Magpies prevail in first leg of the Tom Raudonikis Cup

A less than full strength Newtown Jets rugby leagueteam put in a brave effort against the Western Suburbs Magpies in theCanterbury Cup NSW 7^th round match played at Lidcombe Oval onSunday.

The Magpies eventually got the measure of the Jets by32-22, but only after Newtownhad regained the lead twice in the second half. Wests had led 16-12 at halftimeafter the Jets had made a less than encouraging start, conceding three tries inthe opening fifteen minutes to trail 16-0.

Newtown centre Matt Evansscored two exceptional tries in the first half to get the Jets back into thecontest. Winger Isaac Lumelume and centre Jackson Ferris showed greatdetermination in scoring for Newtownin the second half, and the Jets still led 22-20 with just twelve minutes leftto play.

Newtown’s team strength forthis match was severely depleted due to the unusual run of injuries in theCronulla Sharks NRL ranks. Newtownis Cronulla-Sutherland’s partnership club in the second-tier Canterbury Cup NSWcompetition. There were several Jets players unavailable for various reasonsand the list included Will Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Aaron Gray,Jack A. Williams, Kyle Flanagan, Billy Magoulias, Siosifa Talakai and BradenHamlin-Uele.

The Newtown Jets return to Henson Parknext Saturday, 4^th May, when they take on close neighbours and keenrivals, the in-form South Sydney Rabbitohs. This match will commence at 3.00pm.

Match details: -

Western Suburbs 32:
Kane Bradley 2, Jacob Liddle, David Nofoaluma, Dylan Smith, Kauri Aupouri-Puketapu tries;

Tyson Gamble 4 goals

defeated

Newtown 22:
Matt Evans 2, Isaac Lumelume, Jackson Ferris tries;

Brayden Trindall 3 goals.

Halftime: Western Suburbs led 16-12.

Referee: Drew Oultram.

Assistant Referee: Damian Brady

Touch Judges: Nick Beashel, Adam Reid.

Playing surface: Excellent:
Weather: Sunny, mild, 22 degrees, low humidity.

Newtown’s team on Sunday was:
Latrell Schaumkel, Tyla Tamou, Matt Evans, Jackson Ferris, Isaac Lumelume, Luke Polselli, Braydon Trindall, Greg Eastwood, Josh Carr, Teig Wilton, Cruz Topai-Aveai, James Segeyaro, Jaimin Jolliffe.

Bench: Daniel Vasquez, Kyle Lovett, Wes Lolo, JaelenReweti.

Coach: Greg Matterson.

The Western Suburbs team was:
Dylan Smith, David Nofoaluma, Tommy Talau, Kane McQuiggan, Tyson Gamble, Kauri Aupouri-Puketapu, Robbie Rochow, Elia Fontooi, Sam McIntyre, Joseph Rakerevakuivalu, Jacob Liddle, Braden Robson.

Bench: Henry Leleuluga, Patrice Siolo, Alex Seyfarth,Bilal Marboun.

Coach: Brett Hodgson.

Details of Newtown’snext game:

NSWRL CanterburyCup NSW – 8^th Round

Saturday, 4^th May 2019

Henson Park

Newtown v South Sydney

Kick-Off: 3.00pm.