NOTE: This round was played over a number of weeks - The reports will be added as the games are played. The first two games of this round were played on Wednesday June 23; Easts v Redcliffe at Scott Park and Springwood v Arana at Tallowood Park.
Easts hosted Redcliffe at Scott Park and were expected to give the Dolphins a real run for there money. The visitors confronted the challenge well and in a complete reversal of their first halff performance three days earlier against Souths, turned in a great first half to lead 18-0 at the break. The Tigers mounted a brief comeback early in the second stanza and got back within 12, but Redcliffe steadied and scored a further two tries to take their lead out to 28-6. A late converted try by Easts saw the final score 28-12 to the Dolphins, and moved them, at least temporarily to equal competition leaders.
A depleted Arana side travelled to Tallowood Park to take on a Springwood side smarting at their defeat by Logan Bros the previous Sunday. The early loss of inspirational forward Matt H did not help things, but 25 minutes into the match they were clinging to a 10-6 lead. Their defence was clearly starting to tire however and the home side took advantage, running in two tries just before the break to take a 16-10 lead at halftime. The second half began disastrously for the visitors, with Springwood putting on a further three tries, during which time Arana only held the ball for 2 tackles. The visitors showed commendable spirit to hold Springwood scoreless for the last 10 minutes and were rewarded with a fine try to Alex F in the last minute, makingthe final score 44-14. This win moved Springwood into equal competition lead with Norths and Redcliffe, whilst Arana now have a big job in front of them tomake the four, with the next game against Redcliffe particularly critical. Thanks to Daniel Stein from the U15s for helping out Arana, and in a great performance he was equal top of the hit-ups. Also well done Brendan whose 30 tackles was within 1 of the team record.
Minute by minute:
11th min: Springwood-3/6-conv try; Springwood 6-0
16h min: Mitchell C try; Springwood 6-4
22nd min: Brendan A try/Josh B conv; Arana 10-6
26th min: Springwood-2/6-conv try; Springwood 12-10
30th min: Springwood-13 try; Springwood 16-10
FIRST HALF STATS: Penalties: Arana 5-2; Completions: Arana 12/15 (80.0%); Springwood 8/12 (66.7%)
34th min: Springwood-4 try/6-conv; Springwood 22-10
38th min: Springwood-10 try/6-conv; Springwood 28-10
41st min: Springwood-13 try; Springwood 32-10
44th min: Springwood-15 try/10-conv; Springwood 38-10
48th min: Springwood-6 try/10-conv; Springwood 44-10
60th min: Alex F try; Springwood 44-14
SECOND HALF STATS: Penalties: 2-2; Completions: Arana 7/9 (77.8%); Springwood 10/13 (76.9%)
TOTAL STATS: Penalties: Arana 7-4; Completions: Arana 19/24 (79.2%); Norths 18/25 (72.0%)
Souths Forfeited to Centenary in the game that was rescheduled to July 28.
Other game in this round is Norths / Logan Bros which was forfeited by Norths.
Brad T
28/7/2004
