The second round of the IRL season gets underway this Sunday with Norths facing Goodna at home. It will be the first match of the season for our Reserve Grade and Under 19 sides, while A-Grade will look to continue their promising start to the season after last Saturday’s 26-16 win over Brothers.
The Tigers started strongly last week running in early tries as Brothers looked powerless to stop them. However the last ten minute period of the Tigers first half wouldn’t have pleased coach Mick Newton as Brothers clawed their way back into the contest with some points of their own.
Norths started the second half strongly once more with points however Brothers kept coming back within 10 points of victory. But the Tigers proved too good in the end, finishing 26-16 victors.
Matty Fairhurst crossed for two tries and halves Steven West and Brendon Marshall combined brilliantly.
And any doubts the “right side, strong side” would miss their spiritual leader Josh Roberts and elusive hole running second rower Stephen Kafer were put to rest, with the combination of Tonga Mounga and Anava Fesolai looking to be as strong, if not stronger, in 2015.
This week sees the return of Chris Scanlan, with Damo Peters being relegated to the bench after an impressive debut in A-Grade. After Steven West led the Tigers last weekend for a 1-0 record, Chris Scanlan will captain the Tigers in the absence of injured club captain Josh Roberts.
Get down to Norths this Sunday and cheer on all our players against Goodna. Under 19s kick-off at 12pm, Reserve Grade 1.30pm and A-Grade 3pm.
ALSO DON’T FORGET Norths Leagues Club is launching their new menu Friday 17 April, get along and try some samples and take advantage of the discounts across the menu board! More info >
A-Grade v Goodna
Sunday 19 April, 3.00pm, Keith Steinberg Oval
| 1. Andrew Campbell Fullback |
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| 2. Anava Fesolai Winger |
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| 3. Matthew Fairhurst Centre |
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| 4. Tonga Mounga Centre |
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| 5. Tyson Hornbuckle Winger |
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| 6. Brendon Marshall Five-Eighth |
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| 7. Steven West Halfback |
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| 8. Tuuta Manu Prop |
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| 9. Chris Porter Hooker |
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| 10. Jacob Stephan Prop |
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| 11. Bruce Kolio Second Row |
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| 12. Brent Newton Second Row |
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| 13. Chris Scanlan Lock |
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| 14. Kane Fuller Interchange |
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| 15. Brad Oddi Interchange |
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| 16. James Stephensen Interchange |
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| 17. Damien Peters Interchange |
Reserve Grade v Goodna
Sunday 19 April, 1.30pm, Keith Steinberg Oval
1. Beau Baker
2. Sam Ballinger
3. Clayton Peeti
4. Dion Willett
5. Hal Oram
6. Eddie Aubrey
7. Calvin Duncan
8. Wayne Vui
9. Jake Hooper
10. Clive Collins
11. Keith Mercer
12. Stuart McCabe
13. Daniel Sykes
14. Jye Lawton
15. Justin Jones
16. Jack Major
17. Zac Willis
18. Tony Euini
19. Garry Euini
20. Nathan Teaonui
Under 19s v Goodna
Sunday 19 April, 12.00pm, Keith Steinberg Oval
1. Bryce Edwards
2. Adam Mears
3. Matthew Bettiens
4. Cameron Woldt
5. Kaelum Fairhurst
6. Kade McGarrigal
7. Lewis Smith
8. Tuiga Tuiga
9. Mitchell Raine
10. Bradley Baartz
11. Jesse Matafeo
12. Jonathon Newton
13. Cameron Haug
14. Jye Scanlan
15. Uriah Reihana
16. Dylan Martin
17. Samuelu Vagaia-FuiFui