RUGBY UNION
By JOSH TAYLOR
Grenfell hosted Temora for the inaugural George Mitton and Hugo Fenton Memorial Shield match last Saturday.
It was wonderful to see a large crowd of rugby and community supporters come out to celebrate the boys.
The girls played first, and it was a rematch of last year’s grand final.
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The first half was all Temora.
A lack of discipline saw both sides receive a red card in the final minute and the half time score was 21-nil to the visitors.
Temora extended their lead with another converted try before the Pinkies hit back with a try to Emily and the score was 28-5.
Three minutes later Pinks crossed the line again via Holli and the score was 28-10.
It took the Pinks another two minutes and a try to Amber narrowed the lead by another five points.
Temora scored a try on the death knell and the final score was 33-15 to the Tuskerettes.
3 points went to Amber, 2 for Dicko and 1 for Madge. These three girls shared players player.
In between games there was a presentation of jerseys to the Mitton and Fenton families.
Both teams from Grenfell and Temora lined up on the field and following the presentation, a minute’s silence was held.
The main game saw Temora score first points with an unconverted try.
Sai crossed the line not much later, Will converted, and the Panthers were in front 7-5.
With 10 minutes left in the half, Temora scored a converted try and the score at the break was 12-7 to the visitors.
The second half was a victim of multiple cards and stoppages.
An anonymous streaker lightened a stoppage and then it was game on again.
Temora closed out the scoring with an unconverted try and the final score was 17-7.
Temora were duly awarded the memorial shield. 3 points and players player went to Jimmy, Sai picked up 2 points and 1 point was shared by Hugh and Hodgo.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who made sure the day was a success and also all those community members who came out to support the Mitton and Fenton families.
Next week sees the competition have a general bye for the long weekend.
The second round kicks off with a trip to West Wyalong for both grades on June 14.
