Pacy Parrish lifts Seagulls
Tweed bench too much for the Jets
AN outstanding effort from Tweed Heads’ bench led by dynamic hooker Jenan Parrish has helped the Seagulls turn the tables on Gold Coast Rugby League derby rivals Bilambil.
The Jets powered to a 14-0 lead in the first half at Piggabeen Sports Complex yesterday and were on track for an upset victory until an injection of fresh legs swung momentum dramatically.
Tweed edged nearer with a try before the break and ultimately won 32-14.
“He’s lightning out of dummy half and he is really strong and powerful as well,” Seagulls coach Darryl Fisher said of Parrish.
“Our whole bench when they came on probably made quite a big impact and got a few quick play the balls and when he gets those, he is lightning.
“He was able to take advantage of them. He probably created three or four of our tries at least so he was pretty instrumental.”
With the Seagulls handed a bye at Queensland Cup level, rising stars Brayden McGrady and Jackson Clarke filtered into their Gold Coast Rugby League side while Sam Saville was a late withdrawal.
Jets coach Craig Rowles put the turnaround down to a swing in possession.
“First half we had ball and we were good with it,” he said. “Second half we had no ball and we had to defend – and the ball that we did get, we were a little bit disrespectful with it.”
Rowles was nonetheless happy with his team’s display on a day when the Jets celebrated stalwart Wade Hall’s 100th A-grade match for the club.
“We’re in a building stage and I’m over the moon with our efforts,” he said.
Runaway Bay cemented their hold on second place by pipping Tugun 29-28.
Bay somewhat bizarrely potted a late field goal to extend their lead to five points, only to cough up possession the very next set and allow Tugun to score on the buzzer.
The Seahawks’ decisive conversion attempt was waved away.
Currumbin defeated Southport 30-22 while Burleigh walloped Ormeau 110-4.