VRU 2013

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Southern Districts 42 V Moorabbin 29
Box Hill 17 V Power House 36
Harlequin 55 V Melbourne Uni 14
Footscray 65 V Endeavour Hills 0
Melbourne BYE

 

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DEWAR SHIELD
Harlequin and Power House have both maintained their undefeated status at the end of Round 5, beating Melbourne University 55-14 and Box Hill 17-38 respectively. The two teams will meet next week in Round 6 for a massive top of the table clash.
Harlequin was comprehensive over Melbourne University, beating the visitors eight tries to two. Justin Marsters crossed the line three times for Harlequin, while Kemu Valetini was accurate in front of goal, converting on six occasions and scoring a penalty goal.
Valetini and Marsters were named best on ground for Harlequin, along with Jack De Guingand, who was one of Harlequin’s five try scorers. Eddie Usala was best on ground for Melbourne University.
Power House travelled to Box Hill, beating the home side six tries to three. Rebel Pat Leafa stood out for Box Hill, scoring two tries at Albert Park.
Southern Districts hosted Moorabbin in the Match of the Round, defeating the visiting side 42-29. Highlights from the match will be shown on Channel 31 as part of “Rugby Time” at 8.30pm on Friday evening.
Hala Malimau, Rebels listed player James King and Tasesa Lalotoa were the top performers for the Rams, while Jarrod Eberhart, Teariki Daymond and Alipate Ratubuli were best on ground for Southern Districts.
Footscray were clinical in their win over Endeavour Hills, defeating the visiting side 65-0 in an 11 try performance. Eight individuals crossed the line for Footscray, while their defense also managed to prevent Endeavour Hills from scoring for the whole 80 minutes.
Allan Imo, Martin Naufahu and Micheal Toetu starred for Footscray, while Rebels listed Cruze An-Nau also scored two tries for the winning side. Fenika Amataga, Junior Paila and Elijah Ah Chong stood out for Endeavour Hills.
SECOND DIVISION
Monash University hosted Northern in their A grade match, going down to the Panthers 5-81. 11 of the 22 players who took the field for Northern scored a try, with Monash rookie Will Harris scoring the home side’s only try.
Solomon Seve, Eddie Paletoaga and Ilaisa Makoni were best afield for Northern, while Will Harris along with Luke Borrowman and Andrew Fraser were Monash’s top performers.
In the other A grade match of the round, Geelong hosted Melbourne, taking out the visitors 30-10. Craig Cowley scored two tries for Geelong, while Steve Gec had three conversions and a penalty goal.
In the B grade Eltham hosted Melton, just getting over the line against the visitors 30-27. Geelong and Melbourne drew 3-3 in a low scoring match.
WOMEN’S
Melbourne hosted Power House in Round 5 of the Women’s competition, defeating the visitors 30-10. Oneata Schwalger, Georgia Cormick and Stacey Kilmister were best on ground for the Unicorns, while Juliana Torres, Carolyn Gray and Meretiana Robinson were the top performers for Power House.
Power House were once again without star player Saofaiga Saemo, who has been on tour with the Australian Women’s’ 7s, competing in Amsterdam over the weekend.
The Western Districts team hosted Endeavour Hills, defeating the visitors 45-0. Five players crossed the line for Western, while Endeavour Hills were unable to get through the Western Districts defense, and remained scoreless for the entire match.
Southern Districts hosted Moorabbin, going down to the visitors 5-44. Moorabbin crossed the line on eight occasions, while only Mafi Florence was able to score for the home side.
IN FOCUS – Nathan Grey joins Box Hill Rugby Club
Melbourne Rebels assistant coach Nathan Grey has joined Box Hill Rugby Club as a specialist coach for the remainder of the 2013 season. Grey has a long and distinguished career in Rugby, as both a player and coach.
After earning 94 caps with the Waratahs, a further 35 with the Wallabies and spending time in Japan as a player/coach for Kyuden Volex, Grey was hired as the first defensive coach for the Rebels in 2010 by founding coach Rod Macqueen. He was promoted to assistant coach when Damien Hill took over the team at the end of 2011.
Grey will be helping out Box Hill at training, offering his advice and expertise in order to help the development and growth of Box Hill’s teams.

 

[doleq]

Tips for this afternoons top of the table clash?
POWER HOUSE

1. Scott Baker, 2. Tom Gilbert, 3. Lorima Ranasa, 4. Matt Egan, 5. Tom Broughton, 6. Bryan Scott, 7. Illie Bolalalai, 8. Chris Aho, 9. Avia Samuela, 10. Makesi Stowers, 11. Danny Hicken, 12. Taofiga Sa, 13. Mark McIlroy , 14. Albert Aiopoluetu, 15. Adrien Boulliet



HARLEQUIN

1 Dale Stevenson, 2. James Api, 3. Tim Ridgeway, 4. Angus Hamilton, 5. Paul Graham, 6. Jack De Guingand, 7. Jordy Reid, 8. Niko Luaina, 9. Reuben Boss, 10. Kemu Valetini, 11. Larry Manu, 12. Majokah Schuster, 13. BasilApi, 14. Alex Rokabaro, 15. Justin Marsters,

 

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Southern Districts 23 V Footscray 29
Melbourne 27 V Endeavour Hills 19
Melbourne Uni 38 V Box Hills 19
Power House 13 V Harlequin 36
Moorabbin BYE

 

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Moorabbin 27 V Power House 16
Footscray 17 V Melbourne 8
Box Hill 17 V Endeavour Hills 38
Harlequin 58 V Southern Districts 22
Melbourne Uni BYE

 

[KevinO]

Footscray could be a bit of a dark horse to play finals this year. Would like to know why Vuna is playing with them instead of Endeavour Hills.

 

[en_force_er]

Footscray could be a bit of a dark horse to play finals this year. Would like to know why Vuna is playing with them instead of Endeavour Hills.

I think Vuna lives in the Western Suburbs, not the outer East. It'd be a bitch to play for Endeavour.

Edit: I'm aware he did once though.

 

[KevinO]

I think Vuna lives in the Western Suburbs, not the outer East. It'd be a bitch to play for Endeavour.

Edit: I'm aware he did once though.

Vuna played for Endeavour last season against Boroondara and dislocated his shoulder.


Understand the travel, just think that all Rebels players who are playing in Vic should play for their respective 5 star club as long as it's in Premier 1.

It's happened with a few players so far and does not really reflect well on the club if a player does not wish to play for the club they are helping.

 

[en_force_er]

Vuna played for Endeavour last season against Boroondara and dislocated his shoulder.


Understand the travel, just think that all Rebels players who are playing in Vic should play for their respective 5 star club as long as it's in Premier 1.

It's happened with a few players so far and does not really reflect well on the club if a player does not wish to play for the club they are helping.

I agree, plus Endeavour are actually running a sharp operation currently with 3 competitive teams who are rocking up to training.

 

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DEWAR SHIELD
After a wet and windy Round 7, Harlequin has maintained their undefeated status, beating Southern Districts at home, 58-22.
Lloyd Johansson starred for Harlequin in the ten try to three win, scoring a try and two conversions. James Api and Sione Taufa also featured amongst Harlequin’s best. Barry Tehiko, Ryan Lowrie and Rawiri Garmonsway were the best on ground for Southern Districts.
Box Hill hosted Endeavour Hills in this week’s match of the round. Both teams went into Round 7 yet to record a win, ensuring a high stakes match. Endeavour Hills came out victorious, scoring six tries to three and taking the match 38-17.
Elija Ah Chong scored three tries for the winning side, while Junior Paila, Lemi Faimona and Fineka Amataga also impressed for the home side. Tjaart Bosua and Chris Moran were best on ground for Box Hill.
Highlights from Box Hill’s win over Endeavour Hills can be seen on “Rugby Time”, this Friday at 8.30pm on Channel 31.
Footscray hosted Melbourne, beating the visiting side 17-8. Wallaby and Rebel Cooper Vuna lined up at 13 in his first match for Footscray. Vuna has an incredible family connection to the club, with four of his nephews playing in Footscray’s junior sides.
Both teams scored a try each, and the game was won on penalty goals, with Martin Naufahu kicking four for Footscray, compared to Melbourne’s one.
Along with Naufahu, Leon Tefuga and Siosiua Ngauamo were the best on ground for Footscray, while Ian Pahula, Bernie Reeves and Chris Ling shone for Melbourne.
Moorabin also hosted Power House over the weekend, beating the visiting side 27-16.
SECOND DIVISION
Eltham travelled to Bendigo in the Second Division A grade. Eltham were comprehensive in their win over an injury depleted Bendigo, beating the home side 0-37. Dan Hall and Ross Turner scored two tries each for the visiting side, while Norton Fenton scored two conversions and a penalty goal.
Johneen Fagavao, Riley Bain and Dan Dolan were the best on field for Bendigo.
Monash University travelled north to Shepparton this week, with the home side winning 66-15. Lee-Roy Huthmann-Grace was accurate in front of goal, with eight conversions along with a try.
Sonny James Tahuriorangi and Tui Tunumafona were also prominent for Shepparton. Fullback James Wood kicked all of Monash’s points, with four penalties and one drop goal.
Northern hosted Melbourne, beating the visitors 15-7. Miue Davis was the sole point scorer for Melbourne, scoring their only try and conversion. The Taisi family did all of the scoring for Northern, with Kirisimasi Taisi crossing the line twice for Northern’s two tries, with brother Meki, scored a conversion and a penalty goal.
Jackson Hill, Gareth Davies and Rich Fuller featured amongst the best players for Melbourne.
Border Army took on Geelong at home, going down to the visitors 74-5.
In the Second Division B grade, Northern beat Melbourne 27-7, Melton defeated Puckpunyal 79-17 and Ballarat were victorious over Eltham, beating the visitors 17-10.
Due to a high number of injuries and subsequent lack of players, Maroondah were forced to forfeit their scheduled match against Warnambool.
COLTS
Harlequin Maroon hosted Southern Districts in their Round 7 Colts match. The home side were victorious, taking the match 26-7. Paris Dale, Jamie Wilson, Sereli Rarorg and Angus Arundel all scored tries for Harlequin, while Kemu Valetini scored three conversions.
Jubal Clarken and Jack Blair were the best on ground for Southern Districts.
Harlequin Blue also played at home, hosting Melbourne. They however, were less successful, losing to the Unicorns 0-32.
WOMEN’S
Power House hosted the Southern Fillies in Round 7 of the Women’s competition, beating the visitors 54-5.
Power House’s girls were comprehensive in their eight try to one win, with Michelle Witte crossing the line three times for the home side. Niki Code was accurate in front of goal for Power House, with three conversions and two penalty goals.
Veronica Taumoefolau scored Southern’s only try, while Jana Harris and Jenny Faiva were impressive for the visitors.
Melbourne travelled to Endeavour Hills, where they beat the home side 0-36. Stacey Kilmister scored four tries for the winning side, while Georgia Cormick also had two tries to her name. Annmarie Collins and Shannon Kay also had excellent games for Melbourne.
Jennifer James, Shantelle Moa and Katie Kapao were the best players for Endeavour Hills.
The Northern Panthers hosted Western Districts in a close match, with the visitors coming away with a one point win, 27-26.
IN FOCUS – Power House Rugby Club Ladies Day
Round 8 of the senior competition will also double as Ladies Day for Power House, in order to raise funds for a family of the club whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.
The players will wear pink socks on the day, while the club’s juniors will be passing around pink tins for the crowd to make their donations.
Along with this, partners and friends of players can be treated to a special brunch at the Bells Hotel to celebrate the ladies behind the players of Power House.
More information about the day can be found on Power House’s Facebook page.

 

[No.8]

What is the Vic comp like? How does it compare to say the Shute Shield, John I Dent Cup?

Any video footage?

 

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http://www.c31.org.au/program/view/program/rugby-time

The standards are getting better, the game I did a couple of weeks ago was the highest standard I have seen from a refereeing point of view in Vic club rugby. A couple of our sides might be able to compete with the ACT sides.

 

[en_force_er]

What is the Vic comp like? How does it compare to say the Shute Shield, John I Dent Cup?

Any video footage?

Good sides 1sts sides are Syd 2nds level, weak 1sts sides are Syd 3rd level.

Though I've heard Rebels staff members originally from Sydney say that there's 2-3 players from every club who would comfortably play 1sts in any state.

 

[Train Without a Station]

Based on what I've seen clubs like Melbourne and Quins would compete quite well in Bris premier grade. They look like a much better outfit than anything I saw from Breakers in my last couple of years on the Gold Coast. Some of the lower sides like Endeavour Hills and Box Hill, would probably be average in Gold Coast country 1st grade.

 

[en_force_er]

So, what's all our opinion on how Premier Grade is going this year?

Seems to me in terms of quality it's looking like top 6, daylight, E.Hills, daylight, B.Hill.

Which is a shame because I'm a supporter of a big 1st grade competition which would include 1 club further west (probably the Rhinos) and one in the North (Norths or Eltham) for a total of 10 sides, rather than the 6 team competition that keeps getting thrown around.

Does anyone know much about what's holding BH back or anything about the rest of the clubs?

Let's get a dialogue going like last year and not just scores and reposts of write-ups!

 

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You've forgotten about Uni there. Who aren't playing badly but they are off the pace of the top 6.

 

[en_force_er]

You've forgotten about Uni there. Who aren't playing badly but they are off the pace of the top 6.

You're right. Which really highlights the question of how would Uni fit into the 6 team model some are touting when they've been out of it for the last 3 years.

 

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MELBOURNE UNI v FOOTSCRAY HG Smith Oval Macarthur Rd Parkville
The match of the day is Melbourne Uni v Footscray to be played at HG Smith Oval at 3:10pm. The match of the day will be televised on CH. 31 on Wednesday 19 June at 9:00pm. Footscray are fighting to claim second position and a spot in the Harold Mitchell Cup, while Melbourne Uni will be looking for their third win of the season and the opportunity to jump in to the Top 5.
MELBOURNE UNI
James Pakoti ©, 2. Moli Sooaemalelagi, 3 Matthew Onesemo, 4. Vernon Van Schalkwyk, 5. Chris Bellhouse, 6. Reg Stowers, 7. Eddie Lusala, 8. Brendan Westney, 9. Byron Creighton, 10. Jame Nettleton, 11. George Vuna, 12. Jake Groughan, 13. Vaasili Leota, 14. Antony James, 15. Daniel Kingan

FOOTSCRAY
1. Soane Naufahu, 2. Siosua Ngauamo, 3. Alan Imo, 4. Ikuna Tukuafu, 5. Perenise Nikolao, 6. Calvin Ah Wong, 7. Tim Diack, 8. Melbourne Lesa, 9. Keisuke Yamada, 10. Martin Naufahu, 11. Isaako Tuifea, 12. Leon Tufuga, 13. Tonu Filipo, 14. Lui Sealuga, 15. Michael Toetu,
REFEREE Caleb Hamilton

MOORABBIN V HARLEQUIN Keys Rd Reserve 90A Keys Rd Cheltenham North
Moorabbin will host Harlequin in Round 8 of the Dewar Shield. Harlequin is undefeated and one more win will secure their spot in the Harold Mitchell cup. Moorabbin are in second position on the Dewar Shield ladder just one point ahead of Footscray and Melbourne. This match is a crucial game for both clubs and will set the tone for the coming weeks.
MOORABBIN
1. Nathaniel Iona, 2. Patrick Tauati, 3. Turi Uini, 4. Motu Ese, 5. James Leonard, 6. Simon Brown, 7. Filli Leatu, 8. Tui Tuiatua, 9. Lua Vailoaloa, 10. Neli Sasulu, 11. Tasesa Lalotoa, 12. Frank Va’aua, 13. Brendon Todd ©, 14. Malo Young-Yen, 15. Cory Aramoana,
HARLEQUIN
1. Dale Stevenson, 2. James Api, 3. Junior Manase, 4. Angus Hamilton, 5. Ernie Stokes, 6. OJ Noa, 7. Jack De Guingand, 8. Niko Luaina, 9. Reuben Boss, 10. Lloyd Johansson, 11. Larry Manu, 12. Basil Api, 13. Kemu Valetini, 14. Justin Tavea, 15. Justin Marsters
REFEREE Darren O'Brien

SOUTHERN DISTRICTS v BOX HILL Riviera Park Eel Race Rd Seaford
Southern Districts will host Box Hill in Round 8 of the Dewar Shield. Southern Districts are three points out of the top 5 and will need a good win to ensure their finals chances are still alive at the half way point of the season. Box Hill, searching for their first win will be looking for a big upset down at Riviera Park. Rebels’ Kimani Sitauti will start at outside centre for Box Hill.
SOUTHERN DISTRICTS
1. Israel Lord, 2. Glen Salter, 3. Alex Lawson, 4. Leatuolo Tuala, 5. Teariki Daymond, 6. Sakaria Noa, 7. Rawiri Garmonsway ©, 8. Chris Episala, 9. Barry Te Hiko, 10. Wayne Mataiti, 11. Laurence Clarken, 12. Mike Tahitua, 13. Gasa Tiatia, 14. Tom Kai, 15. Jarrod Dowie,
BOX HILL
1. Ben Williams, 2. Chris Moran, 3 Kurtz Tia, 4. Edmund Woodger, 5. Lachie Gould, 6. Heiny Muller, 7. Ged Logan, 8. Meli Koliavu, 9. Rovuame Vakaca, 10. Henry Vaitohi, 11. Tim Finau, 12. Savenaca Waqalutu, 13. Kimami Sitauti, 14. Drew Collins, 15. Ben Woolnough,
REFEREE Oliver Kellett


POWER HOUSE v MELBOURNE Albert Park Lakeside Dve Albert Park
Power House will host Melbourne in Round 8 of the Dewar Shield. Power House need to win their next two matches and hope results go their way to secure a spot in the Harold Mitchell Cup. Melbourne is one point behind second placed Moorabbin and will need a win to keep their chances alive
POWER HOUSE
1. Scott Baker, 2 Alan Latu, 3 Kasitoni Apulula, 4 Ty Topia, 5 Matt Egan, 6 Bryan Scott ©, 7 Tom Gilbert, 8Jack Tomkins, 9 Aviu Samuela, 10 Makesi Stowers, 11 Adrian Bouillet, 12 Steve Kemp, 13 James Ben Unu, 14 Danny Hicken, 15 Albert Aiopoluetu

MELBOURNE
TBC
REFEREE Beau-Dean Gosper

DEWAR SHIELD​

P​

W​

D​

L​

F​

A​

BP 4t​

BP <7p​

Bye​

Pts​

%​

Harlequin

6 ​

6 ​

0 ​

0 ​

267 ​

97 ​

5 ​

0 ​

1 ​

33 ​

275.26% ​

Moorabbin

6 ​

4 ​

0 ​

2 ​

197 ​

159 ​

5 ​

0 ​

1 ​

25 ​

123.90% ​

Footscray

6 ​

4 ​

0 ​

2 ​

195 ​

87 ​

3 ​

1 ​

1 ​

24 ​

224.14% ​

Melbourne

6 ​

4 ​

0 ​

2 ​

222 ​

147 ​

4 ​

0 ​

1 ​

24 ​

151.02% ​

Power House

6 ​

4 ​

0 ​

2 ​

177 ​

127 ​

3 ​

0 ​

1 ​

23 ​

139.37% ​

Sth Districts

6 ​

2 ​

1 ​

3 ​

169 ​

184 ​

4 ​

2 ​

1 ​

20 ​

91.85% ​

Melbourne Uni

6 ​

2 ​

1 ​

3 ​

174 ​

218 ​

4 ​

1 ​

1 ​

19 ​

79.82% ​

Endeavour Hills

7 ​

1 ​

0 ​

6 ​

126 ​

287 ​

2 ​

1 ​

0 ​

7 ​

43.90% ​

Box Hill

7 ​

0 ​

0 ​

7 ​

112 ​

333 ​

1 ​

0 ​

0 ​

1 ​

33.63%​

 

[KevinO]

Powerhouse v Melbourne should be a good days rugby, they are close together on the ladder in Premier 1, 2 and 3. Actually 1st v 2nd in Premier 3.

Powerhouse are having a Ladies day this weekend for players partners and friends.

 

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Moorabbin 18 V Harlequin 24
Southern Districts 81 V Box Hill 14
Power House 20 V Melbourne 25
Melbourne Uni 10 V Footscray 12
Endeavour Hills BYE

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