ROUND six of Group 10 was played on the weekend and the Oberon Tigers played host to Lithgow Workies for a tough encounter in all grades.
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First Division The first division side managed to keep their unbeaten record alive. It was another tight contest but regardless, two points on the ladder and reserve grade are really setting up their season.
In the first half Workies looked the better side and controlled more of the possession. Trent Guihot again put himself on the try scorers’ list along with Tom McKinnon who scored on the stroke of halftime.
Oberon went into the break with eight points but still trailing by two.
The even battle ensued after halftime and both teams scored once more, with Oberon’s try coming from Matt Bradbury.
With the Tigers still trailing and time running out, it looked very likely they would be delivered their first loss of 2015.
Player coach Dallas Booth had other ideas though, and decided to lead by example.
He crossed the line with a couple of minutes to go, putting Oberon in front and another victory was in the bag. The final score was 18-16.
Premier League Premier league were looking to get the win they desperately needed and knew they’d have to step up against the big Workies pack.
Not much separated the two sides in the first half, both having opportunities. Scrambling defence played a big part in keeping scores to a minimum.
Jackson Brien returning from a shoulder injury, took advantage of play off a scrum and cut through Workies’ line to race 50 metres to score.
Blake Fitzpatrick added the extras. Oberon’s kicking game was on point and the physicality of the match was a highlight for the spectators.
Closer to halftime, Workies had an overlap out wide and were allowed to cross. Unable to convert, the Tigers went into the sheds 6-4 up.
Evidently a different side must’ve came back out. Workies scored just minutes in, and again not long after that. Frustrated, and losing their cool, Oberon had a player sin binned for dissent and Workies capitalised.
With no possession and unable to win the ruck, Oberon leaked points and it was mostly Lithgow from then on in. In the last 10 minutes the Tigers played better football and Ben Newstead bagged a consolation try.
Workies eventually won the match 50-12.
