Saints win again demolishing Sydney City 28-18
Sydney Football Stadium 11/9/99
Pics taken from the TV with video capture card


I knew we were a chance with this match before I turned on the Box. But we became specials when Vautin, Sterling and Blocker all tipped the Roosters to win. It was a great night.

We turned off the TV sound and listened to ABC radio - it was much better
The TV images still kept true to the radio match and I got to watch the replay on my VCR the next day with the TV commentary.
The Dragons were slapdash and a worry to all. Freddy Fittler was doing his best to dominate...he almost won the match for the Roosters singled handed. But the Saints forwards got on top once again. Craig Smith was Man of the Match. Nathan Brown was everywhere, Brad MacKay, Lance Thompson, and Wayne Bartrim  were all great tonight. Trent Barrett had another top match.

Barrett looks for support after going through
Brad MacKay on the way to the line

Rod Wishart scores

Jamie Ainscough goes through
Wayne Bartrim scores
Barto lines up from out wide

Barto converts another one



Craig Smith makes a bust up the middle
Smith leaves a tired defence in his wake
Smith again

TV's Man of the Match
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Nathan Brown sees an opening
Brown scores the sealer
Celebration
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Full time
Team thanking supporters

12 September, 1999: Only 4 Teams left. Melbourne overcame Canterbury today and I suddenly realised that I have 100% record in the household finals tipping comp.
A few injury concerns with Brad MacKay, Corey Pearson and Luke Patten. Overall, the team seems to be pretty much OK to us in the wilderness.
Cronulla have had a spell and I reckon that will work against them. The Dragons are on a roll and will be pumped up for a big match - that was obvious to us as we watched the team at fulltime in the Sydney City match.

Score card 1st Semi Final
Sydney Football Stadium
StGeorge-Illawarra Dragons
28
Tries: Mundine, MacKay, Bartrim, Wishart, Brown
Goals: Bartrim 3/4, 
Fitzgibbon 1/1
Sydney City Roosters
18

Tries: Fittler 2, Cleary
Goals: Cleary 3/3
Saints in the Semis main page

First Match: Saints vs Melbourne, Olympic Park 4 September

Third Match: Saints vs Cronulla, Stadium Aust 19 September
GRAND FINAL: Saints v Melbourne