VRU: Weekly Wrap Up – Qualifying Finals

DEWAR SHIELD

The first week of the 2013 Dewar Shield Finals kicked off last weekend with Footscray hosting Power House in the Qualifying Final.

The teams played off for a place in the Semi Finals, with Power House upsetting the home side, taking a narrow 12-15 victory.

Footscray were up 7-3 at half time, however were unable to hold the lead, with Power House scoring the first two tries of the second half, sewing up the victory.

In this week’s Semi Finals Melbourne will host Moorabbin, while Minor Premiers Harlequin will host Power House to determine the 2013 Dewar Shield Grand Finalists.

You can check out all the highlights from the Qualifying Final on Rugby Time, this Wednesday at 9pm on Channel 31.

PREMIER TWO

Footscray have suffered another close defeat at home in the 2013 Qualifying Finals, with Melbourne University scraping a 17-20 victory in the Premier Two grade.

Both sides scored three tries and a conversion each, with a penalty goal to Marty Lockyer proving the difference.

Junior Moananu, Michael Diack and Cameron Iviiti all stood out for the home side, while Joel Djosovic, Brett Renall and Andy Boykett were best on ground for Melbourne University.

In the Premier Two Semi Finals, Melbourne will host Power House, and Harlequin will meet Melbourne University.

PREMIER THREE

Moorabbin hosted Endeavour Hills in the Premier Three Qualifying Final, comprehensively defeating the visitors 48-7.

Tane Tipene crossed the line twice for Moorabbin, while Ronald Hinaki extended their lead with five conversions, a penalty goal and a try. Robert Tumanuvao was the sole try scorer for Endeavour Hills.

Moorabbin progress to the Semi Finals where they will meet Melbourne, with Harlequin hosting Power House in the second Semi Final.

ROUND 19

The Second Division, Regional and Women’s competitions had their final home and away round last week, with the Semi Finals for these divisions kicking off this weekend on September 7.

SECOND DIVISION

Northern have secured the Second Division A grade Minor Premiership after a big 79-14 win at home over Monash University.

The Panthers scored 13 tries to Monash University’s two, with Meki Taisi crossing the line three times for the home side. Alex Lindros scored both of Monash’s tries.

In the other A Grade match, Geelong hosted Melbourne, defeating the visitors 29-15.

Next week, Northern will host Melbourne, and Eltham will travel to Geelong in the A Grade Semi Finals.

In the Second Division B Grade, Maroondah defeated Northern 17-22, Melton were too good for Eltham taking a 34-10 victory and Geelong hosted Melbourne, going down to the visitors 15-35.

Melton is now locked in to host Eltham, while Northern will play at home against Melbourne in the B Grade Semi Finals.

REGIONAL

Border Army hosted Shepparton in the final game of the Regional home and away season. The match was played as a special fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, with Border Army raising well over $4000 dollars for a great cause.

The undefeated Bulls went into the match as clear favorites, however were undermanned, with a strong performance from Border Army restricting Shepparton’s usually fierce attack, resulting in the game ending up a 19-19 draw.

Toby Minnus, William Nunn and Chris Carlton all performed well for Border Army, while Filipo Tuaopepe, Haydn Oak and Bibele Pio were best on ground for the Bulls.

Ballarat hosted Bendigo, with the home side going down 8-49. Paula Maka and Jesse Tuitupou scored two tries each for Bendigo, with Josh Manderson scoring eight converstions. Tony O’Kane was Ballarat’s only try scorer.

Puckapunyal was set to take on Warrnambool, however Warrnambool were forced to forfeit, resulting in a bonus point win for the Boars.

Minor Premiers Shepparton will host Ballarat in next week’s Semi Finals, while Border Army will travel to Bendigo to determine which teams will take the field in the Regional Grand Final.

WOMEN’S

Melbourne have maintained their undefeated streak for the 2013 Women’s Season, this week recording a comprehensive 88-12 win over the Southern Fillies.

Stacey Kilmister continued her strong form, this week scoring five tries for the home side. Elizabeth Downey and Veronice Taumoefolaui were the try scorers for Southern.

Western Districts hosted Power House, however they were unable to upset the visitors, with Power House taking a 13-20 vicotory.

Northern were set to host Endeavour Hills, however the home side were forced to forfeit, with the teams playing in a 10 a side friendly rather than a competitive match.

Next week, Minor Premiers Melbourne will host Endeavour Hills, and Power House will host Western Districts in the Semi Finals.

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