Harvey boots Highlanders to victory over Pirates
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Saturday, 27 June 2009
NSWRU Media Unit
The boot of reigning Ken Catchpole Medallist Dave Harvey proved the difference between Gordon and West Harbour at Concord Oval, with the Highlanders fullback scoring 13 points in a 23-12 victory.
Mark Preston scored the opening try for the Highlanders.
Mark Preston scored the opening try for the Highlanders. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - West Harbour v Gordon; Concord Oval; 27/6/09]
Damaging Pirates No.8 Pelea Afu.
Damaging Pirates No.8 Pelea Afu. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - West Harbour v Gordon; Concord Oval; 27/6/09]
Gordon captain Ed Gower.
Gordon captain Ed Gower. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - West Harbour v Gordon; Concord Oval; 27/6/09]
Damien Lloyd carries in traffic.
Damien Lloyd carries in traffic. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - West Harbour v Gordon; Concord Oval; 27/6/09]
Lift-off! Brett Sheehan launches Francis Fainifo.
Lift-off! Brett Sheehan launches Francis Fainifo. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - Randwick v Warringah; Coogee Oval; 27/6/09]
Steve Brennan is met by Beau Robinson and co.
Steve Brennan is met by Beau Robinson and co. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - Randwick v Warringah; Coogee Oval; 27/6/09]
Chris Thomson is wrapped up by Stephen Hoiles.
Chris Thomson is wrapped up by Stephen Hoiles. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - Randwick v Warringah; Coogee Oval; 27/6/09]
Tom Carter gets the ball away despite pressure from Ben Borg.
Tom Carter gets the ball away despite pressure from Ben Borg. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - Sydney University v Parramatta; University Oval No.1; 27/6/09]
Steve Mafi faces off with Dave Dennis.
Steve Mafi faces off with Dave Dennis. [2009 Tooheys New Shute Shield Round 13 - Sydney University v Parramatta; University Oval No.1; 27/6/09]
Fellow frontrunners Manly, Sydney University, Randwick and Eastern Suburbs all kept their finals campaigns on track with wins while Southern Districts upset Northern Suburbs.
Warringah's narrow loss to Randwick was enough to move the Rats into the top six, with Eastwood and West Harbour now one point behind.
Round 13 Scores
Gordon 23 d West Harbour 12 at Concord Oval (HT: Gordon 20-12)
Manly 36 d Penrith 5 at St Marys Leagues Stadium (HT: Manly 26-5)
Eastern Suburbs 28 d Eastwood 10 at T.G. Millner Field (HT: Eastwood 5-3)
Sydney University 65 d Parramatta 12 at University Oval No.1 (HT: Sydney University 46-7)
Randwick 19 d Warringah 13 at Coogee Oval (HT: Randwick 13-10)
Southern Districts 35 d Northern Suburbs 14 at Forshaw Rugby Park (HT: Southern Districts 20-3)
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West Harbour v Gordon at Concord Oval
Each side scored two tries however five successful kicks from the boot of Dave Harvey delivered Gordon a 23-12 victory over West Harbour at Concord Oval.
Just three points were scored in the second half with defence ruling the afternoon.
The Pirates showed their intentions early when they swung the ball wide to Lote Tuqiri, with the HSBC Waratahs flyer drawing the defence to set up Henry Seavula who palmed away Western Force wing Dane Haylett-Petty before crossing.
Steve Massey converted, however two penalties to Dave Harvey reduced the lead to one. The Highlanders then hit the front with a runaway try to Mark Preston from well inside their own half.
West Harbour continued to dominate field position, and eventually Tito Mua crossed near the right touchline to leave the home side trailing 13-12.
The narrow margin didn't last long however, with Matt McDougall showing some great footwork and a flashy turn of speed to score under the posts. Harvey's fourth successful kick added the extras and extended the lead to eight.
The home side turned down two penalty opportunities in the closing stages of the first half but couldn't cross, leaving Gordon with a 20-12 lead at the break.
While both sides continued to attack in the second half, neither could add a try. One of the closest occasions came when Tuqiri chipped-and-chased successfully before kicking into the in-goal but the opportunity was defused.
Harvey's third penalty saw the only points of the half as the Highlanders maintained third place with a 23-12 victory.
The loss was West Harbour's third in a row and they now sit one point outside the top six.
Gordon 23 (Mark Preston, Matt McDougall tries; Dave Harvey 3 pens, 2 cons) d West Harbour 12 (Henry Seavula, Tito Mua tries; Steve Massey con) at Concord Oval. Referee: Steve Walsh. HT: Gordon 20-12.
Penrith v Manly at St Marys Leagues Stadium
Manly continue to lead the way in the Tooheys New Shute Shield after scoring a 36-5 victory over Penrith at St Marys Leagues Stadium.
Adam D'Arcy scored 21 of the Marlins points from a brace of tries, four conversions and a penalty.
Manly scored four tries to one in the opening half to go to the break with a 26-5 lead, and while the Emus showed more resilience with their second half defensive effort, the match was already decided.
Manly 36 (Adam D'Arcy 2, Tyrone Smith, Luke Johnson, James Lakepa tries; Adam D'Arcy 4 cons, pen) d Penrith 5 (Lachlan Porteous try) at St Marys Leagues Stadium. Referee: Angus Gardner. HT: Manly 26-5.
Eastwood v Eastern Suburbs at T.G. Millner Field
Eastern Suburbs have given their finals aspirations a boost with a 28-10 victory over Eastwood at T.G. Millner Field.
Going into round 13, the Beasties sat fifth on the ladder with a one point advantage over three teams including Eastwood, however today's victory provides more breathing space.
Joe Azar crossed for a double for Easts, while 2007 Ken Catchpole Medallist Gavin Debartolo nailed 13 points with the boot.
Eastern Suburbs 28 (Joe Azar 2, Tom Egan tries; Gavin Debartolo 3 pens, 2 cons) d Eastwood 10 (Mark Frost, John Grant tries) at T.G. Millner Field. Referee: Steve Hardy. HT: Eastwood 5-3.
Sydney University v Parramatta at University Oval No.1
Sydney University have continued building their form into the back end of the season with a 65-12 victory over Parramatta at University Oval No.1.
The Students set up the win with a 46-point first half, with the forwards laying the platform for the backs who scored all but five of the home side's points.
Wing Nick Edwards crossed for a hat trick of tries, while Dan Kelly, Alfi Mafi and Nathan Trist each scored doubles. Trist also kicked five conversions for a personal haul of 20 points.
HSBC Junior Waratahs lock Steve Mafi enjoyed his shift into the Two Blues backline with two tries in the centres.
Sydney University 65 (Nick Edwards 3, Dan Kelly 2, Alfi Mafi 2, Nathan Trist 2, Ben McCalman, Mitch Inman tries; Nathan Trist 5 cons) d Parramatta 12 (Steve Mafi 2 tries; Aaron Mattin con) at University Oval No.1. Referee: Andrew Lees. HT: Sydney University 46-7.
Randwick v Warringah at Coogee Oval
Randwick has scored an important home victory at Coogee Oval with a 19-13 win against Warringah.
With 15 Super 14 players on show, defence ruled the day with each side scoring just one try - both in the first half - with Randwick leading 13-10 at the break.
The boot of Marshall Milroy proved the difference, with the Randwick fullback kicking four penalties and a conversion for a personal total of 14 points.
The narrow loss was enough to move Warringah ahead of Eastwood and West Harbour, and into the top six.
Randwick 19 (Tim Walsh try; Marshall Milroy 4 pens, con) d Warringah 13 (Brent Murphy try; Brett Sheehan 2 pens, con) at Coogee Oval. Referee: Daniel Cheever. HT: Randwick 13-10.
Southern Districts v Northern Suburbs at Forshaw Rugby Park
Southern Districts have scored a great victory at Forshaw Rugby Park with a 35-14 victory over Northern Suburbs.
The Rebels set up the match in the first half, going to the break with a 20-3 advantage. The foot didn't come off the pedal in the second half with two more tries to take full control of the encounter.
Andrew Barrett crossed twice for the home team, while former HSBC Waratahs scrumhalf Nathan Sievert kicked 15 points from three conversions and three penalties.
The victory moves Souths equal with Norths on the competition table, however the Shoremen remain in front on points difference.
Southern Districts 35 (Andrew Barrett 2, Matt Trouville, Matt Raftrey tries; Nathan Sievert 3 cons, 3 pens) d Northern Suburbs 14 (Matt Lamont try; Chris Burnett 3 pens) at Forshaw Rugby Park. Referee: James Scholtens. HT: Southern Districts 20-3.