Sport
26 June, 2023
Roosters Ladies go down fighting
IT was a sad end to the season for the Roosters Ladies, after their winning streak finally came undone in their elimination final on Sunday against Yarrabah.
IT was a sad end to the season for the Roosters Ladies, after their winning streak finally came undone in their elimination final on Sunday against Yarrabah.
An improved second half wasn’t enough to save the points for the Roosters Ladies team in their elimination semi-final with Yarrabah.
Yarrabah did score first after the break pushing the score out to 20-6 before Atherton delivered a much needed recovery with three quick tries and move in front 22-20.
However, Yarrabah were able to come up with another in the final minutes which game them a 2 point win.
Roosters forward Lexeen Mathieson was again at her best and named player of the match.
Roosters Ladies team coach Paul Stephens was full a phrase for his side and said everyone was looking forward to next season.
“We achieved a lot this season as a new team and included a first ladies semi-finals appearance for the club” he said. “This group have gained heaps of experience and are all keen to move through to next year.”
Yarrabah came away 24-22 winners after setting up a 16-6 at the break and now stay alive in the final’s series.
