The Dragons lost their own halfback earlier in the week with Chad Townsend expected to miss up to six weeks with a calf strain, joining Angus Crichton (knee), Daniel Tupou (ankle) on the sidelines.

The B!tches have announced they’ll be without veteran winger Brett Morris for an indefinite period after he sustained a small transverse process fracture in his lumbar spine during the side’s win over the Tigers. Morris won’t need surgery and has commenced rehabilitation. Continue reading “Emergency Department – Round 11” →

2GREAT4U (2) vs DAZZLERS DINGOES (6) at Crawshaw Park

Previous meetings: 1 (2Great4U 0, Dingoes 1) at Venue: First Match

2020 Home/Away: 2Great4U Away 3-2, Dingoes 3-3

Streak: 2Great4U L1, Dingoes W1

Last 5: 2Great4U 4-1, Dingoes 3-2

Key Players: 2Great4U – Cameron SMITH (HOK) 75.11 PPG, Dingoes – Harry GRANT (HOK) 75.71 PPG Continue reading “FCFL Round 11 Preview” →

Basic B!tches hooker Api Koroisau has been sidelined for Sunday’s clash with the Titans after picking up an elbow injury last week.

The competition cellar dwellers will need to ring the changes or suffer humiliation after the withdrawals of Dylan Edwards (hamstring) and Angus Crichton, who faces at least a month on the sidelines. The club is expected to more information on the Edwards injury later this week. Continue reading “Emergency Department – Round 10” →

BASIC B!TCHES (4) vs 2GREAT4U (1) at Bexley Oval

Previous meetings: 1 (B!tches 1, 2Great4U 0) at Venue: First Match

2020 Home/Away: B!tches Home 2-2, 2Great4U Away 4-1

Streak: B!tches W2, 2Great4U W7

Last 5: B!tches 2-3, 2Great4U 5-0

Key Players: B!tches – Brett MORRIS (CTW) 78.63 PPG, 2Great4U – Cameron SMITH (HOK) 75.11 PPG Continue reading “FCFL Round 10 Preview” →

B!tches star Valentine Holmes is expected to be sidelined for 8-10 weeks with an ankle injury. The star fullback underwent surgery on a syndesmosis injury suffered in last week’s win over the Dingoes. Centre Campbell Graham is facing a stints on the sideline after scans determined the severity of injuries sustained on Friday night. Graham is expected to miss 2-3 weeks after suffering a minor facial fracture when he brutally attacked his opponent’s leg with his face in the Continue reading “Emergency Department – Round 9” →

BASIC B!TCHES (4) vs DAZZLERS DINGOES (8) at Bexley Oval

Previous meetings: 10 (B!tches 5, Dingoes 5) at Venue: 5 (B!tches 3, Dingoes 2)

2020 Home/Away: B!tches Home 1-2, Dingoes Away 1-2

Streak: B!tches W1, Dingoes W1

Last 5: B!tches 2-3, Dingoes 2-3

Key Players: B!tches – David NOFOALUMA (CTW) 79.38 PPG, Dingoes – Harry GRANT (HOK) 74.40 PPG

2GREAT4U (2) vs GRUBS (3) at Crawshaw Park

Previous meetings: First Match at Venue: First Match

2020 Home/Away: 2Great4U Home 2-1, Grubs Away 3-1

Streak: 2Great4U W5, Grubs L1

Last 5: 2Great4U 5-0, Grubs 4-1

Key Players: 2Great4U – Cameron SMITH (HOK) 76.63 PPG, Grubs – Daniel SAIFITI (FRF) 77.00 PPG

EELY AVENGERS (7) vs DRAGONS 1015 (10) at Marvel Stadium

Previous meetings: 2 (Avengers 0, Dragons 2) at Venue: 1 (Avengers 0, Dragons 1)

2020 Home/Away: Avengers Home 1-3, Dragons Away 1-2

Streak: Avengers W1, Dragons L1

Last 5: Avengers 3-2, Dragons 1-4

Key Players: Avengers – Junior PAULO (FRF) 71.13 PPG, Dragons – Jason TAUMALOLO (2RF) 80.71 PPG

PAPATOETOE PIRANHAS (6) vs ROSEBERY RAMPAGE (9) at Kohuora Oval

Previous meetings: 3 (Piranhas 1, Rampage 2) at Venue: 2 (Piranhas 1, Rampage 1)

2020 Home/Away: Piranhas Home 2-1, Rampage 2-3

Streak: Piranhas W1, Rampage L5

Last 5: Piranhas 2-3, Rampage 0-5

Key Players: Piranhas – Ryan MATTERSON (2RF) 82.13 PPG, Rampage – Clint GUTHERSON (FLB) 77.25 PPG

BALMAIN TIGERS (1) vs NOAH’S ARKS (5) at Leichhardt Oval

Previous meetings: First Match at Venue: First Match

2020 Home/Away: Tigers Home 4-1, Arks Away 2-1

Streak: Tigers L1, Arks L1

Last 5: Tigers 4-1, Arks 2-3

Key Players: Tigers – Kalyn PONGA (FLB) 78.00 PPG, Arks – James TEDESCO (FLB) 99.50 PPG

Dragons 1015 winger Daniel Tupou is expected to miss around eight weeks with an ankle syndesmosis injury.

Tupou underwent surgery last week after being hurt in a close 16 point loss to Papatoetoe Piranhas.

This setback comes on top of the serious injury already suffered by John Bateman (shoulder – indefinite)

Avengers coach Jo said Boyd Cordner “would’ve passed the HIA protocols” needed to face the Dragons on Thursday but it was decided he needs a to let his body rest “because his body is wrecked, no f*&king good for me then”.

Meanwhile, the Dingoes have confirmed that lock Adam Elliott won’t play again this year due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery.

Tests revealed Elliott needs a shoulder reconstruction after having earlier suffered a dislocation.

On Wednesday, the Dingoes reported Elliott was facing a five-to-six month recovery period, while halfback Mitch Moses’s return from a calf strain has been pushed back.

Grubs five-eighth Cameron Munster could return from an MCL injury against the 2Great4U on Saturday two weeks ahead of schedule.

“I think Eddie[Munster] should be right for this week which is pretty insane,” Josh said on Monday. “He’s one of those guys that just heals up so well. Wink”

In terrible news for the Rosebery Rampage, forward Sia Soliola is facing longer stints on the sideline than initially expected.

Soliola, who suffered a facial fracture in the game, is expected to undergo surgery this week with a time frame of 12-16 weeks placed on his recovery.

Balmain Tigers have confirmed back-rower Luciano Leilua will be ready to face the Arks after being cleared of lasting damage from a head knock.

Tigers fullback Matt Moylan is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after scans showed he suffered a grade-two hamstring tear against the Avengers on Saturday.

The talented No.1 missed 7 games last year with soft-tissue injuries and has played only one match in 2020.

Noah’s Arks winger Brian To’o will miss up to two months after scans revealed he suffered a grade-three syndesmosis injury against the 2Great4U.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

2GREAT4U

• NIL

BALMAIN TIGERS

• Matt Moylan (hamstring, round 12-14)
• Kalyn Ponga (head knock, round 9)
• Kurt Capewell (knee, round 17)

BASIC B!TCHES

• Kodi Nikorima (HIA, round 10)

DAZZLERS DINGOES

• Will Hopoate (ankle, round 13-15)
• Kotoni Staggs (hamstring, round 9)
• Adam Elliott (shoulder, season)
• Michael Morgan (shoulder, indefinite)
• Mitchell Moses (calf, round 12-13)

DRAGONS 1015

• Matt Lodge (knee, round 9)
• John Bateman (shoulder, indefinite)
• Addin Fonua-Blake (suspended, round 11)
• Daniel Tupou (ankle, round 15)

EELY AVENGERS

• Kevin Proctor (biceps, round 10-11)
• Tom Trbojevic (hamstring, round 14-16)
• Boyd Cordner (head knock, round 10)
• Joey Leilua (suspended, round 13)

GRUBS

• Jake Turpin (leg, round 10)
• Cameron Munster (knee, round 9-10)

NOAH’S ARKS

• David Fifita (knee, round 10-11)
• Brian To’o (ankle, round 17)

PAPATOETOE PIRANHAS

• NIL

ROSEBERY RAMPAGE

• Sia Soliola (facial fracture, finals)
• Edrick Lee (arm, indefinite)
• Sione Mata’utia (head knock, round 10)
• Alex Twal (knee, round 10-11)

FREE AGENTS

• Cory Paix (pectoral, round 9)
• Jesse Arthars (knee, round 10-11)
• Joe Ofahengaue (suspended, round 10)
• Jordan Kahu (shoulder, indefinite)
• Sean O’Sullivan (knee, indefinite)
• Keenan Palasia (knee, indefinite)
• Jack Bird (ACL, season)
• Emre Guler (ankle, round 17-19)
• Corey Horsburgh (foot, round 20)
• Sebastian Kris (extended sick leave)
• Andre Niko (knee, season)
• Chris Smith (knee, round 10)
• Joe Stimson (shoulder, season)
• Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee, round 9)
• Bronson Xerri (stood down)
• Cameron King (ACL, season)
• Mitch Rein (knee, indefinite)
• Phillip Sami (dislocated shoulder, round 13)
• AJ Brimson (back, indefinite)
• Young Tonumaipea (knee, indefinite)
• Ryan James (knee, season)
• Jonus Pearson (pectoral, season)
• Dylan Walker (ankle, round 13)
• Albert Hopoate (knee, indefinite)
• Manase Fainu (stood down/shoulder)
• Tim Glasby (head knock, round 9)
• Connor Watson (ankle, round 9-10)
• Mitch Barnett (neck, indefinite)
• Jayden Brailey (knee, season)
• John Asiata (knee, round 10-11)
• Oregon Kaufusi (broken hand, round 13-14
• Ray Stone (broken hand, round 14-15)
• Kane Evans (calf, indefinite)
• Peni Terepo (indefinite)
• Pat Hollis (abdominal, indefinite)
• Tom Amone (knee, season)
• Braidon Burns (knee, season)
• Tariq Sims (wrist, round 9)
• Jacob Host (hamstring, round 10)
• Brayden Wiliame (calf, round 10-11)
• Jack de Belin (stood down)
• Isaac Liu (broken rib, round 10-11)
• Victor Radley (knee, season)
• Sam Verrills (knee, season)
• Billy Smith (knee, season)
• Lachlan Burr (head knock, round 9)
• Jazz Tevaga (calf strain, round 9)
• Eliesa Katoa (ankle, round 10)
• Adam Keighran (knee, 11-13)
• Nathaniel Roache (knee, round 12-14)
• Leeson Ah Mau (pectoral, indefinite)
• Rocco Berry (back, indefinite)
• Taane Milne (knee, season)
• Jackson Frei (knee, season)
• Bunty Afoa (knee, season)
• Selestino Ravutaumada (season)
• Sam McIntyre (head knock, round 9)
• Jacob Liddle (knee, round 14-15)
• Zane Musgrove (foot, round 16-18)
• Robert Jennings (hamstring, indefinite)

DAZZLERS DINGOES vs ROSEBERY RAMPAGE at Edmund Thornton Reserve

Previous meetings: 2 (Dingoes 1 Rampage 1) at Venue: 3 (Dingoes 1, Rampage 0)

2020 Home/Away: Dingoes Home 2-2, Rampage Away 2-2

Streak: Dingoes L3, Rampage L4

Last 5: Dingoes 1-4, Rampage 1-4

Key Players: Dingoes – Harry GRANT (HOK) 76.25 PPG, Rampage – Clint GUTHERSON (FLB) 64.57 PPG

NOAH’S ARKS vs 2GREAT4U at Shark Park

Previous meetings: First Match at Venue: First Match

2020 Home/Away: Arks Home 2-2, 2Great4U Away 3-1

Streak: Arks W1, 2Great4U W5

Last 5: Arks 2-3, 2Great4U 5-0

Key Players: Arks – James TEDESCO (FLB) 97.80 PPG, 2Great4U – Cameron SMITH (HOK) 79.86 PPG

GRUBS vs BASIC B!TCHES at Kirrawee Oval

Previous meetings: 2 (Grubs 2, B!tches 0) at Venue: 1 (Grubs 1, B!tches 0)

2020 Home/Away: Grubs Home 2-1, B!tches Away 2-2

Streak: Grubs W4, B!tches L3

Last 5: Grubs 4-1, B!tches 2-3

Key Players: Grubs – Daniel SAIFITI (FRF) 78.67 PPG, B!tches – David NOFOALUMA (CTW) 85.00 PPG

DRAGONS 1015 vs PAPATOETOE PIRANHAS at Kogarah Oval

Previous meetings: 2 (Dragons 1, Piranhas 1) at Venue: 1 (Dragons 0, Piranhas 1)

2020 Home/Away: Dragons Home 0-4, Piranhas Away 1-3

Streak: Dragons W1, Piranhas L2

Last 5: Dragons 1-4, Piranhas 2-3

Key Players: Dragons – Jason TAUMALOLO (2RF) 81.83 PPG, Piranhas – Ryan MATTERSON (2RF) 84.71 PPG

BALMAIN TIGERS vs EELY AVENGERS at Leichhardt Oval

Previous meetings: 2 (Tigers 1, Avengers 1) at Venue: 1 (Tigers 0, Avengers 1)

2020 Home/Away: Tigers Home 4-0, Avengers Away 2-1

Streak: Tigers W4, Avengers L1

Last 5: Tigers 4-1, Avengers 3-2

Key Players: Tigers – Kalyn PONGA (FLB) 87.83 PPG, Avengers – Josh PAPALII (FRF) 68.00 PPG

Tuesday 30th June 2020

Carnage as Round 7 ended with many injuries occuring, with potential long term injuries at the much maligned Edmound Thornton Reserve .

Dingoes fullback/centre Will Hopoate had surgery on Monday and will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks after he suffered a high-grade syndesmosis injury against arch rivals the Grubs.

Halfback Mitchell Moses left the field with a calf injury during the first half of the weekend’s clash with Grubs and is expected to miss 2-3 weeks.

More bad news was confirmed for Dingoes with Victor Radley suffering a torn ACL against the Grubs. The club said the young firebrand would see a surgeon on Monday and begin rehab and recovery.

Dingoes coach Dazza told FCFL 180 on Monday night that scans had shown scar tissue from a previous injury.

2Great4U firebrand Corey Horsburgh will be sidelined for at least three months after scans confirmed a Lisfranc injury to his foot.

He will under go surgery this week and is likely to be out for the remainder of the 2020 FCFL season, with a late finals appearance a slight chance for the rising middle forward.

Rosebery Joseph Tapine remains a chance to return from a knee injury in what could be a significant boost in the forwards for the struggling Rampage.

Balmain halfback George Williams suffered a broken nose in Saturday’s loss to Papatoetoe but insists he won’t miss any action. The Englishman laughed that he won’t run the ball too often against the Avengers this weekend due to the injury.

The Grubs confirmed on Monday that captain and five-eighth Cameron Munster had suffered a grade two medial tear and would be sidelined for 3-4 weeks.

In some much-needed good news, Dragons prop Matt Lodge should be fit to play the Piranhas on the weekend. He has been cleared of a leg injury after being caught in an awkward position in last week’s game against the Rampage.

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

2GREAT4U

• Corey Horsburgh (foot, round 20)

BALMAIN TIGERS

• George Williams (broken nose, round 8)
• Josh Mansour (knee, round 8)
• Kurt Capewell (knee, round 17)

BASIC B!TCHES

• Valentine Holmes (ankle, round 10)
• Jahrome Hughes (broken hand, round 7-8)

DAZZLERS DINGOES

• Will Hopoate (ankle, round 13-15)
• Michael Morgan (shoulder, indefinite)
• Mitchell Moses (calf, TBC)
• Victor Radley (knee, season)
• Kotoni Staggs (hamstring, round 8-9)

DRAGONS 1015

• Matt Lodge (knee, round 8)
• John Bateman (shoulder, indefinite)
• Moses Suli (finger, round 8-9)
• Nathan Brown (suspension, round 9)

EELY AVENGERS

• Tom Trbojevic (hamstring, round 14-16)
• Corey Thompson (head knock, round seven)

GRUBS

• Jake Turpin (leg, round 9)
• Cameron Munster (knee, round 11-12)

NOAH’S ARKS

• David Fifita (knee, round 9-11)
• Bradman Best (COVID-19 breach, round 8)
• James Tedesco (head knock, round 8)

PAPATOETOE PIRANHAS

• Jake Averillo (head knock, TBC)
• Kane Evans (calf, indefinite)
• Eliesa Katoa (ankle, round 10)

ROSEBERY RAMPAGE

• Joseph Tapine (knee, round 8)
• Tim Glasby (head knock, round 8)
• Alex Twal (knee, round 10-11)

FREE AGENTS

• Cory Paix (pectoral, round 8)
• Jesse Arthars (knee, round 9-11)
• Jordan Kahu (shoulder, indefinite)
• Sean O’Sullivan (knee, indefinite)
• Keenan Palasia (knee, indefinite)
• Jack Bird (ACL, season)
• Sebastian Kris (extended sick leave)
• Andre Niko (knee, season)
• Marcelo Montoya (hamstring, round 9-11)
• Chris Smith (knee, round 10)
• Joe Stimson (shoulder, season)
• Ronaldo Mulitalo (knee, round 9)
• Bronson Xerri (stood down)
• Cameron King (ACL, season)
• Tyrone Roberts (ankle, round 8)
• AJ Brimson (back, indefinite)
• Young Tonumaipea (knee, indefinite)
• Ryan James (knee, season)
• Jonus Pearson (pectoral, season)
• Dylan Walker (ankle, round 13)
• Albert Hopoate (knee, indefinite)
• Manase Fainu (stood down/shoulder)
• Tui Kamikamica (back, round 8)
• Christian Welch (head knock, round 8)
• Josh Addo-Carr (head knock round 8)
• Kenny Bromwich (head knock, round 8)
• Brenko Lee (hamstring, round 9)
• Connor Watson (ankle, round 9-11)
• Mitch Barnett (neck, indefinite)
• Jayden Brailey (knee, season)
• Tom Gilbert, (suspended, round 9)
• John Asiata (knee, round 9-11)
• Pat Hollis (abdominal strain, indefinite)
• Tom Amone (knee, round 19)
• Jacob Host (hamstring, round 8)
• Tariq Sims (wrist, round 9-11)
• Brayden Wiliame (calf, round 10-11)
• Jack de Belin (stood down)
• Isaac Liu (broken rib, round 9-10)
• Sam Verrills (knee, season)
• Billy Smith (knee, season)
• Lachlan Burr (head knock, round 8)
• Karl Lawton (head knock, round 8
• David Fusitu’a (head knock, round 8)
• Jazz Tevaga (calf strain, round 8-9)
• Adam Keighran (knee, 11-13)
• Nathaniel Roache (knee, round 12-14)
• Leeson Ah Mau (pectoral, indefinite)
• Rocco Berry (back, indefinite)
• Taane Milne (knee, season)
• Jackson Frei (knee, season)
• Bunty Afoa (knee, season)
• Selestino Ravutaumada (season)
• Russell Packer (suspended, round 8)
• Jacob Liddle (knee, round 14-15)
• Zane Musgrove (foot, round 16-18)
• Robert Jennings (hamstring, indefinite)

DAZZLERS DINGOES vs GRUBS at Edmund Thornton Reserve

Previous meetings: 4 (Dingoes 3,Grubs 1) at Venue: 3 (Dingoes 2, Grubs 1)

2020 Home/Away: Dingoes Home 2-1, Grubs Away 2-1

Streak: Dingoes W1, Grubs W3

Last 5: Dingoes 2-3, Grubs 4-1

Key Players: Noah’s Arks – Tohu Harris (2RF) 69.33 PPG, Grubs – Cameron Munster (FE) 68.33 PPG

EELY AVENGERS vs 2GREAT4U at Marvel Stadium

Previous meetings: First Match at Venue: First Match

2020 Home/Away: Avengers Home 1-2, 2Great4U Away 2-1

Streak: Avengers W1, 2Great4U W4

Last 5: Avengers 3-2, 2Great4U 4-1

Key Players: Avengers – Junior Paulo (FRF) 67.67 PPG, 2Great4U – Cameron Smith (HOK) 78.17 PPG

BASIC B!TCHES vs NOAH’S ARKS at Bexley Oval

Previous meetings: First Match at Venue: First Match

2020 Home/Away: B!tches Home 1-1, Arks Away 1-1

Streak: B!tches L2, Arks L1

Last 5: B!tches 2-3, Arks 2-3

Key Players: B!tches – David Nofoaluma (CTW) 79.83 PPG, Arks – Tevita Pangai Jnr (FRF) 74.50 PPG

ROSEBERY RAMPAGE vs DRAGONS 1015 at Turruwul Park

Previous meetings: 2 (Rampage 2, Dragons 0) at Venue: 1 (Rampage 1, Dragons 0)

2020 Home/Away: Rampage Home 0-2, Dragons Away 0-2

Streak: Rampage L3, Dragons L7

Last 5: Rampage 1-4, Dragons 0-5

Key Players: Rampage- Damien Cook (HOK) 64.50 PPG, Dragons – Jason Taumalolo (2RF) 81.20 PPG

PAPATOETOE PIRANHAS vs BALMAIN TIGERS at Kohuora Park

Previous meetings: 2 (Piranhas 2, Tigers 0) at Venue: 1 (Piranhas 1, Tigers 0)

2020 Home/Away: Piranhas Home 2-0, Tigers Away 1-1

Streak: Piranhas L1, Tigers W3

Last 5: Piranhas 3-2, Tigers 4-1

Key Players: Piranhas – Ryan Matterson (2RF) 82.83 PPG, Tigers – Kalyn Ponga (FLB) 93.40 PPG