Warringah v Eastwood
Eastwood has bounced back from last week’s shock loss, running in seven tries to five in a show of all round strength. The table-toppers showed their class, with slick backline moves and a strong forward pack. The Rats fought hard throughout the match, crossing the line five times to secure a bonus point, but the Woodies were just too good and won the match 44 to 33.
Eastwood 44 (Nick Batger, Michael McDougall, Hugh Perrett, Shanin Proctor, Nick Reily, Sione Tau 2 tries; Ben Batger 3 cons, pen) d Warringah 33 (Michael Adams, Ed Doyle, David Feltsheer, Conrad Gillingham, Joshua Holmes tries; Scott Bradley 4 cons). Referee Michael Hogan.
Penrith v Parramatta
The battle of the west didn’t disappoint, with Penrith and Parramatta each running in five tries in a neck and neck encounter that could have gone either way. A hat trick from Penrith lock Sione Pusi Fifita helped keep the Emus in the chase in a fast-paced game that saw both sides fight hard for the upper hand. In the end though, it was the kicking ability of Two Blues’ fullback Dan Rawaqa that secured a 35-25 win and ended the Emus’ hopes of bagging their first win of the season.
Parramatta 35 (Sosene Anesi, Troy Lobendahn, Tukia Muli, Dan Rawaqa, Mosese Tavola tries; Dan Rawaqa 2 cons 2 pens) d Penrith 25 (Sione Pusi Fifita 3, James Umu, Nigel Vaifale tries). Referee Nathan Pearce.
In the remaining two matches of Round 9, Northern Suburbs will take on West Harbour on Sunday June 2 at Central Coast Blue Tongue Stadium (completing Round 9A), whilst Round 9B will see Gordon will play Eastern Suburbs at Woollhara Oval on Saturday June 8 to end the round.
SRU Premiership Competition » Shute Shield (1st Grade)
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Df | BP 4t | BP <7p | BP | Pts | ||
| Eastwood | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 354 | 179 | 175 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 37 | ||
| Southern Districts | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 220 | 160 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 31 | ||
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Sydney University | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 265 | 167 | 98 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 31 | |
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Manly | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 278 | 214 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 30 | |
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West Harbour | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 231 | 292 | -61 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 26 | |
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Parramatta | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 294 | 284 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 25 | |
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Randwick | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 284 | 228 | 56 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 23 | |
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Eastern Suburbs | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 191 | 200 | -9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 | |
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Northern Suburbs | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 170 | 162 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 19 | |
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Warringah | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 267 | 264 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 19 | |
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Gordon | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 136 | 246 | -110 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
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Penrith | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 124 | 418 | -294 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| P=Played W=Wins D=Draws L=Losses F=Points For A=Points Against Df=Points Difference BP 4t=Four Tries BP <7p=Close Losses BP=Total Bonus Points Pts=Ladder Points | |||||||||||||
[tps_footer]Words by Brittany Mitchell, photos by www.seiserphotography.com.au[/tps_footer]
