Fingal Bay remains in fine form after it overpowered last year’s Newcastle Hunter Rugby League grand final winners Windale 38-6 at Windale Oval.
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The Bomboras mobile forward pack dominated the Eagles in the first half racing to a 22-0 lead by the break.
The win is Fingal’s fifth win from seven games in their first season in A-grade, placing them fifth on the ladder.
Coach Bo Earl has the boys playing strongly across the park and he’s hopeful of maintaining their focus in coming weeks.
The team must prepare for a run of four away games the first of hem against eighth-placed South Newcastle on Saturday.
Bomboras captain Cameron Scully has made the move from the back row to the front row in style picking up the players’ player award.
Other noteworthy efforts include Jake Redmond who had a great game in attack and defence, while fullback Jackson Walsh scored a try and was solid at the back.
Bulla boys battle injury toll
Mallabulla struggled to field a full team in its NHRL A-grade loss to top of the table Dora Creek.
The Panther’s injury crisis took a big toll in the 42-10 loss.
Mallabulla trailed 18-4 at half time and with out a full beach fell away with fatigue late in the game.
Half back Shane Maher was a standout in the loss, again named players’ player.
Hayden Thompson and Leigh Kelly tied for points in best forward while Stuart King won the best back.
The Bulla boys are away to second-placed Shortland this Saturday.