Bombers to strong for Redbacks

Redbacks look for answers at three quarter time in their game against Bombers.

The Warwick Gardens Galore Redbacks took on the South Toowoomba Bombers at WCU Oval in round six of the AFL DD season.

It was a tough opening quarter for the Redbacks as they were held goalless. Despite having plenty of scoring opportunities they managed only three behinds and trailed 19-3 at the first break.

The Redbacks bounced back in the second quarter and held the Bombers to just one behind for the quarter reducing the margin to four points at the halftime break. The score 20-16 in the Bombers favour.

The Redbacks began the third quarter well scoring a goal to equal the scores in the first couple of minutes. The Bombers hit their stride and finished the premiership quarter on top 5.5.35 to the Redbacks 3.4.22.

The visitors dominated the final quarter scoring with a four goal burst The Redbacks could not match it and scored only one goal and a behind in the final quarter. All of the Bombers skills were on display and the despite the best efforts of the Redbacks their skills were not up to scratch in the second half.

Jonno Leidig was a pillar in defence for South Toowoomba intercepting everything the Redbacks sent inside 50. Corrie Gilbert was brilliant in and under for the Redbacks and James Fern was dominant in the ruck. Stepping up as captain, Connor Lloyd played an important role through the midfield.

The final score 9.9.63 to 4.5.29.

The Redbacks goals come from Corrie Gilbert ,Ben Lubben, Shannon Cameron, Shane Iles.

Although disappointed with the loss, the Reddies are already looking ahead to this week’s game against USQ at Baker Street and are looking to atone for their narrow loss in round one.