Fresh faces named in Australia World Cup rugby league squad
Australia announces a 19 man squad for the World Cup with two newcomers Eric Simms and Fred Jones. The list highlights Sydney players and notes bets on Simms a versatile backline threat and top goalkicker. Australia opens against Great Britain at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Sydney
Australia
South Sydney
Eric Simms
Manly Warringah
Fred Jones
J. Raper
Nsw
Curt
R. Thornett
Jig
G. Langlands
J. Rhodes
I. Greaves
B. James
A. Branson
W. Smith
A. Beetson
J. Wittenberg
F. Jones
D. Mantell
Qld
B. Fitzsimmons
E. Simms
E. Rasmussen
L. Williamson
R. Fulton
R. Coote
Great Britain
Sydney Cricket Ground
Buman
Queensland
Dennis Mantell
Brian Fitzsimmons
Lionelle Williamson
Gunnedah
Ken Pascoe
New Zealand
France
Simms
Pearance
Citycou
Harden Blues Lose To Queanbeyan In Season Opener
Harden-Murrumburrah at Ert Oval fell 22-5 to Queanbeyan United in the rugby league opener. Harden showed solid defence, strong individual plays, and momentum at times though fatigue set in late. Key try by Grimmond for Queanbeyan and Oaksman for Harden marked the scoring, with Jarvis converting twice. Canberra's Yass impressed in 13-0 win, while Queanbeyan Kangaroos beat Goulburn 23-6 and Molonglo Shield saw Easts and RAAF post wins.
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Queanbeyan United
Ert Oval
Harden - Murrumburrah
Grimmond
Thomas
Jarvis
Harden
Vitler
Queanbeyan Kangaroos
Goulburn United
Goulburn
Young
Goulburn Workers
Easts
Woden
RAAF
Bungendore
ANU
Frostbite youth shine as Seaflies race on Batemans Bay
Seven Seaflies, the sole craft on the water, impressed on Batemans Bay in a brisk winter Frostbite race from Canberra. A strong west to south west wind up to 30 knots powered eight seconds course as Blowfly finished third. Barry Schick, ACT Seafly secretary, fell overboard during a maneuver but was rescued aboard a pick up boat. no serious injuries reported.
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Batemans Bay
Canberra
Pankhurst
Peter Forsmight
Eastlake Triumphs Over Ainslie At Manuka Oval
Eastlake surged from a poor start to defeat Ainslie by two points in the weekend Australian titles main match at Manuka Oval. Despite an early heavy deficit Eastlake rallied with resolute play, showing signs of our peak form yet to come. University beat Turfee Questbeyan and Manuka edged Acton as Neil Conlan returned from suspension to help win the final quarter.
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Eastlake
Ainslie
Manuka Oval
Byt
University
Turfee
Questbeyan
Manuka
Acton
Turner Queanbeyan sours University challenge in tough game
ANU faced a tougher test as Turner Queanbeyan showed improved tenacity led by John Buckley in the center. University forwards struggled with accuracy early but pulled away in the second half as their greater strength wore down the smaller opponents. Keith Mitchell and Michael Healy stood out, while Don Cowie excelled in roving and David Gravell could have been used more to counter him.
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John Buckley
Turner / Queanbeyan
Keith Mitchell
Michael Healy
Don Cowie
Turner/Queanbeyan
David Gravell
Vital goal miss highlights Eastlake comeback rally
Ainslie started strong with dominant half back and centre lines. Bill Drake created chances early, but Ralph Rendell missed a 20 yard shot before half time when Eastlake, aided by some dubious umpiring, kicked two goals. Feltham Leitch Grubb Donovan and Bowe lifted Eastlake as Mitchell drove play from centre half back.
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Ainslie
Bill Drake
Ralph Rendell
Rendell
Eastlake
Feltham
Leitch
Grubb
Donovan
Bowe
Mitchell
Manuka Dominates Acton Despite Misconduct Report
Manuka proved far too strong for Acton, taking a five goal lead by quarter time and extending the advantage as Acton pressed in the second. The match darkened with coach Neil Conlan reported for misconduct and Sam Saunders accused of attempting to strike Max Mueller.
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Manuka
Acton
Neil Conlan
Sam Saunders
Max Mueller
CANFL names 25 player squad for VFA clash
The CANFL announced a 25 man squad for selection to play the VFA next Sunday with final picks to be made on Wednesday. Players listed span Acton Ainslie Eastlake Manuka Turner and University clubs with training scheduled at Manuka Oval tonight and Wednesday.
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CANFL
VFA
Acton
B. Foley
Ainslie
A. Black
5. Legawiac
L. O'Toole
B. Read
R. Rendell
C. Smith
Eastlake
B. Bowe
D. Donovan
P. Feltham
A. McDonald
B. Smith
K. Stewart
Manuka
N. Condegham
R. Hilton
J. McNeill
R. Mills
W. Vaughan
Turner
Andb. Hopkins
K. Mitchell
J. Wheeler
University
A. Green
B. McPherson
P. Reece
R. Schacdel
Manuka Oval
Melville Returns to ACT Rugby After Four-Year Gap
ACT selectors name Stan Melville a five eighth for the clash with Combined Services, signaling a return after four years sidelined by injuries. The side features Peter Scott, Bruce Blackley, Mick Maguire debuting as a breakaway, and two added reserves Tim Chimus and George Lubans amid squad reshuffles.
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ACT Rugby Union
Norths
Stan Melville
ACT
Combined Services
Bruce Blackley
Goulburn
Brian Kings
Cooma
Peter Scott
Royals
Brian Sibiey
Rod Ratterham
Ainslie
Liam Melville
Gary Read
Royale
Peter Smyth
Mick Maguire
Lyneham
Graham Gardiner
Owen Butler
Bruce Bailey
Graham Hodson
Bil O'Neale
Jim Holmes
Queanbeyan
David Spencer
Rovala
Ted Kaye
Northa
Tim Obimus
George Lubans
Stuart Pasfield
Airlie
Blackley
Sydney
Queensland
Vgins
Pasfield
Canberra
John Sheils
Reid
John Tait
ANU
Klem
Mickery
Tim Chimus
Vickery
Ainslie edges Easts in late rugby win on Saturday
Ainslie led the first grade rugby round with an after the bell victory over Easts while Norths defeated Goulburn and Royals returned to form against Lyneham. The day featured strong line play, wet weather handling, and key tries from McPherson and Fisher as Southside clubs pressed for premiership potential.
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Ainslie
Easts
Norths
Goulburn
Royals
Lyneham East
ANU
Hexas
Neil McPherson
Barry Fisher
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