On Saturday, Bombala showground was a day full of football, starting with juniors in the morning through to first grade played under lights. Bombala were successful winning the three senior games against Cooma.
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Throughout the day the Bombala District RLFC took the opportunity to pay respects to the late Joanne Joseph, a well respected and loved community member of Bombala. Black armbands were worn by Bombala players and a minutes silence was held prior to the first grade game.
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The Bombala High Heelers took the field against the Cooma Fillies determined not to disappoint the home crowd. From the kick-off the Heelers had the momentum on their side getting back to back sets attacking the Cooma Fillies line.
The final score ended an impressive 46-6 in the High Heelers favour. Three points went to Kayley Keavey, two points went to Patrice Clear and one point went to Chloe Murphy. Players Players awarded from her peers went to captain Patrice Clear.
Reserve Grade
With numbers for reserve grade flourishing the strong reserve side took the field against the Cooma Stallions. The injection of local talent Clay Clear and former Bombala lad Chris Halligan, as well as Mick Sullivan back from injury meant that this Bombala team would be at full strength with a great mix of experience, skill and young talent.
The Bombala team had an impressive win, holding the Cooma side to nil with the final score as 30-0. Three points went to Alex Rostyn, two points to Chris Halligan and one point to Clay Clear, players player awarded from his peers went to Richard Stewart.
First Grade
The Blue Heelers first grade team took the field under lights against the Cooma Stallions. It was a nail-biter to the end, but the home side would eventually prevail in a hard fought contest finishing up 24-22.
The score at halftime was 12-12. By the 52nd minute it was 24-12 to Bombala. In the 71st minute Cooma slipped through to take the score 24-16. Cooma were able to penetrate the Bombala line again taking the score to 22-24 with only six minutes to go. The Heelers were able to play out the clock and take the victory at 24-22.
Three points went to half back Andrew Anderson, 2 points went to Saimoni Buinimasi and one point went to Bailey Jones. Players Player and Player of the day went to Malcolm Stone.
See the full match report online at www.bombalatimes.com.au
Next weekend the three Bombala grades will be on the road again to take on the Narooma Devils and She-Devils at Narooma on Sunday, May 15.
The support and cheer from the Bombala crowd is instrumental and the club encourages everyone to get down to Narooma to help cheer on Bombala.