Anthony Breeze THROUGH the great attacking play in Rugby League Ipswich Round four action, one club firmed as Premiership favourites. Swifts again turned on a try feast against Norths. Here s how this weekend s games shape up.
Saturday (5.30pm) - Brothers v Norths at Raceview BROTHERS returned to form with a bang last weekend with a great win over Goodna. Norths were on the end of a Swifts onslaught. Brothers will be hoping playmaker Wes Conlon is okay. He was replaced at halftime. Most of Brothers attacking options come through him. Conlon relies on his forwards setting the platform which then provides the required time to set up different plays to test the defence line.
Premium Content
Subscriber only AS Swifts celebrated like they d just won a grand final, their player of the match had his own reason for being delighted. Flying Fijian winger Ratunaisa Vatuinaruku enjoyed a near perfect performance in Swifts stunning 52-18 A-Grade victory over Brothers at Purga. Vatuinaruku booted eight goals from nine attempts and scored a first-half try as the Bluebirds raced to a 24-6 halftime advantage before continuing to outclass the 2019 premiers after the break. It was a big win for me and for my kids, Vatuinaruku said, typifying the fine family spirit at Swifts Rugby League Club.
Anthony Breeze THE Ipswich Rugby League fraternity and Brothers Football Club were saddened early in the week when news came through that Ian Rodgo Rodgers had passed away after a long, tough fight. Everyone that knew this great man always had positive things to say about him. He will be a big loss to all those who had the honour of meeting or working with him. Rodgo had dedicated his early life to touch football where he is a life member. A huge part of his life was his beloved Brothers Football Club where he also is a life member.
The Tolova a siblings are Norths juniors. Charalambous played his first A-Grade match for the club in the second row after previous stints with West End and in England. Masson-McKlaren s effort at hooker off the bench was creditable after he broke his leg two years ago. The debutants had more important roles after Norths lost vice-captain Ethan Page to a shoulder injury at halftime. Leading 16-6 at the break, Norths got the job done. We dropped more ball (in the first half) than what we would have liked but defensively they were really strong, Williamson said. They all stepped up in the second half and basically dug deep knowing the fact that Pagey wasn t going to be there for the last 40.