The Richmond Premiers played the Te Atatu Roosters at Grey Lynn Park. The Doggies started well with two quick tries and led 10 nil at the 20 minute mark. With our forwards making heaps of ground with Toleafoa Leaupepe and Junior Uale (pictured left) leading the way we showed much grit, perseverance and determination to control the game. Unfortunately we couldn’t covert these in to points. The boys fatigued losing direction, ball possession and field position to surrender their lead. At half time the score was 16-12 to the Doggies.
After the half time break Te Atatu had their own ideas and scored two quick converted tries and took the lead to 24-16. With 20 minutes to play the oggies were next to score taking the score to 24-22 to Te Atatu still. With 15 minutes to play Te Atatu scored again with a conversion to take the lead further to 30-22. The Doggies attacked the line several times showing much determination but also desperation as careless passes were thrown around on the first tackle. We were not patient enough during the later stages of the game and loss the ball in early sets. It wasn’t until the 79th minute that we scored which was converted to take the score 30-28 to Te Atatu Roosters.
We would like to thank our new Player of the Day sponsor Waterview Superette & Laundromat and thank you to the Richmond supporters who came to support their team.
Player of the Day was Steve Watkinson
Runner up Player of the Day was Ojay Guttenbeil.
After the half time break Te Atatu had their own ideas and scored two quick converted tries and took the lead to 24-16. With 20 minutes to play the oggies were next to score taking the score to 24-22 to Te Atatu still. With 15 minutes to play Te Atatu scored again with a conversion to take the lead further to 30-22. The Doggies attacked the line several times showing much determination but also desperation as careless passes were thrown around on the first tackle. We were not patient enough during the later stages of the game and loss the ball in early sets. It wasn’t until the 79th minute that we scored which was converted to take the score 30-28 to Te Atatu Roosters.
We would like to thank our new Player of the Day sponsor Waterview Superette & Laundromat and thank you to the Richmond supporters who came to support their team.
Player of the Day was Steve Watkinson
Runner up Player of the Day was Ojay Guttenbeil.
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