Hard-fought victories to Dragons

EUMUNDI DRAGONS
UNDER 8
The Under 8 Eumundi Dragons played two games last weekend against Matthew Flinders Anglican College and the Caloundra Rugby Union Club. Hosted by Sunshine Coast Rugby Union Club at the USC rugby fields, the Dragons battled two strong adversaries in cold, wet, windy weather.
The team’s confidence is certainly high with their training during the week really starting to pay off. Ball security, awareness and support are three key fundamentals the team has been working on and were on display at the weekend. The first game against Flinders was try scoring affair, with the Dragons taking out the game 13 tries to 6. Tom topped the tally with 5 tries building on a great effort from last week, with Will, Jack and Cody also crossing the white line. Team defence was solid with all players working well together to close down many breakaway opportunities and protect their lead.
As expected the second game was a much closer affair with the lead switching several times over the course of the game. However, the Dragons came out on top in the end winning 7 tries to 6. With the wild weather intensifying, the Dragons knuckled down keeping the ball in hand and used their ruck and mauling skills to maintain possession for countless phases. Notable moments in the game were turnovers from Cody and Louis resulted in tries to Will and Tom and close offloads from Toby and Jack resulted in tearaway runs by Alex and Cody.
The Cooroy Harvest Fresh Fruit Shop gelato voucher for Player of the Week went to Louis for his consistent effort over the two games.
The Dragons are always looking for more boys and girls to join the club and encourage families that might be interested to check out the Eumundi Dragons Rugby Union Facebook Page or come down to training on Thursdays from 4.30pm at the Eumundi Showground oval to meet the crew.
UNDER 10
A spirited effort from the whole team right from the first whistle. Outplayed on the scoreboard but not in heart showed for two halves. Heads did not go down and they kept toiling away especially in defence. Shout out to Richard the coach who has been training them hard and it showed. Chanar Marks wins coaches award for his training and gusto shown in the game. Thank you to Grammar for a hard game played in good spirits.