Coach Andrew McIllhatton said the Cherrypickers did not compete at all in the first half.

“Someone forgot to tell our blokes the game started at 3pm as Wagga Brothers seemingly scored at will in the first half to go into the half time break leading 22-4,” he said. 

“At the half time break we spoke about attitude and not giving up which seemed to spark the boys into action. Harry Fitzpatrick had a field day in the second half scoring three runaway tries and Connor Corcoran scored right under the posts with a great charge and after missing his first kick nearly in front, goal kicker Thomas McIllhatton was kicking them from everywhere.

“Young’s defence sparked up after things got a little fiery and when Ben Baker backed up a break from half back Ethan Newham to race away for a four pointer we had sealed an unlikely win.”

Jai Purdie ,Nick Jenkins, Connor Corcoran, Thomas McIllhatton, Harry Fitzpatrick, Ben Baker, Ethan Newham ,Kynan Davis, new Captain Cooper Powderly and U14 superstar Mitch Prest were the best players on the day.

The Panthers took on the Eels in the under 7s and the Panthers played a great game without any subs. A very confident game by Toby Edwards. Some great tries by Jack Willis (5), Hugh Bennett (1) and Bentley Quinn (1). Man of the match went to Toby Edwards. In the second U7s game the Sharks took on the Broncos. For the Shark’s they put on a great display of running rugby league. For the Sharks Xavier, Owen and William made great tackles whilst Joe and Lincoln ran with purpose. Man of the match for the Sharks went to Owen. For the Broncos, Braith was named best player.

In the U11s the Tigers played the Bulldogs. Braxton Anderson and Darcy Spring made some big tackles for the Bulldogs and tries were scored by Marcus Ashton, Billy Lamb, Hardy Glover and Lachlan Bailey. Braedon Rogers and Billy Brown both converting one goal each. Man of the match for the Bulldogs went to Lachlan Bailey.

This Saturday we are back at Keith Cullen Oval, against Temora Dragons. Always a great day and a great rivalry played in the right spirit. The 6s and 7s will play 2 games and there will be extra time played in all non - competitive ages and 11 Tag. The day will kick off with town competition from 8.30am followed by representative games from 10am. At 5.30pm there will be presentations at the Young Services Club.