2018-M2-06: Goulburn v ADFA

Recap

Narrow loss with a bit of luck thrown in

The reserve grade match against ADFA was another where the score didn’t tell the full story, only on this occasion it probably flattered Goulburn.

While ADFA won by 17-14, the Goulburn Dirty Twos struggled for cohesion and direction at times.

The Reds played like a bunch of guys who’d barely played or trained together before… largely due to being a bunch of guys who’d barely played or trained together before.

Having said that, there was no shortage of effort and some standout performances.

Goulburn held the early lead after a Chris Boardman try which was converted by prop Jayden Hunt (yes you read that correctly, a goal-kicking prop).  ADFA replied with a try shortly afterwards before Hunt scored a try of his own which he converted (yes you read that correctly, a try-scoring prop) to give the Dirty Twos a 14-12 lead at the break.

ADFA took the lead with about twenty minutes remaining and despite some promising efforts from both sides, that’s where the score stayed.

While ADFA were deserving winners, it was a pretty impressive effort against such a strong side. Several of the Goulburn ide made their season debut and if they can stay together and train together as a side, the sky’s the limit.

Best and fairest points went to Jayden Hunt (3), Jack Lenane (2) and Andrew Mewburn (1) with Chris Boardman named players player.

ADFA 17 bt Goulburn 14 (Chris Boardman try, Jayden Hunt try and two conversions).