Bushrangers outlast Kangaroos for Seventh Consectuive Win

The Tuggeranong Bushrangers have travelled to Seears Workwear Oval and secured their seventh win in a row against the Queanbeyan Kangaroos. 

In what was a physical contest, which saw both sides attack with their defence, it was the visitors who withstood the pressure best and secured an important win for their final's aspirations.  

The Bushrangers started the better of the two sides, with errors from the Kangaroos in consecutive sets providing the visitors with early field position. 

This opening, led to the first points of the afternoon as Haywood Whiley attracted multiple defenders creating space on the outside, which Eddie Tiaina punched through, giving the Bushrangers the led in the opening five minutes. 

An error from winger Jayden Pollard off a spiral bomb ensured the home side wouldn't have to too long to reduce the early deficit.

As in the ensuing set Rob Sheffield finished off a right edge movement which was highlighted by great halfback play from Sam Williams who faked a kick before finding his outside men, making the score 6-4. 

The Bushrangers were reduced to twelve men after their try scored Eddie Tiaina was sent to the sin bin for a professional foul. 

Despite having a player disadvantage, the visitors were next to score as multiple sets of six on the Kangaroos try line were converted through a Haywood Whiley chip kick for Lachie Davis who flew highest to score his twelve try of the season. 

The defensive effort of the Bushrangers was a highlight of the first half with the Kangaroos unable to convert quality field position which saw the home side trailing 10-4 at the break. 

The resumption of the second half saw both teams in a back-and-forth arm wrestle, neither side backing down from the contest resulting in an error riddled opening exchanges. 

It was the home side who settled first and opened the scoring as a grubber kick from Williams was pounced upon by Lucas Thompson, reducing the margin to two for the second time in the contest. 

This would be the last try for the next twenty minutes, as both sides attacked with their defence, resulting in heavy collisions. 

The tight contest was broken open by Lachie Davis who darted down the right touchline and earned his side a quick play the ball, which they spread to the left and was finished off by Jayden Pollard. 

A late penalty goal for the Bushrangers put the result beyond doubt and ensured they claimed their seventh victory in a row.