John I Dent Cup Round 15 Preview and stats breakdown

Thu, Aug 1, 2024, 4:10 AM
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Cullen Gray of the Wests Lions, photo by Jayzie Photography.
Cullen Gray of the Wests Lions, photo by Jayzie Photography.

Leading into Round 15 of the John I Dent Cup, our full stats breakdown is now available to view so fans can check out how their side is travelling ahead of their Saturday matchups. 

See our full stats breakdown ahead of Round 15 below.

JIDC How they Stand R15
  • The Wests Lions v Canberra Royals clash this weekend shapes as a monumental clash as it will determine who finishes in the extremely important top 2.
  • Gungahlin however have a chance to pull off a huge upset over Tuggeranong which would be a great way for the Eagles to swing momentum back into their favour ahead of finals.
JIDC R15 Stat Leaders
  • Cullin Cooper-Jones looks to have secured the top-point scoring title as it would take a mammoth effort from Pedro Rolando t overtake the Queanbeyan number nine.
  • Klayton Thorn is alway sitting comfortably on top of the try-scoring tally, a hat-trick away from the trio of Junior Time Taotua, Tomasi Bikaca and Declan Meredith all on 10 tries.
R15 JIDC Points
  • The Canberra Royals have jumped into second overall on the total points list after their merciless 71 point win over Uni-Norths Owls in Round 14.
  • Wests Lions despite their undeniable spark have fallen slightly behind the top three scoring teams as their patchy games are threaten to get the best of them.
JIDC R15 Cards
  • Tied with the worst card discipline with just one round remaining is Wests and Queanbeyan, both with 14 yellows and a red.
  • Uni-Norths remain the only team to have recieved the dreaded red twice this season, as we hope it remains that way at the conclusion of Round 15.
JIDC R15 Kicks at Goal
  • Samuel Toa of Uni-Norths slotted the competitions first field goal last week, making the Owls the only side with one to their name as we go into the final regular season matches.
  • Royals massive try-haul in Round 14 has also caught the side up to the rest of the pack in total conversions as they now have they most total successful kicks in the competition.
JIDC In Depth R15
  • The addition of Darcy Swain to the Vikings set piece has seemingly cemented the Vikings as the best team on a lineout this year, with the best success rate by a healthy margin.
  • However, going into finals soon the Vikings still need to address the discipline as they remain the most penalised side in the John I Dent Cup.
JIDC R15 Last 5
Gungahlin Eagles v Tuggeranong Vikings at Nicholls Enclosed, 3:05PM

Match Predictor: Gungahlin: 27%, Tuggeranong: 73%.

Home Field Advantage since 2015: 38% (Nicholls Enclosed)

Last 5: Gungahlin 1 win, 4 losses; Tuggeranong 5 wins.

Canberra Royals v Wests Lions at Griffith Oval, 3:05PM

Match Predictor: Royals 65%, Wests 35%.

Home Field Advantage since 2015: 48%

Last 5: Royals 4 wins, 1 loss; Wests 2 wins, 3 losses.

Uni-Norths Owls v Queanbeyan Whites at ANU North Oval, 3:05PM

Match Predictor: Uni-Norths 48%, Queanbeyan 52%.

Home Field Advantage since 2015: 49% (ANU North Oval)

Last 5: Uni-Norths 4 losses, 1 win; Queanbeyan 2 wins, 3 losses.

JIDC R15 Pies

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