U9s Vs Saints by Team Manager Andrew Hillhouse
The Eumundi Dragons under 9 team continues to improve and develop. The had a hard fought win against Saints in Gympie on Saturday. The whole ream stepped up this week with very ferocious work in the rucks and mauls by Josh V, Jett D, Josh K , Ted W and George H. Many times the dragons would come out with the ball resulting in some strong close running by Josh, Josh and Jasper. When the ball went a bit wider and George H, Josh V , Tristan Y ,Brooklyn and Aiden H would make breaks around and through the opposition. Trys were scored both in tight and out wide. Passing and ball skills also improved from last week. This week our defense was much stronger with many tackles made by every member of the team at times holding the opposition out meters from the try line for numerous phases. There were some heroic try saving tackles by Aiden and Tristan on much bigger players and it was great to see Aiden run almost the full length of the field to catch and tackle a runaway Saints player. Many thanks to Tristan and Jack for running on after the U8s game to play a full game for the U9s. Player of the week this week goes to Aiden for showing great spirit and bravery and always backing up. Also great to see the team acknowledge each others efforts.
U8 match report by Team Manager Jero Mansell
The Eumundi Dragons U8’s played an awesome game in damp conditions at the home of the Gympie Hammers. Excellent support play was a strength again this week on top of some improving tackling and ball protection. Quil, Finn and Tristan lead the way on tackling bringing down a number of Saints players. Hunter, Jack and Zac made some great runs around the edges and through the middle with CJ Delivering a player of the day performance in support, stealing the ball and making some great passes. Well done Dragons.
U11 Match Report by Team Manager Pamela Campbell-Jones
The Dragons met Noosa Red at Gympie on Saturday for another grinding game of rugby. The Reds started well earning plenty of possession and though the Dragons were working hard making plenty of tackles, the scoreboard was in Noosa’s favour.
The second half saw the Dragons with more possession and playing well as a team. They certainly won the second half with some impressive strong runs and good team tries, though Noosa had enough of a lead from the first half to keep the win.
The Best Team Mate was awarded to Will Sparks who seemed to be in everything, tackling well and applying pressure.
Another strong week Dragons – keep it up.
