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[RugbyWA]

Cottesloe has moved to outright lead in the KWIK Premier Grade following a 26-19 victory against arch rivals Nedlands in an enthralling top of the table encounter on the foreshore.

In perfect conditions and in front of a healthy Ladies Day crowd of more than 1000 the reigning champions flexed their muscle to record successive wins this season against their closest title contenders and have all but sewn-up the minor premiership.
The Seagulls needed a miraculous second half revival to secure the win in round five but this time they opened the scoring and were never headed. Nedlands kept the match tight but couldn't consistently find their way through a resolute Cott defence with Ryan Hodson at openside flank particularly influential for the visitors.

After some stuttering performances of late Cottesloe lifted when it counted most and have shown they're again the team to beat with the finals just five weeks away.

"Our defence today was excellent however our aggression at the breakdown was what lead us to being dominant in that area," Cottesloe Coach Ian Fowler said following the match.

"I could tell the attitude was right by how hard our players worked off the ball."

At Rosalie Park the debut of Emirates Western Force back Scott Staniforth for Associates helped them to a 35-15 win against Wests-Subiaco. It was the first match Staniforth has played since injuring his neck against the Lions in Johannesburg two months ago and he came through the full 80 minutes unscathed.

Rounding out the other games, Wanneroo continued their good form of late, and kept their slim finals hopes alive with a 32-8 win against Rockingham while UWA held on for a 20-17 win over Perth-Bayswater. Kalamunda edged closer to a coveted top four berth with a 37-17 win over third placed Palmyra.

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KWIK Premier Grade: Wanneroo 32 bt Rockingham 8, UWA 20 bt Perth Bayswater 17, Kalamunda 37 bt Palmyra 17, Cottesloe 26 bt Nedlands 19, Associates 35 bt Wests Subiaco 15

Reserve: Wanneroo 69 bt Rockingham 8, Perth Bayswater 43 bt UWA 24, Kalamunda 12 bt Palmyra 8, Nedlands 50 bt Cottesloe 10, Associates 21 bt Wests Subiaco 10

U20: Nedlands 9 bt Cottesloe 5, Wests Subiaco 19 drew Associates 19, UWA 23 bt Kalamunda 15

U20 Div 2: Wanneroo 68 bt Curtin Uni 0, Palmyra 25 bt Joondalup 0

U18: Wanneroo 39 bt Southern Lions 0, Mandurah 18 bt Perth Bayswater 7, Palmyra 24 bt Kalamunda 3, Wests Subiaco 17 drew Associates 17

3rd Grade Black: UWA 22 bt Perth Bayswater 19, Kalamunda 24 bt Palmyra 18, Nedlands 39 bt Cottesloe 17, Wests Subiaco 17 bt Associates 7

3rd Grade Gold: Curtin Uni 20 bt Southern Lions 10, Bunbury 10 bt Joondalup 7

4th Grade Black: UWA 22 bt Perth Bayswater 0, Kalamunda 36 bt Palmyra 0, Nedlands 50 bt Cottesloe 5, Wests Subiaco 29 bt Associates 0

4th Grade Gold: Southern Lions 12 bt Curtin Uni 0, Joondalup 18 bt Bunbury 1

4th Grade Blue: Cottesloe 31 bt Nedlands 12, Midland 7 bt Rockingham 0

Women's: Cottesloe 21 bt Wanneroo 10

By Rick Boyd | RugbyWA

[James O-E]

Just as Kalamunda and Wanneroo are on the rise, the demise of Nedlands is here. 2 losses out of 3 games suggests something is very wrong at the Foreshore. Like the All Blacks between the world cups Nedlands are great in parts of the season but stagger when the pressure is on. Is history about to repeat itself at Nedlands - sure they can make I don't know how many finals series - but winning one is another story.

[James O-E]

How the mighty have fallen. An impressive start to the season but 2 losses in 3 games, and a lucky 3 wins since their game against Perth has the Foreshore side showing all the signs of the wheels falling off. Not that this is usual, history of late suggests Nedlands are more pretenders than contenders. Whatever happens down there they run their race before the finals - sure they make the finals but haven't won one for ages. With so much supposed talent they must be the high rollers and great pretenders of WA rugby. What the hell goes on down there - perhaps its their belief that they are entitled to a premiership rather than actually doing the hard yards and winning one.

[GIGS20]

fishy fishy fishy?

[brokendown gunfighter]

I think we have the Greg Growden of the west in our midst

[GIGS20]

I thought you had more class Gunny

[brokendown gunfighter]

I thought you had more class Gunny

so did I

[brokendown gunfighter]

How the mighty have fallen. An impressive start to the season but 2 losses in 3 games, and a lucky 3 wins since their game against Perth has the Foreshore side showing all the signs of the wheels falling off. Not that this is usual, history of late suggests Nedlands are more pretenders than contenders. Whatever happens down there they run their race before the finals - sure they make the finals but haven't won one for ages. With so much supposed talent they must be the high rollers and great pretenders of WA rugby. What the hell goes on down there - perhaps its their belief that they are entitled to a premiership rather than actually doing the hard yards and winning one.

James O-E,the master baiter troll

your face is now covered in it,I suggest you lick it off

[slomo]

Hey gunny on the bright side , did you not win the tipping comp?..... Clever tipping in the end.......
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[James O-E]

Brokendown Gunfighter - if one throws it one must receive it. From Porcelain princesses to rampaging lions - credit where credit is due. Congratulations to all those at the Foreshore - and without the WF recruits others have relied on. Impressive indeed.

[brokendown gunfighter]

just wished you hadnt led with your jaw in the first instance!

[James O-E]

How else does one lead ? Despite having been proved wrong I stand by my assessment made at the time. Not being familiar with the set-up at the Foreshore things looked very bleak from the outside when the posts where posted. Perhaps I should take some credit for motivating your boys - although I'm sure you will ridicule this suggestion.

[zimeric]

on another note.... glad to hear Stanners is fit again! just hope he keeps it running into the new season in Feb

[palitu]

Spanner was manning the video camera for a while...

[Hansie]

Awesome advertisement for Community Rugby. Field and surrounds in pristine condition, Uni did themselves proud, great buzz, great weather and awesome crowds.