Wattles have move through to the Toowoomba Rugby League A grade semi-final with a decisive 52-14 win over Highfield Eagles in front of one of the largest crowds seen in many years at Clifton’s Platz Oval, Toowoomba.
Wattles, with the backing of the big crowd, scoring the knockout blow to Highfields Eagles in the opening round of the final series.
Coach Travis Burns was very enthusiastic with his side’s performance on Sunday however he said, “we’ll need to do it all again against competition pacesetters Gatton.”
Wattles now advance to the major semi-final to match up against top grade minor premiers the Gatton Hawks this Sunday. The winner of the game earns a week off and first choice of the dressing room on grand final day.
Wattles 52 (Jackson Green 3, Austin Jennings, Travis Burns, Matt Christensen, Ryan Duggan, Tyson Stevens, Jordan Crocker tries; Travis Burns 6, Tyson Stevens, Kai Williamson-Duggan goals) defeated Highfields 14 (Carl Clemment, Matthew Waites, Conor Nolan tries; Cory McGrady goal)
Wattles Reserve grade team also have the chance to book their spot in the grand final when they too meet the Hawks on Sunday at Cahill Park Sporting Complex, Gatton.
In other TRL news the Warwick Cowboys Under 19 side forced their way into the finals after they defeated Valleys in a midweek playoff at Platz oval last week.
On Saturday they travelled to Goondiwindi and won a tough game against Dalby. The Cowboys led 10-6 at half time and with four minutes left on the clock Dalby after trailing 16-12 Dalby scored to level the scores. A conversion would have given Dalby the lead but was unsuccessful and the scores were tied up at 16 all.
In a dramatic finish Dalby conceded a penalty in front of the upright and Nick Carrie easily slotted the conversion to give his side the win.
Warwick live to fight another day and play Brothers on Saturday at Highfields in what will be another thriller.
