CENTRAL COAST RUGBY UNION
RESULTS
SATURDAY, 2nd JUNE, 2012
ROUND 8
FIRST GRADE
Avoca Beach 20 Jacob Briggs try; Matt Maloney 5 penalty goals
defeated Gosford 18 Hugo Pike, Adam Carlisle tries; Damian Montgomery 1 conversion; Damien Montgomery 2 penalty goals
Ourimbah 26 Tyler Jones, Alex Lucas, Nigel Kennedy, Simon Rudd tries; Michael Hourn 3 conversions
defeated Warnervale 0
Terrigal 11 Joe Taylor try; Damien Woods 2 penalty goals
defeated Woy Woy 8 Matthew Hopkins try; Daniel Campbell 1 penalty goal
Kariong 41 Afele Tongia 2, Hawa Mapapalangi 2, Moana Talakai, Sone Taito tries; Scott Hanley 4 conversions, 1 penalty goal defeated Northlakes 10 Rob Heads try; Steve Tubnor 1 penalty goal, 1 conversion
POINTS TABLE
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Ourimbah
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29
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Terrigal
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27
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Avoca Beach
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27
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Kariong
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25
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Gosford
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22
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Northlakes
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15
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Warnervale
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9
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Woy Woy
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2
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The Entrance
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1
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Second Grade
Avoca Beach 43 Gosford 15
Ourimbah 56 Warnervale 5
Northlakes 24 Kariong 14
Terrigal 73 Woy Woy 0
Third Grade
Avoca Beach 33 Gosford 14
Northlakes 22 Kariong 17
Terrigal 27 Woy Woy 12
Colts
Woy Woy 15 Terrigal 0
REPORT :
Avoca Beach reversed last year’s Grand Final result when they defeated Gosford by 20 points to 18 at Heazlett Park. It was a very closely fought encounter from start to finish, and it was Avoca Beach who took the victory with minutes to spare.
The very damp conditions did not deter both teams from playing expansive rugby and passing the ball around. Gosford had the better of the first half on the scoreboard and went to the halftime break leading by 13 points to 6. Gosford scored the only try in this half and had much the better of the general play. Gosford had several good players in the first half but none were better than flanker Hugo Pike, flyhalf Adam Carlisle and flanker Andrew Moseley on his return from injury. Gosford continued in the same vein in the second half. They scored their second try in the second half to take an increased lead. However with two minutes remaining Avoca Beach crossed for their only try of the match to take the lead for the first time in the match by 20 points to 18. Gosford did have a penalty shot at goal right on fulltime but the ball hit the posts and Avoca Beach had held on for a very close victory. The star for Avoca Beach was outside back Matt Maloney who kicked 5 penalty goals for a total of 15 points. Jacob Briggs scored their late try. The win cements Avoca Beach in the Top Four while Gosford fall to fifth spot on the competition ladder.
Ourimbah scored a good win over Warnervale at Woongarrah Oval, running out winners by 26 points to 0. Ourimbah started strongly and controlled much of the first half. They were able to race in for 4 tries in the first 40 minutes and basically had the match wrapped up at halftime. They went to the break leading by 26 points to 0. However Warnervale came back in the second stanza with a much improved performance. There were no points scored in the second half and much of this was due to some excellent Warnervale defence. It was a heartening effort in the second half by Warnervale. However Ourimbah had the game secured by halftime and had deserved their victory. Best for Ourimbah was lock Tyler Jones, and he was well supported by Alex Lucas and Nigel Kennedy. Warnervale were led admirably by Dylan Acreman in their second half comeback and he put in a wonderful performance. The win keeps Ourimbah at the top of the competition ladder.
Kariong were too strong for Northlakes at Kariong Oval and ran out winners by 41 points to 10. Kariong ran in 6 tries to one and that was a very true indication of the flow of the match. Flanker Afele Tongia continued in his try scoring mood with a double, and his good play was supported by great efforts from Moanna Talakai and Sone Taito. Northlakes were never really allowed in the match, and the win puts Kariong back in the Top Four.
Terrigal defeated Woy Woy by 11 points to 8 at Woy Woy Oval in what was a dour encounter from start to finish. Woy Woy almost caused the upset of the season when they all but won the game in the final minutes of the match. Both teams only scored the one try apiece so there was absolutely nothing in this match. Terrigal only led by 3 points to nil at the halftime break so the result was certainly up for grabs. Both teams scored a five pointer in the second half but the two penalty goals by Terrigal’s Damien Woods was the difference. Woy Woy had a chance to square the game in the final minute with a penalty goal attempt but attempted to go for the win but with no luck. Best for Terrigal was half back Doug Angus who was outstanding all game. Best for Woy Woy was lock Matthew Hopkins who gave it everything all day and scored his team’s sole try. The narrow win keeps Terrigal near the top of the ladder while Woy Woy get their second bonus point of the season.
- Larry Thomson