Langer Trophy Wavell SHS v Marsden SHS

Wavell SHS has gone in to battle with Marsden SHS in Langer Trophy and Walters Cup clashes. SEE THE REPLAYS

Coach Mick Roberts with Karl Oloapu, the Wavell SHS captain. Picture: Liam Kidston

The ghosts of seasons past circled around Wavell SHS’s Langer Trophy and Walters Cup teams when they hosted Marsden SHS for Home Coming Day today.

Past students and their families flocked to Wavell SHS and the big band played to celebrate the annual community event.

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REPLAY: Wavell vs Marsden in Langer Trophy

THE GAMES

A scrambling try to Marsden SHS’s Jacob Tinsley eight minutes fulltime proved the difference in a Langer Trophy thriller tonight at Wavell SHS.

Marsden SHS won 20-16, surviving a dramatic scare late when Wavell centre Mark Tuialii was cut centimetres short of scoring right on fulltime.

Wavell SHS had led for most of the match until an ugly, stacks-on-the-mill try under the posts by Tinsley lifted Marsden marginally above their rivals.

All this after Wavell SHS five-eight Karl Oloupa twice delivered supreme touches in his team’s chase of victory.

Oloupa put his edge forward D’Metrius Iose over the score, stretching Wavell’s lead to 16-6 before a surging Devonte Vaivela powered his way over for Marsden SHS, setting the stage for a cracking finale.

It was a huge effort by Vaivela who surged from the centres, back toward the posts before launching himself in to score.

The match was there for Wavell to win, but a desperate Marsden generated momentum in the final quarter of the game.

Earlier in the match, Down 10-nil, Coby Black scored Marsden’s first points of the season three minutes from halftime with a quick tap and run play that caught the Wavell defence napping.

His conversion from wide out then reduced the margin to 6-10.

Marsden then challenged Wavell again straight from the kick off, with long striding Bailey Trew running his side deep into attack, but Wavell survived.

Emannuel Asomua scored the Walters Cup winner.

Wavell had drawn first blood eight minutes into the Langer clash when Ben Uini managed a barge over try.

Wavell threatened again in the next set of six from the kick off when Karl Oloapu, Po Hotere-Papalii and Tyreece Tait combined, but Marsden SHS scrambled in defence.

But after vigorous too and for, Wavell did cross next – 10 minutes prior to halftime – when the dancing feet of Oloapu created a chance for fullback Jayden Ambichi pouring down the middle of the field in support.

REPLAY: Wavell vs Marsden in Walters Cup

In the curtain raiser, Marsden SHS scored late twice to pip Wavell in a Walters Cup thriller.

With the scores locked at 12-all, fullback Adaquix Luke kicked a penalty goal four minutes from fulltime to ease his side ahead 14-12.

Marsden then scored a try 90 seconds from the end when Emannuel Asomua powered over from close range.

It was a beautiful, if cold night, at Wavell SHS.

Earlier, Wavell SHS started a gala afternoon of schoolboy rugby league with an accomplished 16-6 win over Marsden SHS in the Broncos Old Boys Year 7 encounter.

Then in the Year 8 Renouf Shield clash, Marsden SHS crossed 90 seconds from fulltime to clinch a 24-18 victory.

The Year 9 Hancock Cup was then claimed by Marsden SHS, 18-14, while the Langer Reserves encounter was also won by the visiting Marsden, 22-4.

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The school’s most recent NRL player was Michael Molo who made his debut three weeks ago for St George Illawarra.

Wavell also has a host of current players signed by NRL clubs including Mereki Warradoo (Dolphins), Mason Phillips (Bulldogs), Jared Horne (Broncos), Charlie Dickson (Dolphins), Tyreece Tait (Broncos), Karl Oloapu (Broncos), Demascus Neemia (Bulldogs), Lauloto Salei (Raiders), Amos Tuialii (Dragons), Ben Uini (Roosters), Presley Folau (Broncos), Robertson Tusi-Tofu (Broncos) Mark Tuialii (Raiders).

Marsden SHS huddle in the Walters Cup.

Wavell SHS were first round winners of Coombabah SHS, but Marsden SHS conceded 22-nil in both halves against PBC SHS and have no choice but to respond. As a result a cracking match looms.

The teams

Wavell SHS: 1. Jayden Ambichi, 2. Josh Callaghan, 3. Po Hotere-Papalii, 4. Tuialii, Mark, 5. Tyreece Tait, 6. Karl Oloapu, 7. Arthur Fitness, 8. Ben Uini, 9. Jai Camilleri, 10. Damascus Neemia, 11. D’Metrius Iose, 12. Naz Taua, 13. Loto Salei, 14. Butt, Jayden, 15. Amos Tuialli,

16. Will Sologinkin, 17. Michael Waqa, 18. Ethan Jones, 19. Christian Taula

Marsden SHS: 1. Apa Twidle 2. Bailey Trew 3. Devonte Vaivela, 4. Tuvaka Pau. 5. Haizyn Mellars, 6. Cody Hamilton, 7. Coby Black, 8. VJ Semu, 9. Jacob Tinsley, 10. Mou Taumaletila- Maulolo, 11. Teapo Stoltman, 12. Jieye Mauai, 13. Chris Faagutu (c), 14. Mana Whakatau, 15. Te Anau Graham Papli’i, 16. Harry Durbin, 17. Jeremy Crawford. 18. Shannon Subritzky Stewart

LIVE STREAM SCHEDULE, Tuesday

LANGER TROPHY

6pm: Wavell v Marsden

5.30pm: Ipswich v Mabel Park

4.30pm: Coombabah v Keebra

4pm: PBC v Redcliffe

WALTERS CUP

5pm: Wavell v Marsden

4.30pm: Ipswich v Mabel

3.30pm: Forest Lake v Keebra

3pm: PBC v Redcliffe