A couple of Sunday thrillers.
In the grand final rematch, the Sea Eagles jumped out to a 16-0 lead midway thorugh the first half. But the Warriors slowly fought their way back into it and got as close as two points at 22-20 with fifteen to play. But the Sea Eagles scored their 5th try with eight minutes remaining to bring about the final 26-20 scoreline. The Warriors had a chance to tie it up in the final minute but fell short, stretching the road team's record to 6-0 on the season's opening weekend.
At one of their two historical home grounds, Leichhardt Oval, my Wests Tigers took a 12-4 lead against the Sharks into halftime. In humid, heavy conditions, the Sharks came out and dominated the 2nd half and led 16-12 with five minutes to play. But Tigers winger Beau Ryan scored in the right hand corner on a fantastic kick and chase play to tie it up at 16-16. Benji Marshall was unsuccessful with the sideline conversion but became the hero when he was on target with a wobbly 35-metre field goal two minutes into extra-time, giving them a 17-16 victory.
An epic of heroics and heartbreak