09 Oct 2011
The Rugby League Knockout Team became Regional Champions defeating Ross Hill PS 18-8. The score would have been more if not for the great defence displayed by Ross Hill. Tamworth was held up, over or near the try line on five occasions.
Mistakes by both teams allowed the opposition to apply attacking pressure within the twenty metre zone on numerous occasions. The halftime score was 10-4. Early in the second half the score went to 10-8 and remained that, until the final ten minutes when mistakes by Ross Hill allowed Tamworth to score two more tries.
This win puts the team into the quarter finals of the State Knockout. Tamworth now has to play a North Coast team. The winner of that game will play either a Hunter or North Sydney team later in Term 3.
Mention should be made of the busload of Stage 3 supporters who cheered their hearts out for the team. Congratulations boys, Mr Squires (team manager) and Mr Sharpe (coach) on a great display of sportsmanship, defence and skill. We're all looking forward to your next game.