Gorillas score more points but fail to dampen Rhino spirits!
THE Rhinos and Narromine New Holland Cup round 13 matches were preceded by a blockbuster challenge. The Rhinos Old Boys squared off against the club’s forerunners, the “ancient” Blue Heelers. There were lots of hits and misses, a few solid “tackles” and plenty of rumbling from within as these lovers of the game they play in heaven went head to head!
When it came to the real competition, Dubbo’s finest ran out in jerseys designed especially by Krystal Dallinger. The multi-coloured jerseys recognised the multitude of overseas players who have worn the gold and black. Krystal’s design incorporated the flags of many nations including France, Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand and Italy.
However, when the big boys ran out, Craig Campbell and his Narromine Gorillas maintained their stranglehold on the comp with a 6029 win against the determined but outclassed locals.
The scoreboard may have been impressive, but 20-year Gorilla and former Central West Player of the Year Campbell was not a happy chappy after the game. The grizzly grey thinks his young apes let the Rhinos rumble back in the last quarter of the game.
The big second-rower will be looking for a more committed 80 minutes when they host the fleet-footed Charles Sturt boys at Cale Oval this Saturday.
The Rhinos travel to Mudgee for their last matches on Saturday.