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    SPIRIT FIRED UP FOR FINAL ROUND MATCH

    The Perth Spirit will wrap up the 2014 Buildcorp National Rugby Championship regular season this Saturday, 18 October when they travel to Dubbo to take on the NSW Country Eagles.

    The Spirit has seen some changes to the backline this week with Wanneroo’s Koiatu Koiatu called into the side to make his Buildcorp NRC debut. The fleet-footed Cook Islands Sevens representative has been named on the wing with UWA’s Christian Joubert moving to fullback after standout debut in Round Seven, scoring the opening try.

    Associates’ Justin Turner and Palmyra’s Va’a Mailei have been elevated to the starting side at scrumhalf and on the wing respectively and Ammon Matuauto, also from Soaks, returns to the centres in place of Wallaby squad member Kyle Godwin.

    The side will be led by Joe Savage from Palmyra with Perth Bayswater’s Chris Heiberg joining him in the front row, replacing Tetera Faulkner who was called into the Wallabies squad.

    Other changes to the forward pack include UWA’s Corey Thomas in the second row, returning from a shoulder injury, and Richard Hardwick elevated into the starting side on the flank.

    UWA Pindan Premier Grade captain Cian O’Connor is set to make his Perth Spirit debut off the bench, covering the back-row while Kaisa Reidy has been called into the match day 23 for the second time and is also set to earn his first cap.

    Coach Kevin Foote said the side’s preparation was strong this week and while there is a lot riding on the result leading into the 2014 Buildcorp NRC final series, the side was just focused on Saturday’s performance and writing their own destiny.

    “The effort at training this week has been exceptional as it has been all season and after a week’s break we are very keen to get back out there and finish this season well,” he said. “The boys are very fired up.

    “While we have a lot to play for this week. Our focus is on our own game, playing out the full 80 and if we can get that done we are confident that the result will take care of itself.

    “While have had some players succumb to injury, we have been able to bring in some very capable replacements in Koiatu and Cian [O’Connor] from our local player base to cover us and we look forward to seeing them get their opportunity in this competition.”

    Round Nine will be recognised as Mental Health Round with Buildcorp working together with the Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) and state unions to raise $50,000 in funds for the Buildcorp Charitable Fund to assist Lifeline’s Online Crisis Support Chat.

    2014 Buildcorp NRC Mental Health Round - Week Nine
    NSW Country Eagles v Perth Spirit
    Caltex Park, Dubbo
    Saturday, 18 October 2014
    Kick-off: 6.00pm (local)/3pm (AWST)


    1. Joe Savage (c) (Palmyra)
    2. Robbie Abel (Cottesloe)
    3. Chris Heiberg (Perth Bayswater)
    4. Corey Thomas (UWA)
    5. Brent Murphy (Perth Bayswater)
    6. Richard Hardwick (UWA)
    7. Kane Koteka (Wests Scarborough)
    8. Al Rovira (Associates)
    9. Justin Turner (Associates)
    10. Zack Holmes (Associates)
    11. Koiatu Koiatu (Wanneroo)
    12. Luke Burton (UWA)
    13. Ammon Matuauto (Associates)
    14. Va’a Mailei (Palmyra)
    15. Christian Joubert (UWA)

    Reserves
    16. Harry Scoble (UWA)
    17. Oliver Hoskins (Cottesloe)
    18. Kaisa Reidy (Cottesloe)
    19. Kieran Stringer (Cottesloe)
    20. Cian O’Connor (UWA)
    21. Michael Ruru (Nedlands)
    22. Davis Tavita (Nedlands)
    23. Nili Fielea (Cottesloe)

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    Great to see the Perth club boys holding their own against the 'superiour' rugby from NSW.
    So much for the NSW club scene being the premier club scene in Australia

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    think it will be a tall task to win this one

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    I think a draw will do

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    80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?

    Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!

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    Agree with BDGF will be a tall task for the lads, keep it close they’re in with a chance. Good to see the about to turn 37 years young K.K debuting on the left wing, however one thinks what benefit does it have, I’m sure we’ve got a few 18 to 22 year olds who would relish the experience….

    Good luck lads Go W.A (and ABs!!)

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    Is that Erica Rowe in your new avi Pacman???!!

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    KK starting?
    Last few years I've seen him he's been the impact player off the bench.

    It'll be damn good to see him and what he can do!

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    Agree also BG - can't see them doing this one. Although all they have to do is pretend they're the Force guys and do the same things they didi last coupla weeks. No streaming available - is the Force gonna do a twitter feed?

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    How have the Eagles crowds been for their out of Sydney games??

    Hope the Spirit boys give it a real crack!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Invictus View Post
    How have the Eagles crowds been for their out of Sydney games??

    Hope the Spirit boys give it a real crack!
    1000 at Coogee Oval, Sydney in round 1 (so not very Country)
    750 in Lismore in round 4
    2000 in Orange in round 5

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    Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sheikh View Post
    1000 at Coogee Oval, Sydney in round 1 (so not very Country)
    750 in Lismore in round 4
    2000 in Orange in round 5
    The Coogee Oval clash was played in the rain from memory, which would have... dampened... the attendance.

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    Charles Sturt University NSW Country Eagles
    (v Perth Spirit)

    1) Duncan Chubb
    2) Bill Johnston
    3) Jake Illnicki
    4) Ben Matwijow
    5) Richard Stanford
    6) Tala Gray
    7) Will Miller
    8) Stephen Hoiles
    9) Brendan McKibbin
    10) Sam Windsor
    11) Andrew Kellaway
    12) Apukuki Maufu
    13) Samu Wara
    14) Joel Brooks
    15) Darcy Etrich

    16) Michael Alaalatoa
    17) Ben Suisala
    18) Will Weeks
    19) Cam Treloar
    20) Mick Snowden
    21) Pauli Tuala
    22) Eli Sinoti
    23) Malakai Watene-Zelezniak


    Certainly doesn't look that much more impressive than the Spirit team on paper. A few old Force players there as well in Stanford, Wara and Snowden. No Paddy though.

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    Would have been good to see Brad Lacey up Andrew Kellaway the 2 U/20 Junior World Cup Wingers. Is Brad injured?

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    I think with tonights results as long as Brisbane City beat the Vikings then the result of Spirit game wont matter and we are in the finals.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alison View Post
    Is that Erica Rowe in your new avi Pacman???!!
    That is indeed the illustrious Ms Rowe

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