University demolish Sunshine Coast

Flyer Elliot Hagen crossed the paint three times for the Red Heavies who took control of the match from the early stages with a try from Lydall Fidow. 

 

The cohesive teamwork that the University side is known for, led to their second try only moments after from Elliott Hagen. 

 

With Sunshine Coast missing many of their regular players, the young side seemed no match for the experience of the reigning minor premiers.

 

Zach Frank continued Uni’s impressive form by outstepping two of the Sunshine Coast players, stretching the score line out to 26-0 in the home team’s favour. 

 

A strong break from Sunshine Coast player Louis Fesolai, saw an opportunity for the away team to put some points on the score board, but unfortunately they were not able to convert. 

 

Another impressive piece of rugby from Elliott Hagen sent another try in Uni’s direction pushing the margin out to 31 points.

 

Uni’s tight defensive play put pressure on the Sunshine Coast team, which led to some sloppy offensive decisions and a disheartened attitude. 

 

Elliott Hagen continued to shine after half time with an impressive kick and run, leading to yet another try for the home team. 

 

But Sunshine Coast were not going to go down without a fight and Alex Mullington finally broke through to put some points on the board for the away team. 

 

But the Uni side showed who was boss with a 40m run ending in a try, from notable player Elliott Hagen. 

 

A misdemeanour from the University side left them a player down and an opportunity for Sunshine Coast to decrease the margin.

 

In attempt to gain back some respect, minutes before the full time whistle, Alex Millington tactfully dodged and weaved his way to the try line.

 

Sunshine Coast Coach, John Rangihuna was disappointed with the loss, but was happy to see the younger players stepped up to the challenge. 

 

“We had a really bad week, we lost 8 or 9 of our older players,” Rangihuna said.

 

“I’m not happy with the score line, but happy with the great effort from the younger players.  They tried their best.”  

 

Coach Mick Heenan from University was pleased with the form his side bought to the field. 

 

“We started well, we were sharp and I was pleased with our defence,” Heenan said.

 

“I was disappointed with the try they got at the end, but it’s hard to be critical when we led by so many points.”