Hamilton Horizons fight back to defeat Bundaberg Comets 34–18
Hamilton Horizons proved too strong for Bundaberg Comets, recording a 18 victory.
Hamilton Horizons
34
–
18
Bundaberg Comets
Half-time: Hamilton Horizons 12–6 Bundaberg Comets
Hamilton Horizons proved too strong for Bundaberg Comets, recording a 18 victory.
Bundaberg Comets opened the scoring through Afa Papalii in the 17′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Hamilton Horizons carried a 12–6 advantage into half-time before protecting the lead after the break.
Momentum shifted repeatedly, with the lead changing hands 1 time before Hamilton Horizons took control.
Hamilton Horizons led by as many as 28 points before Bundaberg Comets reduced the final margin.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 1 v 1 Matches
- Venue
- Hamilton Alliance Park
- Half-time
- Hamilton Horizons 12–6 Bundaberg Comets
- Winning margin
- 16 points
Scoring Summary
- 17′Try: Afa Papalii — Bundaberg Comets
- 17′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 22′Try: Finn Hall — Hamilton Horizons
- 23′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 25′Try: Evan Grant — Hamilton Horizons
- 25′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 41′Try: Evan Grant — Hamilton Horizons
- 42′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 46′Try: Paora Tamou — Hamilton Horizons
- 46′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 58′Try: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 65′Try: Archie Rose — Hamilton Horizons
- 66′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 74′Try: Isaac Fa’asuamaleaui — Bundaberg Comets
- 75′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 77′Try: George Nanai — Bundaberg Comets
- 78′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Hamilton Horizons | Bundaberg Comets |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 41% | 52% |
| Runs | 172 | 155 |
| Run metres | 1785 | 1533 |
| Line breaks | 31 | 26 |
| Offloads | 19 | 13 |
| Errors | 12 | 12 |
| Penalties | 3 | 6 |
| Tackles made | 155 | 172 |
| Missed tackles | 8 | 15 |
| Kick metres | 713 | 440 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Hamilton Horizons demonstrated resilience by recovering from a deficit to secure the result.