Shute Shield: Round 10 Wrap Up
Warringah upstage Manly in another classic derby
A 75th minute conversion from near the sideline by Hamish Angus was enough to hand Warringah their first win at Manly Oval since 2007. In another classic derby, Manly took the lead midway through the second half after a James Hitlerbrand try and three first half penalty goals, but Warringah continue to fight and hit back through an impressive driving maul. Angus’ conversion put the Rats ahead 17-16 in the closing stages before the visitors defence held strong. While Manly remain in first spot, seven points clear of Eastwood in second, the result proves Warringah can match it with the best this year and should be in the mix at the pointy end of the season.
Gordon stun Norths on Ladies Day
Gordon caused the biggest upset of the weekend, handing neighbours Norths their fourth loss in a row. In front of a vocal Chatswood Oval crowd, a hat trick to Highlanders winger Paula Balekana proved the difference as Gordon overcame a 13 point de