On Sunday, the Bombala High Heelers and reserve grade Blue Heelers travelled to Narooma to battle it out the elimination semi for a spot in the grand final.
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It was not to be for the High Heelers with another close encounter, the final score ended 12-10 in the Narooma girls favour. While the Heelers started strong from the kickoff, it was Narooma who would score first points.
It was 6-0 at half time and the Heelers knew they would need to lift their game and put points on the board. It only took two minutes into the second half and the ball was spread across the field and Georgie Clarke was in out wide. With the conversion waved away the Heelers trailed 4-6. From the next set the Heelers would go over again as speedster Tash Stewart hit a great hole and no one could stop her. Annie McGrath kicked the two pointer beautifully and the Heelers led 10-6. For the next 10 minutes the play was even.
As fatigue started to set in and the sun beamed hot, Narooma capitalised and shot down the right side to score. With the conversion successful, Narooma would hit the lead again 12-10. As the clock wound down the Heelers were close to their line and a penalty to the Heelers was awarded as the hooter sounded. With an honest attempt to even the scores to go into extra time the ball was unfortunately waved away bringing the end to the high Heelers season.
The Reserve grade team took to the field in the afternoon, with the clouds coming over conditions were ideal for a win to take them into the grand final. Moruya were quick out of the blocks to score and Bombala had to lift their game to match it with the coastal team. Every player for Bombala rallied with Chris Halligan and Keiran Wilson instrumental in providing the Heelers with go-forward.
The class and flare from Alex and Nic Rosten was pretty to watch and between the brothers, they scored four tries. The experience of players such as Clay Stewart, Clay Clear and Mick Sullivan was evident as they were all able to lead the team around the paddock providing great direction and composure.
Out wide both Ben Mooney and Jackson Standen were outstanding both bagging their own four pointers. The score at half time saw the Bombala boys winning 20-12 with the eventual end score line a convincing 38-18 win. The Bombala lads now go into the grand final on Sunday against the Bega Roosters.
Once again the club would like to thank all of the supporters who travelled to Narooma to cheer on their home teams, the sea of blue and gold on the hill was amazing and uplifting for the teams. We encourage everyone to get to Bega on Sunday to cheer our boys home. The Reggies boys have proved to one and all that they deserve to be in the grand final and the club couldn't be prouder. Let's get there to cheer them home.
Thank you again to the Bombala RSL club for your endless support all year. Now let's bring home the big one.