May 22, 2016
South Burnett Saints just fell short of a great comeback victory in their clash against University Cougars at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
The home team had a good start and were leading at the end of the first quarter, 5.0 (30) to 2.5 (17).
Cougars weren’t converting their chances into six points, a problem which hampered them all day.
At half-time, Saints and Cougars had six goals apiece but the visitors were ahead by eight behinds.
The third quarter was a tough one for the Saints, with University getting the upper hand in attack.
At the last change Cougars led 11.12 (78) to 8.3 (51).
South Burnett threw everything at Cougars in the last quarter, easily outpointing them with strong runs at goal.
Sadly for local fans, time ran out for home team.
The final score was 12.17 (89) to 11.7 (73).
South Burnett goals were kicked by Carl Stevenson (3), Tim Lavender (2), Kieran Askin, Brad Edwards, Brad Pressnell, Nicholas Krauksts, Braeden Snow and Keegan Wright.
It was another long drive home for the Saints’ women’s side, who were defeated 26.24 (180) to 2.0-12 by the Goondiwindi Hawks at Goondiwindi. Greer Shepherd and Jessica Langton slotted home the South Burnett’s two goals.
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The Saints will continue to play home games for the next two weeks.
Next week, the Saints will play South Toowoomba at Lyle Vidler Oval.
The week after they’ll play the Chinchilla Suns.
After this, they’ll have a bye before playing the final match of the first level of this year’s competition against the Warwick Redbacks in Warwick.
The women’s side will also play South Toowoomba’s women’s side at Lyle Vidler Oval next Saturday.
The week after they’ll play a combined Coolaroo/Warwick side at Kingaroy.
Then they’ll also have a bye before their final first level match against South Toowoomba in Toowoomba on June 18.
