Round 1 under lights saw Newcastle City go down to the Cardiff Hawks. City got to within 9-points in the last quarter but couldn't finish the job despite the efforts of Rawnsley holding down the backline and Buckets taking some big grabs and showing some good signs for the season ahead.
The Blues lead up to the match was hampered by a couple of peanuts busting their wings and a couple of late withdrawals. There were some good first-up performances from existing players and new recruits which will give Coach Burns plenty to think about in coming weeks.
City will be eagerly awaiting their chance to get on the winners list in their Round 2 clash with Wyong, scheduled for Hawkins Oval. First Division and Under 18's will be looking to begin their Premiership defence on a good note against Lake Macquarie at Teralba.
Black Diamond Cup Round 1 - Tulkuba Park, Teralba
Cardiff 11.11.77 def. Newcastle City 8.9.57
Goal Kickers: M. Kemp 3, D. Woerner 2, T. Cotter, C. Knight, P.Rizzoli
Best Players: L.Rawnsley, T.Cotter, M. Kemp, D.Woerner, T.Hunt, N.Woodhams
Last Modified on 22/04/2007 14:37