Bundaberg Comets fight back to defeat Hervey Bay Dingoes 24–16
Bundaberg Comets held their nerve in golden point to defeat Hervey Bay Dingoes 16 after a gripping contest.
Bundaberg Comets held their nerve in golden point to defeat Hervey Bay Dingoes 16 after a gripping contest.
Hervey Bay Dingoes opened the scoring through Max Fraser-Stewart in the 1′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
The sides reached half-time locked at 10–10, leaving the result to be decided after the interval.
Momentum shifted repeatedly, with the lead changing hands 1 time before Bundaberg Comets took control.
Bundaberg Comets led by as many as 12 points before Hervey Bay Dingoes reduced the final margin.
Bundaberg Comets added the final scoring play in the 78′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 3 Match Series
- Venue
- Bundaberg Community Ground
- Half-time
- Bundaberg Comets 10–10 Hervey Bay Dingoes
- Winning margin
- 8 points
Scoring Summary
- 1′Try: Max Fraser-Stewart — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 2′Goal: Eli Reynolds — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 3′Try: Cooper Graham — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 18′Try: Makai Manu — Bundaberg Comets
- 18′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 37′Try: Joel Brooks — Bundaberg Comets
- 55′Try: Zac Brooks — Bundaberg Comets
- 56′Goal: Eli Aitken — Bundaberg Comets
- 58′Try: Eli Aitken — Bundaberg Comets
- 58′Goal: Eli Aitken — Bundaberg Comets
- 61′Try: Eli Reynolds — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 62′Goal: Eli Reynolds — Hervey Bay Dingoes
- 78′Penalty goal: Afa Papalii — Bundaberg Comets
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Bundaberg Comets | Hervey Bay Dingoes |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 59% | 48% |
| Runs | 196 | 152 |
| Run metres | 1900 | 1296 |
| Line breaks | 32 | 23 |
| Offloads | 9 | 5 |
| Errors | 5 | 12 |
| Penalties | 2 | 3 |
| Tackles made | 152 | 196 |
| Missed tackles | 10 | 21 |
| Kick metres | 691 | 560 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Bundaberg Comets demonstrated resilience by recovering from a deficit to secure the result.