Sport
2 May, 2024
Bears bullied by Hawks
It was a clean sweep for Gatton at the Den on Saturday night, with the Hawks winning all three grades.
A Grade
The Gatton Hawks flexed their muscles against Oakey on Saturday night at Trevor Mickleborough Oval.
After Oakey Bears started the game the better, Gatton took control, especially in
the second half when the Hawks scored 40 unanswered points.
The Hawks were superb with Brandon Clarke scoring a hat trick on his return to the Gatton club.
But it was Captain Luke Self who weaved his magic to put the opposition to the sword.
He was tremendous leading his side around.
He had able assistants with Thomas Luhrmann, Kaden Buhse and Shannon Hicks all playing well.
For the Bears, Fale Faletoese tried hard as did Salafuauli Falelua-Malio.
But it was Gatton’s night and they will be confident when they meet Wattles at Gatton next week.
- Andrew O’Brien
Gatton: 58 (Brandon Clarke 3, Cameron Bundock 2, Shannon Hicks 2, Kaden Buhse 2, Thomas Luhrmann, Nick Short, Joel Brett tries Shannon Hicks 5, Kaden Bushe, Cameron Bundock goals)
Oakey: 0
Reserve Grade
Gatton: 32 (Ezekiel Kugel 3, Nathan Kleidon, Levi Kugel, Allan Morris tries Jagan Swan 4 goals)
Oakey: 4 (Maluafiti Vaovasa Taiama try)
Oakey tried hard but were outclassed by Gatton across the park.
Women
Gatton: 28 (Bridie Gray 2, Mia Davies 2, Bonnie Zappa, Karly Mitchell tries Tahlia Sudhaus 2 goals)
Oakey: 8 (Poppie Collins, Brighid Patterson try)
A new look Bears side went 0 and 2 after a loss to the defending champions.
Coach Cam Donaldson said his team’s effort was good but mistakes hurt.
