By Gary Holmes.
Last Sunday at Lawson Oval the Grenfell Goannas hosted the Eugowra Eagles in all three grades. On a warm Autumn’s day a bumper crowd turned out to see the locals win the Youth League match but it was the visitors Eugowra who triumphed in the League Tag and First Grade fixtures.
Next weekend there is a general bye in the competition for Easter and then on Saturday 26th April the Goannas are back in action when they travel to Wade Park Orange to take on the Warriors. Following are the match reports from last Sunday.
YOUTH LEAGUE
The Eugowra boys appeared to be in control of this match after leading 14-4 at half-time but they invited Goannas back into the game after a succession of errors in the second half. Luke Frendo crashed over out wide and after Mav Mooney slotted the pressure goal the young Goannas had hit the lead for the first time in the match. Grenfell hung on to win 16-14 after a frantic final 5 minutes.
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Best for Grenfell were Jaryd Mills, Tyson Lehay, Josh Clarke, Mav Mooney, Angus Buckland, and Player’s Player Harry Forde. Grenfell’s tries were scored by Josh Clarke, Marco Joyce, and Luke Frendo whilst Mav Mooney knocked over 2 conversions.
LEAGUE TAG
The Eugowra Geagles showed why they are strong premiership contenders this year by defeating the Girlannas 42-4 after leading 28-0 at half-time. Grenfell were down on troops but they stuck to the task and had a much better second half highlighted by a long distance individual try to Faith Smith. Zoe Gavin picked up the Player’s Player and she received good support from Chelsea Harveyson, Sophie Berry, Faith Smith and Emily Brenner.
FIRST GRADE
After a tight opening 20 minutes the scores were locked at 4 all but Eugowra were then able to exert their dominance in the lead up to half-time and went to the break up by 20-4. The second half was a bit scrappy and although the Goannas didn’t let the score blow out the Eagles were always in control and went on to record a 30-8 victory. The Goannas were best served by Ty Ashe, Jackson Vallely (Player’s Player), Jim Hazell, Michael Smith, Jai Purdie and Wade Newham. Their points came from tries to Leon Nongkas and Caleb Haddin.
The First Try Scorer Calcutta winners on the day were Youth League (Alan Scott $130), League Tag (Craig Mooney $390), and First Grade (Josh Clarke $690).
