Intrust Super Cup 2014

[DropBear]

What about that big guy from Easts who plays centre(?) and is related to the US Olympian? Forgot his name but watched a few games and he' went nuts. Kicks goals too.

 

[1910]

Pride v Easts game postponed.

 

[1910]

Davis on fire!

 

[Cult]

How did Maranta go last night and what position did he play?

 

[1910]

How did Maranta go last night and what position did he play?

Lock yeah went alright.

 

[1910]

Great run by Hala.

 

[Porthoz]

Lock yeah went alright.

Lock? :bilmem:

 

[broncos4life]

Lock yeah went alright.

Wait, what. Really?

 

[Super Freak]

Maranta for 5/8!

 

[Jeba]

Davis on fire!

I didn't see the game myself but my mate at the game said Davis's performance in the first half was the most dominant display he has seen from a halfback at any level.

 

[Cult]

I didn't see the game myself but my mate at the game said Davis's performance in the first half was the most dominant display he has seen from a halfback at any level.

Then someone needs to sign him up and put him in a Broncos jersey!

 

[Super Freak]

A virtuoso performance by nippy Redcliffe halfback Adrian Davis has propelled the Dolphins to a comprehensive 34-6 victory over South Logan Magpies in Round 7 of the Intrust Super Cup at Dolphin Oval on Sunday.


The 24-year-old, who was on the Newcastle Knights' books for three seasons prior to signing a one-year deal with Redcliffe in 2014 and represented the First Nation Goannas in February, showed the type of form that earned him representative honours for NSW Residents last season.


Elsewhere in Round 7 results went pretty much according to according to script with the PNG Hunters notching their first win in three weeks with a 36-26 triumph over Tweed Heads, Norths Devils defeated CQ Capras 38-8, Norths Devils completed a 36-0 shut-out of Sunshine Coast, Burleigh came from behind to defeat Mackay 22-14 and the clash between Northern Pride and Easts Tigers was postponed due to Cyclone Ita in North Queensland.


Davis, who is the second cousin of Knights' halfback Tyrone Roberts, assisted in five of the Dolphins' seven tries, including two back-to-back 40/20 kicks that directly led to Redcliffe tries in the minutes leading up to half-time.


One man who witnessed the Redcliffe magician in action first hand was Brisbane Broncos' utility back Stewart Mills, who watched Davis weave his mesmerising magic from fullback.


"He played unreal. He got us on the front-foot kicking down there behind their big boys and I think that's what tired them out," Mills said.


"Repeating that with those 40/20s and on the back of that he was throwing some good passes on their line which was getting us through.


"I love feeding off him [from fullback]. He's in some good form at the moment and hopefully we keep playing well off it."


Wet weather greeted both sides as light rain fell throughout the match, although this didn't prevent Redcliffe from jumping out to an early 4-0 lead in the third minute after a play-the-ball penalty gifted the Dolphins prime field position.


From the resulting set Redcliffe co-captain Marty Hatfield athletically plucked a bomb out of the air from the boot of halfback Davis and then dished off to winger Liam Georgetown who crossed in the corner for the first of his three tries.


The Dolphins soon extended their advantage thanks to Davis, who created space for his outside men with a neat right-foot step that gave Aaron Whitchurch enough room to burst through Souths' defensive line and cross the stripe. Georgetown nailed a difficult sideline conversion to take the score to 10-0 after 10 minutes.


Davis found himself involved again in the 18th minute when he threw a lovely cut-out pass close to the line and found Brisbane Broncos' under-20s winger Paul Byrnes, who finished off a splendid backline move by the Dolphins, taking the score to 14-0.


The Magpies almost struck back soon but Zac Lemberg lost the ball over the line. That was to be the last attacking action Souths Logan would see in the first half as Redcliffe, and in particular Davis, took full control of the contest.


Back-to-back 40/20 kicks by the crafty halfback led to two Redcliffe tries; the first of which went the way of Georgetown from a Davis cut-out pass while the second was a solo effort from Tom Geraghty who burrowed over from dummy-half. Davis added the extras to hand Redcliffe a thoroughly deserved 24-0 advantage heading into the break.


Souths Logan started the second half with a new-found intensity and this soon led to their opening try. Prop Mat Pitman muscled his way over the line from close range to open the Magpies' account with Jordan Rapana converting to narrow the score line to 24-6 in the 54th minute.


The Magpies kept chirping away but were unable to crack the line again, with the Dolphins adding further salt into Souths' wounds when they scored their sixth try of the afternoon after Whitchurch crossed for his double. Man of the match Davis made no mistake with the conversion as the scoreboard ballooned out to 30-6 in favour of Redcliffe with eight minutes remaining.


With three minutes left the Dolphins put icing on the cake by scoring a seventh four-pointer. After spreading the ball out wide, Hatfield toed a loose ball behind the some hapless Magpies' defence into the path of Georgetown, who planted the ball down to wrap up his hat-trick. Davis missed the conversion from out wide, but it mattered for little as the Dolphins notched up a 34-6 win, their third victory of the season and one that maintains their position in the top five.


Redcliffe Dolphins 34 (Liam Georgetown 3, Aaron Whitchurch 2, Paul Byrnes, Tom Geraghty tries; Adrian Davis 2 goals, Liam Georgetown goals) def. Souths Logan Magpies 6 (Mat Pitman try; Jordan Rapana goal) at Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe. Half-time: Dolphins 24-0.

http://www.nrl.com/intrust-super-cup-round-7-results/tabid/10874/newsid/77614/default.aspx

 

[Sproj]

The fact he's a goal kicker as well is a positive and at the age he is, he should be in his prime as a half around now and the next five years, certainly worth keeping an eye on.

 

[Renegade]

Mackay really struggling at the moment, suppose it doesn't help losing Minto, Loa, Taumalolo, Bobongie and a couple of others all in the off season.

 

[Alec]

Is Maranta injured? He doesn't seem to be in the ISC team lists.

 

[1910]

Is Maranta injured? He doesn't seem to be in the ISC team lists.

No he's playing.

 

[1910]

Great round so far, Capras huge upset beating Wynnum and tonight, Pride up 18-0 and lose 24-18 to the Jets.

 

[1910]

My top 10 Cup players
Chris Garry

Wed 30th April, 05:04PM

HERE is the long-awaited and sure to be debated list of the Intrust Super Cup’s top 10 players.

Now, to make a clear point.

This is not the players in the best form currently. The Courier Mail Medal award recognises that.

This list recognises consistent excellence over several years, or in the case of Eliab, a player so talented he has rocketed past contemporaries.

Also, players who feature in the NRL most weeks are not considered, ruling out the likes of Robert Lui and Joel Riethmuller.

Essentially, if you were starting a team in the Intrust Super Cup, these are the first 10 players you should target.

Intrust Super Cup Top 10:

1. Cody Walker (Five-eighth, Easts Tigers) The best player in the competition because he creates tries, scores tries and there is little difference between his best and worst games. Consistently excellent.

2. Keiron Lander (Lock, Ipswich Jets) The most whole-hearted player in the competition and the best leader. An unfashionable old school forward who pig hunts during his spare time and often plays injured, Lander is a player ever club wishes they had. He is also an underrated attacker who possesses sharp footwork at the line.

3. Jake Granville (Hooker, Wynnum Manly) The best attacker in the competition. He would be the fastest rugby league player over five metres. His acceleration and football instincts mean he is a nightmare for ruck defenders.

4. Brendon Gibb (Back-rower, Norths Devils) Another whole-hearted player who bruises opposition forwards every time he runs the ball. Playing better since becoming Norths captain, which is a sign of a class player.

5. Israel Eliab (Five-eighth, PNG Hunters) Eliab’s versatility sees him crack this list in his first season of Intrust Super Cup. A brilliant runner of the ball who can also throw a perfectly times cut-out pass, Eliab has starred at five-eighth and centre this year and can also play fullback. Has amazing football instincts which make him a superb hole-runner and support player.

6. Donald Malone (Centre, Easts Tigers) When Donald Malone, gets on your outside, you might as well start preparing for the kick-off because he will invariably score or set up a try so powerful is his fend. A tough and surprisingly athletic centre, Malone should be playing in the NRL.

7. Kurt Baptiste (Hooker, Souths Logan) Crafty is the best word for Baptiste, who reads short sides and spots off-side defenders better than any hooker in the competition.

8. Todd Murphy (Five-eighth, Norths Devils) Has found his best form this season for Norths, creating tries at will while also being able to grind out a set and kick for the corner. A well-balanced half.

9. Javarn White (Fullback, Ipswich Jets) White is electric from fullback and some of his tries have to be seen to be believed. A former winner of The Courier-Mail medal, White is fearless at fullback.

10. Davin Crampton (Fullback, Northern Pride) Perhaps the most versatile player in the competition and another try-sneak who has an uncanny ability to show up where the ball is.

Close but no cigar: Tui Samoa, Brent Crisp, Shaun Nona, Ethan Lowe, Tim Natusch and Khan Ahwang.

*Head over the the Intrust Super Cup Facebook page to share your thoughts on the top 10 players in the competition.