Junior Male Report: Round 3 & 7
Melbourne Storm’s pathways side were in action across Round 7 and 3 last weekend, with the Club’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams unable to overcome the Panthers and the Jersey Flegg U21s falling short against the Sharks.
Harold Matthews Cup (U17)
Storm’s U17 side were unable to match the Panthers going down 38-4 in Round 7.
Panthers made a fast start, capitalising on offensive opportunities to build a 16-4 lead going into half time, with Hunter Stokie’s try in the 23rd minute proving to be Melbourne’s only try for the match.
Despite Storm’s defensive efforts, the visitors proved to be difficult to contain as they ran away with the victory at home.
Match: Panthers v Storm
Round 7 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Storm
Venue: HE Laybutt Field, Sydney
Jersey Flegg Cup (U21)
Storm’s Jersey Flegg side went down 22-12 against the Sharks in their Round 3 match at the Ocean Protect Stadium in Sydney.
It was a low scoring first half, with the Sharks holding a narrow 4-0 lead going into the break.
The Sharks made the most of their opportunities after the halftime interval, scoring two tries before Storm responded with a try of their own thanks to Delacruz Ripley crossing in the 62nd minute.
Jesse Rafferty added two tries in quick succession late in the piece but despite the late surge in offensive opportunities, Storm were unable to close the gap and the Sharks held on for the win.
Match: Sharks v Storm
Round 3 -
home Team
Sharks
7th Position
away Team
Storm
13th Position
Venue: Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney
All three pathways teams will have a bye this weekend, with both Harold Matthews and SG Ball sides set to take on the Roosters in Round 9 at Seabrook Reserve. The Jersey Flegg side will return to action when they take on the Panthers for Round 5 at Parker Street Reserve.
