OFFICIAL Harold Matthews Cup

CC Roosters 34 def Balmain 16

The game was far closer than the scoreline suggests. Errors and poor discipline hurt the Tigers. They dropped the ball over the line twice in the first half and went to the break down 10–4, with a player in the bin. Tries either side of halftime made it harder, but with all 13 on the field Balmain responded well, scoring on three unanswered tries with the score locked at 16 all. Ultimately though, too many handling errors and penalties killed their momentum, allowing the Roosters to run in a few late tries. They’ll need a much better performance in Round 3 against the Eels.
 
Sadly both Harold matts sides were woeful. You can't hope to win of you complete at under 50%!!!!
Both sides could and should have won just an absurd amount of mistakes and poor discipline.

The spine in both sides is very weak. Balmain had some good forwards but their halves and babies are atrocious. Wests were ok but didn't have any standout players.

The lack of basic skill in our sides is appalling. Poor use of the bench too.
 
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