10. Willie Ripia; 11. BJ Hartmann, 12. Robbie Coleman, 13. Andrew Smith, 14. Jacob Woodhouse; 15. Ben Seymour.
Northern Suburbs: 1. Scott Sio, 2. Ben Whittaker, 3. Al Baxter [c]; 4. Ben Matwijow, 5. Rory Walton; 6. Jordan Smiler, 7. Wil Brame, 8. AJ Gilbert; 9. Steve Evans, 10. Zack Holmes; 11. Bill Meakes, 12. Ben Murray, 13. Samu Wara, 14. Corey Brown; 15. Cam Crawford.
Referee: James Leckie
Sunday 11 September
EASTERN SUBURBS (4th) v RANDWICK (5th) at Coogee Oval (3:10pm, ABC TV)
Eastern Suburbs: 1. Ofa Fainga’anuku, 2. Sam Zlatevski, 3. Rob McMickan; 4. Matt McGann, 5. Phil Mathers; 6. Matt Hodgson, 7. Andrew Shaw, 8. Pauliasi Taumoepeau [c]; 9. Brendan McKibbin, 10. Dion Taumata; 11. Ratu Ma’afu, 12. Afusipa Taumoepeau, 13. Anton Lavin, 14. Damon Anderson; 15. Eddie Paea.
Randwick: 1. Cruze Ah-Nau, 2. Adam Freier, 3. Steven Noriega; 4. Nev McGee, 5. Geoff Ingram; 6. Ben Mowen, 7. Tim McGann [c], 8. Seilala Lam; 9. Josh Valentine, 10. Toby Browne; 11. Ethan Ford, 12. Bevu Tuqiri, 13. Tim Wright, 14. Atieli Pakalani; 15. Shaun Foley.
Pauliasi Taumoepeau [c];
fantastic effort. has he been skipper all season? I expect he hasn't even been playing all season right?
I am pretty sure he has played a few games, maybe more. Not sure about the captaincy, though. Maybe Phil Mathers was captain a bit earlier, but he has been out for quite a while.
this year is the year of the mighty....very mighty woodsmen!!! go woodies! all the way in 11.
Good game today between Manly and Norths. Norths had a great start, scoring a couple of early tries, but a couple of long-range Manly tries with 14 men on the field just before the half-time break ended up being the difference. Unfortunately for Norths, Cam Crawford was ruled out of the game following his concussion agains Eastwood last week - it would have been interesting to see whether his inclusion would have changed the result. Final score: Manly 34 - Norths 23.
Really proud of the Norths boys, the effort was there right until the end. It has been a really positive season for the Red and Black with a good squad of young, talented guys. It has been a long time since Norths have had a team with such potential, and I really hope that they stick together for next season. I am especially looking forward to seeing the continued development of Josh Holmes and Cam Crawford in the Brumbies colours next year. Scott Sio is also one to watch over the next couple of years.
How old is Podmore anyway? By the look of him, he must be nearing 40.
good to see the NSW rugby website up to date with whats what in the SS , shows they really dont give a rats ass
He is about 29 but he was bald at 21.
:lmao: