A Shaun Craven first half double set the platform for a convincing semi final win against Condobolin on Sunday.
It was a golden day for the stocky winger with great attack and defence setting his team up for the emphatic victory.
Craven started the day picking up a wayward kick and beating three defenders on a forty metre run for the line.
When Condobolin replied most at the ground pictured a tit for tat kind of day.
But led by Kepu Nathan and Mick Walker the tigers pack continually dented the Condobolin line allowing Phil Butler, Waihe Upegeto, Craven and finally Kepu himself to cross for first half tries.
The Tigers went to the break leading 28- 14.
Strong words from Captain Coach Damian Kennedy ensured the Tigers were switched on in the second half and were the first to score through Sam O’Malveney 32-14.
Smart play from Damian Kennedy saw the inform Charles Lawrence cross under the posts and the tigers out to 38-14.
From here the tigers needed to be congratulated as they held their composure against some questionable defence from the Condobolin side.
Under the guidance of Kennedy the Tigers scored again through Sam O’Malveney and Waihe Upegeto, and the
tigers ran out eventual winners 48-20.
It was a strong showing from the Tigers, with Kepu Nathan, Sam O’Malveney and Waihe Upegeto possibly the best in a good team effort, with Phil Butlers return to the team making a real difference.
Phil has been out for a number of weeks and his attacking ability adds another dimension to the Tigers game.
Canowindra 48 (Shaun Craven 2, Sam O’Malveney 2, Waihe Upegeto 2, Phil Butler, Kepu Nathan, Charles Lawrence tries. Rob Burn 6 goals) defeated Condobolin 20.
League Tag
After a 1-1 half time deadlock the tigresses found top gear in the 2nd half to run out 4-1 winners against the Cargo Blue Heeler pups in the elimination semi final on Saturday.
It was a real elimination final with plenty of emotion in both sides.
Mel Rue had an outstanding game, being involved in everything. Maddie Vitnell was once again the game breaker scoring two crucial tries.
But overall it was a great team effort. The girls now enjoy a week off before playing in the grand final qualifier at
Grenfell in a fortnight’s time. For Cargo the season is over but they certainly need to be congratulated on their efforts in 2010.
Canowindra 4(Maddie Vitnell 2, Hannah Roth, and Jess Dzerigas) defeated Cargo 1.
Finals Week two
Canowindra’s Open Junior team take on Peak Hill at Cargo on Sunday to see who’s first through to the grand final.
Kick off at 11.00am.
First grade take on Molong at 2.30pm in another elimination game.
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