Penrith District Rugby League: The top 12 U19s performers from round five

A rising young gun lit up local Penrith footy with a sizzling long range try, showing why he’s been given a chance to chase his NRL dream. See the footage and the top 12 U19s players from R5.

A rising young gun lit up local Penrith footy with a sizzling long range try, showing why he’s been given a chance to chase his NRL dream.

See the footage and the top 12 U19s players from R5.

COLYTON 62-0 MINCHINBURY

CHRISTOPHER PETRUS (COLYTON)

Talk about returning a kick off with interest.

Christopher Petrus showed why he’s rapidly making a name for himself in the Parramatta pathways with a sizzling solo effort. After gathering possession on the right side of the field, the centre beat several defenders before weaving around plenty more in an electric 80m run that finished with a beaming smile under the posts.

PHILIP SOSAIETE (COLYTON)

The starting lock proved an absolute handful with his bullocking charges. Crashed over in the first minute, and was at it again, scattering defenders for his second inside the opening six minutes.

DEAN PARTCH (COLYTON)

One of Colyton’s regular contributors, the slippery No9 once again dominated the ruck with pace and poise in tandem with a willing forward pack.

Christopher Petrus celebrates after scoring for Parramatta in this year’s SG Ball grand final at Leichhardt Oval. Picture Warren Gannon Photography

ST MARYS 16-26 WINDSOR

JAYDEN BUSFIELD (WINDSOR)

Known for his ability as a reliable finisher, the Wolves centre showed another side to his game. After sending Jared Smith into the right corner in the first half, Jayden delivered again when it mattered most, sending the winger across for the go-ahead try.

JACK DICKINSON (WINDSOR)

Big on the one-percenters, Jack had a blinder in the Wolves pack. Chased hard in pursuit of kicks and asserted his authority with a crunching tackle in the first half, before pushing up late to pounce on a grubber for the final try.

CHARLES MANAPORI-REU (ST MARYS)

Dependable upfront, Charles went about his work with minimal fuss for Saints. Started at hooker before getting through a mountain of work as a middle forward.

Jayden Busfield continued his good form for Windsor. Photographer: Warren Gannon Photography

EMU PLAINS 26-14 BROTHERS

TAVILA GIBSON-LELILIO (EMU PLAINS)

Used every bit of his strength to help carry Emu Plains to victory. Dragged three defenders over the line for a try, and bagged another four-pointer to give his team the lead.

ASA VISESIO (EMU PLAINS)

Super slick on the right edge, the five-eighth played a crucial role in scoring plays.

SIPI SENE-LEFAOSEU (BROTHERS)

A standout for Brothers, the dangerous prop took a power of stopping in the opening exchanges. Hit hard in defence and often put Emu on the backfoot.

RIVERSTONE 6-46 ST CLAIR

HARLEY MAITLAND (ST CLAIR)

The elusive speedster continued his recent run of hot form in round five. Fresh off scoring four tries against Minchinbury, the centre hit top gear again, bagging another three.

PAULA TAFEA (ST CLAIR)

An imposing five-eighth, Paula mixed strong carries with subtle touches of class. Offloaded in traffic to assist one try, and put on a perfectly timed inside ball for another.

CALEB TORRISHEBAR (RIVERSTONE)

In a tough outing for the Razorbacks, Caleb came up with the tackle of the round. Defending on the left edge, the centre was outnumbered in the first half before launching into the ribs of fullback Chas Riddle with a tackle that forced the ball free.