In a thrilling showdown complete with wet and greasy conditions, the Bombala Rugby League Football Club’s Reserve Grade Blue Heelers side secured a narrow 18-16 victory over the Eden Tigers in the Group 16 Rugby League competition’s Elimination Semi Final. The intense match featuring the second placed Blue Heelers and fourth placed Tigers took place at Eden’s George Brown Oval on Saturday, August 23.
PHOTO: Diving into to a Preliminary Final the Blue Heelers edged the Tigers in their Elimination Final CREDITS: Razorback Sports Photography
This nail-biting win propels the Blue Heelers into a Preliminary Final against the Bega Roosters, scheduled for Sunday, August 31 at the Cooma Showground. The Roosters, who suffered a 24-18 defeat in their Qualifying Final against the Merimbula Pambula Bulldogs, now face the Blue Heelers in what promises to be a closely fought contest.
PHOTO: On the front foot, the Blue Heelers now meet the Bega Roosters for a shot at Grand Final glory.
Throughout the regular season, Bega secured third place, with just a two-point advantage over Bombala, who finished in fourth place. The upcoming clash in Cooma is expected to be hotly contested between two evenly matched teams, each hungry for a spot in the Grand Final.
A Bombala club spokesperson expressed the team’s determination, stating, “Our boys have won their Elimination Final against a tough Eden outfit at their home ground and advance to the Preliminary Final next Sunday in Cooma. If they win in Cooma, they make their way into the Grand Final.”
“Great work boys, rest up and train hard to keep your finals campaign alive.”