Wednesday
24
April
Marauders' glorious home debut
02/08/2011 @ 09:12
Rugby League made a dramatic debut on Montgomeryshire soil when the newly formed Marauders produced a sparkling winning performance.Just a month after losing in North Wales, the hard working side showed signs of improvement already with a 50-40 victory over Prestatyn Panthers by 50-40 at Welshpool on Sunday.
But it looked like it was heading for a long day in front of an appreciative crowd as the visitors rushed into a 12-0 lead within the first 10 minutes. But the Marauders powered their way back to 12-12 and set the pattern for a tight, back-and-forth encounter.
Two more scores apiece tied them 22-22 at half time in what was shaping up to be an absorbing encounter. And as late as the final 15 minutes, the scores were still level at 34-34, but, in the end, the superior fitness levels of the Marauders paid dividends, as they pulled away for a 50-40 victory.
Scrum-half Alwyn Williams led the point-scoring with a personal tally of 26 (3 tries, 7 conversions), with centre Jake Best (pictured) and prop Nico Williams claiming 2 tries each. Loose Forward Jack Brady scored his second try in two games, with debutant winger Joe Barrett adding the final try.
Barry Williams, Head Coach, said: “I am very pleased with the victory as we knew that beating the Panthers was not going to be an easy task. However, the lads stuck to the game plan, and I felt we deserved to win. There were parts of our game that we need to improve upon, but the players are still learning the game, and with a bit more match experience I feel that we’ve got the makings of an excellent side here.”
Marauders: Tom Richards, Joe Barrett, Jake Best, Frazer Roberts, Alwyn Williams, Tom Powell, Dan Stanley, Rhodri Davies (C), Nico Williams, Jack Brady, Ben Astley, Ryan Griffiths, Brad Schultheiss, Barry Williams
Tries: Alwyn Williams (3), Nico Williams (2), Jake Best (2), Jack Brady, Joe Barrett
Two more scores apiece tied them 22-22 at half time in what was shaping up to be an absorbing encounter. And as late as the final 15 minutes, the scores were still level at 34-34, but, in the end, the superior fitness levels of the Marauders paid dividends, as they pulled away for a 50-40 victory.
Scrum-half Alwyn Williams led the point-scoring with a personal tally of 26 (3 tries, 7 conversions), with centre Jake Best (pictured) and prop Nico Williams claiming 2 tries each. Loose Forward Jack Brady scored his second try in two games, with debutant winger Joe Barrett adding the final try.
Barry Williams, Head Coach, said: “I am very pleased with the victory as we knew that beating the Panthers was not going to be an easy task. However, the lads stuck to the game plan, and I felt we deserved to win. There were parts of our game that we need to improve upon, but the players are still learning the game, and with a bit more match experience I feel that we’ve got the makings of an excellent side here.”
Marauders: Tom Richards, Joe Barrett, Jake Best, Frazer Roberts, Alwyn Williams, Tom Powell, Dan Stanley, Rhodri Davies (C), Nico Williams, Jack Brady, Ben Astley, Ryan Griffiths, Brad Schultheiss, Barry Williams
Tries: Alwyn Williams (3), Nico Williams (2), Jake Best (2), Jack Brady, Joe Barrett
Conversions: Alwyn Williams (7)
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