Serendipity
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 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 7:42 am Post subject: Norths Players in Ron Massey Cup Finals Week 1 |
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Concord Burwood Wolves (5th) v Hills District Bulls (8th) – Elimination Final
St Marys Leagues Stadium,
Sunday 4 September
4pm
http://live.nswrl.com.au/match/199/fb99e2a68a19fc80b4c3707a
Ron Massey Cup Finals Week 1
Concord Burwood Wolves
1. Bernard Gregorius
7. Riley Travers
15. Scott Williams
25. Jackson Garlick
Hills District Bulls
2. Devon Makoare-Boyce
16. Winstone Asotasi
17. Eden Syme
Match Officials
Referees: Daniel Olford;
Sideline Officials: Faye Lehane, Richard Daizli;
PREVIEWS | Ron Masssey Cup Finals Week 1
Simon Masterton
Wed 31st August, 01:45PM
Previous meetings: Hills 26 def Concord Burwood 10 (Round 15)
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While on the surface, this could appear to be a simple one to pick – the fifth-placed Wolves have won three more games than the eighth-placed Bulls and hit the finals on the back of a five-game winning streak (including a forfeit) – there is more to this match than would first seem. The Wolves’ recent patch of form has conveniently come against five teams lower than them on the ladder and in total, they have only overcome finals-bound teams on two occasions – both coming against the Owls, who also sit below them. While winning games is considered a good way to reach post-season football, the Wolves have not been challenged by a top side since Round 19, when they lost 44-18 to Mounties.
The Bulls, meanwhile, have been beginning to look more impressive than their ladder position would indicate in the past month. They have enjoyed three big wins in that time – admittedly, also against bottom five teams Asquith, Kingsgrove and Cabramatta – which has seen them reach the finals with a sizeable for-and-against. Their differential of 196 places them fifth in that category and they are now the equal fourth-best attackers and sixth-best defenders. If Hills bring their a-game they can certainly cause an upset and send Concord Burwood packing at this early stage. |
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