It was a mixed day at the office for Colleagues against Petersham, with 3 wins from 5 games while the colts fixture was postponed.
Sutherland Cup once again got the day off to a flying start as they notched up a 22-0 victory. A number of colts players stepped up to fill gaps in the side created by the long European Summer, with Scott Miller and Toby Dickinson among the standouts.
Judd Cup paid for some sloppy errors as they went down 19-5 and they’ll need to bounce back quickly to overcome the top-ranked Mosman this weekend.
Whiddon Cup put in one of their sharpest performances of the year as the forwards, led by the weary-looking bash brothers Charles Macdonald and Richard Harvey, laid an excellent platform to build off.
The Knight Riders will be looking for a similarly strong performance this week – win and they move into the top 4, lose and they could drop as low as 7th – such is the closeness of the 3rd grade competition this year.
Burke Cup nudged themselves back into the top 4 (with a game in hand) after a hard fought 17-12 win, thanks in large part to a hattrick from inside centre Sean Walsh.
Once again the colties stepped up and performed well in Burke with Harry Todd and Sam Williamsanchoring the scrum alongside colts coach Ed Nankivell. Burke will need to put in a strong performance to overcome Mosman who have lost just the one match this year.
Kentwell ran into a red-hot Petersham side who showed why they’re the defending champs. All is not lost for the top grade, with strong performances from some of the more inexperienced members of the side pointing to positive signs ahead.
Over at Boronia Park, Halligans continued the fine form that sees them sit atop of the ladder as they ran out 29-7 victors over Hunters Hill. Julian Hoefflin bagged a double for Colleagues and the side will now enjoy a well-earned week off.
