By Candyce Grew
In a nail-biting finish, the Warwick Cowboys A Grade side were defeated by the Goondiwindi Boars on Saturday night, where a series of penalties saw the Boars kick the winning goal after the siren.
A Grade coach Matt Grew said it was disappointing to lose the game in the remaining seconds.
“We gave away a penalty in the last 30 seconds and Gundy kicked a goal to draw the score at 18-all,” Grew said.
“Warwick gave away a penalty off the kick-off and after the siren, Gundy kicked a 50-metre penalty goal to win the game 20-18.
“I couldn’t be happier with the effort of the boys, and it was a massive turn around from when we last played Gundy, who are the top of the table.
“Tom Bell was exceptional, taking out the Player’s Player award and Best Forward.
“On only his second game back for the Cowboys Dan Watson was tremendous.”
The Warwick Cowboys Reserve Grade secured a 30-24 victory against the Boars on Saturday night.
Coach Aaron McVeigh said both sides had a high completion rate in the first half.
“Gundy were able to catch our defence off guard, crossing for a try right on the half time buzzer to head into halftime with a 24-12 lead,” McVeigh said.
“Dustin Close crossed in our first attacking raid after half-time, capped off by a sideline conversion from Jeb Jerome in front of a jam-packed bar to get us back within six.
“Defence was the main focus for the next 15-minute period with Gundy asking us plenty of questions but we were able to hold on and take full advantage with Brodie Quirk continuing on his try scoring ways, bagging a second half double, securing us a 30-24 victory.”
Under 18s coach Scott Fisher said his team came back strong after a two-week break due to the Covid-19 lockdown, followed by a bye.
His team defeated the Boars 44-8 at Father Ranger Oval.
“Jonah Duncan had a very strong game at fullback, getting the Best Back award and the consistent Angus Ridley took out the Best Forward award.”
Cowboys Women’s co-coach Terri Gilbert said after four weeks off, the ladies were excited to play at Father Ranger Oval on Saturday afternoon against Brothers.
“They got off to a great start with a wonderful try by Jayla Sefo after some very good team ball movement,” Gilbert said.
“Although at times the heat was a factor and lack of match fitness could be seen, the girls came away with a 42-4-point win against a determined Brothers team that never gave up.
“Best Forward was awarded to Kate Schneider and best back to Tiff Cullen.
“With Covid-19 restrictions our last round game of the season against Gatton will not go ahead this week so we are training hard in readiness for major final in three weeks’ time.”
This Saturday night the Warwick Cowboys will face the Wattles Warriors in a bid to win the Basil Nolan Jr Memorial Shield at Father Ranger Oval.
Under 18s will kick off at 3.30pm, Reserve Grade will play at 5pm and A Grade will start at 6.30pm.
