Sport
10 July, 2023
Not so lucky weekend for Roosters
The Innisfail Leprechauns dominated the Atherton Roosters with a 44-18 victory in their match at Innisfail on Saturday.
The Innisfail Leprechauns dominated the Atherton Roosters with a 44-18 victory in their match at Innisfail on Saturday.
Despite the Roosters dealing with multiple injuries and fielding a revamped lineup, they showed resilience by narrowing the gap after trailing 22-0, reaching a score of 22-12 at halftime thanks to tries by Ty Grogan and Joel Riethmuller.
However, the Leprechauns began the second half with a burst of energy, scoring three quick tries to extend their lead to 40-12.
In the 65th minute, Brad Hammond's try provided a glimmer of hope for the Roosters, and to their credit, they fought hard until the end, making Innisfail work for their victory.
Matt Serra and Morgan Payne both made their impressive debuts for the Roosters in the first-grade match.
Notably, Connor Griffin delivered another outstanding performance for the Roosters in the forward position.
In the reserve grade match, Innisfail secured a 28-8 win, while their under 18 team triumphed over the Roosters with a score of 34-12.
The Senior Roosters will continue their FNQ rugby league premiership campaign against the Kangaroos at Vico Oval this Sunday.
