O’Toole adds another 13 as Gundy continues rise
AUSSIE RULES: Round nine of the Allied Pickford’s Cup saw another weekend of blowout scorelines as the divide in the competition continues.
Among the sides in the winner’s circle was Goondiwindi, as they won their third successive game with a big 36.17 (233) to 6.4 (40) over Toowoomba.
The win moves them into fifth spot, just one win behind Coolaroo in fourth.
Coach David O’Toole kicked 13 goals in the win, and said it was important for his side to keep on winning as the race for finals spots heats up.
‘It was a tough start (to the year), and we’ve probably been a bit known for that over the last few years,” O’Toole said.
“We’re getting more confident and progressing with style of play we want to play.
“We have a run of top sides a bit later so every week is important.
“You just have to keep on winning. We’re focused on our style of play and letting results take care of themselves.
Around the grounds, USQ maintained top spot by taking a 28.15 (183) to 2.10 (22) win over Dalby, South Toowoomba recorded a 26.18 (174) to 7.5 (47) victory against Chinchilla, South Burnett recovered to down Warwick 18.20 (128) to 8.11 (59), and Coolaroo took another victory over Highfields,
scoring 32.18 (210) to 9.4 (58). LADDER: USQ 32, South Toowoomba 28, South Burnett 24, Coolaroo 20, Goondiwindi 16, Warwick 16, Toowoomba 12, Highfields 4, Dalby 4, Chinchilla 0
In the Westpac Cup, South Toowoomba picked up their first win since May 5 with a comprehensive 13.15 (93) to 2.2 (14) victory over South Burnett.
Taylor McCosker moved into a share of first in the leading goalkickers after booting home eight majors.
LADDER: Toowoomba 28, USQ 16, South Toowoomba 12, South Burnett 4