Sport
2 June, 2025
Roosters smash Storm 72-4
THE Atherton Roosters have now claimed second place on the FNQRL ladder after thrashing the last-placed Edmonton Storm.
The Roosters travelled down the hill to take on the Storm and, with three debutants and four Under 19 players, smashed the home side 72-4.
The Roosters Reserve Grade side also found a similar win, dominating Edmonton for a 72-0 win, while the Under 19s had a bye.
Roosters A Grade coach Joel Reithmuller said he was impressed by the performance of all the debutants and he was pleased both grades came away with a good win.
“When you win by that much you don’t get a great deal out of it, just a few little things. But it’s always good to get the two points away from home, especially for both grades too,” he said.
“I think the main thing is that we had three lads that debuted and four Under 19s play, so it’s good to give them the opportunity to step up.
“I was really happy with them. We thought they were up to it, and they went good.
“Hopefully they’ll get a couple more games throughout the year and that’ll help set them up for next year.”
Reithmuller said his team will continue to “worry about themselves” and focus on their next game.
“The game this weekend is one we want to win, so our focus has to shift there now,” he said.
“There’s a bit going on (in the Top 4), Brothers (third) play Suburbs (first) this weekend, so I think there’s starting to become a bit of separation between the top three.
“We’ve just got to keep worrying about us and let the other results take care of themselves.
“We’re playing some good footy at the moment, so we’ll be up for the challenge this weekend, that’s for sure.”
This Saturday, the Roosters will host the Mossman Sharks at Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium.
