Hear from Goulburn Bulldogs forward Izzy Tittor on his team's preparations for Sunday's Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final! Plus check out The GH's preview and watch the live streams of Grand Final day: http://ow.ly/QXz450vYCHX
Teenage try-scoring freak Matt Parsons ready for Queanbeyan Blues' grand final debut
You'd be forgiven for thinking a 19-year-old would struggle to keep a seasoned veteran out of the Queanbeyan Blues first grade side. But that's exactly what's happened.
"It was a shock to get the call-up, I was told to just play my own game and I'd be fine," said Parsons.
Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final HT: PENALTY GOAL BLUES to Terry Campese right on half time. Queanbeyan Blues 14 lead Goulburn Bulldogs 10.
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Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: September 8, 2019, 4:39 pm
by The Greenhouse
@CanberraCup on Twitter
Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final FT: Queanbeyan Blues 34 defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 14. The Blues are 2019 premiers!
#CRCup #CRRL19 #wearecbr
Canberra Raiders Cup
Queanbeyan Blues 34 (Tries: M Parsons, J Wheeler, J Stuckey, A Taholo, Z Patch, J Hitchins; Goals: T Campese 5) defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 14 (Tries: N Cornish, I Tittor, S Cummins; Goal: C Hart)
Reserve Grade: West Belconnen Warriors 20 (Tries: B Graham 2, B McFarlane, J Gardner; Goals: B Graham 2) defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 16 (Tries: J Macey, M Sullivan, T Robinson; Goals: R Elton 2)
Under 19s: Queanbeyan Blues 26 (Tries: A Barlow 2, A Naidu, L Bradley, W Delamere; Goals: A Naidu 3) defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 10 (Tries: K Tozer 2; Goal: M Flack)
CRC Women's League Tag: West Belconnen Warriors 8 (Tries: C Watt, J Goss) d Goulburn Workers Bulldogs 6 (Try: A Day; Goal: A Day)
Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final: How a Terry Campese secret helped Queanbeyan Blues to triumph over Goulburn Bulldogs
The Goulburn Bulldogs five-eighth, Mitch Cornish, who little more than a week prior had claimed the Les McIntyre Medal as the competition's player of the year, was forced to miss the biggest game of the season. And at the end of the day, the Queanbeyan Blues ran out 34-14 winners in the 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final.
The Queanbeyan Blues are the 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup premiers, after they defeated the Goulburn Bulldogs 34-14 on Sunday at Seiffert Oval.
The Bulldogs were rocked by the loss of McIntyre Medalist, Mitch Cornish - Goulburn's key playmaker - to injury after the Preliminary Final. He had throat surgery during the week.
The Bulldogs did their best to keep Cornish's injury under wraps, naming him in their team - and he even suited up in his player's kit for the warm up. But he was merely a spectator as his team mates went through their paces. Tyler Cornish shifted from fullback to five eighth to cover his brother's injury, while centre Chris Hart took over at the back.
"It's just a big sigh of relief because Goulburn have been red hot. Unfortunately Mitch Cornish couldn't play, it would have been a different game if he could, but that's footy," Campese told The Canberra Times after the game.
The Blues were the first to score, when hooker Zac Patch darted out of dummy half, crossing under the posts in the seventh minute.
The Bulldogs hit back at the 20 minute mark, when Tyler Cornish made a smart break up the middle, throwing a great flick pass to his brother Nick for four points. Seven minutes later, Goulburn went to a 10-6 lead, after the Bulldogs took advantage of a lost ball in the red zone - and winger Steve Cummins went over in the corner.
However a try to Blues forward Josh Hitchins and then a penalty goal to Campese right on half time saw the Queanbeyan outfit go to the break with a 14-10 lead.
Five minutes into the second half, Goulburn second rower Izzy Tittor surged to the line, and reached and planted the ball - allowing the Bulldogs to draw level, at 14 apiece. But that was the end of the scoring for Goulburn. Tries to Josh Stuckey and captain Jake Wheeler gave the Blues a 10 point lead. Wheeler’s try was special, receiving a short line drop out and running down the middle for a fine individual try.
In the 65th minute, Queanbeyan's Jack Williams made a big run down the grandstand sideline, kicking back inside for his fullback Matt Parsons. It was the perfect kick, and a spectacular try for Parsons under the posts.
A stunning try for lock Aisea Taholo with six minutes remaining sealed the Grand Final for the Blues. The attack went from one end of the field to the other, from one side of the field to the other. It was a breath taking finish.
It was an unfortunate end to the season for the Bulldogs, who came into the match as the No. 1 attacking and defensive team in the competition. But the loss of Mitch Cornish proved to be too high a hurdle. The Bulldogs did not win a game in the three grades in which they were represented. However, the fact the club had such strong representation on Grand day bodes well for the future. Coach Adam Kyle and the Bulldogs have done a great job in rebuilding the club.
The Blues have now won their 25th title, and continue to be, far and away, the most successful team in the Canberra Raiders Cup. Former Raiders team mates and veterans Terry Campese and Joel Monaghan shared a special moment after the game. It remains to be seen how long they will play. But it seems like Campese, in particular, could play on forever. It will be a sad day when he does finally hang up the boots.
Blues forward Josh Stuckey was deservedly named man of the match.
Grand Final replay:
Results:
Canberra Raiders Cup
Queanbeyan Blues 34 (Tries: M Parsons, J Wheeler, J Stuckey, A Taholo, Z Patch, J Hitchins; Goals: T Campese 5) defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 14 (Tries: N Cornish, I Tittor, S Cummins; Goal: C Hart)
Reserve Grade: West Belconnen Warriors 20 (Tries: B Graham 2, B McFarlane, J Gardner; Goals: B Graham 2) defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 16 (Tries: J Macey, M Sullivan, T Robinson; Goals: R Elton 2)
Under 19s: Queanbeyan Blues 26 (Tries: A Barlow 2, A Naidu, L Bradley, W Delamere; Goals: A Naidu 3) defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 10 (Tries: K Tozer 2; Goal: M Flack)
Women's League Tag: West Belconnen Warriors 8 (Tries: C Watt, J Goss) defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 6 (Try: A Day; Goal: A Day)
And that's the end of the Canberra Raiders Cup season. I've really enjoyed bringing you our coverage of the competition. I actually feel a bit sad tonight, that the season is over. I hope people enjoy the coverage... if you do, let us know!
Grass roots rugby league deserves our support. It is run by people all over the district who love rugby league and give their time and all their effort to our sport.
The Canberra Raiders Cup delivers quality football, and the Canberra competition is filled with quality players, former Raiders, junior Raiders and former NRL players.
If you are one who yearns for the "suburban grounds"... we have them right here in our backyard. If you've never been to a game of the Canberra Raiders Cup, make sure you get out to a game next year.
Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: September 9, 2019, 4:46 pm
by greeneyed
@CanberraCup on Twitter
Watch the highlights from the 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final won the Blues. Plus post match reactions and our wrap of the game: http://ow.ly/BjmL50w26le
#CRCup #CRRL19 #wearecbr #Queanbeyan #Blues V #Goulburn #Bulldogs
Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: September 9, 2019, 7:25 pm
by greeneyed
@CanberraCup on Twitter
VIDEO: Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final: The Queanbeyan Blues take out the 2019 premiership. WIN News Canberra reports: http://ow.ly/VacE50w2c17
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Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: September 9, 2019, 8:09 pm
by -GD-
Thanks for the updates GE!
Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: September 13, 2019, 6:13 am
by greeneyed
George Tooke Shield Grand Finals
Saturday 14th September at Jamison Oval
11:45am Under 19s Div 2 – Tuggeranong Bushrangers v North Canberra Bears
1:20pm Women’s League Tag – Harden Hawkettes v Crookwell She Devils
2:45pm George Tooke Shield – North Canberra Bears v Crookwell Green Devils
North Canberra Bears 24 (Tries: M Timbery-Thornton 2, T Brown 2, K Brown; Goals: C Thorley 2) d Crookwell Green Devils 16 (Tries: D Aramoana, B Cummins, J Weir; Goals: I Walker, D Aramoana)
GTS Ladies League Tag
Harden Hawkettes 34 (Tries: G Smith 2, G Smith, C Smith, M Douglass, E Boxsell; E James 5) d Crookwell She Devils 6 (Try: G Smith; Goal: A Picker)
Under 19’s Division Two
Tuggeranong Bushrangers 15 (Tries: M Rhodes 2, J Haywood-Whiley; Goals: J Owen 2; Field Goal: J Owen) d North Canberra Bears 12 (Tries: B Hogan, M Zec; Goals: B Morschel)
Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: September 25, 2019, 6:01 pm
by ALX22
Josh Stuckey has signed with the Northern Pride for 2020.
Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: September 25, 2019, 7:41 pm
by greeneyed
He’s a good player. Sorry he’s been lost to our competition. He’d be a good one for a Canberra team in NSW Cup.
Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: September 25, 2019, 9:51 pm
by Cranky Old Man
GE, I agree with you that it is worth getting out to a local ground and watching this comp, there is a great standard of footy on displaay.
Re: 2019 Canberra Raiders Cup
Posted: October 30, 2019, 2:01 pm
by greeneyed
Crystal Papalii named in Monaro squad
While Josh Papalii has been tearing it up for the Kangaroos, his sister Crystal has been named in the Monaro women's squad for the 2020 country championships.