SuperCoach classic match: Kimmorley's perfect performance


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<p>In the very first addition of our series of historic
SuperCoach matches to run throughout the year, we take a look back at Cronulla
halfback Brett Kimmorley’s demolition job of Newcastle in 2002.</p>



<p>The star playmaker orchestrated a 64-14 thrashing of the
defending premiers at Shark Park, earning him a perfect 10 rating by Rugby
League Week at the time.</p>



<p>Kimmorley’s performance was one of just 17 to be given 10/10 by RLW which introduced the ratings system in 1978.</p>



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<p>Making the display even more outstanding was the quality of
opposition he faced.</p>



<p>Newcastle won the comp the year prior, finished equal first
in 2002, had beaten the Sharks 52-8 earlier in the season and boasted Andrew
Johns who would go on to claim the Dally M medal just a few months later.</p>



<p>We reviewed the clash and allocated SuperCoach points to determine
how Kimmorley would have scored under the current SuperCoach system.</p>



<p>We were limited to highlights of the clash, so additional stats have been conservatively awarded in an attempt to determine his score.</p>



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<p><strong>BRETT KIMMORLEY v KNIGHTS, 2002</strong></p>



<p>Kimmorley was instrumental in scoring two tries in the clash
and assisting a further three.</p>



<p>The stocky halfback had three linebreak assists, a try
contribution, linebreak and three tackle breaks from the footage at our
disposal.</p>



<p>Kimmorley also converted 10/12 goals to equal the club
record.</p>



<p>His 28 point haul on the day was the most in the club’s history.</p>



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<p>Along with a few additional stats (see below), we’ve
estimated Kimmorley to have cracked a stunning 202 SuperCoach points in the
riot.</p>



<p>This would have eclipsed the current official record of 194
points set by Tom Trbojevic in Round 23 against the Titans in 2018.</p>



<p>Remarkably Manly would go on to lose the same fixture 42-34 at Brookvale Oval.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class=""><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stats</strong></td><td><strong>Actual</strong> </td><td><strong>Estimated</strong> </td><td><strong>Total</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Try</td><td>2 </td><td></td><td>34</td></tr><tr><td>Goals</td><td>10 </td><td></td><td>40</td></tr><tr><td>Try-assist</td><td>3 </td><td></td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>Try contribution</td><td>1 </td><td></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Linebreak</td><td>1 </td><td></td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>Linebreak assist</td><td>3 </td><td>1 </td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>Tackle breaks</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Hit-ups (Over 8m)</td><td></td><td>6 </td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Hit-ups (Under 8m)</td><td></td><td>4</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Offloads</td><td></td><td>2 </td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>Tackles</td><td></td><td>12 </td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>Forced drop-out</td><td></td><td>1 </td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>Missed tackles</td><td></td><td>2 </td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td>Missed goals</td><td>2 </td><td></td><td>-4</td></tr><tr><td>Errors</td><td></td><td>1 </td><td>-2</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Total</strong></td><td></td><td></td><td><strong>202 points</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><em>*If there&#8217;s any individual performances you&#8217;d like us to analyse let us know in the comments below.</em></p>



<p><strong>Cronulla Sharks 64 Tries: Matthew Rieck (3), Brett Kimmorley (2), Paul Mellor (2), David Peachey (2), Chris McKenna, Dean Treister. Goals: Brett Kimmorley (10/12)]</strong></p>



<p><strong><em>Defeated</em></strong></p>



<p><strong>Newcastle Knights 14 Tries: Matthew Gidley, Andrew Johns, Timana Tahu. Goals: Andrew Johns (1/2), Daniel Abraham (0/1)]</strong></p>


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