Seaham on song in try fest thriller

Seaham hit back in style to beat West Hartlepool TDSOB 37-22 in a Durham/ Northumberland Three thriller on Saturday.

Seaham started well, but a mix-up in the backs pushed full-back Alex Barker into a rushed kick which was received by the Tech winger who ran in unopposed in the corner.

The hosts fired straight back when Barker made up for his earlier error when he backed himself and scored a brilliant try in the corner. Tech replied with two quick back to back tries and could have scored a fourth as Seaham struggled to cope with their strong running and uncompromising style.

Seaham finished the half strongly, though, with Adam Larkin scoring a fine try in the corner.

The second half saw Seaham attacking down the hill and Jack Adamson put Adam Larkin into a gap and he brilliantly drew his man, leaving Pete Madden to jog into the corner to score.

Tech fought back again with another good try in the corner, but Madden scored a brilliant second try for Seaham, dancing between the centres and running in from 30 yards.

Seaham’s pack became dominant and Kurt Miller struck from close range, smashing through tired tackles to score. Then, with the last play, another freeflowing move went through the hands for L ark into score.

Bradley Robinson enjoyed an excellent match at scrum-half and full-back, but hooker David Fisher was man of the match, leading by example from the front. putting in some great runs and tackles.