Bunnies open strongly

The Umina Bunnies had a strong opening performance in its first game for the season against the Kincumber Colts on April 11.

Umina first grade recorded a 32 to 12 win while second grade defeated the Colts 32 to 16.

"From the outset the first grade game was always going to be a battle and the first half was just that with the Bunnies having to make four changes inside the first 15 minutes due to injury," club secretary Ian Sonter said.

"However, the forced changes did not hamper the boys in attack or defence as they posted the first try thanks to Reece Paget calling on an old team mate to pass him the ball as Kincumber hit the halfway line.

"Reece gratefully accepted it to turn defence into attack and strolled 50 metres to score the first try.

"Kincumber hit back shortly after for a six-all score line at half-time.

"In the second half, Brett Sonter crossed after five minutes, converted by Ben Brooks to lead 12 to six which was quickly followed by a John Hickey converted try.

"Dean Knott's first try of the day saw the Bunnies lead 22 to six.

"The Colts hit back with a try to trail 22 to 12, but another try to Dean Knott and one to Rhys Ryan converted by Ben Brooks saw the final score 32 to 12 in favour of the Bunnies."

This was the debut first grade game for Ben Brooks, Joel Johnson, Mick McManus and Jason Allwood.

Marc "Dodge" Matthews, a Bunnies former first grade skipper, also made his debut in the senior coaching rank.

Website, 20 Apr 2010 Umina Rugby League Football Club