QLD Premier Rugby: Round 16 Review
By Michael Atkinson
Following the weekend, Brothers and Souths joined University of Queensland as 2016 Queensland Premier Rugby finals contenders, while Sunnybank are one win away from clinching the remaining spot.
Brothers def. Bond - Gold Park, Toowoomba
Brothers defeated Bond University 35-22 in Toowoomba, continuing their annual tradition of taking one home game a year to a regional location.
Bond started the game well, with their season hinging on a win in this match, scoring the first try through Irish import Oisin Heffernan.
Brothers hit back with two quick tries to Angus Fowler and Criff Tupou; the try to Fowler was the result of a great linebreak and offload by outside centre Elih Baillie. The lead changed again when Bond centre Jordan Ropana barged over after a Mitch Third penalty goal and it looked like the Gold Coast men would head in to the break in front. Brothers executed a late strike however through winger George Partridge who found himself in space with only the