Sport
29 April, 2024
Scoring frenzy secures Yarrabah 34-26 win
THREE tries in the space of 10 minutes directly after the half time restart has lifted the Yarrabah Seahawks to a 34-26 win over the Atherton Roosters at Atherton's Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium on Saturday night.
The Roosters led 12-8 at the break but their defence struggled in the final 40 minutes against a team that’s renowned for its on-field skills, and willingness to throw the ball around.
Yarrabah ran in seven tries to five and handed the home side their second straight loss.
The Roosters did fight back to lead 26-24 midway through the second term, but two late tries gave the visitors an eight-point win.
In the Under 19 match, the Roosters claimed a 38-4 win over Yarrabah after leading 12-4 at the break.
The club’s Reserve grade side also had a strong 38-22 win over Yarrabah after leading 20-18 at halftime.
The Senior Roosters' next FNQ rugby league premiership competition match is an away game against Cairns Brothers on Saturday, 11 May.
