Newcastle Rugby League
Round 9
CESSNOCK 18 – LAKES 14
MACQUARIE 52 – PORT STEPHENS 14
SOUTHS 6 – WYONG 6
KURRI KURRI 42 – CENTRAL NEWCASTLE 18
MAITLAND 34 – WESTS 28
Cessnock has survived a scare in the Real NRL,beating Lakes by four, while Souths and Wyong shared the points.
Kurri beat Central and Maitland won the grand final rematch against Wests.
The Pickers made a great start when PJ Ellis combined with Geordie Connelly and Joel Osborn.
The Rosellas hit back as Justin Smith produced an impressive solo effort from inside his own half.
When Maitland’s Brenton Horwood threw a speculator, Connelly had a four pointer of his own.
Tom Lidden gave the home side the lead with a cheeky grubber from close range.
But the defending premiers went in front for good when Ryan Walker found space down the right.
