Under 12's take out Premiership 2012

It was a nail biting experience on Saturday when the Under 12s travelled to Jones Park to take on ladder leaders Suburbs in the CDJRL Under 12 Grand Final.  The first half saw outstanding play on both sides with speedster Austin Tayley controversially denied a try just before half time. Fierce defence from Callum Mather, Zachary Osborne, Lennox Schonenberger and Jayden Baldwin ensured Suburbs didn't cross the line in the first half.   A nil all score at half time prompted some inspirational words from Sharks legends and the boys responded well, returning to the field determined to bring home a win.  William Brown, Scott Bowen, Billy Kadwell and Campbell Allen made some huge gains in the centre of the field with big runs, whilst Wade Duncan, Rhyley Jenkins, Austin Tayley and Xavian Pitt kept Suburbs on their toes with their quick thinking outside attacks.  Suburbs were the first to score mid-way through the second half, with the Sharks able to recover the ball in good field position.  Great ball work from Trazane Cobb lead Cody Port to bust through the Suburbs defensive line to score the first try for the Sharks in the right corner.  The Sharks were quick to reset for the kick off, regaining possession and making ground thanks to strong running from Tom Mischke, Phoenix Solomon and Anthony Slawson.  A knock-on saw  Suburbs in possession, however great pressure from the Sharks forced an error and returned possession to the Sharks.  In the final minute of the game, the score was drawn at 4 all, when first receiver Zachary Osborne, dummied to the left and stepped right, confusing the oppositions' defensive line, and scored the match winning try in the dying seconds of the game.  The try was successfully converted by Trazane Cobb, resulting in a 10-4 win for the Sharks.  Team Coach, Adam Fischer, said he was incredibly proud of every one of the boys who all rose to the occasion and played at their very best for the final.  "They are a great bunch of kids with a huge pool of footy talent amongst them and I could not be prouder of their efforts throughout the season.  To take home the Premiership is a fitting reward for their outstanding efforts all season!" Contributed by Jacqui Osborne




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