Semi final football is serious and both teams gave everything. Braidwood started stronger with their forwards providing ball for Brendan to unleash his backline, with the first move almost producing the desired result.

As we knew they would, Broulee hit back with a try. Braidwood spent ages camped on the Broulee line, we just couldn't go that extra yard.

The second half saw more of the same. Braidwood had the pressure but Broulee managed to counter attack and scored a try (although maybe a knock on!)

Finally after another marathon effort, Adam Hacker muscled his way over for a Braidwood, but sadly time ran out, with Broulee the victors 17 - 10.

Thank you to all the Braidwood supporters who travelled down to the Bay. It was great to hear your support.

This week in a play off to meet Broulee in the final, Braidwood play Bega here at the Rec at 3.00pm.

This is a last chance game for both teams and with Bega boasting a strong and committed forward pack it is going to be a Titanic struggle. So, please people of Braidwood, be at the Rec ground at 3.00pm this Saturday to cheer on your team to the grand final.

Points this week went to :3 Brendan Maher, 2 Tim Moffitt,, Dan Varanega, 1 Chris Moffit, Players Player Adam Dickson.

Keep September 8th free for the Redbacks presentation night at Gran Vale. $30 per person. Call Steve for tickets on 4842 2027

Steve Northcott

RESULTS:

FAR SOUTH COAST RUGBY RUNION

Results Saturday 18th August

MINOR SEMI FINAL

Bega Valley "Bulls" 22 bt Batemans Bay "Boars" 12

The Bulls showed full commitment for the entire game to grab limited opportunities to win and progress to the Final. Batemans Bay were disappointing and gave away to many penalties at crucial times

NEXT WEEK - FINAL

Braidwood vs Bega Valley at Braidwood recreation ground (the winner will play Broulee the following week in the Grand Final

Monday 27th August 2007 - Zone Annual Presentation night

To be held at Catalina Country Club Batemans Bay at 7.00pm - Guest speaker is Andrew Fagan - CEO Brumbies Rugby