Sport
16 May, 2022
Roosters reach top after win
THE Atherton Roosters have put in an almost flawless first half performance to down Kangaroos 40-18 in their FNQ Rugby League round six match played at Atherton's Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium on Saturday night.
THE Atherton Roosters have put in an almost flawless first half performance to down Kangaroos 40-18 in their FNQ Rugby League round six match played at Atherton’s Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium on Saturday night.
Atherton’s win gives them a share of top spot on the first grade points ladder with Cairns Brothers on 10 points. They head the count ahead of Mossman 8, Ivanhoes 8, Kangaroos 8, Innisfail 8, Tully 6, Suburbs 4, Yarrabah 4, Mareeba 2, Edmonton 2.
On Saturday, the Roosters ran in five first half tries to lead Kangaroos 28-6 at the break. Kangaroos did give themselves a glimmer of hope in a comeback after crossing for two tries following the restart which cut the gap to 28-18.
Fullback Ty Grogan and winger Tom Cuda both went over for their second match tries in the final ten minutes to give the Roosters a comfortable win. Grogan finished the night with a total of 20 match points from two tries and six goals.
Kangaroos won the reserve grade over the Roosters 20-6 after leading 6-0 at halftime.
In the under 18 match, the young Roosters ran over Kangaroos 32-22 and stay undefeated in 2022 while also now holding number one spot on the points table.
Premiership action continues this Saturday at Atherton with the Roosters hosting Edmonton Storm.
