Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Villa_B, 29 Apr 2012 Villa_B is a Roar Guru
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Canberra Vs. Cronulla |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 29 April, 2012 |
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| Canberra Stadium, Canberra, ACT | ||
| Cronulla 44 defeated Canberra 22 | ||
| Canberra | Cronulla | |
| 22 | FINAL SCORE | 44 |
| 4 | TRIES | 8 |
| 3/4 | CONVERSION KICKS | 5/8 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 1/1 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
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Important moments:
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| Referee: J Robinson |
| Touch judges: S Carrall & David Ryan |
The Cronulla Sharks will hoping to make it six in a row when they take on the inconsistent Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium. Join us for live scores and commentary from 2.00pm AEST.
The Canberra Raiders are the Jekyll and Hyde of the NRL. One week they look unstoppable, the next unbackable. Which Canberra Raiders will turn up on Sunday?
Will it be the team that lacked determination and intensity last round against the Brisbane Broncos or the team that took the New Zealand Warriors to the cleaners in round six?
Injuries to key personal have not helped the Raiders this year and the season-ending injury sustained by star five-eighth Terry Campese against the Broncos will put plenty of pressure on replacement Sam Williams.
However, the return of defensive lynchpin Shaun Fensom should provide a timely boost to a Raiders forward pack that looked paper-thin when conceding 30 points against the Brisbane Broncos.
Rumours floating around in Canberra suggest star fullback Josh Dugan could make an early return against the Sharks.
His thrust and energy at fullback could provide the Raiders with the spark that will be lacking without Terry Campese running the show.
Who would have thought seven rounds into the competition that the Cronulla Sharks would be sitting third on the ladder?
The astute signings of forwards Bryce Gibbs and Ben Ross has beefed up the Sharks’ front row, while the acquisitions of playmakers Todd Carney and Jeff Robson has provided creativity previously lacking.
Carney in particular will be looking to continue the form that has seen him emerge as the main contender for the New South Wales five-eighth jersey.
A fine showing against one of his former clubs could prove to be decisive. The Raider’s will also have to keep an eye out for Cronulla backrower Jayson Bukuya who has hit a real peak of form with three tries in his last four.
If the Raiders can contain the likes of Bukuya and Carney while providing plenty of ball to their explosive backs, this match could be a high scoring explosive affair.
Can the Canberra Raiders thwart former player Todd Carney and stop the Cronulla Sharks from making it six in a row? Join us from 2.00pm AEST for live score updates and debate on our live blog, and be sure to give us your opinion in the space below if you are watching.
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4:02pm
Villa_B said | 4:02pm | Report comment
FULL TIME RAIDERS 22 SHARKS 44
Cronulla have now made it six in a row and will fancy their chances of making it seven next Monday night against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. If Todd Carney and Jeff Robson can continue to run the show like they did today, who knows how far the Sharks can go this season.
Canberra fans will be happy to see the return of Josh Dugan who looked threatening all afternoon but will be disappointed with not only their defensive structures but their inability to put pressure on the Sharks line. Canberra will have a great opportunity to bounce back from this heavy loss when they travel to Brookvale Oval next Sunday afternoon to face the Manly Sea Eagles. Another repeat performance like the one shown today could put a tremendous amount of pressure on David Furner who had high expectations this season.
I hope you have enjoyed today’s live commentary on the Roar between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks. Thanks for joining us!
3:50pm
Villa_B said | 3:50pm | Report comment
FULL TIME RAIDERS 22 SHARKS 44
80′ CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Croker hits the ball well and it seems destined to go over before it hits the upright and drops short.
3:49pm
Villa_B said | 3:49pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 22 Sharks 44
80′ TRY CANBERRA – Robinson is awarded the try and Jarrod Croker now has a tough kick on the touchline to add the extras.
3:48pm
Villa_B said | 3:48pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 44
80′ VIDEO REFEREE CANBERRA – Reece Robinson looks to have scored an unbelievable try. Josh Dugan looks to have overhit a grubber for Robinson and the ball looks set for the touchline before Robinson toes the ball forward to the in goal and plants the ball down.
3:44pm
Villa_B said | 3:44pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 44
77′ No luck their for the Raiders from the resulting set. The ball is spread out wide to Blake Ferguson who tries to barge over in the corner. I think he didn’t realise that their were three Cronulla defenders waiting for him and is promptly dumped over the touchline.
3:42pm
Villa_B said | 3:42pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 44
75′ LINE DROPOUT CRONULLA – A deft kick finds Matthew Wright who can’t beat several oncoming Raiders. Can the Raiders score the last try of the game?
3:40pm
Villa_B said | 3:40pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 44
72′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL- Carney extends the lead to 26 and I’m sure coach Shane Flanagan is happy considering their margin of victory is something quite rare.
3:37pm
Villa_B said | 3:37pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 42
70′ PENALTY CRONULLA – Josh Papalli is deemed to have striped the ball and Cronulla are going to take the two points from directly in front.
3:35pm
Villa_B said | 3:35pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 42
70′ The game has gone a little quiet scoring wise, but both teams are still shifting the ball around with offloading at a premium.
3:32pm
Villa_B said | 3:32pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 42.
67′ Unbelievable, we have just gone through 4 sets without any points being scored. Just when I talk Cronulla make a break as Matthew Wright goes straight through after leaping for a bomb and evading onrushing defenders. It seems only a matter of time before Cronulla score again.
3:29pm
Villa_B said | 3:29pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 42
63′ CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Another tough kick for Carney who has played himself into a New South Wales State of Origin jersey.
3:28pm
Villa_B said | 3:28pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 42
62′ TRY CRONULLA – Great short side work by Paul Gallen and Wade Graham allows Colin Best to easily stroll over. Cronulla on fire today.
3:26pm
Villa_B said | 3:26pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 38
60′ Just when you think the Raiders are gaining some momentum, an attempt at a 40/20 kick goes straight out on the full. Cronulla now have a full set 40m out from the Raiders line.
3:25pm
Villa_B said | 3:25pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 18 Sharks 38
59′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Croker adds the extra two as Canberra must now try and make this scoreline respectable.
3:23pm
Villa_B said | 3:23pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 16 Sharks 38
59′ TRY CANBERRA – From the resulting penalty, Canberra make their way down field before a grubber by Sam Williams finds Josh Dugan who scores an easy try right next to the right hand post.
3:22pm
Villa_B said | 3:22pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 38
56′ NO TRY – Todd Carney obstructs a Raiders defender and Canberra receive a penalty.
3:21pm
Villa_B said | 3:21pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 38
56′ VIDEO REFEREE – Andrew Fifita looks to have strolled over but we are going upstairs to look at a possible obstruction.
3:19pm
Villa_B said | 3:19pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 38
53′ CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Tough kick for Carney on the touchline. It’s not going to matter anyway as Cronulla are destined to make it six wins in a row.
3:18pm
Villa_B said | 3:18pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 38
52′ TRY CRONULLA – A penalty early in the set allows Cronulla to take a tap 40 out from the Raiders line. They eventually spread the ball left to Colin Best who makes a semi-break before giving the ball to John Williams who dives over in the corner for his second.
3:16pm
Villa_B said | 3:16pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 34
51′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Once again Todd Carney could have thrown the ball over for the two points.
3:15pm
Villa_B said | 3:15pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 32
51′ TRY CRONULLA – This try was coming. Jeff Robson looks to be spreading the ball to his outside men before a dummy opens up a huge gap for him to stroll over under the posts.
3:13pm
Villa_B said | 3:13pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
48′ NO TRY CRONULLA – John Williams looks to have scored a brilliant try following a beautiful kick. After gathering the ball only metres out from the line, he is caught by a Raiders player before turning over and losing the ball over the line.
3:11pm
Villa_B said | 3:11pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
48′ LINE DROPOUT RAIDERS – Once again Carney grubbers the ball in goal only for Josh Dugan to smack the ball out after some great pressure from Cronulla’s outside backs.
3:09pm
Villa_B said | 3:09pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
46′ LINE DROPOUT RAIDERS – The Raiders just cant get the ball. Todd Carney grubbers the ball for Jayson Bukuya. Josh Dugan gets to the ball first and is caught in goal. Can the Raiders hold on?
3:08pm
Villa_B said | 3:08pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
44′ KNOCK ON RAIDERS – Jeff Robson chips the ball up for Shaun Fensom to grab the ball and knock on.
3:06pm
Villa_B said | 3:06pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
43′ LINE DROPOUT RAIDERS – Once again a great kick by the Sharkies finds Josh Dugan who is man handled and thrown back in the in goal.
3:05pm
Villa_B said | 3:05pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
42′ NO TRY RAIDERS – Jarrod Croker is deemed to have knocked on and Stewart Mills breathes a sigh of relief.
3:04pm
Villa_B said | 3:04pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
41′ VIDEO REFEREE – This could be some miracle try to Jarrod Croker. After some good ball play by the Raiders, the ball falls to Josh Dugan who grubbers the ball for Jarrod Croker. Stewart Mills gets first to the ball but fumbles to allow Croker to ground the ball. Did he knock on but?
3:01pm
Villa_B said | 3:01pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
41′ We are back underway as Andrew Fifita carts the ball up for the first hit-up of the second half.
3:00pm
Villa_B said | 3:00pm | Report comment
Here come the players for the second half.
2:56pm
Villa_B said | 2:56pm | Report comment
HALF TIME RAIDERS 12 SHARKS 28
The Raiders have shown some great attacking movement but have defensively looked poor. On the other hand, Cronulla have not been that much better defensively but it is the kicking games of Jeff Robson and Todd Carney which are causing the Raiders havoc. If the Raiders can tighten up defensively and provide more ball for the likes of Josh Dugan, Blake Ferguson and Jarrod Croker then they can put some scoreboard pressure on the Sharkies. How will the Sharkies turn up in the second half? Will the Sharks follow the Rabbitohs gameplan from last night and shut up shop or will they continue to play aggresive attacking football?
2:49pm
Villa_B said | 2:49pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 28
40′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney slots home from the touchline with a perfect kick that didn’t even look close to missing.
2:48pm
Villa_B said | 2:48pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 26
38′ TRY CRONULLA – I keep saying it but these teams are making easy metres today. Cronulla make it all the way to the Canberra 10 metre line before Todd Carney provides a brilliant kick for Stewart Mills who outjumps opposing winger Reece Robinson and crash over.
2:45pm
Villa_B said | 2:45pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 22
37′ Canberra once again make easier metres reaching the Sharks 20 metre line. A poor fifth play option by Shaun Berrigan who grubbers the ball over the dead ball line.
2:44pm
Villa_B said | 2:44pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 22
34′ Charge down by the Raiders which falls straight back to the Sharkies. Unfortunately the Sharks couldnt take advantage of that break with Sam Tagataese losing the ball 20 out from the Raiders line.
2:42pm
Villa_B said | 2:42pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 22
34′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – No problems for Todd Carney who could have thrown the ball over. This match has seen some great attacking skill but some very poof defence.
2:41pm
Villa_B said | 2:41pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 20
33′ TRY SHARKS – Paul Gallen takes the line on before throwing a beautiful line breaking ball to Jeremy Smith. Smith draws Josh Dugan before giving it to John Morris who dives straight under the sticks.
2:40pm
Villa_B said | 2:40pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 16
30′ FORWARD PASS – Canberra make easy metres reaching the Cronulla twenty metre line before Glen Butriss throws another forward pass.
2:39pm
carolyn l said | 2:39pm | Report comment
GO U SHARKIES PLAYING WELL KEEP IT UP
2:38pm
Villa_B said | 2:38pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 12 Sharks 16
29′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Croker slots the ball home from practically in front.
2:37pm
Villa_B said | 2:37pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 10 Sharks 16
28′ TRY RAIDERS – Easy try to Josh McCrone who dummies close to the line and finds no defense in the waiting. Where was the Cronulla defence?
2:38pm
Me said | 2:38pm | Report comment
They’re coming back…Come on the might green machine!
2:36pm
Villa_B said | 2:36pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Cronulla 16
27′ PENALTY RAIDERS – Cronulla are caught offside by Shaun Berrigan. They tap it 20 out from the Sharks line.
2:35pm
Villa_B said | 2:35pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Sharks 16
26′ Cronulla are looking mighty impressive. Todd Carney and Jeff Robson are running the show.
2:33pm
Villa_B said | 2:33pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Sharks 16
24′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney gets the two as Cronulla extend their lead to 10/
2:33pm
Me said | 2:33pm | Report comment
GO THE RAIDERS!!
2:31pm
Villa_B said | 2:31pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Cronulla 14
23′ TRY CRONULLA – No worries their as Jayson Bukuya easily grounds the ball.
2:31pm
Villa_B said | 2:31pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Sharks 10
VIDEO REFEREE SHARKS – Possible try to Jayson Bukuya who latches onto a grubber from Jeff Robson after Jarrod Croker makes a meal of gathering the ball.
2:29pm
Villa_B said | 2:29pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Sharks 10
21′ FORWARD PASS – Glen Butriss throws a forward pass to Shaun Fensom only 40 out from their line. Can the Sharks make them pay this time?
2:28pm
Villa_B said | 2:28pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Sharks 10
20′ Ball movement still at a premium as both teams are shifting it early in the tackle count. I’m sure both coaches are loving this.
2:27pm
Villa_B said | 2:27pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Cronulla 10
17′ Cronulla dont make Canberra pay as Jayson Bukuya loses the ball breathing Canberra a sigh of relief.
2:26pm
Villa_B said | 2:26pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Cronulla 10
17′ LINE DROP OUT CANBERRA – Cronulla once again make easy metres in their first set after scoring. A beautiful kick finds Josh Dugan who can’t get out of his in goal.
2:24pm
Villa_B said | 2:24pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Cronulla 10
15′ CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Tough kick for Carney on the touchline which goes horribly wide.
2:23pm
Villa_B said | 2:23pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Cronulla 10
14′ TRY CRONULLA – John Williams does a great job in getting the ball down to give Cronulla the lead once again.
2:22pm
Villa_B said | 2:22pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Cronulla 6
14′ VIDEO REFEREE DECISION CRONULLA – Cronulla find an overlap down Blake Ferguson’s wing and John Williams dives over. Did he ground the ball though?
2:21pm
Villa_B said | 2:21pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Cronulla 6
13′ LINE DROP OUT RAIDERS – Todd Carney puts in a great kick which allows Cronulla to get the ball back
2:19pm
Villa_B said | 2:19pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Sharks 6
12′ I get the feeling Sharks coach wont be too happy with his team conceding such easy metres. The Sharks have practically focused all season on their tough defence.
2:18pm
Villa_B said | 2:18pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 6 Sharks 6
11′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Jarrod Croker slots the ball home from practically right in front.
2:17pm
Villa_B said | 2:17pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 4 Cronulla 6
9′ TRY RAIDERS – I told you both teams are making easy metres. Canberra make it easily to Cronulla’s 30 metre line before Sam Williams puts the ball high in the air for Josh McCrone to rise high and plant the ball down.
2:15pm
Villa_B said | 2:15pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 0 Cronulla 6
8′ Both teams making easy metres as both defensive lines are moving very slow.
2:13pm
Villa_B said | 2:13pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 0 Cronulla 6
5′ CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Carney adds the extra two as Cronulla make an impressive start.
2:11pm
Villa_B said | 2:11pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 0 Cronulla 4
4′ TRY – The try is awarded to Ben Pomeroy who probably couldn’t believe the ease in which he crashed over.
2:10pm
Villa_B said | 2:10pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 0 Cronulla 0
4′ VIDEO REFEREE – Todd Carney chips the ball for Ben Pomeroy to rise high and crash over.
2:09pm
Villa_B said | 2:09pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 0 Sharks 0
3′ Cronulla earn a repeat set they probably didn’t deserve. A lack of composure ends with Paul Gallen providing a deft kick in the Canberra in goal.
2:07pm
Villa_B said | 2:07pm | Report comment
Live Score Raiders 0 – Sharks 0
2′ PENALTY – Canberra’s Shaun Fensom gives away a penalty as the Sharks have the first attacking set in Canberra’s 50.
2:04pm
Villa_B said | 2:04pm | Report comment
Here come the players in what is a beautiful day in Canberra. These conditions should make this an exciting contest with plenty of points.
1:58pm
Villa_B said | 1:58pm | Report comment
Good afternoon footy fans and welcome to the Roar’s live commentary of the round 8 contest between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks.
In great news for Canberra fans, star fullback Josh Dugan returns shifting Reece Robinson to the wing and Jack Wighton back to Toyota Cup. Their is a late exclusion for the Raiders with injured back-rower Bronson Harrison replaced by Joel Thompson. Thompson’s bench spot is taken by eighteenth man Joe Picker.
Cronulla have the luxury of lining up as per program with eighteenth man Mark Taufau dropping off the bench.
1:34pm
Bruiser said | 1:34pm | Report comment
Is Dugan playing???? if so im taking the $4.50 for the Raiders 13+
2:01pm
Villa_B said | 2:01pm | Report comment
I’m leaning with you Bruiser. Dugan’s return might give the Raiders the lift they require following Campese’s season ending injury. The Sharks have to keep an eye on Dugan if they want to get anything out of this match.
2:49pm
Bruiser said | 2:49pm | Report comment
how wrong am i haha sharks are playing well
1:04pm
Ron said | 1:04pm | Report comment
Who the hell knows which Canberra team will turn up today. I heard a stat a few weeks ago that they had lost 10 of their last 11 Sunday games or something horrendous like that?
Sharks seem the safe option this afternoon.