Junior Cup: Malone II 12 Cooke 40

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On Saturday afternoon Malone II’s hosted near neighbours and rivals Cooke in a Junior Cup tie at Gibson Park. I took in the second half of this game.

Playing with the wind Cooke had established a 14-5 lead at halftime, through and tries, converted by Andy Hannah. Malone’s try was scored by .

Double Teamed?

Playing against the wind, Cooke changed tactics, running the ball on most occasions.

Cooke tries by Dan White, Andy Nelson, and a second by Robb, three converted by gave Cooke a commanding lead. Malone responded with a intercept try, converted by .

Cooke pass their way out of defence

Cooke were delighted with a 40-12 win against their old rivals and progress to the Junior Cup Quarter Finals.

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