1 week Ago By John Fitzgerald
The Midwest Community Cup final premiership round, with games played at Portland and Woodstock, confirmed Blackheath Blackcats as the team to beat in the 2024 grand final. or signup to continue reading In the match of the round on October 19 at Portland's Kremer Park undefeated Blackheath had a convincing 18-6 win over Rockley Bulls to advance as strong favourites to the grand final after an impressive performance against the Bulls. The grand final will be held in Blackheath on Saturday, October 26.
A broken leg to Riley Dukes held up the game for 40 minutes before an ambulance arrived to take the Blackheath player to Lithgow Hospital, taking the gloss off the win, and he will be a big loss for the Cats in the decider. In the other game Portland Colts led Carcoar after an early converted try to Lachie Thompson and a 6-0 lead before the Crows' Aden Prosper's try evened up the score 6-6. Portland then pulled ahead 10-6 with Ryan Bilby's four-pointer but Carcoar's next three tries gave the Crows a 24-10 lead and a 24-16 win despite a too-late comeback by the Colts.
At Woodstock, Wallerawang defeated the home side 22-10. In leaguetag games at Kremer Park Blackheath continued their impressive form with a 22-0 shut-out of Wallerawang and, coming from behind with a much-improved showing, Kandos Tiaratahs scored their first win of the tournament 22-12 over Portland Fillies. The leaguetag game at Woodstock between Rockley and Carcoar saw Rockley successful 14-10.
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