Roosters power past Crushers in Under 19s clash

A great break by Tyce Cursio and off-load to K J Zaro led to the smart five-eighth scoring the first of seven tries by the Burdekin Roosters as they overwhelmed the Herbert River Crushers at Bendigo Bank Park last Friday night 36 to 18 in Under 19s.

The match was played as a catch-up to the round two match when the game was shifted to last Friday.

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The local boys, under the coaching of Alf Cantarella, turned it on especially in the first half in front of a big crowd to move into second place on the ladder behind Brothers but ahead of Centrals and Herbert River.

Led by their forwards with Kenny Southwell, Mason Kiehne, Leylan Lampton and Jack Power standing out, the team was just too fast for the opposition River boys.

Jack Power was just too quick and slippery for Ingham, cutting through for two great tries.

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Another who did not cross for a try but set up a couple with his elusiveness was lock Tyce Cursio, who caused the Ingham defence plenty of trouble.

While the forwards paved the way, the backs made good use of the room, with half Chad Fraser one of the best on ground.

Chad was well supported by K J Zaro, Kirk Viero, Riley Smith and Tyreece Trindle, with young fullback Logan Guglielmania chiming in.

Coach Alf Cantarella said his team started the game well, putting points on the board.

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Alf said they did fall away a bit in the second half after leading 22–0 at the break, actually losing the second session 18 to 14.

Herbert River received a few extra penalties in the second half and, with the extra ball, made good use of it.

The local boys though did not panic and actually scored the last try.

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Alf said they used the game as a platform for other games coming up, with Herbert River winning their share against other recent clubs.

Jack Power was awarded players’ player for his standout effort, but he would have been just ahead of Tyce Cursio and Joey Southwell.

The coach also praised the effort of his fullback Logan, who was safe and dangerous in attack.

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BURDEKIN: tries by Jack Power (2), K J Zaro, Kirk Viero, Logan Guglielmania, Chad Fraser, Tyreece Trindle … Chad Fraser 4 goals.

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No other games were played in the R L T D last weekend due to the round being classed as a contingency round.

Club football will return this weekend with the Roosters in Ingham on Saturday afternoon playing Herbert River in three grades: Under 19 at 3, reserves at 4.30 and A grade at 6.

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There should be a good crowd in Ingham as it is their Ladies Day, the same as it was at Western Lions and then Charters Towers.

In other matches Charters Towers will host Centrals in the western city, Norths will be visited by Western Lions and Souths will play Brothers, with those teams sitting one and two in A grade.

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The Roosters will have their first home game after several weeks on the road when they play Brothers in three grades on Saturday June 13 at Bendigo Bank Park.

That day is also a Super Saturday with some 20-odd junior league games being played.

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It is also Old Boys Day, with several Old Boys on ground for the games after a function at the Ayr Anzac Club.

The club has also arranged for a huge jersey auction, with proceeds going to the Davenport Appeal.

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Contributed with thanks to Brian Carnes

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