ROUND nine was a great success for the Wangaratta Knights, with both the ladies' and men’s teams celebrating victory against the Wolfpack. Numbers were strong for the Knights ladies League Tag, with a full bench available to keep players fresh. The Wolfpack gained the first two points, with a successful penalty goal kicked. Soon after, Nicola Melville and Fredericka Allan scored one try each, with a successful conversion from Ella Harris. Morale was high for the Knights at half-time, proving that good attitude and teamwork can drive the team to success. In the second half, Ella Harris cleared two tries, leaving the final score for the game 18-2 Knights way. Ella was also named Player’s Player for the game. The seniors' game commenced after a minute's silence, honouring Hayden Mcintosh - former member of both the Knights and the Wolfpack, who sadly passed away last year. Coach Mathew Ferguson felt confident that the seniors could pull-off a win against the Wolfpack, with minimal injuries across the team from the previous week, and players returning from long term injury. A high-energy game was played by both teams, the point of difference being the Knights remaining calm under pressure. Try scorers for the game were: Steven Smith (1), Ned Blackely (1), Mosiah Kerr-Kaiwai (1), Ratul Sauniyaka (2), Matthew Flewin (3), and conversions were kicked by Jacob Roberts (1), and Dean Simmons (5). The concluding score for the game was 44-20. After winning the game, the Knights were awarded the Hayden Mcintosh Shield, with Ratul Sauniyaka receiving the Man of the Match medal presented by Hayden’s wife Karen Mcintosh and their children. Ratul was awarded Player’s Player as well. Next Sunday, June 30, the Wangaratta Knights will play against the Border Bears at Eldorado Centennial Park Reserve.
