S3, R6: Spartans vs. Hurricanes (vBookie)

50:00 Rob Cribb is nailed there in the tackle by Ben Read. He's struggling here as play continues downfield as the Canes steal that ball. The physio is on, and Cribb hobbles off. Dion Alessi comes on, and the Spartans rearrange their back line. Luffman to Half Back.

 

Games in Dry conditions are so much more exciting. Still plenty of time for the Canes to comeback here.

 

58:45

Line Out to Hurricanes. That's a good throw.

Easy take there for the Hurricanes. The ball secured easily by League Lover.

The next phase to be played from 25 metres on the Spartans side of the halfway line.

He's been shit all season, but just when they need him, Kelvin Fung delivers! He's burst through the defensive line and he's on a run. Kelvin Fung with the ball for the Hurricanes. I think he's going to make it all the way. Yes, he touches down in the corner as Blunder steers him away from the posts. A great run of 26 metres. TRY!!

TRY TO Hurricanes
Conversion attempt for the Hurricanes. Kick to be taken by Ed Ames. Nah, that's sailed wide of the posts. That was a tough one, but with his ability you really expect Ames to score those

Spartans 35 - 23 Hurricanes

 

The Spartans sub on Matt Dorn as a more defensive replacement for the mercurial Lucas Schaw

Ben Storer replaces Joshua Ritchie.

 

62:30

Marcuss Deane attempts a bust out from the 22m area, but is tackled by Simon Humble. That's an exceptional tackle and he prevents Deane from turning and we have a turnover here. Humble has secured quick ball and Pilgrim delights in passing this one along their back line.

There's a sniff at an overlap, and Damien Taylor is the man to exploit it. He hugs the line and skins John McGrath for pace. What the hell is he doing out there anyway? Get to the ruck, you chump!

Taylor dots down in the corner and Ames converts to bring the Canes back to within a try.

Spartans 35 - 30 Hurricanes.

 

70:00 Simon Nova comes on for Kelvin Fung.