The other teams had a bye and it was welcomed with the season drawing to a close and the carnival at Bega last week, everyone that was able enjoyed the rest. However it didn’t put off the U8s who had a bit of a slow start to the game which allowed Moruya to get in a few quick trys. But once the little Heelers warmed up things started to happen.  Josh Tellis was the first to open up the field which he did a few times and scored a great try. Ruby Smith was also showing some pace and great determination and came into score a long range try for her efforts. Tanner Hurley also didn’t let the team down showing some beautiful foot work and carved up the opposition to score a try.  Ari Sten, Max Power, Gracie Brownlie and Zara Brotherton were all working hard with big runs and loads of tackles. Freddie Merritt known as the The Raging Bull was straight back where he left off from last week with his straight up the middle runs and strong defence.  Jake Brown also had a fine game with some charging runs and a couple of bone rattling tackles Jake was definitely unlucky not to have scored a try.  Among all these great players it was hard to pick but this week’s Milo Match Winner went to Kiera Chamberlain. Although Kiera is a new player to the league with only a couple of games under her belt she is showing loads of potential for the club with her gutsy runs and never say die attitude. Well done everyone.

Rollie Skellern Coach

It was a very small squad of Pink Heelers who travelled to Moruya to take on the Sharkettes on Saturday. The lack of subs proved difficult for the girls who were immediately on the back foot after some early handling errors. The Moruya team raced away to a 12 point lead which meant the Pink Heelers had to try to play catch up footy for most of the game. Determined runs by Bree Brownlie and Karter Hampshire kept the girls in the game, as did some last ditch defensive efforts from Emily Perkins and Nikolah Tellis. Shauna Keavey put in a solid performance and was rewarded with a try late in the second half. The Bombala girls played with great effort and enthusiasm and tried their best up until the final siren. Although the score blew out in the end the girls should be very proud of their efforts.

Emma Sullivan Coach

Not unlike the Pink Heelers the U14s were missing four of their players this weekend. With four men down it was always going to be a hard battle against the Moruya team who is are currently at the top of the ladder. The Moruya boys were outstanding, and were very quick take advantage of the weakness and put points on the board. The Bombala boys tried their hardest and never gave up, throughout the season week after week this team is just getting better. The boys are really playing well together and have shown great improvement. Bryson Phillips-­Jones had a fantastic game and scored a try. Blake Baldwin was outstanding in both defence and attack and also crossed the line for a try. Team captain Reagan Hurley as well as Lane Stevenson both had great all round matches. Connor Sten had an absolute blinder in hooker and his older brother Baidon Sten made some big runs and tackles. Jack Cuzner, Rowen Keavey and Paddy Brownlie never gave up. Well done to each and every player for their huge effort in the battle against Moruya but a special thanks goes to a very courageous Max Smith who stepped up an age group to help fill in for the missing players.

Coaches Sam Sten and Kieren.

Milo Player of the match Sponsored by Southern Highland Contracting and Food Works.

Special thank you to all the 2016 Season Sponsors which includes the following “Corella” Merino Stud, D & M Automotive, Nerida Manning Podiatrist, Linga Longa, Franks Butchery, Bruce’s Earthmoving, Glenavon Pastoral Co., JD Interstate Transport, Food Works, Bendoc Poll Herefords, Bombala Cycles & Chainsaws, T & J Murphy’s Transport, Envy Industries , Talbot Transport, G& R Brownlie Shearing, IGA Bombala, Guthrie Construction, D & L High Country Earthworks, Damton Farming, MCH Welding, Southern Highland Contracting, Jamieson Bros, Bombala RSL Club, Hands on Bitz & Pizza, Platypus Crush Repairs, R’N’R Massage Clinic, Bombala Bakery, Raw Strength and Palarang Meats.