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When it came time to rise above with a championship on the line, the class of the Helensvale Hogs shone for all to see.
The young, enigmatic side proved near unstoppable in the under-15s grand final of the King of the Country showcase, claiming a top of the podium finish 34-0 over the University of the Sunshine Coast.
The Hogs were never to be denied in Monday’s decisive fixtures, coming off the back of an unbeaten first day in which they took down their rivals Far North Coast (33-5) and the University of Southern Queensland (46-5).
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They were quick to flex their muscles against their inevitable grand final rivals 19-0, before truly unleashing their attacking arsenal to steal the show in emphatic style.
It took less than five minutes for Helensvale to open their account in the decider, winning a lineout against the throw before the sheer strength of the forward pack proved too much to defend.
USC threatened to steal momentum back from the Hogs, pinning the Gold Coast powerhouses in their own end for much of the following 10 minutes, only for the determined defence of the eventual champions to come to the fore again and again.
Having withstood a mountain of pressure, it was fitting that Helensvale were able to cross again in the shadows of halftime; some brutal rushing defence on the USQ line ending with a cunning strip of possession to score.
Fresh out of the sheds, the Helensvale halfback took advantage of a quick penalty tap, weaving his way brilliantly through a scattered defensive line to touch down in the corner.
It kick started a procession for the blue and navy army, rarely looking troubled from that point onwards to finish with gold hanging around their necks.
In the under-16s division, the attack of the Gold Coast Eagles which was alluded to prior to kick off was on full show across the two days, culminating in an unbeaten championships.
Before a ball had been kicked, Eagles coach Grant Steffek hinted the weekend’s clashes could prove a daunting task for his young men, having never taken on Sunshine Coast champions Maroochydore and Darling Downs leaders the University of Southern Queensland.
However with a backline blessed with what Steffek lauded as the most speed and energy he had ever mentored, the Gold Coast outfit mixed flair with a grinding mentality to close out a 19-12 win over USQ before a heart-stopping 30-26 triumph over the Swans on Sunday.
Any fears they may burn out from such a fast start were then quickly allayed on the final day.
Within four minutes of their second clash against Maroochydore the power of the Eagles forwards became evident, as they took advantage of field position to edge their way over the line from a series of pick and drive pursuits.
The yellow and blue-clad youngsters would then extend their margin through a skilful grubber in behind the line, however the Swans hit back late in the half via a brilliant chip and regather.
But despite trading tries in the second stanza Eagles would not be denied, as they stormed home to a 32-14 triumph before backing it up against USQ in what proved to be a grandstand finish for the championships. .
USQ caused some anxious moments for the eventual champions, scoring on the stroke of halftime to level proceedings before counter attacking again to set up an enthralling climax.
However, as they had done across all their matches, Steffeks’ young men held their nerve in palpable scenes, closing out the 14-12 victory and announcing their intentions for season 2023.
MONDAY REPLAYS
King of the Country Day 4 - Eagles v USQ (U16)
King of the Country Day 4 - Eagles v Maroochydore (U16)
King of the Country Day 4 - Helensvale v Uni SC (U15 Grand Final)
King of the Country Day 4 - FNC v USQ (U15 Bronze)
King of the Country Day 4 - USQ v Maroochydore (U16)
King of the Country Day 4 - Helensvale v SC Uni (U15)
King of the Country Day 4 - USQ v FNC (U15)
SUNDAY REPLAYS
King of the Country Day 3 - Eagles v Maroochydore (U16)
King of the Country Day 3 - Eagles v USQ (U16)
King of the Country Day 3 - Helensvale v FNC (U15)
King of the Country Day 3 - USQ v SC Uni (U15)
King of the Country Day 3 - USQ v Maroochydore (U16)
King of the Country Day 3 - FNC v SC Uni (U15)
King of the Country Day 3 - USQ v Helensvale (U15)
The attack of the Gold Coast Eagles which was alluded to prior to kick off was on full show on Sunday, as the under-16s charged to an unbeaten day at the King of the Country championships.
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Before a ball had been kicked, Eagles coach Grant Steffek hinted the weekend’s clashes could prove a daunting task for his young men, having never taken on Sunshine Coast champions Maroochydore and Darling Downs leaders the University of Southern Queensland.
However with a backline blessed with what Steffek lauded as the most speed and energy he had ever mentored, the Gold Coast outfit mixed flair with a grinding mentality to close out a 19-12 win over USQ before a heart-stopping 30-26 triumph over the Swans.
Meanwhile in the under-15s competition, Helensvale will have a tough task on Monday if they are to make a late run for the title.
After turning in an emphatic performance against USQ to prevail 46-5, the Hogs found themselves in trouble against Far North Coast – the latter finding their groove to win 33-5.
It was an impressive fightback from the northern NSW crew, who went down to University of the Sunshine Coast earlier in the day 15-5.
All the King of the Country action will continue from 9am Monday.