Both of Melbourne Storm’s feeder teams triumphed in their respective clashes over the weekend, the Brisbane Tigers and North Sydney Bears both holding on for four-point victories.
In a replica of their memorable Grand Final triumph over the Burleigh Bears last season, the Tigers produced a gutsy 24-20 win over the Bears on the Gold Coast in Round 14 to keep them in the hunt for finals heading into the second half of the season.
Match: Bears v Tigers
Round 14 -
home Team
Bears
4th Position
away Team
Tigers
6th Position
Venue: UAA Park, Gold Coast
Storm Academy product Coby Williamson grabbed a first half double to give the Tigers a strong 20-8 lead at the break, with the Tigers surviving a late scare to hold on for the victory.
Williamson joined former Jersey Flegg teammates Gabriel Satrick, Angus Hinchey and Keagan Russell-Smith as Storm’s representatives for the contest.
Meanwhile, the North Sydney Bears also managed a four-point win of their own over the Newtown Jets, prevailing 16-12.
Match: Jets v Bears
Round 15 -
home Team
Jets
4th Position
away Team
Bears
1st Position
Venue: Henson Park, Sydney
Leading 12-0 at halftime, two penalty goals to Keiran Hayman was enough for the ladder leaders to hold on for the victory.
The Bears and Tigers will now both enjoy a bye next weekend while the Falcons will come in refreshed off a bye of their own and face the Western Clydesdales.
Match: Falcons v Clydesdales
Round 15 -
home Team
Falcons
6th Position
away Team
Clydesdales
15th Position
Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium, Sunshine Coast
