Ioane Seiuli (Photo: SMP Images)

Each week in the U20 Report we look at under-20 eligible players from your club who are currently playing in either the Intrust Super Cup (Queensland) or Canterbury Cup (New South Wales).

Brisbane Broncos
Souths Logan fullback Fanitesi Niu grabbed a double and ran for 100 metres in his side’s win over Redcliffe. Herbie Farnworth returned to Norths after a few weeks in the NRL, scoring a try and running for 102 metres in their loss to the Sunshine Coast.

  • Fanitesi Niu (Souths Logan) – 2 tries, 10 runs, 100m, 21 post contact, 1 line break, 2 tackle breaks, 62.5% tackle efficiency, 5 tackles, 2 missed, 1 ineffective, 2 errors
  • Herbie Farnworth (Norths) – 1 try, 2 goals, 11 runs, 102m, 30 post contact, 1 line break, 4 tackle breaks, 33.3% tackle efficiency, 1 tackle, 1 miss, 1 ineffective
  • Ethan Bullemor (Norths) – 30 mins, 4 runs, 30m, 1 tackle break, 94.1% tackle efficiency, 16 tackles, 0 missed, 1 ineffective, 1 error
  • Jordan Riki (Norths) – 32 mins, 3 runs, 28m, 90% tackle efficiency, 18 tackles, 1 miss, 1 ineffective

Canberra Raiders
Mounties had a bye in Round 18

Canterbury Bulldogs
Bye in Round 18

Cronulla Sharks
Second rower Teig Wilton was a standout in Newtown’s 26-point loss to the Warriors. He played the full 80 minutes, scoring a try, running for 103 metres and making 37 tackles. Winger Jonah Ngaronoa made his Canterbury Cup debut in the defeat, making 12 tackles.

  • Jonah Ngaronoa – 6 runs, 51m, 1 tackle break, 61.1% tackle efficiency, 12 tackles, 1 miss, 1 ineffective, 1 error
  • Braydon Trindall – 2 goals, 13 runs, 74m, 1 line break assist, 1 try assist, 3 tackle breaks, 1 offload, 35.7% tackle efficiency, 5 tackles, 8 missed, 1 ineffective, 7 kicks, 164m
  • Teig Wilton – 80 mins, 1 try, 11 runs, 103m, 1 line break, 88.1% tackle efficiency, 37 tackles, 5 missed, 2 errors, 1 penalty conceded
  • Kayleb Milne – 30 mins, 3 runs, 38m, 1 tackle break, 100% tackle efficiency, 14 tackles, 0 missed, 1 error, 1 penalty conceded

Gold Coast Titans
Ioane Seiuli scored two tries off the bench for Tweed, as they defeated the Capras to snap a five-game losing streak. Treymain Spry started at centre and ran for 126 metres, breaking four tackles. Five-eighth Tanah Boyd scored a try and for 164 metres in Burleigh’s loss to Townsville.

  • Treymain Spry (Tweed) – 11 runs, 126m, 38 post contact, 1 line break, 4 tackle breaks, 1 offload, 75% tackle efficiency, 3 tackles, 1 miss, 1 error
  • Ioane Seiuli (Tweed) – 49 mins, 2 tries, 10 runs, 108m, 31 post contact, 2 line breaks, 3 tackle breaks, 85.7% tackle efficiency, 12 tackles, 1 miss, 1 ineffective, 1 error
  • Tanah Boyd (Burleigh) – 1 try, 17 runs, 164m, 22 post contact, 3 tackle breaks, 93.3% tackle efficiency, 14 tackles, 0 missed, 1 ineffective, 4 kicks, 102m, 1 error

Manly Sea Eagles
Alfred Smalley returned to the starting lineup in Blacktown’s four-point loss to North Sydney, running for 56 metres and breaking four tackles.

  • Alfred Smalley – 9 runs, 56m, 29 post contact, 4 tackle breaks, 71.% tackle efficiency, 5 tackles, 2 missed

Melbourne Storm
Queensland under-18 representative Trent Loiero made his Intrust Super Cup debut in the Sunshine Coast’s win over Norths. In 30 minutes, he ran for 57 metres and made 19 tackles without miss. Kelma Tuilagi was a try scorer in Easts’ exciting 38-all draw with the PNG Hunters.

  • Kelma Tuilagi (Easts) – 31 mins, 1 try, 7 runs, 66m, 20 post contact, 1 line break, 5 tackle breaks, 90% tackle efficiency, 9 tackles, 1 miss, 1 error, 1 penalty conceded
  • Trent Loiero (Sunshine Coast) – 30 mins, 7 runs, 57m, 19 post contact, 95% tackle efficiency, 19 tackles, 0 missed, 1 ineffective

Newcastle Knights
Tex Hoy crossed for a double in Newcastle’s eight-point win over the Panthers. He added 93 metres and six tackle breaks. Five-eighth Phoenix Crossland set up a try and made 20 tackles, while second rower Ben Talty ran for 84 metres in 50 minutes.

  • Tex Hoy – 2 tries, 11 runs, 93m, 2 line breaks, 6 tackle breaks, 66.7% tackle efficiency, 12 tackles, 4 missed, 2 ineffective
  • Toby Marks – 30 mins, 3 runs, 20m, 1 tackle break, 100% tackle efficiency, 2 tackles, 0 missed
  • Phoenix Crossland – 5 runs, 31m, 2 line break assists, 1 try assist, 83.3% tackle efficiency, 20 tackles, 3 missed, 1 ineffective, 2 kicks, 77m, 1 error
  • Ben Talty – 50 mins, 11 runs, 84m, 35 post contact, 2 tackle breaks, 68.2% tackle efficiency, 15 tackles, 6 missed, 1 ineffective, 2 errors

North Queensland Cowboys
Lock Tom Gilbert played the full 80 minutes for the first time this season in Townsville’s win over Burleigh. He ran for 141 metres and made 32 tackles. Winger Michael Bell scored a try in the win, running for 100 metres. Lock Peter Hola ran for 105 metres and made 32 tackles in the Pride’s 10-point loss to Ipswich.

  • Elijah Anderson (CQ Capras) – 7 runs, 63m, 2 tackle breaks, 1 offload, 71.4% tackle efficiency, 10 tackles, 2 missed, 2 ineffective
  • Peter Hola (Northern Pride) – 51 mins, 10 runs, 105m, 43 post contact, 1 tackle break, 88.9% tackle efficiency, 32 tackles, 2 missed, 2 ineffective, 1 error, 1 penalty conceded
  • Michael Bell (Townsville) – 1 try, 11 runs, 100m, 1 line break, 3 tackle breaks, 50% tackle efficiency, 2 tackles, 0 missed, 2 ineffective, 3 errors
  • Tom Gilbert (Townsville) – 80 mins, 18 runs, 141m, 51 post contact, 1 tackle break, 1 offload, 84.2% tackle efficiency, 32 tackles, 4 missed, 2 ineffective, 3 penalties conceded

Parramatta Eels
Wentworthville had a bye in Round 18

Penrith Panthers
Five-eighth Matt Burton scored a try in his return to the Canterbury Cup following his man of the match performance in the Under-20 Origin. He added 88 metres, a try assist and two forced drop outs in the loss to Newcastle. Prop Spencer Leniu ran for 85 metres in 46 minutes, making 21 tackles.

  • Charlie Staines – 7 runs, 44m, 1 line break assist, 1 try assist, 75% tackle efficiency, 3 tackles, 1 miss, 1 error, 1 penalty conceded
  • Jake Tago – 8 runs, 51m, 3 tackle breaks, 100% tackle efficiency, 4 tackles, 0 missed
  • Matt Burton – 1 try, 10 runs, 88m, 24 post contact, 1 try assist, 3 tackle breaks, 1 offload, 73.7% tackle efficiency, 14 tackles, 4 missed, 1 ineffective, 9 kicks, 245m, 2 forced drop outs,
  • Spencer Leniu – 46 mins, 9 runs, 85m, 38 post contact, 4 tackle breaks, 84% tackle efficiency, 21 tackles, 2 missed, 2 ineffective, 1 error
  • Brendan Hands – 29 mins, 3 runs, 32m, 2 tackle breaks, 76.5% tackle efficiency, 13 tackles, 4 missed
  • J’maine Hopgood – 36 mins, 6 runs, 44m, 1 tackle break, 96.2% tackle efficiency, 25 tackles, 1 miss, 1 penalty conceded

South Sydney Rabbitohs
Bye in Round 18

St George Illawarra Dragons
Outside backs Steven Marsters and Shaun Sauni-Esau both ran for over 100 metres in the Dragons’ 24-all draw with the Western Suburbs. Sauni-Esau crossed for a try, while Marsters broke five tackles.

  • Steven Marsters – 10 runs, 110m, 39 post contact, 5 tackle breaks, 46.2% tackle efficiency, 6 tackles, 6 missed, 1 ineffective, 1 error
  • Shaun Sauni-Esau – 1 try, 13 runs, 108m, 38 post contact, 1 line break, 2 tackle breaks, 88.9% tackle efficiency, 8 tackles, 1 miss, 1 error
  • Eddie Blacker – 15 mins, 2 runs, 22m, 100% tackle efficiency, 11 tackles, 0 missed

Sydney Roosters
Hooker Sam Verrills scored the try that gave the Bears the lead in their 28-24 win over Blacktown. In 46 minutes, he ran for 27 metres and made 27 tackles. Off the bench, Elih Jackson ran for 68 metres and made 26 tackles in 42 minutes.

  • Sam Verrills – 46 mins, 1 try, 4 runs, 27m, 1 line break, 84.4% tackle efficiency, 27 tackles, 3 missed, 2 ineffective, 1 error, 1 penalty conceded
  • Elih Jackson – 42 mins, 8 runs, 68m, 3 tackle breaks, 2 offloads, 89.7% tackle efficiency, 26 tackles, 1 miss, 2 ineffective, 1 penalty conceded

Warriors
Warriors’ Jersey Flegg hooker Temple Kalepo made his Canterbury Cup debut in his side’s 26-point win over Newtown. He made 16 tackles without miss in 25 minutes. Prop Phillip Makatoa scored his fourth try of the season, adding 98 metres and 11 tackles without miss in 38 minutes off the bench.

  • Paul Turner – 41 mins, 7 runs, 60m, 9 tackle breaks, 50% tackle efficiency, 1 tackle, 1 miss, 1 penalty conceded
  • Hayze Perham – 11 runs, 93m, 23 post contact, 1 tackle break, 85.7% tackle efficiency, 12 tackles, 2 missed, 1 error
  • Temple Kalepo – 25 mins, 2 runs, 11m, 1 offload, 94.1% tackle efficiency, 16 tackles, 0 missed, 1 ineffective
  • Sean Mullany – 55 mins, 8 runs, 50m, 1 line break assist, 1 try assist, 85.7% tackle efficiency, 24 tackles, 3 missed, 1 ineffective, 2 penalties conceded
  • Phillip Makatoa – 38 mins, 1 try, 12 runs, 98m, 29 post contact, 1 line break, 1 tackle break, 1 offload, 100% tackle efficiency, 11 tackles, 0 missed, 1 error

Wests Tigers
Halfback Jock Madden captained the Magpies in their 24-all draw with St George Illawarra, scoring a try, setting up another and kicking for 256 metres. Centre Tommy Talau also scored a try, running for 95 metres and breaking three tackles.

  • Tommy Talau – 1 try, 14 runs, 95m, 35 post contact, 1 line break, 3 tackle breaks, 1 offload, 93.8% tackle efficiency, 15 tackles, 1 miss, 1 error
  • Kane Bradley – 9 runs, 75m, 32 post contact, 50% tackle efficiency, 2 tackles, 2 missed, 1 penalty conceded
  • Max Burey – 10 runs, 61m, 5 tackle breaks, 1 offload, 82.4% tackle efficiency, 14 tackles, 2 missed, 1 ineffective, 4 runs, 86m, 2 errors
  • Jock Madden – 1 try, 4 goals, 8 runs, 66m, 1 line break assist, 1 try assist, 1 tackle break, 80% tackle efficiency, 20 tackles, 5 missed, 10 runs, 256m, 1 forced drop out
  • Ray Jankovic – 13 mins, 5 runs, 35m, 100% tackle efficiency, 9 tackles, 0 missed, 2 penalties conceded

Burleigh Bears
Colts’ winger Reece Tapine made his Intrust Super Cup debut in Burleigh’s 12-point loss Townsville. He ran for 46 metres, broke a tackle and made four without a miss.

  • Reece Tapine – 9 runs, 46m, 1 tackle break, 1 offload, 80% tackle efficiency, 4 tackles, 0 missed, 1 ineffective

CQ Capras
Jacob Spark, Wes Sisifia and Christian Smith all moved up from the Colts to make their ISC debuts in the Capras’ loss to Tweed in Round 18. Sisifa scored a try, while Spark ran for 95 metres.

  • Jacob Spark – 9 runs, 95m, 2 tackle breaks, 1 offload, 33.3% tackle efficiency, 1 tackle, 2 missed, 3 errors
  • Wes Sisifa – 1 try, 9 runs, 45m, 1 line break, 1 tackle break, 60% tackle efficiency, 3 tackles, 2 missed, 1 error
  • Blake Moore – 6 runs, 38m, 76% tackle efficiency, 19 tackles, 3 missed, 3 ineffective, 4 kicks, 90m, 2 errors, 1 penalty conceded
  • Christian Smith – 17 mins, 2 runs, 11m, 68.6% tackle efficiency, 11 tackles, 4 missed, 1 ineffective, 1 penalty conceded

Easts Tigers
Five-eighth Dray Ngatuere-Wroe played his third ISC game in Easts’ 38-all draw with the PNG Hunters. He set up a try and made nine tackles.

  • Dray Ngatuere-Wroe – 7 goals, 4 runs, 35m, 1 try assist, 2 tackle breaks, 75% tackle efficiency, 9 tackles, 3 missed, 4 kicks, 58m, 1 penalty conceded

Northern Pride
Tom McGrath played the full 80 minutes at hooker in his ISC debut as the Pride suffered a 10-point loss to Ipswich. He ran for 50 metres and made 38 tackles.

  • Tom McGrath – 80 mins, 7 runs, 50m, 22 post contact, 1 tackle break, 1 offload, 84.4% tackle efficiency, 38 tackles, 5 missed, 2 ineffective, 1 penalty conceded

Souths Logan Magpies
Centre Vaea Vaea continued the strong start to his ISC career, running for 67 metres and making 13 tackles without miss in the Magpies’ win over Redcliffe.

  • Vaea Vaea – 9 runs, 67m, 23 post contact, 1 tackle break, 86.7% tackle efficiency, 13 tackles, 0 missed, 2 ineffective

Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Another ISC debutant in Round 18, Lachlan Perry made 19 metres and four tackles with no misses in 9 minutes off the bench in Wynnum’ win over Mackay.

  • Lachlan Perry – 9 mins, 3 runs, 19m, 100% tackle efficiency, 4 tackles, 0 missed

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