Another week closer to the finals and a chance to test ourselves against another potential opponent in Wests. We started with good intent and played with plenty of physicality and discipline at the breakdown that led to a try to Jayden Peckett in his second-grade debut.
Thank goodness the game’s played in halves, because the second stanza saw a reversal of fortunes, sparked primarily by Harry Quinlan getting across for a five pointer in the opening stages.
In what was a big home game for Royals as a club, with club stalwart Mark “Doogie” Young playing his 500th senior match for the club in 4th grade, 3rd grade came in really needing a win after two losses in the last two matches.
88-0… what a score line for the Women’s 1st Grade team. To make this feeling even better, the girls will sit on top of the ladder as of the end of round 12.
Despite gifting the Owls the significant portion of possession and Territory, the Royals defensive performance for the most part held up well, with only an occasional lapse in judgement allowing their opposition to cross the chalk.
A third meeting with Uni for the year and a chance for second grade to get back in the winners circle on a lovely day for rugby.
Thirsty Thirds made their way across to the north side to face a Uni side looking to get some revenge from a close Royals victory a few weeks ago.
Again – the whole team should be proud of the never say die attitude they’re bringing to the field. When mistakes are made, you keep turning up for each other.
By far our best performance of the year as the blue baggers showed exactly what they’re capable of. A 31-22 win this week over the Vikings at their home ground consolidates our place at the top of the table and returns the Bob Hitchcock shield to the Clubhouse at Phillip- just where it belongs.
After another bye, we were into a top of the table clash on a cold & windy day at Tuggeranong. The opening exchanges were intense with both teams trying to get into the game and get some early dominance.
