Bundaberg Comets defeat Wellington Koru 40–20
Bundaberg Comets proved too strong for Wellington Koru, recording a 20 victory.
Wellington Koru
20
–
40
Bundaberg Comets
Half-time: Wellington Koru 0–26 Bundaberg Comets
Bundaberg Comets proved too strong for Wellington Koru, recording a 20 victory.
Bundaberg Comets opened the scoring through Joel Brooks in the 2′ minute, setting the early tone for the contest.
Bundaberg Comets carried a 26–0 advantage into half-time before protecting the lead after the break.
Bundaberg Comets led by as many as 28 points before Wellington Koru reduced the final margin.
Bundaberg Comets added the final scoring play in the 74′ minute to close out the result.
Match Facts
- Competition
- 3 Match Series
- Venue
- Wellington Founders Field
- Half-time
- Wellington Koru 0–26 Bundaberg Comets
- Winning margin
- 20 points
Scoring Summary
- 2′Try: Joel Brooks — Bundaberg Comets
- 2′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 13′Try: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 14′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 30′Try: Brandon Marshall — Bundaberg Comets
- 30′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 34′Try: Harrison To’o — Bundaberg Comets
- 39′Try: George Nanai — Bundaberg Comets
- 40′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 41′Try: Leka Taufua — Wellington Koru
- 47′Try: Lucas-Lachlan Edwards — Wellington Koru
- 58′Try: Benji Taukamo — Wellington Koru
- 59′Goal: Toby Thompson — Wellington Koru
- 63′Try: Stefan Ricci — Wellington Koru
- 64′Goal: Toby Thompson — Wellington Koru
- 70′Try: Nicholas Hughes — Bundaberg Comets
- 71′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
- 74′Try: Lincoln Cook — Bundaberg Comets
- 74′Goal: Aaron Hart — Bundaberg Comets
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Wellington Koru | Bundaberg Comets |
|---|---|---|
| Completion % | 42% | 53% |
| Runs | 150 | 176 |
| Run metres | 1335 | 1561 |
| Line breaks | 17 | 24 |
| Offloads | 6 | 10 |
| Errors | 14 | 10 |
| Penalties | 2 | 1 |
| Tackles made | 176 | 150 |
| Missed tackles | 15 | 8 |
| Kick metres | 381 | 661 |
⭐ Standout Performers
Match Context
Bundaberg Comets controlled the scoreboard and gave Wellington Koru little opportunity to mount a sustained response.