CRC and KFS Preliminary Final Wrap

The Queanbeyan Kangaroos return to the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final after a dominate Preliminary Final victory, whilst the Gungahlin Bulls qualified for the KFS decider in a tight encounter. 

Queanbeyan Kangaroos 58 def. Goulburn City Bulldogs 0 

The Queanbeyan Kangaroos have bounced back from the disappointed of last week's Major Semi Final in dominating fashion producing a blistering attacking display against the Goulburn City Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon. 

In the ten try to nil blitz, it was Captain Coach Adam Quinlan who took control for his side, scoring two and setting up a couple, whilst fullback Tiger Campbell also impressed crossing for a hat-trick in the victory. 

Whilst it was a tough afternoon for the Goulburn City Bulldogs, they can be proud of the season they have produced which saw them one game away from the Grand Final. 

The Preliminary Final was also the last match in the storied playing career of Mitch Cornish, with the talented halfback calling time on his career. 

The Queanbeyan Kangaroos will prepare this weekend for a mouthwatering contest against the Queanbeyan Blues, with the sides set for their third consecutive Grand Final matchup. 

Gungahlin Bulls 20 def. West Belconnen Warriors 12 

The Gungahlin Bulls qualify for their second Grand Final in three years with a tight eight-point victory against the West Belconnen Warriors. 

A double to interchange dummy half Hollie Massey in the final ten minutes has ensured the Bulls advance to next week's Grand Final decider against the Belconnen United Sharks. 

For the Warriors, their premiership defence comes to an end, with injuries plaguing them in the back end of the season, Rosaline Aumale tried to get her side over the line with the middle forward at her damaging best, scoring two tries in the match. 

Next Saturday will see a first-time winner crowned in the Katrina Fanning Shield, with the Bulls and Sharks both looking for their inaugural title. 

Image by Trisha Sullivan