Randwick pay for sloppy first half against West Harbour

A SPIRITED second half performance was not enough for Randwick to come back from a disastrous first half against West Harbour.

Randwick lost 30-12 against West Harbour at Concord Oval. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

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A SPIRITED second half performance was not enough for Randwick to come back from a disastrous first half against West Harbour.

Randwick were keen to build on their performance against Easts last week as they travelled to Concord.

But after only 12 minutes Randwick trailed 12-0.

The firsts were hoping to build on momentum from last week. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

Randwick were pegged back in their own half for much of the opening 40 minutes but showed some signs of improvement in the final five minutes.

Coach Owen Finegan did not hide his disappointment at halftime as the Wicks trailed 30-0.

Randwick went into the second half knowing exactly what was expected of them.

A spirited second half was not enough. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

David Horwitz, returning from representative duties, came on as a replacement fly half. About 10 minutes later substitutes Alex Hills, David Vea, Latu Latunipulu, Sam Connor were introduced.

However, the changes failed to spark Randwick.

But after Wests’ Graeme Kolomalu left the field after being yellow carded for a second time Randwick found some momentum and ran in two quick tries.

The final score was West Harbour 30 Randwick 12.

It was a better day for second grade who held West Harbour despite them scoring three late tries.

Randwick went into the break without a point to their name. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

Final score was Wests 29 Randwick 48.

Third grade managed to get on top of Wests midway through the second half, running out 38-14 winners.

Fourths were involved in a close encounter that saw them go into halftime down three tries to one.

But The Wicks came out strong with three quick tries in the second half.

The highlight of the game was tighthead prop Tom Snow taking the ball from Wests, kick off and running 60m and beating five Wests players to score.

The firsts will hope to bounce back next week against Eastwood at home. Picture: Matthew Vasilescu

First grade colts, who also played at Concord, romped home, winning an incredible 109-0.

This Saturday, against Eastwood, is Ladies Day at Coogee Oval, with an after-party at Coogee Pavilion.

For details visit randwickrugby.com.au