Bundaberg Comets overwhelm Wellington Koru 44–12
Bundaberg Comets held their nerve in golden point to defeat Wellington Koru 12 after a gripping contest.
Wellington Koru
12
–
44
Bundaberg Comets
Half-time: Wellington Koru 6–14 Bundaberg Comets
Bundaberg Comets held their nerve in golden point to defeat Wellington Koru 12 after a gripping contest.
Bundaberg Comets opened the scoring through Makai Manu in the 8′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Bundaberg Comets carried a 14–6 advantage into half-time before protecting the lead after the break.
Bundaberg Comets added the final scoring play in the 79′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 1 v 1 Matches
- Venue
- Wellington Founders Field
- Half-time
- Wellington Koru 6–14 Bundaberg Comets
- Winning margin
- 32 points
Scoring Summary
- 8′Try: Makai Manu — Bundaberg Comets
- 10′Try: Leo Welch — Bundaberg Comets
- 11′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 20′Try: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 35′Try: Henry Collins — Wellington Koru
- 36′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 45′Try: Makai Manu — Bundaberg Comets
- 46′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 53′Try: Afa Papalii — Bundaberg Comets
- 54′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 58′Try: Hugh Harrison — Wellington Koru
- 59′Goal: Brandon Webb — Wellington Koru
- 61′Try: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 62′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 69′Try: Archie Pereira — Bundaberg Comets
- 69′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 78′Try: Nicholas Hughes — Bundaberg Comets
- 79′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Wellington Koru | Bundaberg Comets |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 57% | 50% |
| Runs | 134 | 189 |
| Run metres | 1225 | 1974 |
| Line breaks | 20 | 35 |
| Offloads | 6 | 7 |
| Errors | 8 | 6 |
| Penalties | 2 | 2 |
| Tackles made | 189 | 134 |
| Missed tackles | 18 | 11 |
| Kick metres | 602 | 585 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Bundaberg Comets controlled the scoreboard and gave Wellington Koru little opportunity to mount a sustained response.