Off the back of a big win over Newtown the Warwick Cowboys headed into their round 10 clash againstSouths tigers with plenty of confidence. They ran out 32-8 winners but the scoreline does not tell the full story. At the half time break at Gold Park, the Tigers held an 8-4 lead.
The Tigers Wally Pegler put the home side on the board with a first half try which was converted by Benjamin Cook. A lack of discipline from the Cowboys gifted the Tigers a shot at a penalty goal which was successful. The only Cowboys points in the first half came from lone try first half try.
There was more urgency from the Cowboys after the break. Mitch Watson scored a double while Tyrelle Ross who has been in a purple patch made it three for the afternoon. Sam Broomhall the other try scorer as the Cowboys dominated. Mick Bloomfield finished four conversion to wrap up a much better performance in the second half and bank the two points.
Cody Byrne had another excellent game for he Cowboys and picked up three points Webcke Price medal points. Souths ben Cook received two points and Tyrelle Ross one point. Dan Conn was another who caught the eye with one of his best performances this season.
This Cowboys face a real test this weekend when they meet second placed Highfields. The top four teams, Wattles, Highfields, Gatton and Dalby all share equal points (15) with separated only by theeir differential. The Cowboys are in fifth place on 13 , along with Valleys and Goondiwindi. The 2022 competition that dropping a game can have big consequences. This weekend there can be no false starts for the Cowoys, It will be game on from the get go. It is a Saturday night game at Fr Ranger Oval and the Cowboys are sure to have plenty of support.
Cowboys 32 (Mitch Watson (2); Tyrelle Ross (4) Sam Broomhall (1) Tries; Mick Bloomfield (4) defeated GoalsTigers 8 (Wally Pegler Try; Ben Cook (2) Goals)
