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Three games at home for the round five catch-up matchup between Whitsunday Brahmans and Mackay Brothers, an old rivalry that always proves physical.
The makeup match for a washout saw the U20s continue their steady incline right to the peak, hitting fine form at the right time of the year.
The young side started off the day with a winning tune, continuing to impress as they beat the Brethren 28-4.
They’re going from strength to strength, slowly climbing the ladder with their win against Brothers – a generally strong side in the U20s.
Reserve Grade Men weren’t able to keep the momentum going, losing out 32-36 against Brothers Reserves side.
The Reserves had a strong side, but Brothers have shown their strength in Reserve grade of the past few years, so it was always going to be a tough ask for Brahmans.
The home side fought admirably in what was a try-fest, but for most of the match, Brothers were firmly in the lead.
The Whitsunday side tightened the margin towards the end of the second half and almost came away with a win, though.
A Grade was again another loss, ending 10-24 against Brothers A Grade Men.
The team were near full strength but still missing one or two key players – a tough ask against Brothers who are equal first in the competition.
In the latter stages of the game, Brahmans clocked off, made a few poor decisions at times and it cost them.
Brothers were too strong in the end and took their chances when they were given to them.
It’s a tight competition in the A grade this year, with the ladder leaving most teams with a chance to make top five for a finals finish; three teams sit equal on 10 points in second, with Carlton on top with 12.
20’s coach Trevor Nosworthy said his were very strong defensively again this week against an undermanned but top of the table Brothers team.
“The boys played with intent and composure in the second half, leading to a comfortable win,” Nosworthy said.
“They continue to build each week with the online defence the cornerstone of the teams successes so far.”
The team will send all three grades to Sarina next Sunday.
The Whitsunday Brahmans had a troubled set of fixtures against Brothers at Les Stagg Oval
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