Sport
20 March, 2023
Roosters claim trial match win
THE Atherton Roosters have proved they are neither down nor out of this year’s FNQ Rugby League after a close 32-30 win in their A-grade trial match against town rivals, the Mareeba Gladiators at Davies Park on Saturday night.
The Gladiators had already chalked up one win in their trial matches after winning against the Tully Tigers the week before away, however this weekend’s match was the one and only trial match Atherton was able to secure.
The Roosters looked well in control of the match during the opening minutes and well into half-time, leading 22-6 at the break.
The Gladiators mounted a fierce counterattack and managed to claw their way back to just a few points shy of Atherton’s score however the damage had already been done and at 32-30, the final siren blew.
Now both teams will prepare for their first games of the FNQ Rugby League A-grade season with the Roosters set to face Brothers at Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium while the Gladiators play host to the Edmonton Storm.
