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Beasley injured in Comets win 11/05/2010
“Chris couldn’t buy a game of football at the minute,” was the assessment of CQ Comets coach Wayne Barnett after the return from injury of star recruit Chris Beasley ended before it really began.
Chis Beasley (above) is likely to miss the rest of the season after breaking his jaw in the Comets' 30-6 win over the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls on the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Slice of Life Photography 2010)
On an otherwise perfect afternoon, Beasley had barely got into his rhythm after returning to the team following a fracture to an eye socket before he was back in the sheds with an injury that is likely to end his season.
“He has broken his jaw,” Barnett said.
While a massive blow to Beasley and the Comets, it was the only cloud over the CQ team on an otherwise magic afternoon, when the Comets turned the form books upside down by trouncing Wynnum Manly 30-6 on their home soil. Continue Reading »
Classy Comets blitz Seagulls 11/05/2010
THE Central Comets snapped a five-match losing streak in the Intrust Super Cup today with a 30-6 thrashing of the Wynnum Manly Seagulls at BMD Kougari Oval.
Strong defense, as shown here by Marc Fickling (above left) was the key to the Comets win over the Seagulls on the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Slice of Life Photography 2010)
Displaying a level of intensity and commitment not seen since their victory over the Sunshine Coast in round two, the Comets made the home team look like a second-rate outfit with a quality performance that will make rival sides sit up and take notice.
The Comets had Wynnum Manly rattled after just 10 minutes, with tries from Ian Webster and Josh Bishop opening up a 10-0 lead. Continue Reading »
Winger Williams out for eight weeks 05/05/2010
THE Rockhampton Leagues Club Comets are set to miss star winger Dallas Williams for up to eight weeks.
The 2009 Comets’ Best Back will be out after a scan on Friday revealed he had torn a muscle in his right shoulder.
The Comets will miss winger Dallas Williams' inspiring charges into the defensive line.
Williams suffered the injury in the second half of the match against the Redcliffe Dolphins in round 4 of the Intrust Super Cup.
The 27-year-old is disappointed he can not be on the field helping his side out during a tough period at the club but is hopeful of returning from injury sooner than expected.
“It might be wishful thinking but I want to be back for the round 11 match against Ipswich later this month,” said Williams. Continue Reading »
Barnett pleased with improvement 28/04/2010
FIVE losses in a row has not dampened the spirit of coach Wayne Barnett and his Central Comets.
The Comets went down in a tight contest 26-18 to the Northern Pride on Saturday night, however Barnett was pleased with the way the side kept to the game plan and dug in for each other.
Comets forward Mick Esdale fights for a quick play the ball. (Photo courtesy of Slice of Life Photography)
Front rower Tim Glasby was once again impressive while five-eighth Marc Fickling looked comfortable filling the chief playmaker’s role when halfback Matt Minto left the field with a nasty cut above his left eye.
The Comets have the upcoming weekend off and Barnett sees it as a great opportunity for the players to refresh. Continue Reading »
Auru new number one 21/04/2010
ROCKHAMPTON Leagues Comet coach Wayne Barnett has named Junior Auru as the third player to fill the fullback position in the side in as many weeks.
After a strong start to the season on the wing, Barnett has moved Auru to fullback in place of Guy Williams. Continue Reading »
COACH’S REPORT: COMETS VS BURLEIGH RD 6 20/04/2010
IT felt like déjà vu.
The trek to Burleigh started just like it did last year with the wild weather closing in. However, there was one difference – the result.
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Haynes tries not enough for Comets 19/04/2010
TWO tries from captain Tyron Haynes was not enough to stop the CQ Comets crashing to their fourth Intrust Super Cup defeat in a row.
Coach Wayne Barnett was disappointed again with his team’s inability to retain the football in the 12-20 loss to the Burleigh Bears at Brisbane. Continue Reading »
Ford suspension forces changes 16/04/2010
A DANGEROUS tackle has forced Rockhampton Leagues Club Comets back rower Guy Ford to the sidelines for the next two weeks.
Guy Ford will miss the next two matches for the Comets.
Ford pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a Grade 2 Dangerous Throw charge for a tackle on Norths Devils’ fullback Javarn White on the weekend and was suspended for two weeks.
Ford will miss this weekend’s match versus the Burleigh Bears and next weekend’s match in Cairns against the Northern Pride.
Comets coach Wayne Barnett has included debutant Lewis McPhail to fill the void left by Ford. Continue Reading »
Barnett looks to youth for answers 13/04/2010
Marc Fickling will start at five-eighth for the Comets this weekend.
ROCKHAMPTON Leagues Club Comets coach Wayne Barnett has called upon two debutants to help turn his side’s three match losing streak around.
Barnett has named Lewis McPhail and George Jarrett on the interchange bench for this weekend’s Intrust Super Queensland Cup match against the Burleigh Bears.
“George offers an off-load and both he and Lewis are enthusiastic at training,” said Barnett.
“We’re lacking that energy at the moment.”
Utility Guy Williams moves from five-eighth to fullback with captain Marc Fickling suiting up in the number 6 jersey. Continue Reading »
Cyril Connell Cup side finishes on top 13/04/2010
THE Stanwell Central Comets have demolished the Mackay Cutters to finish the season on top of the Cyril Connell Cup Northern Conference ladder.
The Comets ran in 11 tries to two to win the match 62 to 10 at Rockhampton’s Browne Park on the weekend.
