Round 2 results
Round 1 results
Brisbane Broncos – 2015 NYC Squad
Last year’s runners-up, the Brisbane Broncos, head into 2015 with a very experienced squad and a wealth of young talent. Returning players include Junior Kangaroo Joe Ofahengaue, Ashley Taylor and former Australian Schoolboys Elijah Alick, George Fai and Jayden Nikorima. Jacob Gagai joins the club from the Knights, while Jarryd Dodd played 2 games for Penrith in 2014.
Elijah Alick
Jai Arrow
Alex Barr
Lachlan Barr
Jayden Berrell
Sheldon Bobbert
Joshua Bowen-Bowyer
Will Brimson
Paul Byrnes
Lindsay Collins
Jarryd Dodd
Luke Dolbel
Jordan Drew
Kieran Duffin
George Fai
Jacob Gagai
Sam Gee
Adrian Henley
Keegan Hipgrave
Tristan Hope
Jacob Kelly
Lachlan Lanskey
Sam Leach
Sam Lavea
Dale Madden
Brendon McBryde
Te McDonald
Michael Molo
Isaac Nathan
Jayden Nikorima
Joe Ofahengaue
Keenan Palasia
Jonus Pearson
Liam Pickersgill
Hiale Roycroft
Daniel Russell
Kalolo Saitaua
Jeremy Skelton
Logan Spaander
Jaydn Su’a
Junior Taefu
Ashley Taylor
Nikau Te Rupe
Jack Tuttle
Tim Wolens
(Players in bold played an NYC game)
Squad was taken from headshot photos at actionphoto.com.au
Under 20s at the Nines – Part 1
Last year’s Auckland Nines tournament gave us an early glimpse at a number of talented youngsters who would go onto to make their NRL debut in 2014, including Valentine Holmes, Cameron Munster and Tuimoala Lolohea. Let’s a closer look at the NYC-eligible players who have been selected for the 2015 tournament.
Elijah Alick (Brisbane Broncos)
Born: 28/3/1996 (Brisbane, Qld)
Position: Fullback/Wing
Junior Club: Redlands
Rep Honours: Aus Schoolboys (2013), Qld U18s (2013-14)
A Redlands junior who can play at fullback or on the wing, Alick will be entering his 3rd season of NYC in 2015 and will still be eligible in 2016, having already played 30 games for the Broncos.
Jayden Nikorima (Brisbane Broncos)
Born: 5/10/1996 (Palmerston North, NZ)
Position: Hooker/Halfback
Junior Club: Aspley Devils
Rep Honours: Aus Schoolboys (2013), Qld U18s (2013)
Nikorima burst onto the scene last season, scoring 17 tries in 20 games. He sparked the Broncos second half comeback in last year’s NYC Grand Final and nearly sent the game into extra time. Nikorima was a member of the QRL’s Emerging Maroons squad in 2015.
Joe Ofahengaue (Brisbane Broncos)
Born: 15/9/1995 (Auckland, NZ)
Position: Prop
Junior Club: Ipswich Brothers
Rep Honours: Junior Kangaroos (2014), Qld U20s (2014), Qld U18s (2013)
In 2014, Ofahengaue started the year at the Auckland Nines and ended it with a Junior Kangaroos jersey. The prop forward was near unstoppable in the Broncos run to the Grand Final and may spend most of 2015 playing against the big boys in the Intrust Super Cup.
Luke Bateman (Canberra Raiders)
Born: 23/1/1995 (Toowoomba, Qld)
Position: Lock/Prop
Junior Club: Miles Devils, Souths Logan Magpies
Rep Honours: Qld U20s (2013-14), Qld U18s (2012-13)
A tough lock in the Dallas Johnson mould, Bateman played for Canberra at last year’s Auckland Nines. He has been a regular in Queensland junior rep sides and made the step up to the Intrust Super Cup in 2014 with Souths Logan.
Lachlan Croker (Canberra Raiders)
Born: 12/12/1996 (Goulburn, NSW)
Position: Five-Eighth/Halfback
Junior Club: Goulburn Bulldogs
Rep Honours: NSW U18s (2014)
One of the least experienced NYC players at the Nines, Croker is a highly regarded half/five-eighth from Goulburn. Croker played 4 NYC games in 2014, scoring 19 points, and represented the New South Wales under 18’s.
Brenko Lee (Canberra Raiders)
Born: 10/10/1995 (Brisbane, Qld)
Position: Centre/Wing
Junior Club: Logan Brothers
Rep Honours: Qld U20s (2013-14), Qld U18s (2012), Qld U16s (2011)
After scoring 20 tries in the NYC in 2013, Lee made his NRL debut in 2014, scoring 3 tries in 4 games, and spent time with Souths Logan in the Intrust Super Cup. Lee will look to use the Nines to push his claims for a starting spot in the Raiders backline in 2015.
Tevita Pangai Jnr (Canberra Raiders)
Born: 4/2/1996 (Ashfield, NSW)
Position: Second Row
Junior Club: South Newcastle Lions
Rep Honours: Junior Kangaroos (2014), NSW U18s (2013-14), NSW U16s (2012)
One of Canberra’s most impressive young talents, Pangai graduated through the Raiders junior ranks to the NSW Cup last season, despite having 3 seasons of NYC eligibility left. He is a member of the Raiders first grade squad in 2015.
NYC players selected in revamped Qld Emerging Origin squads
The Queensland Rugby League have announced their 2015 QAS Emerging Origin squads.
The system has undergone a slight revamp with the senior squad expanding to 18 players and the Junior Emerging Origin squad being replaced by a combined Emerging Maroons.
The new squad features current and recently graduated NYC players and players with both Intrust Super Cup and NRL experience.
The following 2015 NYC-eligible players were selected in the two squads:
Queensland State of Origin Emerging Squad 2015
- Valentine HOLMES (Cronulla Sharks)
Emerging Maroons Squad 2015
- Jai ARROW (Brisbane Broncos)
- Luke BATEMAN (Canberra Raiders)
- Lindsay COLLINS (Brisbane Broncos)
- Jordan DREW (Brisbane Broncos)
- Coen HESS (North Queensland Cowboys)
- Brenko LEE (Canberra Raiders)
- Jayden NIKORIMA (Brisbane Broncos)
- Joe OFAHENGAUE (Brisbane Broncos)
- Marion SEVE (Wests Tigers)
- Ashley TAYLOR (Brisbane Broncos)
You can view the full squads here: http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2014/12/16/qas_emerging_squads_.html
UPDATED: Junior Kangaroos side named
Queensland Under 20’s representatives Valentine Holmes and Brett Greinke have been called into the Junior Kangaroos side following the withdrawals of Nene Macdonald and Waqa Blake.
The match will be played on Saturday, October 18 at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland.
1 Clint Gutherson (Sea Eagles)
2 Valentine Holmes (Sharks)
3 Brett Greinke (Broncos)
4 Euan Aitken (Dragons)
5 Jake Mamo (Knights)
6 Drew Hutchison (Dragons)
7 Ryan Matterson (Eels)
8 Matthew Lodge (Tigers)
9 Cameron McInnes (Rabbitohs)
10 Joe Ofahengaue (Broncos)
11 Patrick Mago (Raiders)
12 Tevita Pangai (Raiders)
13 Kelepi Tanginoa (Eels)
14 Jack Bird (Dragons)
15 Willis Meehan (Roosters)
16 Cameron Munster (Storm)
17 Andy Saunders (Panthers)
18 Jackson Hastings (Roosters)
Coach Kelly Egan (Bulldogs)
Warriors win 3rd NYC premiership
The Warriors have held off a spirited come back by the Brisbane Broncos to win the 2014 Holden Cup.
A first half hat trick, the first in an NYC Grand Final, by centre Solomone Kata saw the Warriors take a commanding 22-6 lead into half time.
Two more tries after the break got the Junior Warriors out to a 34-6 lead with 30 minutes to play.
The Broncos fought back though thanks in part to a double to winger Paul Byrnes.
Jayden Nikorima scored near the sideline with three minutes to play and brought the Broncos within two points, with a conversion to take the game into golden point.
The 18-year old missed the kick and the Warriors captured their third NYC premiership, winning 34-32.
Kata was awarded the Jack Gibson Medal for man of the match thanks to his three try effort.
Finals Week 3 results
Brisbane 24 def. St George Illawarra 16
The Broncos have qualified for their second NYC Grand Final after defeating the Dragons, 24-16. Down 12-0 early, the Broncos fought back to lead by two points at halftime. The Dragons got out to a two point lead themselves with 20 minutes to play, before late tries to Brett Greinke and Duncan Paia’aua sealed the victory for Brisbane. The Broncos’ first Grand Final appearance was back in 2008, the NYC’s inaugural season.
Warriors 29 def. Parramatta 26
The Warriors have secured their spot in a record fourth NYC Grand Final after beating the Eels by 3 points. The Warriors got off to a hot start, leading 19-6 at halftime. Parramatta got themselves back into the game in the second half, clawing back to lead by 7 points with 7 minutes to play. A try to Kurt Robinson got the Warriors back within one point, before Tuimoala Lolohea crossed in the 80th minute to seal the victory for the junior Warriors.
Finals Week 3 preview
1st Preliminary Final
St George Illawarra Dragons v Brisbane Broncos
Friday, September 26, 5:15pm, ANZ Stadium – LIVE on Fox Sports 1
102. That’s the number of points the Dragons put past the Broncos in their two encounters earlier this season. In Round 2, fullback Matt Dufty was the star, scoring a double in the Dragons 44-14 victory. While in Round 25, Jack Bird took over the fullback role and starred himself, with halfback Adam Clune bagging four tries in the Red V’s 58-18 demolition job. Brisbane will need to forget about all that when the two sides clash on Friday. Last weekend, down by 10 at half time, the junior Broncos’ showed outstanding maturity and resiliency to score 34 unanswered points and eliminate the Tigers. They will need to continue that second half form from the get go against the Dragons. An early lead for the Dragons could lead to elimination for the Broncos.
St George Illawarra Dragons
1. Matthew Dufty 2. Sitiveni Moceidreke 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brent Anderson 5. Izaac Thompson 6.Shannon Crook 7. Adam Clune 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Thomas Freebairn 10. Vincent Stowers 11.Wesley Lolo 12. Jack Bird 13. Jay Gallagher. Interchange: 14. Andrew McCarthy 15. Hayden McRae 16. Jack Kavanagh 17. George Lolo 18. Drew Hutchison19. Luciano Leilua 20. Jacob Host 22. Hame Sele. Coach: Dean Young & Ben Hornby.
Brisbane Broncos
1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Paul Byrnes 3. Tom Opacic 4. Jordan Drew 5. Jack Tuttle 6. Duncan Paia’Aua 7.Ashley Taylor 8. Aaron Rockley 9. Jayden Berrell 10. Jo Ofanhengaue 11. Brett Greinke 12. Brendon McBryde 13. Jai Arrow. Interchange: 14. Jayden Nikorima 15. George Fai 16. Ajuma Adams 17. Alex Barr 18. Kalolo Saitaua. Coach: Craig Hodges
How They Got There
St George Illawarra – Finals Week 1 – Won 30-22 v Knights
Brisbane – Finals Week 1 – Lost 26-32 v Eels, Finals Week 2 – Won 42-18 v Tigers.
Head to Head
Played 12, Dragons 7, Broncos 4, Draw 1
2014 Head to Head
Round 25 – St George Illawarra 58 – 18 Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium
Round 4 – St George Illawarra 44 – 14 Brisbane at WIN Stadium
Biggest Head to Head Wins
St George Illawarra d. Brisbane 58 – 18 at Suncorp Stadium, Round 25, 2014
Brisbane d. St George Illawarra 26 – 14 at WIN Stadium, Round 5, 2010
Keep An Eye On
Jack Bird (Dragons) – Bird was the difference in the Dragons’ 8-point victory over the Knights two weeks ago. The second rower turned centre scored a double, made 19 hit-ups and broke an astonishing 15 tackles. The local Illawarra junior will be looking to end his time at the club on a high after signing a deal with Cronulla during the week.
Joe Ofahengaue (Broncos) – The nephew of former Wallaby Willie Ofahengaue, big Joe has been the forward leader for the Broncos in 2014. In the first week of the finals, Ofahengaue ran for 246 metres against Parramatta. He backed it up with another strong performance against the Tigers. Look out for him to lead from the front again.
2nd Preliminary Final
Parramatta Eels v Warriors
Saturday, September 27, 5:15pm, ANZ Stadium – LIVE on Fox Sports 1
Much like the other preliminary final, the Eels’ have the wood over their opponents so far in 2o14. The Blue and Gold’s blew the junior Warriors off the park in Round 1, winning by 36 points at Pirtek Stadium. In their second encounter in Round 18, the Warriors lead by 1 point before a late try to the Eels’ gave them a 3 point victory. The 8th placed Warriors have turned the corner in the finals with upset victories of the Roosters and the Knights the last two weeks, now a fourth straight trip to Sydney beckons. Expect a lot of points when these two attacking juggernauts face off on Saturday afternoon. Of the remaining four sides, these two sides scored the most points in the regular season.
Parramatta Eels
1. Nathan Davis 2. Leva Li 3. Fabian Goodall 4. John Folau 5. Halauafu Lavaka 6. Ryan Matterson 7. Zach Docker-Clay 8. Kelepi Tanginoa 9. Joey Lussick 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Josh Aloiai 12. Tyrell Fuimaono 13. Jeff Markus. Interchange: 14. Jordan Muna 15. Tepai Tepu-Smith 16. Alex Twal 17. Fred Junior Mauala. Coach: Justin Holbrook.
Warriors
1. Brad Abbey 2. Ngataua Hukatai 3. Nathaniel Roache 4. Solomone Kata 5. Metia Lisati 6.Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Mason Lino 8. Sam Lisone 9. Kurt Robinson 10. Kouma Samson 11. Marata Niukore 12. Adam Tuimavave-Gerrard 13. Jazz Tevaga. Interchange: 14. James Bell 15. Toafofoa Sipley 16. Ken Maumalo 17. Iulio Afoa 20. Ofahiki Ogden. Coach: Stacey Jones.
How They Got There
Parramatta – Finals Week 1 – Won 32-26 v Broncos
Warriors – Finals Week 1 – Won 44-30 v Roosters, Finals Week 2 – Won 23-16 v Knights
Head to Head
Played 11, Parramatta 5, Warriors 5, Draw 1
2014 Head to Head
Round 18 – Parramatta 22 – 19 Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium
Round 1 – Parramatta 54 – 20 Warriors at Pirtek Stadium
Biggest Head to Head Wins
Parramatta d. Warriors 46 – 8 at Parramatta Stadium, Round 1, 2013
Warriors d. Parramatta 52 – 6 at Parramatta Stadium, Round 26, 2010
Keep An Eye On
Kelepi Tanginoa (Eels) – The North Queensland-bound forward was at his destructive best against the Broncos two weeks ago. Running for 246 metres and making 2 line breaks, Tanginoa’s go forward is key to the Eels’ Premiership chances. With 13 NRL games under his belt, Tanginoa is Parra’s most experienced forward.
Sam Lisone (Warriors) – Lisone has firmly established himself as the leader of the Warriors pack. The side’s co-captain, Lisone followed up his double against the Roosters with another impressive performance against the Minor Premiers last weekend. The Warriors NYC Player of the Year, Lisone’s battle with Tanginoa is shaping up to be a good one.
Finals Week 2 results
Brisbane 42 def. Wests Tigers 18
The Broncos have fought back from an 18-8 half time deficit to defeat the Tigers in Sydney. The charge was led by the returning Jayden Nikorima, who came off the bench, as the Broncos scored 34 unanswered points in the second half to book a preliminary finals meeting with the Dragons.
Warriors 23 def. Newcastle 16
The Knights have been knocked out in straight sets thanks to a spirited performance by the Warriors. The New Zealanders took an 13-0 lead into half time and never relinquished it as they ended the Minor Premiers’ season. Warriors co-captain Sam Lisone was one of the stand outs for his side. The Warriors will face Parramatta next weekend.
Finals Week 1 results
Wests Tigers 28 def. South Sydney 24
A returning Mitchell Moses has helped the Tigers to a 28-24 victory over South Sydney, ending the Rabbitohs season. Souths were down by 16 points at one stage but fought back to lead by 2 in the second half. The Tigers were too strong in the end, scoring 2 tries in the final 20 minutes to seal the victory and move on to week 2 of the NYC finals series.
St George Illawarra 30 def. Newcastle 22
The Dragons pulled off the first upset of the finals series, defeating the Knights by 8 points. The Knights were strengthened by the return of Jake Mamo and Sione Mata’utia but will now have to play an elimination game next weekend, while the Dragons get the bye. Jack Bird was the standout for the Dragons, playing in the centres in place of the injured Euan Aitken, scoring a double.
Warriors 44 def. Sydney Roosters 30
An offensive onslaught by the Warriors has seen them knock the Roosters out of the NYC finals. In a high scoring game, the Warriors took a 28-14 lead into half time and never looked back. The highlight of the game was an incredible try to Warriors winger Metia Lisati, who somehow stayed in the field of play to score in the corner.
Parramatta 32 def. Brisbane 26
A double to halfback Zach Dockar-Clay has helped the Eels overcome the Broncos in Townsville. Parramatta took an early lead, but the contest soon became a close, back and forth contest. The Broncos lead by 6 points in the final 20 minutes, before tries to Ryan Matterson and Dockar-Clay sealed the game for the away side.
Finals Week 1 preview
2nd Elimination Final
Wests Tigers v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Friday, September 12, 2014 – Allianz Stadium – 5:15pm (local time) – LIVE on Fox Sports 1
Referees: Chris Sutton, Peter Gough; Sideline Officials: Luke Potter, Belinda Sleeman; Video Referees: Adam Devcich, Steve Folkes
Wests Tigers (6th)
1. Mason Farrell 2. John Tohi 3. Watson Heleta 4. Delouise Hoeter 5. John Ogden 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Eli Levido 8. Dallas Graham 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Jordan Grant 11. Salesi Funaki 12. Lamar Liolevave 13. Andrew Kazzi. Interchange: 14. Hala Masila 15. Tyler Cassell 16. Sione Alofi 19. Matthew Lodge 24. Daniel Ravkin. Coach: Andrew Webster
South Sydney Rabbitohs (7th)
1. Devon Makoare-Boyce 2. Tom Hughes 3. Tevita Cottrell 4. John Olive 5. Sam Manuleleua 6. Jordie Hedges 7. Brad Wall 8. Ofa Felila 9. Aaron Booth 10. Eden Syme 11. Tulsa Saumamao 12. Jack Gosiewski 13. Cheyne Whitelaw. Interchange: 14. Brock Gray 15. Wallace Tangiiti 16. Clayton Williams 17. PJ Los’e 18. Elliot Gorman. Coach: Ben Gardiner.
Head to Head
Played 14, Wests Tigers 9, South Sydney 5
2014 Form
Wests Tigers – LWWLWWLLWWWWWWWLWLWLDWLW (Steak – 1 win)
South Sydney – WWLLLLWLWWWLWLWLLWLWLWWW (Streak – 3 wins)
2014 Head to Head
Rd 14 – Wests Tigers 28 – 18 South Sydney at ANZ Stadium
Rd 3 – Wests Tigers 26 – 16 South Sydne at ANZ Stadium
Top Point Scorers
Wests Tigers – John Ogden (84 points, 21 tries)
South Sydney – Irae Simone (136 points, 9 tries, 50 goals)
Top Try Scorers
Wests Tigers – John Ogden (21 tries), Watson Heleta (20 tries)
South Sydney – Tom Hughes (14 tries), Irae Simone (9 tries)
1st Qualifying Final
Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons
Saturday, September 13, 2014 – Allianz Stadium – 1:00pm (local time) – LIVE on Fox Sports 1
Referees: Chris Butler, Kasey Badger; Sideline Officials: Anthony Elliott, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski; Video Referees: Adam Devcich, Steve Folkes
Newcastle Knights (1st)
1. Jake Mamo 2. Bryce Donovan 3. Sione Mata’utia 4. Chance Peni 5. Braden Robson 6. Brock Lamb 7. Jaelen Feeney 8. Jah Pakau 9. Danny Levi 10. Luke Yates 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Joseph Tapine 13. Joe Boyce. Interchange: 14. James De Saxe 15. Pride Petterson-Robati 16. Tuiala Togitasi 17. James Taylor. Coach: Mick Crawley.
St George Illawarra Dragons (4th)
1. Matthew Dufty 2. Sitiveni Moceidreke 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brent Anderson 5. Izaac Thompson 6.Shannon Crook 7. Adam Clune 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Hayden McRae 10. Jay Gallagher 11.Wesley Lolo 12. Jack Bird 13. Vincent Stowers. Interchange: 14. Andrew McCarthy 15. Thomas Freebairn 16. Jack Kavanagh 17. Luciano Leilua 18. Jacob Host 20. Hame Sele 22. George Lolo. Coach: Dean Young & Ben Hornby.
Head to Head
Played 10, St George Illawarra 5, Newcastle 4, drawn 1
2014 Form
Newcastle – WWWWWWDWWLLLWWWDWLWWWLWW (Streak – 2 wins)
St George Illawarra – WWWWWLLWWLWWLWLWLWWLWWWL (Streak – 1 loss)
2014 Head to Head
Rd 26 – Newcastle 36 – 26 St George Illawarra at Hunter Stadium
Top Point Scorers
Newcastle – Bryce Donovan (228 points, 8 tries, 98 goals)
St George Illawarra – Sitiveni Moceidreke (110 points, 15 tries, 25 goals)
Top Try Scorers
Newcastle – Sione Mata’utia (15 tries), Danny Levi, Chance Peni (13 tries)
St George Illawarra – Matthew Dufty (20 tries), Euan Aitken (16 tries)
1st Elimination Final
Sydney Roosters v Warriors
Saturday, September 13, 2014 – Allianz Stadium – 3:15pm (local time) – LIVE on Fox Sports 1
Referees: Jon Stone, Lawrence McDonnell; Sideline Officials: Adam Reid, David Ryan; Video Referees: Shayne Hayne, Steve Folkes
Sydney Roosters (5th)
1. Joseph Manu 2. Paul Momirovski 3. Brendan Elliott 4. Taane Milne 5. Jack Goodsell 6. Nene Macdonald 7. Tyler Cornish 8. Braeden Uele 9. Alex Thomas 10. Jokatama Dokonivalu 11. Vincent Leuluai 12. Willis Meehan 13. Jake Lewis. Interchange: 14. Grant Garvey 15. Mitchell Mamary 16. Piki Rogers 17. Alex Lyons 18. Harry Vanderhart. Coach: Adam Hartigan.
Warriors (8th)
1. Brad Abbey 2. Ngataua Hukatai 3. Ken Maumalo 4. Solomone Kata 5. Metia Lisati 6 Tuimoala Lolohea 7. Mason Lino (c) 8. Sam Lisone (c) 9. Kurt Robinson 10. Kouma Samson 11. Marata Niukore 12. Adam Tuimavave-Gerrard 13. Jazz Tevaga. Interchange: 14. Ofahiki Ogden 15. Toafofoa Sipley 16. Nathaniel Roache 17. Bunty Afoa 18. James Bell. Coach: Stacey Jones.
Head to Head
Played 11, Warriors 6, Sydney Roosters 4, drawn 1
2014 Form
Sydney Roosters – LWLWWWWLLWWWWLLWWWLWDWWL (Streak – 1 loss)
Warriors – LLWWLWWLWLWWLWWLWLWWLLWD (Streak – 1 draw)
2014 Head to Head
Rd 23 – Sydney Roosters 20 – 18 Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium
Top Point Scorers
Sydney Roosters – Jackson Hastings (138 points, 2 tries, 65 goals)
Warriors – Mason Lino (170 points, 10 tries, 65 goals)
Top Try Scorers
Sydney Roosters – Jack Goodsell (26 tries), Brendan Elliot (22 tries)
Warriors – Brad Abbey (14 tries), Mason Lino (10 tries)
2nd Qualifying Final
Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels
Saturday, September 13, 2014 – 1300SMILES Stadium – 5:15pm (local time)
Referees: Matt Noyen, Phil Henderson; Sideline Officials: Ricky MacFarlane, Tim Rutherford; Video Referees: Alan Shortall, Luke Phillips
Brisbane Broncos (2nd)
1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Paul Byrnes 3. Tom Opacic 4. Alex Barr 5. Jack Tuttle 6. Duncan Paia’Aua 7.Ashley Taylor 8. Aaron Rockley 9. Jayden Berrell 10. Joe Ofanhengaue 11. Brett Greinke 12. Brendon McBryde 13. Jai Arrow. Interchange: 14. Elijah Alick 15. George Fai 16. Ajuma Adams 17. Brandon Lee. Coach: Craig Hodges.
Parramatta Eels (3rd)
1. Nathan Davis 2. Leva Li 3. Fabian Goodall 4. John Folau 5. Halauafu Lavaka 6. Ryan Matterson 7.Zach Docker-Clay 8. Kelepi Tanginoa 9. Kaysa Pritchard 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Josh Aloiai 12.Tyrell Fuimaono 13. Jeff Markus. Interchange: 14. Joey Lussick 15. Jordan Muna 16. Alex Twal 17. Fred Junior Mauala. Coach: Justin Holbrook.
Head to Head
Played 11, Brisbane 7, Parramatta 4
2014 Form
Brisbane – WWWLLWDWWWLWWWWLLLWWWWLW (Streak – 1 win)
Parramatta- WLWWWLWWWWLWWLLWWLWWWLLW (Streak – 1 win)
2014 Head to Head
Rd 5 – Parramatta 28 – 24 Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium
Top Point Scorers
Brisbane – Jayden Nikorima (152 points, 15 tries, 46 goals)
Parramatta- Nathan Davis (220 points, 14 tries, 82 goals)
Top Try Scorers
Brisbane – Kodi Nikorima (17 tries), Tom Opacic (16 tries)
Parramatta – Halauafu Lavaka (26 tries), Fabian Goodall (17 tries)
Paia’aua switches codes
Brisbane Broncos five-eighth Duncan Paia’aua will join the Queensland Reds Super Rugby team for the 2015 season.
A Queensland under 16 and under 18 representative, Paia’aua was announced last week as one of four new signings for the rugby union franchise.
Paia’aua, who joined the Broncos NYC side in 2013, grew up in Rockhampton where he played his junior rugby league for Rockhampton Brothers and attended Emmaus College.
Paia’aua will finish his NYC career having played over 30 games, scoring over 150 points.
Player Profile
Name: Duncan Paia’aua
Born: 20/01/1995 (Wellington, NZ)
Junior Club: Rockhampton Brothers
Position: Five-Eighth/Halfback
Height: 180cm Weight: 91kg
Rep Honours: Queensland U18s (2013), Queensland U16s (2011)
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