-------------------------------------------------------------------- Bears Make
Entertaining Show In The Rugby
League World
Sevens By BIG-STEVE BIG-STEVE'S
RED & BLACK SITE - 23/1/04
Ben Fisher scoring one of two tries
in the 2004 Rugby League World Sevens and leaving the Samoan defence in
his wake. Photo:
STEVE LITTLE
The North Sydney Bears did not make the finals of the 2004 World
Sevens qualifying tournament but they did not disgrace their fans as
they came up against an Aboriginal side that boasted a number of first
grade talents and a stronger than expected American Samoa side.
The first match began with a strong
defensive showing from Ben Fisher and Namilla Davi as they forced back
the Aboriginal attack a number of meters. However
within a short time the NASCA Aboriginal All Stars scored.
But not to be
beaten the Bears managed to control the match on a number of occasions.
With two minutes on the clock the Bears were within reach of a
win but the Aboriginals gained possession and scored a try.
Assistant Coach and Football Club Manager Greg Florimo said that the
boys had a their opportunities but maybe took the wrong options on
occasions especially in the last two minutes as the wrong option lead
to a change in possession and the Aboriginals final two tries.
Final score NASCA Aboriginal All Stars 22, North Sydney 11.
In the second of North Sydneys' matches The American Samoa team put
in a strong showing. Apart from allowing a soft try to the opposition
the Bears were at times exciting and entertaining including a well
constructed try by Ben fisher.
Head Trainer Guy Williams felt that some of the young players showed
great courage in tackling the Samoan defence.
Final score North Sydney 24,
American Samoa 20.
Greg Florimo singled out new recruit Davi Namilla and experienced
ex-Manly and Souths signing Scott McLean. Greg also thanked Sevens
organiser Taz
Baileri for the chance to play and wished him all the best for the rest
of the tournament.
All the coaching staff agreed that the Sevens was a good way to start
the season and based on the performance all looks well for the coming
year.
Who Scored
Ferguson, Nathan - 1 try Fisher, Ben - 2 tries McLean, Scott - 1 try + 1 gold Black, Nathan - 1 try Chan, Michael - 1 try + 2 golds
See the all the scores in the Draws-Results
Section.
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