After the penultimate round in Central Coast Rugby Union, the final five team have been established, with Terrigal securing the minor premiership after a thumping win over Warnervale, 40 points to 5.
Warnervale’s loss to the Trojans at Woongarrah Oval sees them drop out of the race for the finals.
Terrigal started strongly, jumping to 14 point lead with two converted tries and then controlling proceedings to go in at half time leading 33 points to nil.
Warnervale rallied in the second half but Terrigal were too strong with powerful performances by lock Macklan Collins, flanker Noah Hughes and winger Blake Irwin.
The win sees the Trojans nine points clear on top of the table on 65 points.
Back on their home ground at Slade Park, The Lakes proved too strong for Hornsby, winning 51 points to 19.
The Lakes form has steadily improved in recent weeks as the wet conditions have disappeared.
They dominated the first half, scoring early pushing their lead out to 29 points to nil before Hornsby were able to cross for their first try just before halftime.
It was not long before the Lakes extended their lead to 39 points to 7 and held on despite two late tries to Hornsby
Best players for The Lakes were lock Sean Anlezark, centre Ashton Hutchinson-Walters and forward Tim Poese, who crossed for four individual tries, while Hornsby was best served by centre Harry Fox and lock Hamish Perring.
The win by The Lakes sees them push into the final five on 49 points.
In the final match of the round, Gosford played one of their rare home games at the Showground against the Avoca Beach Sharks.
Despite the home ground advantage however, the Sharks proved far too strong running out victors 67 points to 6.
Their backline, headed by Michael Houssenloge, Mitch Briggs and Alex Halls, proved dangerous every time they handled – these three scoring seven tires between them.
The Sharks’ No.8 Michael Hobden and flanker Harrison Bowcock also had strong games.
Avoca Beach moves to 56 points and second place on the ladder with one match to play.
Source:
Match report, August 21
Larry Thomson, President CCRU