The Wash-Up: Round 6 – West Harbour v Parramatta
by Paul Cook -
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The Build-Up:
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West Harbour came into the game off the back of a narrow loss to Warringah, but a home clash against a side below them on the ladder offered a good chance to rack up their second win of the season. For Parramatta, it was all about getting their season back on track. Five defeats from five games was not pretty reading but the draw had pitched them against the big boys early doors. This was their day to turn things around.
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The Breakdown:
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Wests held sway for the opening quarter, an early charge-down try to Rory Sidey and the boot of fullback Angus Le Lievre helping them to an 8-3 advantage. A couple of ill timed dropped passes cruelled the Pirates from building a bigger lead before bustling no.8 Matt Coles went over off the back of a scrum. But as the half wore on, the Two Blues warmed to the task and wh