ROUND 06/2010 - Mal Meninga Cup

In a gripping affair the Magpies outlasted the Seagulls in a top of the table clash at Davies Park. Souths showed some good attack to trouble the Wynnum defence However the visitors had a completion rate to make life uncomfortable. Souths were forced to defend for 6 tackles and then chase the long downfield kick regularly.

There would be no rest for any player as the game went quickly from one end to the other and the lead changed. A moment relaxing just before half time changed the complexion of the game from a 10-4 Souths lead to 10-10.

Nick Doyle was a constant threat to the defence and was suitably rewarded with two tries. Mitchell Moore again probed around the play the ball area and one effort to beat the tight defence lead to a long run downfield for Ethan Aiona to eventually score. Goal kicking was not a feature of the night but fortunately Elisha Palupe had landed three. This was enough to take a two point lead when Jayden Mullholland outspend the cover defence to score wide out with minutes remaining. Both teams lifted their intensity for the finish. It also lead to numerous mistakes as both teams seemed to look for way to lose the game. Souths were called on to defend a repeat set of tackles close to their tryline was heart in the mouth stuff. With the football back in and the Magpies boys were able to play out the final moments and outlast the Gulls.

Results Table - Mal Meninga Cup

South Logan Magpies score a victory - Springfield News