President's Report - July

Hi Onka family,

This is the president's report for July. I'm running a little late with this one because we've had a lot going on in the run up to finals.

With only one round remaining for juniors and men and two rounds left for the women, we're getting close to finals and the end of the year. Our U12s, U16s, U18s and Women will all be competing for the big prize this year, with our U12s being undefeated and the Women currently sitting second on the ladder. We are looking forward to some big games.

We have some big days down the club planned also - with the Family Fun Day scheduled for this Sunday 9th August starting at 11am. We'll have plenty of activities, a sausage sizzle and the bar and canteen will be open. We also have been successful in our application to host the first round of finals, which has been made even bigger by a Women's super round, meaning that all of the final round Women's games will be played at Onkas on that weekend also. We're going to need lots of volunteers and support for our teams, so make sure you head down on the Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August.

As we count down to the end of the year we also are planning the presentation nights for seniors (The Bobbys) and juniors. These will be great nights to celebrate the players, the club and our achievements this year.

While not all the results have gone our way across the grades this year, its been encouraging to see the commitment and buy-in from players across all grades and genders and I really feel that we are building a strong foundation for success.

Around the club, the committee has been busy also, with some projects this year - we have completed the new gym and are in the final stages of planning to be able to open it up for use - stay tuned for more info. Coupled with the honour board upgrades, which are now complete and the new equipment shed door - we have managed to deliver some big upgrades, with more planned to come. We also currently have the updated constitution out for review among members and are hoping to put it up for approval at the AGM, once all comments have been addressed.

And to finish with the official stuff:

As we come into finals and the end of the season, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel regarding the official Strike we received last year. These strikes are a disciplinary measure by RUSA to control poor behaviour from clubs and we received one after on and off field behaviour at finals last year. Its important to remember that poor behaviour doesn't just impact on the offender, but can also damage the club as a whole - an additional Strike would cost us a hefty fine and loss of premiership points across all grades - and no-one wants to be the one who has to explain to the teams that they are the reason the team missed finals.

In general our disciple on and off the field has been great this year and we need to keep it that way for finals when we have all of Rugby South Australia watching us. Lets get out, have fun and passionately support our club but remember that abuse of players, officials or other attendees has no part in our great game, and can lead to you being removed from the event or further sanctions.

Here's to a big finish to the 2026 season and big things to come!

Round 16 - Match Report - Onkas vs Southern Suburbs

Onkas Premiers Start Strong in a Tough Battle (17-28)

Onkas prems ran out for Caleb Whitton’s 100th game and welcomed back Shannon Lackner to the red and black.

Onkas started kicking south - The kick went high and Souths caught it and were tackled as soon as soon as they landed. After crashing up several times in the forwards, Souths passed to the backs, and an inside switch found a gap in the backline before the player was caught by Dilfy and Blake. Souths then kicked through and Shannon touched the ball down over the line for a goal-line drop out.

The drop-out fell to a Souths player who passed very wide and high to the wing, Souths then played back to the far wing but passed forward on their 5m line.

Onkas won their scrum and Shannon kicked out just before the halfway.  Souths won their lineout and went to the centres and then out wide. A loose pass pushed them back, but Onkas were penalised for being offside and Souths kicked deep. Blake caught the ball before it could go out and kicked back. The bounce went well for Onkas, bouncing back towards the chasers. Despite the Souths player appearing to shoulder charge Tom D as he went to pick up the ball, a scrum was given to Souths for a knock-on. From the scrum Souths tried to play wide, but the ball was intercepted by Caleb who was called for being offside. Souths kicked out on the 22m.

The lineout was overthrown and Onkas went wide but lost the ball in a tackle and Souths received a scrum. They tried to push wide but a poor pass landed at their player’s feet and was soccered out on the rebound by Tom D. Souths took the lineout and crashed up the centres, receive a penalty and took a quick tap. They pushed back to the far wing, but Onkas received a penalty for Souths not releasing. Shannon kicked deep and it went out on the 40m. Onkas mauled from the lineout but spilled the ball in the centres. Souths won their scrum despite a strong Onka drive and Onkas received a penalty for Souths not releasing. Shannon took the penalty kick from just inside the 40m for 3 points.

Onkas 3 – Souths 0

The kick off went high and was caught by Tommy. Souths caused a loose ball and found some space in the centres. Despite a loose pass, they recovered and managed to cross the line with a dive from the back of a ruck.

Onkas 3 – Souths 7

Onka’s kick went high and short and Souths knocked on in the next play. Onkas won their scrum and went on the attack with some big pick and drives and forward crashes. Shannon faked a pass open and then spun the ball blind to Tom Davies who cut through the line and scored under the post. Shannon converted.

Onkas 10 – Souths 7

 South’s kick was caught by Isaac who crashed through the line and, after the ruck, Shannon kicked high and deep. Souths returned the kick and Tom kicked back. Souths ran through their backs, finding some space in the centres but Onkas received the penalty at halfway. Tommy argued with the ref and was carded and the penalty was reversed. Souths miskicked and the ball trickled out at halfway off an Onkas player. Souths crashed up in the centres but lost the ball.

Onkas won their scrum and Shannon chipped over the top, but the ball just crossed the line on the full, coming back to halfway for a lineout. Souths pushed wide and Onkas defended solidly, forcing Souths back until they threw a forward pass on Onka’s attacking 40m. Onkas won their scrum and spun wide and received a penalty for South’s infringement at the ruck. Shannon kicked out on the 22m.

Onkas mauled from the lineout and received a penalty for Souths dragging it down. Shannon kicked out on the 5m. Onkas mauled again from a quick lineout and then passed to the backs. Caleb made a strong tun up the centres and Onkas crashed up through the forwards with Riley, Isaac and Marios hitting up. The ball was lost forward in a pass and Souths kicked long, with Onkas knocking on their defensive 40m. Souths flicked the ball back inside off the scrum and made a break but threw a forward pass inside the 22m. Onkas won their scrum and went wide before kicking. Souths counter attacked down the wing and lost the ball forward for an Onkas scrum. Onkas went wide from the scrum and then kicked. Souths were caught offside and Onkas received a penalty, kicking out just past halfway. Onkas mauled again, with a big drive pushing to the 22m and receiving a penalty. Shannon kicked out just before the 5m. Onkas tried to maul but the ball spilled loose and then was thrown to the backs, and Souths received a penalty for Onkas holding on to the ball. They kicked out on their attacking 40m. Onkas stole a scrappy lineout and kicked, with both teams kicking back and forth, until a penalty for Onkas that was then marched 10m. Shannon kicked out just inside the 22m. The lineout was an overthrow and knocked on. Despite a huge Onkas drive, Souths cleared their scrum and kicked out just outside the 22m. The ball was dropped at the lineout and stolen by Souths who received a penalty and kicked out at halfway. The throw was not straight, and Onkas tapped to Tommy and received an offside penalty. Shannon kicked out on the 22m. Onkas mauled and drove to the 5m but were held up. Onkas then attacked the line again but knocked on. A big scrum drive by Onkas crossed the line and Dilfy scored, with Shannon converting. Half time was called.

HALF TIME: Onkas 17 – Souths 7

The second half started with Souths kicking south. Onkas crashed it up and then kicked. Souths lost the ball forward in a tackle at halfway and Onkas forwards took several hits before the ball spun to Caleb who pushed to the 40m. Souths stole the ball and kicked. Blake recovered and passed to Tom. Onkas then attacked again and kicked. Souths went wide and Onkas received a penalty for not releasing. Shannon kicked out on the 22m. The lineout was knocked on and Souths kicked out from the scrum at their attacking 40m. Onkas mauled from the lineout, driving almost to halfway and crashing up in the forwards with pick and drives. Onkas then kicked and Souths kicked out just before halfway. Onkas mauled again but a loose pass put the backs under pressure and Souths received a penalty, taking a quick tap. They found space on the wing and crossed for a try.

Onkas 17 – Souths 14

Onkas kicked high and almost stole the ball, but Souths recovered and their backs pushed to within their 22m before getting a penalty for Onkas offside. They took a quick tap and pass but lost it forward. Onkas attacked from the scrum before kicking out on the 22m. Souths mauled from the lineout, driving to the 5m but losing the ball forward. Onkas lost the ball at the scrum and Souths tried to cross the line with a pick and drive, but Onkas defence held firm. Souths then found an overlap on the wing but dropped the ball as they tried to put it down. Play came back for a Souths penalty in front of posts at 5m. They took a quick tap and scored under the posts.

Onkas 17 - Souths 21

Onka’s kick was contested and knocked on by Souths. Onkas went to the centres from the scrum with Shannon taking it forward, then Tommy. Jack took the next hit and was shouldered to the head, with Souths receiving a yellow card and Onkas getting a penalty. Shannon kicked out just outside the 5m. Onkas mauled from the lineout but knocked on in the next hit up. A big scrum drive by Onkas put South under pressure and they kicked out inside the 22m. Onkas mauled again but knocked on. Onkas won the scrum and attacked, but Caleb was tipped in a tackle. Onkas continued the attack but knocked on. They won the scrum but were held up on the line. Shannon caught the ball and passed to Isaac who crashed up but Souths received a penalty at the ruck. They kicked out at halfway.

Souths went wide from the lineout and then back to the centres. Onkas defended well for several phases and Souths knocked on. Onkas went wide from the scrum and the back inside to Isaac who crashed through the pack. Marios did the same and Caleb also broke through. Onkas were looking dangerous, but Shannon was hit high with a shoulder to the face. There was no card given but Onkas received a penalty on the 22m. They kicked out at the 5m and mauled. The ball was knocked on and Onkas won the scrum attacking back inside through Caleb. Isaac crossed the line, but the ball was stripped and Onkas instead received a penalty on the 5m, choosing a scrum. The ball popped lose and Onkas recovered and crossed the line, but it was deemed a forward pass. Despite a strong Onka drive, Souths cleared their scrum and kicked out on the 40m. The ball bounced loose in the lineout and Onkas made a break on the wing but couldn’t make the final pass and it crossed the sideline at the attacking 40m. Souths cleared their lineout and kicked, getting a penalty for Onkas offside. They kicked out on the 22m and pushed wide finding some space in the backs to score.

Onkas 17 – South 28

Onkas kicked high and contested but the ball went forward off hands. Onkas received a penalty at the scrum and kicked out inside the 22m. Onkas crashed at the line multiple times and received a scrum for a Souths knock on. A loose pass put the Onka backs under pressure they were tackled out. Souths kicked deep from the scrum and Onkas spun wide to Brodie who was tackled high. Onkas then received a penalty on the other side of the field and kicked out on the 22m. They spun wide from the lineout, but Souths intercepted and counter attacked, knocking on at halfway. Onkas won their scrum and chipped, but Souths recovered the ball, giving away a penalty. Onkas took a quick tap and received another penalty, taking another quick tap. A dodgy tackle turned into a fight and Souths were marched 10m. Onkas tapped and Tommy went forward, receiving another penalty. Tommy took it again and Onkas crashed forward but were held up and full time was called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 17 – Souths 28
Best Player:  Isaac Manocchio, Voucher: Shannon Lackner

Onka Women Miss Out By 3 Points in Muddy Battle (19-22)

Southern Suburbs started kicking south to Onkas. The ball bounced up to Jade W, who set the ruck. The ball spilled out and Souths knocked on. Onkas went backward in the scrum and Souths picked and ran, passing out to their backs. Onkas held them outside the 5m and Souths knocked on. Souths drove early in the scrum, but it was just reset. The next scrum was scrappy and Souths managed to steal the ball and crashed over for a try.

Onkas 0 – Souths 5

The kickoff was caught by Souths who took it forward, being brought down just before halfway. They picked and then pushed wide finding some space on the wing. Onkas forced Souths back to the centres and Leah P intercepted making a break from the 22m to halfway. Onkas pushed forward through Caity and Chelsea, but Souths were quick at the ruck, receiving a penalty for not releasing. The kick went out just before halfway and, the in the lineout, the Souths player collided with the ref, resulting in a scrum. This time Onkas got the drive, but Souths cleared and Grace drove them backward in a big tackle. Onkas held Souths back but gave away a penalty for not rolling away. Souths kicked out on the 40m and Onkas almost stole the lineout but knocked on. Souths went wide from the scrum and then lost it forward. Onkas received an offside penalty from a messy scrum and Ashley tapped, running up and passing to Grace. Jade P crashed back inside, and Ashley chipped over the top. Souths caught it, but Ashley stripped the ball and passed wide. Souths piled into a ruck and got a turnover, kicking to Leah P, who caught it and knocked down the first defender before passing to Jade W. Onka received a penalty for tackler not rolling and Ashley kicked out on the 5m. Onkas mauled from the line out driving almost to the line, receiving a penalty for Souths pulling the maul down. Onkas kicked out on the 5m again. Caity took the ball from the top of the lineout and passed to Danica who crashed it up, almost making it over. Onka received another penalty on the 5m and took a lineout. An overthrow bounced down to Chelsea and the ball was spun out to the backs before coming back for a knock on from Souths on the 5m. Onkas cleared the scrum and went wide, with Kate crossing for an equaliser.

Onkas 5 – Souths 5

The kickoff was caught by Cheyenne who took it forward and Onkas kicked a bouncer deep, catching the receiver on the 22m and forcing a knock on. Onkas gave away a free kick from the scrum and Souths tapped and went to the centres. A good tackle by Ashley knocked the ball free and Onkas received a scrum for the knock on. The ball came out the side of the scrum and Onkas cleaned it up but gave away a penalty for not releasing. Souths kicked out just after their attacking 40m. They made a few hits from the lineout and then managed to find a gap on the wing to score and convert.

Onkas 5 – Souths 12

The Onkas kickoff was caught by Souths and hit up in the centres. The Onkas defence held and Souths kicked but play came back for a Souths penalty. The kick went out on halfway and Onkas stole the lineout but knocked on. Souths made a break in the centres but were caught and forced out wide. Onkas forced a turnover and kicked but play came back for a Souths knock on at the 22m. Onkas kicked from the scrum, and it bounced out just before halfway. Souths cleared their lineout and tried a chip, but Jade P gathered and drew a scrum for Souths knock on. The kick from the scrum was smothered but Onkas regathered and Ashley made a run, followed by Grace and Kayla. The ball then went wide to Leah P and Ashley kicked, but the ball went out on the full and came back. Onkas stole the lineout and drove forward but came back for a scrum for a Souths knock on. Onkas went to the backs for a hit and then kicked long. Souths recovered and counter attacked but knocked on from a pass. Onkas went wide from the scrum and then crashed back up the centres. The ball then spun out to Jade P who drove up the field and received a penalty for South not rolling away. The kick went out just outside the 5m. The lineout was overthrown, but Grace caught it at the back and dived over for a try. Ashley converted and half time was called.

HALF TIME: ONKAS 12 – Souths 12

Onkas kicked south to start the second half. The kick was contested but Souths cleared and attacked. Play was then halted for an injury, before restarting with a Souths penalty. Souths took the tap and crashed forward with Onkas defending and getting a penalty for Souths not releasing. The kick was tapped back by Souths before it could go out, but it landed on another Souths player’s foot and bounced out on the 40m. From the lineout Onkas went to the centres and then out wide with Leah P making a huge break and getting to the 22m. Onkas then received a scrum for a Souths knock on in a ruck. The scrum was messy and resulted in an Onka penalty, which was kicked out on the 5m. Souths stole the lineout and kicked. Leah P caught the ball and took it forward, then spun it to the wing. Onkas attacked for several phases until Ashley found Jade P on a pass, which then went out to Leah P. Leah drew her player and the passed to Kate who scored on the wing. Jade P added the extra 2 points with a great kick from the wing.

Onkas 19 – Souths 12

South’s kick off bounced a few times before Cheyenne gathered it but slipped. South stole the ruck and went wide before being called back for a South’s penalty just outside the 22m. The kick went out just past the 22m and Souths won their lineout despite a misthrow. Onkas piled in but Souths cleared to the centres and then hammered at the Onkas defence before crossing the line near the wing.

Onkas 19 – Souths 17

Onkas kicked off and Souths ran it back, getting dragged down just past the 40m and then crashing in the centres. They pushed quickly to the wings before being stopped on the 22m. Souths continued to attack and managed to push over for a try at the side of the posts.

Onkas 19 – Souths 22

The kick off was caught by Souths, who attacked again but spilled the ball with a loose pass. Kate dived on the ball and stole it, but then Souths stole it back at the ruck. Onkas then stole it again at the next ruck and drew a penalty for Souths not releasing. The kick went out just before the 22m. Onkas were caught at the back of the lineout and Souths stole the ball, spinning it wide. Onkas defended well but gave away a penalty at the ruck. Souths tapped and ran breaking the line, but some solid defensive work by Onkas stopped them at the 22m. Jade P then stole the ball at a ruck and the ball was kicked deep. Souths recovered despite a contested ruck. Some great defence from Onkas forced a penalty on halfway and they kicked it out just before the 22m. Souths stole the lineout and attacked again, but Onkas managed a steal after a big solo drive by Souths. Onkas pushed to the wing and then back to centres with Grace crashing into the line, Onkas ran some more phases but then knocked on.  Souths went wide from the scrum and received a penalty for high tackle on the halfway. They took a tap and ran but Onkas defence held and received a penalty for not releasing. The kick was knocked on by South on Onkas attacking 40m and Onkas received a penalty at the scrum, tapping and going wide.  Onkas looked dangerous but were penalised for holding on and Souths kicked out on the 40m. The lineout went over the top and Onkas recovered a scrappy ball, going wide through Leah P then back to the centres with Danica and were given a scrum for South’s knock on. Onkas won a good scrum and passed out to Jade W on the wing and then Kayla. Souths stole the ball at the next ruck and kicked it. Onkas knocked on. Souths won their scrum and then kicked the ball out to end the game

FULL TIME: Onkas 19 – Southern Suburbs 22
Best Player:  Kayla Davies, Voucher: Charlotte Lutton

Onkas Reserves Fight Hard Against Souths (10-57)

The Reserve Grade fought hard against a strong Southern Suburbs team, coming away two tries.

Tries to Liam Smith and Tomas Puplett.

Best Player: Dylan Burke, Voucher: Ben White

Onka Third Grade Too Strong For Souths (36-19)

Onka’s Third Grade came out with a point to prove at the tail end of the season and proved too strong for Souths, winning 36-19.

Tries to Nicholas O’Brien, Jake Grainger, Zakary Issom, Joel Maaka, Josh Evans and Noel Taylor.

Conversions to Stuart Suter (3)

Best Player: Nicholas O’Brien, Voucher: Tristan Clements

Round 16 - Results - Onkas vs Southern Suburbs

Round 15 - Match Report - Onkas vs Elizabeth & Woodville

Onkas Premiers - BYE

Onka Women Get Huge Win over Woodville (115-0)

Onkas Women played at home vs Woodville. Woodville started with 12 players, so Onkas lent them some to fill out the team.

Onkas started with a kick off heading north, which was knocked on by the Woodville prop. Onkas won their scrum and Kayla barrelled through the opposition. The ball went wide and then back in to Isabelle, before Danica crashed back inside. Grace then took the ball in the centres and drew players, and the ball was flicked out to Catlin who ran it in on the wing for Onkas first score after just under 2 minutes. Ashley’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 7 – Woodville 0.

Woodville’s kick bounced to Jade W, who weaved through the opposition but lost the ball forwards in a tackle on the halfway. Onkas stole the scrum and the ball spun out to the backs. Onkas crashed several times before making a break on the wing. A couple more big hits resulted in a Woodville steal, but they knocked on in the tackle. Onkas played advantage, spinning the ball out to Leah who found a huge hole in the defence and ran in to score. Ashley converted.

Onkas 14 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked and it was caught by Caity who went forward, Ashley kicked deep and Leah C caught the runner on the 40m.  A big drive by Charlotte drove the next runner back and Woodville knocked on. Onkas won their scrum and ran several hit ups before an overthrow went loose.  Leah C dived on it but Woodville managed to steal and kicked long. Caitlin gathered and took the ball up before it went out to Caity on the wing. She crashed up and then the ball spun out to Leah who slipped through the line to run in a try from the defensive 40m and converted.

Onkas 21 – Woodville 0

The kick off was caught by Grace who hit it up. Danica took the next hit and then Ashley chipped through, soccering the ball along before recovering and crossing to score and convert.

Onkas 28 - Woodville 0

Woodville’s kick went short and low and was knocked on. Onka drove hard at the scrum, winning a penalty and Ashley kicked. The ball stayed in and Woodville took the ball across field being caught on their defensive 22m. A smothered kick turned the ball over and Onkas went on the attack with Danica crashing over under the posts. Ashley converted.

Onkas 35 – Woodville 0

The kick went deep this time, and Grace took it forward before the ball spun to the wing. Shakira stepped back inside and scored under the posts. Ashley converted.

Onkas 42 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked and Caity caught the ball. After a hit up by Kayla, Ashley kicked deep and the ball rolled out just before the 22m. Woodville won their lineout and trickled a kick through, which Olivia recovered. Grace pushed through the line and then the ball went to Caitlin, on the wing, who stepped back inside past two opponents to score. Ashley converted.

Onkas 49 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked long and the ball bounced. Grace recovered and fought back to the 22m. Ashley made a break up the wing, passing to Caity who took the defender and passed back to Ashley. Ashley scored under the posts and converted.

Onkas 56 – Woodville 0

The kick went high and Caity caught it and fended the first attacker. Woodville were quick to the ruck and received a penalty, taking the hit up. Onkas tackled well, holding them at the 22m before Woodville knocked on. Onkas played on and Woodville stole the ball at the ruck. After a few hit ups, Onkas stole the ball and Caitlin kicked it out on the 22m.

Woodville won their lineout and went to the centres, but Onkas defended well, pushing Woodville backwards over several phases before Oliva stole the ball and Danica crashed through the line making a big break. She almost managed a pass to Leah P but the ball went slightly forward. Onkas stole the scrum and attacked up to the 5m line. After a few big hits, Grace broke the line and scored under the posts. Ashley converted.

Onkas 63 – Woodville 0

The kick-off fell to Caity who passed to Grace. Kayla took the next hit and Ashley kicked. Good defensive pressure put Woodville on the back foot and forced a kick, which Caitlin recovered. Ashley broke several tackles and passed to Caity who made a break up the wing. She tried to pass back inside but the ball fell loose and Woodville stole it. They went to the centres but knocked on for half time.

HALF TIME: ONKAS 63 – WOODVILLE 0

The second half started with Woodville kicking north. The ball bounced out just past the 40m and Onkas won their lineout going wide to Kate, who ran the length of the pitch to score. Ashley converted.

Onkas 70 – Woodville 0

A low kick fell to Kayla who crashed it up. Onkas went wide the back inside to Danica and then Grace, who crashed through her defender and passed to Ashley, who scored under the posts and converted.

Onkas 77 – Woodville 0

Woodville’s kick bounced just over the line was recovered by Ashley. Caitlin kicked over and chased up – recovering but was caught isolated and penalised. Woodville tapped and Onkas held them on the 22m. They kicked and Onkas knocked on at the 40m. Woodville cleared their scrum but knocked on in a tackle and Onkas played on, taking it forward. Kate made a break on the wing and scored under the posts. Ashley converted.

Onkas 84 – Woodville 0

Danica caught the high kick off and pushed forward, then the ball spun to Caity on the wing. After a couple of phases, Onkas knocked on at the halfway. Woodville attacked with several phases, before kicking and Onkas knocked on. Woodville threw a loose ball to the centres, forcing them back to halfway and Grace stole the ball, passing to Jade W, who ran to score under the posts. Ashley converted.

Onkas 91 – Woodville 0

The next kick fell to Danica who crashed through the line, Caity took the next hit, but Woodville received a penalty for not releasing. They tapped, but Onkas defended well and drew their own penalty. Ashley kicked and the ball went out on their attacking 40m. From the lineout, Onkas went wide, finding Caitlin who stepped the opposition to score under the posts. Ashley converted.

Onkas 98 – Woodville 0

A low kick bounced up to Kayla who charged forward.  Onkas lost a messy ruck, and Woodville received a penalty. They tapped by Onkas held them up and play stopped for an injury, restarting with a Woodville scrum. Onkas almost stole the scrum but stole the ball from a loose Woodville pass. Caitlin kicked long and chased up, catching the received just past the 40m. Woodville ran a few attacking phases, Caity stole the ball and put Onkas on the attack again.  A big hit from Danica drew in some defenders and Ashley faked a pass and then slipped inside the defensive line to score and convert.

Onkas 105 – Woodville 0

The kick fell short and Leah C picked it up but was tackled out. From the lineout, Woodville ran a couple of attacking phases being driven back by Onkas defensive pressure. Olivia stole a loose ball at the ruck and Onkas set a ruck but knocked on. Woodville threw a loose pass from a pressured scrum and knocked on. Onkas won their scrum and went out wide but knocked on. Onkas stole the scrum, but the scrum was reset. This time Woodville kicked and Caitlin caught the ball, passing to Kate who passed to Leah C on the wing. Leah ran past the 22m and the ball came back to the centres where Danica crashed up. A loose pass to the wing led to a knock on inside the attacking 22m. Woodville kicked and Caitlin collected the ball, taking it forward. Woodville stole the ruck, but Caity stole it back in a jackal. Ashley took the ball and ran around the opposition scoring on the wing. Ashley’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 112 – Woodville 0

FULL TIME: Onkas 112 – Woodville 0
Best Player:  Danica Foster, Voucher: Daniella Paenga

Onkas Reserves Steamroll Elizabeth after Slow Start (68-5)

The Reserve Grade put on a great show against Elizabeth, after starting slow and going into half time 12-5. They came out hard in the second half stacking on the tries and winning 68-5.

Tries to Dyson Mostyn (2), Philamon Enalanga, Ryan Evans, Ben White, Rhys Warren, Tommy McColl, Joel Maaka, Declan Booby and Caleb Whitton.

Conversions to Damon Whitton (8) and Jimmy Randall (1)

Best Player: Damon Whitton, Voucher: Caleb Whitton

Onka Third Grade - BYE

Round 15 - Results - Onkas vs Elizabeth & Woodville

Round 14 - Match Report - Onkas vs Burnside

Onkas Go Down to Burnside (10-54)

After a few very physical games, the Premier grade had a number of injuries to key players but still played a solid game under wet and muddy conditions.

Burnside started, kicking north. The kick went deep and Dilfy crashed it up before kicking out on the 40m. Burnside mauled from the lineout, driving to the 22m before losing the ball at the ruck. Onkas took the ball forward but knocked on. From the scrum Burnside went wide and scored on the wing

Onkas 0 – Burnside 5

Onkas kicked high and Burnside knocked the ball forward. Onkas played advantage and lost the ball at a ruck. Burnside went wide but again, knocked on. After a quick scrum, Onkas flicked the ball to the backs but knocked on. Burnside kicked from the scrum, but the ball went out on the full and came back to just after midway. Burnside stole the line out and received a penalty at the ruck. The kicked out just before the 22m. Burnside set a maul bur quickly went wide, spinning the ball from one wing to another until the lost the ball. Onkas kicked back and Burnside recovered and received a penalty for offside just past halfway. Their kick went out on the 5m, and the ball spilled over the back of the lineout. Onkas recovered the ball and kicked out, just past the 22m. Burnside mauled from the lineout but were held up by Onkas, so they tried to break down the wing, throwing a loose pass at the 5m. Onkas received a scrum on the 5m. They hit up from the scrum but gave away a penalty for not releasing. Burnside kicked out at the 5m and then mauled. Onkas again held the maul up, but Burnside broke the side, driving close to the line. Onkas stole the ball and kicked, but Burnside recovered and ran up, knocking on at the 5m. Onkas crashed up from the scrum and received a penalty, kicking out on the 40m. Obkas went wide from the scrum and crashed back inside through Caleb. Tom made a break to the 22m, and Onkas went on the attack and received a penalty just inside the 22m, opting to take a scrum. The ball came out to Caleb and then Dilfy before coming back inside to Jack and Louie, receiving a penaly for high tackle. They tapped quick to Louie who crashed to the 5m, then spujn wide but lost the ball and the play came back for a not rolling away penalty on the 5m in front of goal. Tom D kicked the 3 points.

Onkas 3 – Burnside 5

Burnside kicked high and Onkas knocked on at the 22. Burnside ran several attacking phases before crossing the line.

Onkas 3 – Burnside 10

Onkas kick went high but Burnside caught, ran a couple of phases and the kicked long, putting the ball out on the 22m. After a couple of phases, Burnside crossed again

Onkas 3 – Burnside 17

The high kick-off went out just past the 40m for a Burnside lineout, which they knocked on at the back of the line. Burnside stole the scrum and kicked out on their attacking 22m. Onkas defended and stole the ball, kicking back to over halfway, where Burnside caught and chipped over the top. Onkas recovered and crashed up, eventually receiving a penalty and kicking. The ball stayed in, but Onkas received a scrum for a Burnside knock-on. Onkas spun to the backs, but the ball fell lose and Brodie recovered. After a few phases, Onkas kicked and chased down the runner on the halfway. Burnside threw to the wing, who was tackled out. Play went back and forth before Burnside scored on halftime.

HALF TIME: Onkas 3 - Burnside 24

Unfortunately, due to the wind, the Hudl camera became jammed on one half of the field, making it impossible to complete the match report. In the second half Tom Davies scored and converted for Onkas and Burnside scored at the 41st, 64th, 75th and 83rd minute, finishing the game at 10-54.

FULL TIME: Onkas 10 – Burnside 54

Best Player: Caleb Whitton, Voucher: Tom McColl

Onka Women Go Down to Souths/Burnside by a Kick (10-12)

Onkas Women were again away from the club, taking on Souths/Burnside at A A Bailies.  In extremely wet and muddy conditions, the tough game came down to kick.

Onka 7 – Uni 0

FULL TIME: Onkas 10 – Southern Suburbs 12
Best Player: 

Onkas Reserves Put up Valiant Fight Against Burnside (0-93)

The Reserve Grade struggled to put together a team due to injuries across the grade and a number of Third Graders and U18s stepped up to fill out the numbers. The team fought all day in wet and muddy conditions.

Best Player: Joel Maaka, Voucher: Eric Beere

Onka Third Grade Forfeit (0-28)

Onkas Thirds forfeited this week due to a number of injuries in the other grades.

Round 14 - Results - Onkas vs Burnside

Round 13 - Match Report - Onkas vs Brighton & Uni

Onkas Fight Hard Against Brighton (13-54)

After a minute silence in respect for the Candice Martin, the mother of one of our U12 players, Onkas started, kicking north. The kick went high and Caleb knocked it back to Marios. Jack took the ball forward and Onkas attacked, receiving a penalty for high tackle just inside the 40m. Dusty kicked the Penalty.

Onkas 3 – Brighton 0

Brighton recovered their kick-off, pushing up in the forwards and then made a break on the wing, getting over for a try.

Onkas 3 – Brighton 7

The kick off went high and Brighton caught the ball, making a break and being caught just before the 22m. Brighton continued the attack up the wing, receiving a penalty in the 22m. They took a tap and hit up on the wing, giving away a penalty for not releasing. Onkas kicked out outside the 22m and win their lineout. After some back and forth between both sides Brighton stole an Onkas scrum leading to some Brighton phase play where they break the line and fumble a pass, causing Dusty too clear the ball for a Brighton lineout at the half way line. Brighton overthrow the lineout Onkas regather the ball and play a few phases before winning a penalty where Onkas choose to go for the 3 points, Dusty misses the penalty too the left. Brighton took the 22m drop out and kicked to Blake where the ball went through the hands to Tom Bray who kicked the ball into the air where Brodie received a yellow card for tackling in the air. Brighton kick the ball too the half way line where Brighton create a maul and pass the ball too the wing before going out for an Onkas lineout, Onkas win the lineout and fumble the ball right next too the posts before they drive the scrum over the line for a try.

Onkas 3 – Brighton 14

The kick off went high and landed at about the 10m line where Brighton played some phases before Jayden almost got an intercept on the wing. Brighton win the scrum then break the line, and winning a penalty on the 5m line. After a break in play due too injury Brighton take the tap and score a try under the posts.

Onkas 3 – Brighton 21

Onkas send a high kick off that is regathered just outside of the 22m line after a few pick and goes, Kaedan passed the ball too Louie who then passed one handed too find Rhys down the wing too score in the corner. Dusty’s conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 8 – Brighton 21

Onkas lose the kick off on the 10m line Brighton build a few phases then win a penalty. Brighton then knock the ball on after a maul from the lineout after some back and forth Brighton catch an Onkas clearance kick from a scrum make a line break and kick a grubber that goes out dead. Onkas build some momentum after winning a few penalty’s they lose a lineout that leads to Brighton winning a penalty for not rolling away where they kick for touch and get a lineout just outside the 22m line. Brighton play a few phases then make a break down the wing too score in the corner.

Onkas 8 – Brighton 26

Onkas take the kick off and Brighton knock it on

Halftime Onkas 8 – Brighton 26

Onkas catch the ball off the kick off and have a few big carries from Louie and Caleb leading too a high tackle on Marios. Onkas Kick the ball too touch just outside 22m line and win their line out. Onkas then win a penalty for not rolling away inside the 22m and choose a scrum. Onkas win the scrum and then play a few more phases before winning another penalty on the 5m line. Onkas choose a scrum and win the scrum, before being awarded another penalty. A quick tap gives Onkas another advantage before Kaedan finds Dusty on the wing, who steps the winger and fends off the centre too score in the corner. Dusty’s conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 13 – Brighton 26

Brighton take the kick and they knock it on for a Onkas scrum Onkas clear the ball for a lineout. Brighton build some phases before winning a penalty, they kick the ball for touch where they overthrow the lineout but win a penalty for not releasing, They are then marched 10m before taking tap and pick and going before crossing the line for a try.

Onkas 13 – Brighton 33

Onkas kicked off and the ball landed about 5 meters behind the half way line for a Brighton scrum. Onkas win a penalty off of the scrum and kicked for the line. Onkas win the lineout and after a strong run from Tom Bray Onkas win another penalty where Tommy McColl takes the tap and beats 2 players. Onkas then play the ball too the wing and knock it on. After some back and forth action, Tommy McColl and the Brighton number 4 both saw a yellow card after a scuffle started. Brighton kicked for touch and won the lineout after a few phases Onkas defence caused a knock on for an Onkas scrum. Onkas Cleared the ball away after winning the scrum but after 2 phases Brighton broke through the defence and scored on the wing.

Onkas 13 – Brighton 40

Onkas go short on the lineout and knock the ball on for a Brighton scrum. After lots of mistakes from both sides Brighton win a lineout inside the 10m and go down for a maul a quick ball out the back of the lineout causing a break where Brighton pass the and score in the corner.

Onkas 13 – Brighton 47

Onkas kick off didn’t go the 10m and Brighton win a scrum Brighton pass too the wing and break the line scoring under the posts.

Onkas 13 – Brighton 54

FULL TIME: Onkas 13 – Brighton 54

Best Player: Caleb Whitton, Voucher: Tom McColl

Onka Women Get Big Win Over University (67-5)

Onkas Women headed away from the club to take on University at Waite.  In a muddy game f 14-a-side, the Onka women took home the points.

Uni started, kicking south, and the ball was dropped by Onkas leading to a scrum. Onkas gave away a free kick for pulling down the scrum and Uni took a quick tap. Uni hit up a couple of times and Onkas gave away a penalty for offside on the 22m. Uni kicked out on the 5m and knocked the ball down from their lineout, pushing to the centres. Some big drives by Uni were held by the Onka defence and eventually Onkas stole the ball and were given a scrum on the 5m. Uni drove the scrum back, but Onkas cleared and kicked out on the 22m. Onkas managed to knock down the lineout and got the ball to the backs who kicked deep. Onkas managed to soccer the ball, but Uni dived on it just outside their 5m, but Onkas stole the ruck and almost crossed the line before giving away a penalty, with Uni taking it as a scrum. Onkas stole the scrum and spun the ball wide with Leah C crossing for a try. Jade P’s conversion was successful.

Onka 7 – Uni 0

Uni kicked and Grace powered forward, knocking down the first defender and popping to Caity, who drove to halfway. Uni stole the ball but were penalised for not releasing and Onkas kicked out on the 22m. From the lineout, onkas went to Jade P who crashed up the centres and then out to the backs. A loose ball in the ruck was stolen by Uni, who kicked the ball but play came back for a penalty to Uni on the 22m. Uni called a scrum and received a penalty for Onkas pulling down. Uni took the tap and ran, with Chelsea bringing the runner down. Uni continued the attack for several phases before losing the ball to a solid counter ruck. Caity made a hit in the centres and the ball spun out to Kayla on the wing, who ran from the 22m and scored.

Onkas 12 – Uni 0

Units kick fell to Grace who took it forward and then to Kayla who cashed up and Jade kicked it deep. Leah P collected the kick and crossed under the posts to score. Jade P’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 19 – Uni 0

Two Uni players came off from a head clash, bringing Uni to 12 players. Under the rules for the second half of the season, Onkas did not need to match numbers, having already matched numbers in the scrums.

Uni kicked and Kayla took the ball forward, before Olivia pushed it to the backs. Uni managed a steal at the ruck, but Onkas swarmed the player and received a scrum. Uni put on a big drive, but Onkas cleared and Jade P kicked. Uni recovered the ball and Onkas pushed up in defence forcing Uni backward to the 22m, where they knocked on. Onkas played advantage and Caity crashed up but the ball was lost forward in the muddy ruck. Uni cleared the scrum and ran blind, but were caught and forced back, with Onkas pinning them in the 5m. Uni kicked and Leah P picked up passing to Caity who passed to Kayla. Onkas pushed forward with Danica getting to the line, but the ball was stolen. Onkas stole it back and Grace crashed over for the try.

Onkas 24 – Uni 0

Uni’s kick was picked up by Kate who pushed through some defenders before Onkas went wide with some big drives. Onkas kept up the pressure, eventually spinning it the near wing where Caity almost made to the line. Danica crashed up and then popped back out to Caity who scored on the wing.

Onkas 29 - Uni 0

Uni kicked along the ground, and Danica picked it up and crashed through the pack. Onkas then knocked on. From the scrum, Uni pushed to the centres and received a penalty and called a scrum on halfway. After a few phases, Onkas received a penalty for a Uni push on a downed player. Onkas kicked but the ball stayed in. Uni came back through the forwards and knocked on. Onkas cleared the scrum and went wide with Kate weaving through the defence. Uni gave away a penalty and Danielle played on, breaking through her defender and scoring on the wing and halftime was called.

HALFTIME: Onka 34 – Uni 0

Onkas kicked deep and Uni ran back up the centres but lost the ball in a tackle. Onkas went inside from the scrum and then Jade P stepped her opposition and Grace crashed it up. Onkas tried pushing through the centres again and received a penalty for Uni not rolling away and kicked out on the 5m. Onkas mauled from the lineout and then spun the ball to the far wing where Leah C crossed for a try.

Onkas 39 – Uni 0
Uni’s kick skimmed the ground, past Onkas but Onkas recovered on the 22m and kicked, chasing down the Uni receiver and causing a knock-on. From the scrum, Onkas went to the centres and then wide with Caity breaking through the line to score under the posts and Jade P converted.

Onkas 46 – Uni 0

An unlucky bounce from kick-off just spilled over Onka’s heads, allowing Uni to catch it and cross for a try.

Onka 46 – Uni 5

From the kick-off, Uni took several phases, but Onkas held them inside the 40m and eventually a loose pass pushed them back to the 22m, but Onkas gave away a penalty. Uni took the scrum. They went wide then back inside but a big drive from Onkas pushed them back. A few more phases got Uni across the 22m, but they lost the ball to an accidental offside. Onkas took the scrum and went wide with the ball going to Cheyenne on the wing who stepped one defender and drove through another to score. Jade’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 53 – Uni 5

The Uni kick went deep, and Onkas returned with some big drives, getting a penalty on the 22m, kicking out on the 40m. Onkas went wide from the lineout and Leah P stepped her defender, running from the defensive 40m to score under the posts. Jade’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 60 – Uni 5
A short Uni kick fell to Isabelle who took the hit. The ball went to the backs and was knocked on. Uni won the scrum and attacked but Grace intercepted on the defensive 40m, running through to score. Jade’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 67 – Uni 5
From the kick-off, Onkas pushed wide and made a good break but solid defence by Uni held up the attack and drew a penalty on the 5m, which they called as a scrum. From the scrum, Uni kicked and Leah C almost crossed the line but play came back for an Onka penalty, which they kicked out on the 5m. Uni got a penalty from the lineout and tapped, trying to kick out to end the game. Vron managed to keep the ball in and Onkas received a penalty. They went wide and received another penalty for Uni pushing a downed player, which resulted in a yellow card. Uni receive the penalty for retaliation and kicked out to end the game.

FULL TIME: Onkas 67 – University 5
Best Player:  Leah Phillips

Onkas Reserves Fight Hard Against Brighton (12-66)

The Reserve Grade was depleted by injuries and topped up with players from the Thirds who had already played a full game. Despite these challenges, they did the club proud, keeping their heads up and putting together some great plays.

Tries to Damon Whitton and Riley Minogue. Conversion to Declan Booby.

Best Player: Dylan Burke, Voucher: Ashley Montero

Onka Third Grade Put in Strong Performance Against Brighton Gold (0-36)

Onkas Thirds struggled for numbers but put together a team to take on the undefeated Brighton Gold. A strong effort with some solid defence, saw the Thirds fight until to the last whistle

Two huge milestones were reached for the team, with Daniel “Daddles” Taylor reaching 350 games and Michael “Mooka” McGetterick playing his 250th.

Best Player: Joel Maaka, Voucher: Malakai Nona

Round 13 - Results - Onkas vs Brighton

Round 12 - Match Report - Onkas vs Woodville

Onkas Get Big Win Over Woodville (47-0)

Onkas travelled to Woodville in another important game, needing the win to keep in the running for the finals.

Onkas started with the kick north, which Woodville took forward, trying to punch up in the forwards before going to the backs. A solid tackle by Marios caused the Woodville player to spill the ball on Onkas attacking 22m, giving Onkas the scrum. Louie took the ball off the back of a messy scrum almost making it to the try-line, he tried a pop from the ground, but it was knocked on. Woodville cleared their scrum and kicked out just outside the 22m. Onkas mauled from the lineout, pushing forward until the maul started to collapse. The ball went out to the backs who passed it around but were unable to break the line. A solid drive by Cooper made some ground and a quick ball to Caleb drew a penalty on the 22m in front of goal for Woodville diving over. Dusty took the penalty, giving Onkas the early lead, 5 min into the game.

Onkas 3 – Woodville 0

A high kick was contested and knocked back with Onkas recovering and going forward. After several forward hits, Dusty kicked high and some strange bounces favoured Caelan who caught it on the second bounce. A pick and drive drew some players in and a second from Cooper broke the line making it to the 22m. Dilfy set the ruck but was yellow carded for interfering with an opponent and Woodville got the penalty, kicking out just past halfway.

Louie got a hand on the ball in the lineout, but the Woodville hooker caught it and passed to the backs. They made a break, but Onkas were quick in defence diving on a loose ball and then kicking long. Woodville recovered in their 22m and ran it forward drawing a penalty for Onkas tackler not releasing. The kick went out on the Woodville attacking 40m.

Woodville’s throw was not straight, giving Onkas a free kick. Louie crashed the ball up, and Dusty kicked high. Onkas knocked on in the aerial contest, giving Woodville a scrum on their defensive 40m. From the scrum, Woodville kicked deep. Blake gathered and took the ball forward. Dusty and Woodville kicked back and forth with Brodie chasing down an isolated Woodville receiver in his 22m. He was up quickly but Woodville cleared and kicked out just outside the 22m.

Woodville stole the lineout and Marios made a big tackle, lifting the Woodville player, who passed the ball out. Woodville then attacked the Onkas line for multiple phases before kicking. The ball came loose and Woodville kicked it through into open space. Onkas won the footrace but knocked on at their defensive 22m while trying to exit.

Onkas defence held solid as Woodville crashed against the line, but Woodville received a penalty inside the 22m, opting to scrum. Onkas defended several phases from the scrum as Woodville attacked the line, with an intercept by Cooper leading to a full field run and a try in the corner.

Onkas 8 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked high and the ball bounced off Onkas in the air for a scrum. Woodville ran from the back of the scrum and then pushed to the centres. A loose ball slowed their momentum, and Onkas were up quick in defence, taking their space. A good tackle by Louie led to a jackal by Cooper and a penalty for Onkas. Dusty kicked out just past halfway. Onkas took a quick line and Dusty kicked deep. Woodville recovered and were caught in their 5m but managed to kick clear. Kaedan took the ball back and Onkas pushed the attack with a chip kick almost working but being recovered by Woodville. Play came back for an Onka penalty on the 22m in front of goal. Dusty took the 3 points.

Onkas 11 – Woodville 0

The Woodville kick went high and was caught by Marios. Caleb took the next hit and then Dusty kicked long. The Woodville fullback returned the kick and Cooper caught it at halfway, throwing off an opposition player and making it past the 40m. A big run by Isaac drew more players in and the ball went to Tom on the wing who found space and stepped several defenders before being brough down just before the 5m. Play came back for an offside penalty to Onkas. Dusty took another 3 points.

Onkas 14 – Woodville 0

The Woodville kick fell short and came back for a midfield scrum. Dusty kicked long and Woodville kicked back. Isaac made a good run but was hit hard just before the 22m. The ball came out to Caleb who burst through the line, being pulled down on the 22. Onkas continued to attack first in the forwards and then on the wing. A pop from the ground looked like it might put Onkas over the line, but it was knocked on at the 5m. Woodville ran from the scrum and then kicked out on the halfway. Onkas won the lineout and passed to the backs then back to the forwards.  After a few phases Dusty kicked deep, and Brodie and Zac caught the return runner. Woodville were then penalised for diving over the ruck. Onkas kicked out on their attacking 40m. From the lineout Onkas lost the ball back over the line. Woodville won their lineout and went to the centres. The Onkas defence came up fast and kept them pinned behind the 40m until they knocked on. Kaedan was caught at the back of the scrum, and the ball was ripped down for a knock-on. The Woodville #8 picked from the back of the scrum, and they went forward with several phases, getting a penalty on their attacking 40m for a high tackle. They kicked out on the 22m.

Both sides knocked on from the lineout resulting in a scrum for Woodville just inside their attacking 22m. They pushed it wide and received a penalty on the 22, opting for a scrum. They formed a maul and pushed all the way to the line before knocking on to solid Onka defence. Onkas cleared the scrum and kicked out on the 22m.

Woodville won their lineout and went to the centres. Isaac made a good tackle and Jimmy got the jackal. Dusty cleared with a high kick. Woodville kicked back and the ball went out on the 22m.

A huge hit from Marios from the lineout crashed through the defenders and Dusty kicked long. Woodville returned the kick and Onkas kicked back. Woodville tried to kick but the ball was smothered by Jimmy who chased it down. Woodville kicked again, Onkas kicked back and the ball went dead for halftime.

HALFTIME: Onkas 14 – Woodville 0

Woodville opened, kicking north. The kick fell to Marios who took it up and then to Caleb who crashed forward. Dusty kicked deep and Onkas caught the ball carrier just inside the 40, forming a maul that the ball could not come out of. Onkas took the scrum and went to the centres and the back to the forwards. They had some loose ball but recovered and drew a penalty for Woodville tackler not releasing. Woodville were then marched for backchat, putting Onkas in front of goal about 30m out. Dusty took a penalty kick, but the ball went wide and dead.

Woodville took the 22m drop out, kicking high and deep. Blake took the ball and shot it out along the wing. Onka forced the ball forward but crossed the sideline just before the 40m. Woodville threw a long lineout but knocked on. Onkas cleared the scrum and pushed wide, getting a penalty in the ruck. Dusty kicked out just before the 22m. Onkas mauled from the lineout and quickly passed out to the backs ultimately knocking on. The Onka defensive wall held after the scrum and the pressure forced a Woodville knock-on. Onkas went on the attack again, pushing at the line with pick and drives and crashes. Kaedan pulled the ball from a ruck and passed out along the backline with Tom crossing on the wing for a try.

Onkas 19 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked high and Big Tommy caught the ball, which was then pushed out to the backs and then kicked out just past halfway. Onkas stole the lineout and knocked it down to Jayden, receiving a penalty on halfway, kicking out on the 22m. Onkas stole another lineout but were deemed to have obstructed and were penalised and then marched for backchat. Woodville took the tap and ran but Onkas drove them back and drew a penalty for player not releasing.  Cooper kicked out inside the 22. The lineout was deemed not straight, and Woodville took a quick free kick tap. Onkas again held them and pressured the attack until they kicked. Onkas got hands on the ball but knocked on. From the scrum, Woodville passed wide and kicked. Blake caught and ran down the wing breaking through the line and back into the centres. Jack then crashed up and Onkas then drove forward through the forwards getting right to the line but knocked on. Woodville ran from the back of the scrum, making some ground before being caught and Onkas stole the ball, crashing back forward and getting a penalty inside the 22m. Onkas took a scrum. The ball spun out to the centres and Onkas formed a maul. Kaedan picked from the back of the scrum and stepped back into the gap scoring under the posts. Tom D took the conversion and was successful.

Onkas 26 – Woodville 0

The kick fell just short and came back for a scrum.  The scrum collapsed and Onkas received a penalty, with Kaedan taking a quick tap and spinning it out the backs. Blake kicked and Woodville returned. Kaedan caught the ball just past halfway and the backs made a break down the wing, being caught at the 22m. Onkas continued to power forward with big forward drives and a strong run from Caleb. Unfortunately, the ball was knocked on in the ruck. Woodville kicked from the scrum and regathered, but a tackle from Blake forced a loose pass and the ball went out just inside halfway. Onkas tried to take a quick lineout at the front, but Woodville got a hand to it. This worked anyway as Jayden regathered and kept the ball in. Tommy powered into a big hit and Onkas attacked again and received a penalty for Woodville offside. The kick went out on the 22m, and Onkas tried to maul but it went to ground. They continued to hit up and drove Woodville back, getting another penalty for offside. Big Tommy took the ball, tapped quickly and crashed over the line. Tom D’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 33 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked high and deep, with Caleb catching and take the ball up. After a few good runs, Tom kicked the ball, but it went out on the full and came back to just inside the defensive 40m. Tommy caught the ball at the back of the line and passed to Jack, who crashed it up. Kaelan box kicked and Zac recovered, being hit high. This resulted in a penalty and a yellow card for Woodville. Cooper kicked out just outside the 40m. A quick lineout went to Tom, who kicked deep. The ball was caught by Onkas on the wing and popped out to Caelan who scored under the posts. Tom’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 40 – Woodville 0

Kaelen gathered the kick and Onkas went forward again with Tom kicking deep. Woodville recovered and tried to run back but were caught and forced to kick. Blake crashed the ball right to the line and Onkas pushed to the line again, with the ball spinning to Tom D who crossed for a try under the posts. He converted and full time was called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 47 – Woodville 0

Best Player: Tom Davies, Voucher: Cooper Smith

Onka Women Defeat Woodville (41-5)

Onkas Women took on Woodville, who were sitting second, on the ladder at Gleneagles (Woodville) for another big game, and a milestone 50th game for Allanah Searles.

The game started with Onkas kicking south. Woodville hit up in the forwards and centres, running multiple phases but being stopped by a wall of red and black. Eventually they kicked over the top. Cheyenne recovered the ball deep and took it forward, setting a ruck on the defensive 40m and drawing a penalty. Ashley kicked out on the attacking 40m.

Onkas got fingers to the ball in the lineout and Kayla gathered the loose ball, crashing into the Woodville pack. Onkas passed out wide, but the ball trickled loose and Woodville dived on it, passing it to their centres. A good tackle from a pick-and-drive caught a Woodville player isolated and a big drive by Chelsea and Jade P cleared out and Onkas stole the ball, going wide. Kayla made it to the 22m before being caught. Grace crashed through in the centres and then the ball spun out wide to Jade W who pushed to the 5m and managed to keep the ball in. The ball was passed to Caity who crashed up. A quick ruck got the ball to Ashley who stepped a defender and dived over to score.

Onkas 5 – Woodville 0

The Woodville kick-off went high and short and Danica caught it, fighting through three defenders before being brought down. Olivia passed to Ashley from the ruck and then to Grace who hit at pace on the wing. The next hit went to Kayla who crashed up to the attacking 40m. Ashley took the next hit, weaving and spinning through multiple defenders before the ball came out to Chelsea who smashed over the 40m. After a quick backs ball to Kate, it came back to Kayla in the forwards. Onkas continued to press the attack but a knock on led to advantage to Woodville who took it up the wing, finding some space. A huge tackle by Caity brought the player down on the halfway. Caity got to her feet quickly and cleared the ruck with Kayla, allowing Olivia to steal the ball. Jade P kicked deep but Onkas were penalised for offside on halfway. Woodville kicked out just past the 40m.

Caity got a hand to the ball in the lineout, but Woodville recovered the scrappy ball. Chelsea dragged the ball carrier down and Grace tackled the next runner on the 40m. Woodville tried to go wide and then stepped back in, attacking next through the forwards. Onkas defended well and forced a knock on in a tackle on the 40m. A strong scrum by Onkas led to a very deep kick by Ashley that rolled to a stop just before the try line. The Woodville fullback got there just before Onkas and kicked back. Onkas were penalised for offside just inside the attacking 40m.

Woodville kicked out just past halfway, but the ball stayed in and Kate made a break down the wing to the 22m before switching to Shakira coming back inside. A quick ball from the ruck found Kayla who broke the first line of defenders and Onkas found an overlap on the wing, with Leah C making a break and scoring.

Onkas 10 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked straight to Danica who powered her way forward and Ashley then kicked down the line, with the ball going out just before the 22m. Woodville cleared the line but then knocked on, with Onkas playing advantage out to the wing with quick hands. Unfortunately, a knock-on set a scrum on the 22m. Despite a strong Onkas drive, Woodville cleared to their backs but were shut down by solid tackles and forced to the wing where they were driven out by Ashley. An overthrow in the lineout fell to Chantelle who crashed through the line. Onkas tried a quick ball, but it was dropped and Woodville dived on it. Good defensive pressure held Woodville back and they eventually kicked. Onkas recovered and Ashley kicked back. Woodville touched the ball down over the try line for a goal-line drop out. Leah caught the kick and crashed forward, making some good ground, quick hands got the ball to Kate, who crossed on an overlap to score.

Onkas 15 – Woodville 0

The kick went high and short and Woodville stole it in the air, however a couple of tackles spilt the ball loose and Chelsea picked it up and went forward. Onkas hit up through Kayla and then Ashley kicked long, putting the ball out just before the attacking 22m. The Woodville lineout went long and bounced up with Woodville just retaining possession. They threw some messy passes due to pressure from Onkas and then chipped through. Kate gathered and Onkas went on the attack again. Leah made a big break down the wing and was hit high in a tackle on the 22m resulting in a penalty and yellow card.  Ashley kicked out on the 5m line.

Onkas mauled from the lineout, but the maul broke up and the ball came out to the backline and then spilt forward in a tackle and then went out off Woodville. Onkas won the lineout and pushed the ball wide but lost the ball to a knock-on, forming a scrum inside the 22m. Onkas won the scrum and stole the ball, and the backs attacked through Jade P and Kate and then continued to crash to the line before a Woodville player went down injured and the ref held the game up. The restart was an onkas penalty on the 5m. After a couple of forward hit-ups the ball came out to Ashley who ran around her opponent to score under the posts. Jade P’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 22 – Woodville 0

Woodville kicked high and Grace caught the ball running through the whole forward pack to score.

Onkas 27 – Woodville 0

The next kick bounced to Kayla who crashed it up and Ashley kicked, but Onkas were penalised for offside. Woodville tapped and their big runners made some ground before losing the ball forward to Onkas, who gave away a penalty for not releasing. Woodville tapped quickly and attacked for a few phases before finding space in the backs and crossing for a try at half time.

HALF TIME: Onkas 27 – Woodville 5

Woodville started the second half with a high kick which was caught on the bounce and passed the backs. Jade kicked through and a Woodville recovered, taking it forward. A big drive by Grace pushed them back over halfway and in the next play Teresa took a hit to the head. Play was halted and restarted with a scrum to Woodville just after halfway. From the scrum, Woodville went wide and then crashed into Chantelle, clashing heads. The player dropped the ball and then slowly went down. Game was halted while the player was treated and then came back for a Woodville penalty for high hit. Woodville took the tap and ran into a wall of Onkas, with two players crossing over each other for an accidental offside and an Onkas scrum.

Onkas kicked and Woodville recovered but gave a penalty at halfway for not releasing. Ashley kicked and the ball fell just short of the line. Woodville collected it and were tackled out by Caity. Onkas took a clean lineout and passed to the backs making it to the 22m and drawing an offside penalty.  Ashley kicked out just before the 5m. The throw wasn’t straight and Woodville took a free kick, tapping and running. After several phases they kicked to halfway where Danielle dived on the ball. Kayla took it forward and then Ashley chipped over the top, recovering her own ball and diving over the line to score. Jade’s conversion was successful.

Onka 34 – Woodville 5

Woodville’s kick bounced out on the 40m, but the lineout was deemed not straight, and Woodville took a free kick. They attacked the line several times, but Onka defence forced small errors which stopped them from building momentum.  Danica almost got an intercept but play came back for an Onkas knock-on.  From the scrum, Woodville went on the attack but gave away a penalty for not releasing. Ashley kicked out on the defensive 40m. Onkas cleared the lineout and threw to the backs but lost the ball in a tackle. Woodville then received a penalty for Onkas offside. Woodville tapped and ran, after a few phases they drew another offside penalty and tapped again. Onkas defence held firm but gave another penalty away. Woodville tapped again but this time Kate took an intercept and broke clear, but play was called back for another Onka player offside. Woodville tapped again and kicked over the top but were accidentally offside (played crossed over) so Onkas received a scrum just inside their defensive 22m.

Woodville ended up with another offside penalty, this time on their 5m line. The Onka defence came up fast and pushed them back to the 22m. Woodville then threw to the nearside wing, making a break until Kayla made a try-saving tackle, stripping the ball on the try line.

From the scrum, Onkas kicked and Woodville caught and attacked, drawing another penalty on the 22m. They tapped and a good tackle by Grace and some good rucking drew an Onka penalty, which was kicked out just outside the 22m. From the lineout, Onkas kicked but gave away an offside penalty. Woodville tapped and ran again, but Onkas defence was too strong forcing a forward pass.

From the scrum, Ashley kicked out on the 22m. From the lineout the ball went out to Jade W on the wing, who broke several tackles and ran the length of the field to score. Ashley’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 41 – Woodville 5

Woodville kicked to Onkas who attacked up the wing, spilling the ball over the line for full time

FULL TIME: Onkas 41 – Woodville 5
Best Player:  Chelsea Stanford, Voucher: Grace Fitzsimmons

Onkas Reserves Get Another Good Win Over Woodville (31-24)

The Reserve Grade continued their good form getting a solid win over Woodville in a tight and tough game. The Bs proved too good, coming from behind to win by 7 points.

Tries to Philomon Enalanga (2), Riley Minogue, Anthony Esposito, and Dylan Mostyn, Conversions (3) to Damon Whitton.

Best Player: Anthony Esposito, Voucher: Philomon Enalanga

Undermanned Onka Third Grade Struggle at Dry Creek (10-68)

With just one reserve, Onkas struggled in the warm weather but had moments of brilliance against a strong North Torrens side.

Tries to Nicolas O’Brien (2)

Best Player: Eric Beere, Voucher: Dylan Marshall