The game started at a frantic pace with the Tigers in control and taking an early 6-0 advantage. The signs were not looking too good as the Tigers seemed a step ahead, but thankfully some heroic last line of defence stopped them increasing their lead.
As the game settled into a good rhythm our kids warmed to the task and hit back with a great try. With two minutes to go before the half time break, the Rovers put their bodies on the line to hold the much bigger Tigers players out for two consecutive sets on our try line. Then with less than 20 seconds to go, our boys scored a converted try to take the lead 10-6.
The Rovers came out on fire in the second half scoring three unanswered converted tries to take a commanding 28-6 lead, with some great attacking play and stinging defence. The boys now had control and were determined not to let the game slip away from them.
With every passing minute the boys were one step closer to redemption and as the full time siren sounded they were jumping for joy and celebrating being crowned premiers for 2016.
The boys got into a huddle and sung the Rovers victory song in front of jubilant family and friends.
This team struggled for numbers all year due to injuries, so to see them overcome this and win the premiership was a massive effort by all the players and the coaching staff.
This victory kept alive the club’s current streak of winning at least one premiership nine years in a row, and this was premiership number 77 in the club’s history.
These kids live the Alexandria Rovers club motto to engage, learn and inspire.
