There was a range of results across Wests Tigers Pathways system over the weekend, with our Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale sides confirming their spot in the finals, both finishing 8th on their respective ladders.
The Western Suburbs Magpies also earned their first win of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup season, while our SG Ball Cup and Harold Matthews campaigns came to a close.
Western Suburbs Magpies vs Parramatta Eels: 30-24 win
It was an exciting Round 5 clash on Easter Monday between the Magpies and Eels, with Western Suburbs taking home the chocolates.
Parramatta opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, with the Magpies responding soon after. Jack Attard spread the ball wide to Fiohiva Fainga’a on the right edge, improving his position for Javon Andrews’ conversion to bring the scores level.
The Magpies extended their lead through an Andrew’s dummy, crashing through two Eels defenders, extending the lead to 10-6.
A moment of Patrick Herbert brilliance in the 28th minute saw him make a 25-metre breakaway run before grubbering ahead for Solomone Saukuru, who finished with a try on the left edge to extend the lead to 14-6.
Parramatta responded with two tries before half-time, leaving things locked up at 14-14.
In the 43rd minute, another try on the left edge for Saukuru was converted out wide by Javon Andrews, putting the Magpies ahead 20-14.
Eels returned the favour, bringing the score level 20-20.
Tony Sukkar crossed to put Western Suburbs back in front, before Attard added another under the posts, pushing the lead out to 30-20.
A late try from Parramatta was not enough, with the Magpies securing their first win of the NSW Cup season.
Wests Tigers
Both of our Westpac Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale sides have secured their place in the first week of the finals, finishing their respective seasons in 8th position.
Tarsha Gale Cup vs Indigenous Academy: 32-6 loss
Our Tarsha Gale side fell 32-6 against the Indigenous Academy at Leichhardt Oval, with Jewel Faaui scoring and converting her own try in the 53rd minute.
Amirah El-Abdallah was a standout at halfback and will be looking to carry that form into next weekend’s playoff.
Lisa Fiaola vs Central Coast Roosters: 18-8 loss
In the Lisa Fiaola Cup, tries from Kalani Godinet and Dawn Tui, alongside a strong performance from halfback, Chartolle Withers kept the Tigers in the contest.
Trailing 12-8 with 10 minutes remaining, the Tigers were unable to get over the Roosters, ultimately falling 18-8.
Both sides will be taking on the 5th-placed Penrith Panthers at Henson Park on Sunday.
Jersey Flegg vs Parramatta Eels: 30-4 loss
Our Jersey Flegg side had a tough match against the Parramatta Eels in Kellyville on Saturday, going down 30-4, with a late try scored by centre Xavier Tauaifaiga.
The Tigers will be looking to bounce back when they take on the Knights at Lidcombe Oval this Saturday afternoon.
Balmain Tigers
It was a tough finish for our Balmain Tigers Harold Matthews and SG Ball Cup sides, with both going down to the Rabbitohs at Leichhardt Oval.
Harold Matthews vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: 52-0 loss
Our Harold Matthews side fell 52-0 against title contenders in the Rabbitohs, ending their season 10th on the ladder.
SG Ball Cup vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: 46-4 loss
The Tigers were defeated 46-4, with fullback Kayden Kanaan scoring the lone try for Balmain.
