By JOE JURISEVIC
FOLLOWING the rains, bright sunshine and perfect conditions showed Dolphin Oval at it’s best for the opening of the Sunshine Coast Junior Rugby Union season.
A promising season looks assured for the Junior Dolphins, with many teams recording favourable first up results after polishing up the boots to take to the field again.
UNDER 7 REDS
Not even the cyclonic weather could dampen the spirits of the Reds this week as they took to a soggy field with unbridled enthusiasm. The wiley Wolves proved worthy opponents with slick attack and disciplined defence however Harry, Sarena and Will still managed to penetrate their defensive wall with darting runs and precision footwork. Conor, Jake, Noah and Darcy were stoic on defence and frustrated the opposition with every opportunity. Jax continues to improve with every game and tagged like a boy possessed.
Under-7 Reds drew Brothers Wolves 45.
Best: Noah Gibbs.
UNDER 7 FINS
The Fins started their first match for the season with a win against Brothers Rhinos in a very close game. Stirling Worrall, Angus Anderssen and Phoenix Ericson-Wirth showed great spirit always trying their hardest. George White, Harry Marlow and Charlie McKerrow showed great speed and all scored tries.
Under-7 Fins 25 d Brothers 20.
Best: Rory McIntyre for his two tries, great speed and ball handling skills.
UNDER 11 FINS
Superb skills, strength, speed and solid support play from the Fins led them to a highly promising win. They dominated the set plays and breakdowns and ran in 12 tries, continuously putting pressure on their opponents who were unable to make an impression apart from their one breakaway solo try.
Under-11 Fins 70 d USC Barbarians 5.
Try scorers: Jarrah Charlesworth 2, Lochie Dudgeon 2, James Gelling 2, Noa Penitani 2, Oliver Holmes, Soren Mannsen, Ethan Pohlner, Josh Whitehill.
Conversions: Jarrah Charlesworth 3, Charlie Archer, James Gelling. Best: Joe Siemon.
