She Devils stun Bullettes
The Crookwell She Devils put the Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield league tag competition on notice at Crookwell Memorial Oval on Saturday.
Taking on the red-hot Cootamundra Bullettes in Round Nine of the competition, the She Devils kept the 2023 grand finalists at bay, winning 16-8.
Captain Jayde Della shone in the vital victory, crossing for a double, while Emma Gallagher picked up a meat pie, and Annie Knight and Bec Hewitt played well to send the Bullettes back home with their tails between their legs.
It was a massive turnaround for the side from Crookwell, who went down to Cootamundra 28-4 back in Round Two.
The result leaves the Harden Hawkettes way out in front, four competition points ahead of the chasing pack, which includes Crookwell.
Cootamundra is still second on the ladder, only ahead of the She Devils on for-and-against, while the chasing Binalong Jersey Girls are a point behind the pair.
In other Round Nine matches played on Saturday, Clare Smith was at her devastating best as the Harden speedster crossed for five tries during the Hawkettes' 38-12 victory over the UC Stars at Raiders Belconnen.
In a game that could potentially reshape the top-three race, Binalong delivered a powerful 22-4 victory over North Canberra at Kaleen.
This win not only propelled the Jersey Girls forward but also caused the Bears to tumble out of the all-important top-five, making the competition even more intense.
Boorowa moved inside the top five with a decisive 20-4 win over the Bungendore Tigerettes at Mick Sherd Oval.
Click here for the GTS league tag ladder, draw, and results.
Heavyweights kick clear in men’s competition
On Saturday, the top four teams streaked further ahead of their rivals with four contrasting victories in Round Nine of the Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield competition.
In a nail-biting match that kept the audience on the edge of their seats, the Cootamundra Bulldogs managed to hold their ground and secure a 24-22 victory over Crookwell at Crookwell Memorial Oval, maintaining their position at the top of the leaderboard.
Beratabua Biutisuva crossed for a double as the Bulldogs held off the Green Devils, who only have one win to show for in 2024.
Binalong were also winners away from home, registering a 30-18 victory over the North Canberra Bears at Kaleen.
Harden continued their charge up the competition ladder, thrashing the UC Stars 64-8 at Raiders Belconnen.
Austin Power scored four tries, and Jack Nicolls added three as the Hawks put 12 tries past their rivals.
Click here for the GTS men’s tackle ladder, draw, and results.
