QLD GPS: Drahm Proud of “Special” Group Despite Loss To Southport In Potential Title Decider
By Finn Morton; Photo - Stephen Tremain
The Southport School have fought back and claimed an important three point victory to keep their premiership hopes on track, defeating the previously undefeated Brisbane Boys College at Miskin Street.
In a quasi GPS grand final on Old Boys Day at BBC, the home side scored two quick tries in the first half to give their fans hope of an upset victory, which would have been the schools first against Southport since 2006.
But TSS were able to claw their way back and capitalised on a poor kicking display from the College. Despite scoring two tries to BBC’s four, Southport snuck home 23-20 in a game filled with drama right up until the final whistle.
BBC coach Shane Drahm was understandably disappointed with the result on Saturday, but said he's immensely proud of his side.
“I’m not sure if the word deserved to win is the most appropriate, but I know we did more than enough to win. We had a big build-up to this game and we put so