The Dungog Ladies League Tag Team have continued their winning streak, beating the previously undefeated Raymond Terrace Magpies.
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Playing under the lights at Bennett Park on Friday, June 7, the Warriorettes were riding high after a three-match winning streak.
Things didn't start well with silly passes and poor discipline by Dungog allowing Raymond Terrace to dominate the first 10 minutes.
After placing Dungog under ever increasing pressure for the first seven minutes of the match, Terrace finally scored giving them the initial lead.
However, it seemed that was the catalyst Dungog needed and they sparked into action, putting Terrace under pressure from the next kick off.
Eventually the Magpies made a mistake, giving Dungog a great position on the field.
Slick skills from Beth Marshall allowed her to slice through the Magpies defence and she managed to put Dungog on the scoreboard.
Tamiah Palermo converted the try, bringing the game back to a six-all draw.
The game's momentum had begun to shift as Dungog gained control of the game.
Strong runs down the middle from Dungog's forwards gave Marshall space to showcase her evasive skills and speed yet again, diving over the line to score her second try of the night and pushing Dungog ahead 10 points to six.
The final five minutes of the first half saw Terrace pick up the pace and attack Dungog's line but a great defensive display saw Dungog ensure they went into the sheds with a hard fought lead.
Some stern words from the ladies captain-coach Emily Forster saw the girls begin the second half with a renewed purpose and intensity.
Smart and skillful handwork from Brooke Legettie and Amelia Morris sent Claudia Wilkinson across the touchline to score in the corner, extending Dungog's lead to 14 points to the Magpies six.
Strong runs from the backline by Phoebe McMillan and Rebecca O'Reilly saw Morris produce another great ball for Claudia Wilkinson who streaked away, cutting back infield and evading defenders to score another impressive try.
This gave Dungog some breathing room and extended their lead over Terrace to 18 points to six.
The Warriors wrapped up the game with a stellar solo try from O'Reilly who showed her excellent vision and speed to score her first try in Dungog colours, bringing an end to another win for the Dungog ladies.
The score when the final whistle blew saw Dungog beat the previously undefeated Raymond Terrace Magpies 22 points to six.
Beth Marshall took home players' player, while the coaches award went to Rebecca O'Reilly.
Dungog are getting ready to take on the Magpies yet again on Saturday, June 15.
Kick off is set for 11.30am at Lakeside Sporting Complex.
In other C-Grade LLT action Clarence Town Cobras were defeated 12-4 by Shortland. Claudia Watt scored the Cobras' try.
Angus Michie
Angus Michie is a reporter with the Dungog Chronicle. He has an interest in community and council reporting.
Angus Michie is a reporter with the Dungog Chronicle. He has an interest in community and council reporting.
