QCUP Round 2: Norths Devils vs Tweed Heads Seagulls

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Norths Devils vs Tweed Heads Seagulls
14:00 Saturday 20 March 2010 - Bishop Park

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NORTHS DEVILS v TWEED HEADS SEAGULLS

NORTHS DEVILS

1. Javarn White
2. Daniel Ogden
3. Josefa Davui
4. Jack Reed
5. Gideon Mzembe
6. Jacob Fauid
7. Matt Smith
8. Mark Leafa
9. Asher Elemani
10. Natthan Cleaver
11. Troyden Watene
12. Brendon Gibb
13. Aaron Trinder

14. Shane Perry
15. Eddy Purcell
16. Troy Hansen
17. Ashton Sims

TWEED HEADS SEAGULLS

1. Shannon Walker
2. Cameron White
3. Kingi Akauola
4. James Wood
5. Dom Peyroux
6. Brad Davis
7. Tim Maccan
8. Brock Hunter
9. Arron Pawley
10. Selasie Berdie
11. Tom Kingston
12. Michael Henderson
13. Ryan Simpkins

14. Richie Barrett
15. Matt Reilly
16. Josh Graham
17. Yulu McGrady
18. Reggie Saunders one to be omitted

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This game will be on the ABC this Saturday!

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Norths Devils 22 defeat Tweed Heads Seagulls 12

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Devils Build Early Momentum

THE Norths Devils have set their sights on a hat-trick of Intrust Super Cup victories after scoring a hard fought 22-12 win over the Tweed Heads Seagulls.

Devils coach Kevin Carmichael is expecting a tough encounter against the Jets in the round three clash, despite the Ipswich team’s heavy loss to the Redcliffe Dolphins.

A strong two-try performance from former Magpies speedster Jack Reed helped the Devils notch their second win of the season on Saturday.

Norths were guilty of “bombing” numerous try-scoring opportunities in the ABC TV match of the round at Bishop Park.

While disappointed with his team’s finishing touches in attack, Carmichael was thrilled with the defensive effort.

The Devils’ desperation to keep their try line in-tact was evident in the second half when young winger Daniel Ogden showed a blistering turn of foot to run down Tweed flyer Shannon Walker.

The stunning tackle prevented what appeared to be a certain Tweed try at a critical stage of the game.

“If you can get your defence working it’s a good sign and a good way to start the season,” Carmichael said.

The Devils coach conceded his team had enough possession to punish a Seagulls outfit that was rattled by the early loss of experienced halfback Tim Maccan.

“We had a fair bit of footy but we let them back into the game towards the end,” Carmichael conceded.

Norths entered the round two clash without injured five-eighth Jacob Fauid (hand).

But Carmichael had the luxury of calling on former Broncos premiership-winning playmaker Shane Perry to partner Matt Smith in the halves.

Devils hooker Asher Elemani had a big game for the home side, with his probing runs from dummy half and strong front-on defence impressing Carmichael.

Elemani has slotted nicely into the dummy half role following Jay Aston’s departure to the Northern Pride.

Source: http://www.qrl.com.au