Hamilton Horizons fight back to defeat Bundaberg Comets 20–18
Hamilton Horizons held their nerve in golden point to defeat Bundaberg Comets 18 after a gripping contest.
Hamilton Horizons
20
–
18
Bundaberg Comets
Half-time: Hamilton Horizons 0–12 Bundaberg Comets
Hamilton Horizons held their nerve in golden point to defeat Bundaberg Comets 18 after a gripping contest.
Bundaberg Comets opened the scoring through Makai Manu in the 23′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Bundaberg Comets led 12–0 at half-time, but Hamilton Horizons turned the match around in the second half.
Momentum shifted repeatedly, with the lead changing hands 1 time before Hamilton Horizons took control.
Hamilton Horizons added the final scoring play in the 76′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 3 Match Series
- Venue
- Hamilton Alliance Park
- Half-time
- Hamilton Horizons 0–12 Bundaberg Comets
- Winning margin
- 2 points
Scoring Summary
- 23′Try: Makai Manu — Bundaberg Comets
- 23′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 32′Try: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 33′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 42′Try: Archie Rose — Hamilton Horizons
- 43′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
- 65′Try: Finn Hall — Hamilton Horizons
- 67′Try: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 67′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 70′Try: Harry Hill — Hamilton Horizons
- 75′Try: Fabien Andre — Hamilton Horizons
- 76′Goal: Felix Brown — Hamilton Horizons
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Hamilton Horizons | Bundaberg Comets |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 41% | 52% |
| Runs | 174 | 157 |
| Run metres | 1799 | 1458 |
| Line breaks | 32 | 21 |
| Offloads | 9 | 12 |
| Errors | 10 | 12 |
| Penalties | 3 | 3 |
| Tackles made | 157 | 174 |
| Missed tackles | 11 | 15 |
| Kick metres | 549 | 569 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Hamilton Horizons demonstrated resilience by recovering from a deficit to secure the result.