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 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

President's Report - June

Hi Onka Family,

This is the President's update for June.

We’ve completed the first half of the 2026 season and are now on the slide into finals in August. To date we’ve had some great rugby and also some awesome events at the club, with more exciting things to come.

Our juniors continue to look good, with great numbers, good training attendance and some great results. Our U12s sit undefeated at the top of the ladder, U14s, U16 and U18s sit in the top 4 looking good for finals places.

Our Women’s team won the mid-year inaugural Challenge Cup with a great performance against long term rivals Southern Suburbs. The Women’s comp this year was split into two to allow teams with less that the full 15 players to be competitive and play in the first half of the season, culminating in the Challenge Cup. The second half of the season is the normal 15-a-side premiership and our Women’s team is off to a strong start with wins against Burnside and Old Collegians/Brighton.

Our A grade continue their fight for finals, sitting just one game out of the top four.  The Premier Reserves and Third Grades have had some battles against injuries and player numbers but have been playing some great rugby, with the Reserves picking up a good win over Barossa on the weekend.

We have sent in our Expression of Interest for hosting finals again this year and expect RUSA to make a formal announcement on this very soon.

Another big focus of this year has been to improve our club finances and translate this into improvements for the club. We’ve had several big events recently: Miss Onka, Music Bingo and Quiz Night as well as the Origin viewing nights. The June long weekend was also a huge one for us as we opened the canteen, bar and clubrooms for the South Australian Netball Country Netball Championships and made over $25,000 in sales as well as receiving a big thank-you from Netball South Australia.  A huge thanks to all the volunteers who worked that weekend - this was a great result for the club.

Our first major upgrade will be a significant redevelopment of the club gym – purchasing of new equipment and improving the locking and access.  We’ve been working hard with our suppliers as well as key stakeholders to ensure that this will improve our club’s access to strength and conditioning equipment as well as rehabilitation. This should be coming very soon!

We’ve also completed the new Honour Boards in the club-room, which I’m sure most of you have already seen, and in the next few days we should have the new lifting door for the equipment shed, which will make accessing the training equipment much easier and safer, as well as removing the crowding around that area when opening the doors.

Our new player polos, generously provided by Mal Clarke, have now been distributed to all players and we now have a new selection of merchandise available including gym towels, scarves, umbrellas and draw-string bags.  See the bar or Ollie to purchase.

This month will also see the updated constitution and development plan going out to the members for comment and consideration. This allows everyone to have a say on the direction of the club and keeps things transparent.

We also have created a fundraising campaign through the Australian Sports Foundation. This is called the Friends of Onkaparinga RUFC and has a website location here: https://asf.org.au/campaigns/onkaparinga-rugby-union-football-club/friends-of-onkaparinga-rufc-foundation?modalOpen=false

While normal donations to the club are not tax-deductable, any donations made through this foundation can be claimed as tax deductions and will be issues a formal receipt that can be used for tax purposes. This is a good way to support the club and also help save some money at tax time.

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions please message me or talk to me at the club.

Round 11 - Match Report - Onkas vs Barossa and Burnside

Onkas Take the Win in Barossa (27-12)

Onkas travelled up to Barossa to take on Barossa and keep their finals hopes alive.

Unfortunately, the filming of the game started late, missing the start of the game – picking up with Onkas crossing the tryline, but being pulled back for a forward pass just outside the attacking 22m.

Barossa ran from the back of the scrum and passed out to the backs. Good defensive pressure from Onkas caused loose ball and Onkas drew a penalty on the 22m in front of the posts. Onkas opted to take a scrum and were awarded another penalty when Barossa collapsed. Dusty took the penalty kick, which bounced from the post to go through for the 3 points.

Onkas 3 – Barossa 0

The Barossa kick fell short and came back for a scrum at midfield. Onkas kicked but the ball went out on the full, coming back for a lineout at halfway. Onkas got a hand to the ball, but Barossa knocked it down to their halfback. They pushed the ball to their backs, and the Onka defensive line speed forced a knock on. Caelan gathered the ball and George crashed through several players, making to the 40m. Caleb took the next hit and then Dusty flicked the ball out to Liam. After a crash from Marios, the ball was then spun to the backs, going to Caleb who made a break down the wing, taking the hit and passing to Brodie who stepped back inside and had his leg pulled out from under him. Cooper drove the next hit to the 22m, followed by Dilfy then the ball went wide, with Tom D and Tom B running up the wing and Onkas received a penalty for offside. The kick went dead and came back for a 22m drop-out. Caleb caught the kick at halfway and passed to George, then Jack who pushed through several defenders to the 40m.  A quick chip by Dusty bounced up for Caelan who dived over for the try on the wing. Dusty’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 10 – Barossa 0

The kick went deep to Copper, who took it forward and, after a hit by Louie, Dusty kicked to the 22m. A big chase by Blake almost stole the ball, but Barossa went forward. Their big prop broke the line and made it to the 22m before passing off. Onkas scrambled and made the tackle, resetting their defensive line. Onkas held Barossa on the 22m for several phases, before a couple of breaks saw Barossa draw a penalty just inside their 22m for offside. The took the tap to their prop who was brought down before the 5m and Barossa managed to find some space on the wing to cross over for a try. The conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 10 – Barossa 5

The kick went long and high and Onkas chased up and forced a knock on just outside the 22m. The ball went wide from the scrum but was knocked on in the centres for a Barossa scrum. The Barossa 8 ran with the ball but was brought down and Barossa drew a penalty for tackler not rolling away. The kick went out on the 22m and Barossa knocked their lineout loose, being pushed back to the past the 40m. Onkas held them back until the game was halted due to a series ankle injury to Liam, restarting in a scrum to Barossa.

Barossa took the ball to the wing, making it to their attacking 40m before being brought down in a solid tackle. Good Onka defensive pressure forced the ball back to the other 40m where it rolled loose. Barossa retained possession and eventually kicked. Blake recovered and went forward, and Onkas kicked but came back for an Onka penalty for a ruck infringement on halfway. Dusty’s kick went out just before the 22m. Onkas set the maul from the line, pushing to the 22m and then breaking rom the back. A misthrow turned over possession but a good tackle by Brodie stopped a Barossa break on the wing. Barossa hit a few more phases, but solid Onka defence drew a penalty. Dusty kicked out just before the 5m. Onkas set another maul and Louie and Marios crashed over for a try. Dusty’s conversion was unsuccessful.

Onkas 15 – Barossa 5

The kick went high and was taken by Cooper., but Barossa received a penalty for not-releasing and tapped quickly, getting another penalty for Onkas tackler not releasing. Onkas defence held for several phases on the line, holding up the try attempt. The goal-line dropout was caught by Barossa just past the 40m. They attacked for a few phases, crossing their 40m until Onkas got a penalty. The kick was caught by a Barossa player, who was brought down on the halfway. Barossa continued to attack, eventually kicking. Barossa received a penalty for offside on their attacking 40m. Barossa took the tap but a big tackle by Marios and Dilfy forced a knock-on at the back of the ruck. Onkas kicked deep from the scrum and Barossa returned the kick, which was caught by Dusty, who stepped the first defender and passed out to Tom D who kicked deep and, under pressure from the Onka chasers, the Barossa defender knocked the ball out just inside Onkas attacking 22m. Onkas mauled from the lineout. Kaedan flicked the ball to Dusty who popped to Tom D and the looped around to receive the ball again. He flicked it to Blake who drew his defender and popped the ball up to Tom B on the wing, who crashed over for a try. Dusty’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 22 – Barossa 5

Barossa’s kick weas caught by Marios and Onkas received a penalty for diving over. The kick went out at halfway and after the lineout Dusty kicked. Barossa tried to run wide but were stopped by Onkas and forced to kick, but Onkas knocking on in the attempt to regather. From the scrum, Barossa pushed to the centres but were penalised for not releasing. The kick went out on the 22m. Onkas knocked the ball back and Kaedan regathered, passing to Dusty to passed to Tom D and then Caelan and Tom B on the wing. Tom kicked the ball along the ground and almost recovered it, but Barossa dived on it and halftime was called.

HALF TIME: Onkas 22 – Barossa 5

The second half started with a Barossa kick which was caught but stolen at the ruck, then Onkas received a penalty for Barossa not releasing. Dusty kicked out to halfway. The ball pushed to the backs and then was kicked long. Barossa kicked high and managed to reclaim in the air, kicking again. This time Brodie caught it and the ball fell loose with Blake diving on it with Onkas getting a penalty for high tackle. The kick was caught at the 22m and Barossa made a break back to halfway where they were caught by a wall of red. Another push to the far wing, led to a break to the attacking 40m and an Onka turnover and scrum. George took the ball from the back of the scrum, crashing through the defence and another penalty for Onkas. The kick went out at the 22m. Onkas tried a quick front ball, but it was knocked on and Onkas received a penalty. The kick went out just before the 5m. An overthrow at the lineout fell to Barossa a scrum for an Onka knock-on. Barossa then knocked on attack leading to an Onka scrum just outside the 5m in front of the goals. A good scrum led to the ball pushing wide to Tom B, who scored on the wing.

Onkas 27 – Barossa 5

Baross kicked to Caleb who charged up and  Marios took the next hit before the ball was sent to the backs, but trickled out of bounds from an overthrow. Barossa made a break from the lineout but Onkas stole the ball at the ruck and kicked it deep. Big tackled by Tom D, Brodie and Caelan kept Barossa in their 22m until they kicked. Caelan caught the ball and Kaedan box-kicked but was caught after the kick and Barossa gathered. Onkas recovered the ball with a strong counter-ruck. Onkas continued to crash forward, making it to the 22m and drawing a penalty. Onkas opted to take the scrum. Kaedan ran from the back, going blind but was forced out. Drom the lineout Barossa kicked and Brodie caught the ball, but his foot touched the line, for a lineout on Barossa’s defensive 40m. Louie stole the ball from the lineout with a knockdown and Onkas attacked again but knocked on to a loose pass.

Barossa attacked again from the scrum and were held up in the middle of the field and Onkas received the scrum. Dusty kicked and Barossa returned with a chip that was caught on Onkas attacking 40m. Onkas went forward again with some big hits but were penalised for not releasing. The kick made no ground, crossing the line on Onkas attacking 40m. Barossa took the line at the front and then made a break up the centres and passed to the backs where they received a penalty for a high tackle. The kick went out on their attacking 22m. They again took the ball the front of the lineout and spun wide and knocked on when they tried to come back to the near side. The kick went deep and was knocked on by Barossa at the halfway. Another kick from the scrum was put down by Barossa over the tryline and went back for a goal-line dropout.

Barossa recovered the high kick and chipped to their winger who tried another chip but put the ball out on the full at halfway. Onkas mauled from the lineout and drove 10m to the past the 40m before chopping. The ball fell to a Barossa player who counter attacked and chipped, looking like he might score before Blake dived in the ball, securing it and drawing a penalty for Onkas. The kick went out at halfway.

Onkas attacked several phases in the forwards, before a tackle knocked the ball loose and Barossa picked it up, making a break. Solid Onka defence forced a not releasing penalty as Barossa tried to spread the ball wide.  The kick went out just past halfway.

A clean lineout led to another mail and then a Dusty kick deep. The bounce forced the defender back and a great chase by Onkas put Barossa on the backfoot on the 5m. Barossa ran a few hits before kicking. Dusty caught the ball and it was spun wide but ended with a Barossa scrum on the 40m. Onkas drove the scrum back and received the penalty, kicking out on the 22m. Barossa stole the line, crashing forward but losing the ball on the wing. Play came back for Onkas offside. Barossa took the penalty tap with their big prop crashing through. He was eventually brought down but popped to a back who chipped over the top. Blake recovered and kicked back. Barossa pushed wide and made a break from the ruck running to score under the posts.

Onkas 27 – Barossa 12

Onkas kicked high and charged up, contesting but knocking on. A huge scrum drive stole the ball and Onkas drew a penalty for an infringement in the next ruck, kicking the ball out to end the game.

FULL TIME: Onkas 27 – Barossa 12

Best Player: Jack Robins, Voucher: Caelan Shelton

 

Onka Women Too Good for Burnside in a Seesawing Game (43-36)

Onkas Women took on Burnside at Womma Park (Elizabeth) for a blockbuster clash. Burnside were coming off the back of a win against Souths and that made this a battle for top spot.

The game started with Onkas kicking north. Burnside knocked on from the kick off, giving Onkas a scrum just before their 22m. The ball came out the back of the scrum and Onkas pushed to the wing and crashed up in the forwards before giving away a penalty for diving over. Burnside kicked out on the 40m. From the lineout, Burnside attacked up the centre and then spun the ball out to the wing. Onkas defence held well as Burnside made some big hits, passing from wing to wing and eventually knocking on. Play came back for an Onkas offside at halfway. Burnside kicked out at the 40m.

Burnside threw the lineout long and popped down to their centres who crashed up, and received a penalty for offside. Burnside kicked out on the 22m. From the lineout, Burnside hit up in the centres and then went wide. A pass hit their player’s foot and went forward and Onkas recovered, kicking deep. Burnside collected the ball at halfway and attacked again, first in the centres and then finding space on the wing where they crossed for a try.

Onkas 0 – Burnside 5

Onkas restarted with a short kick that Burnside caught, but Onka’s defence were quickly on the player. From the ruck, Burnside threw a wild pass that their runner had to dive to catch. Onkas almost stole the ruck, but Burnside got it out, attacking in the centres and forwards. A big hit by Grace set up Tori for the counter-ruck and she ripped the ball and took it forward. A loose pass looked like Burnside might get the steal, but Danielle managed to pull it clear and Jade kicked a long grubber. Shakira and Kate caught the receiver, but Burnside managed to sneak the ball free.  Danielle jackalled the next ball giving possession back to Onkas. Tori crashed it up and then the ball went to Kayla who powered through several defenders. Onkas put together a few good attacking phases until an overthrow on the wing trickled out. Burnside won their lineout and pushed the ball wide, zigging between the defenders and scoring under the posts.

Onkas 0 – Burnside 10

Onkas kicked high and Burnside missed the catch, taking the ball on the bounce. Onkas tackled the receiver. The next hit was from the Burnside prop who was held up and a maul was created. Onkas held firm and received the scrum. From the scrum the ball went to the backs and was passed back inside to Leah C on a switch. Onkas continued the attack but a pop from the ground went a player in front of the ball and Burnside received the penalty, kicking out at the 40m. From the lineout, Burnside went back to the centres and then pushed wide. They made some good ground but Onkas defence received the penalty for Burnside playing on the ground, kicking out on their attacking 22m. Onkas mauled from the lineout and then Grace crashed up from the back of the maul. A series of quick passes found Leahi P who drew several defenders and the passed to Kate who powered over the line for a try.

Onkas 5 – Burnside 10

Burnside’s kick was gathered by Kate and then out to Charlotte who crashed up. Kayla took a hit up in the backs and the Leah P kicked the ball deep. Onkas chased up on the receiver but gave away a penalty for high tackle just past the halfway. The Burnside kick went out on the 40m. Burnside pushed to their backs and then attacked in the forwards, getting a penalty for an Onka tackle without arms. The kick went out just before their 22m. The lineout throw went over the top and looked to be knocked on by Burnside, but they regathered and attacked. Onkas defence drew a penalty for Burnside not releasing and kicked out on their attacking 40m.

A clean lineout went to the backs with Leah P crashing it up, but Burnside managed to jackal the ball. Jade P tackled the ballcarrier and stole the ball back, pushing forward. Big hits by Charlotte and Danielle pushed Onkas back into attack and quick hands to the backs led to a break on the wing. Onkas forwards drove the ruck clear, and a deep kick was recovered by Burnside on their 5m. They kicked back and Onkas received a penalty for offside. Grace took a quick tap and dived over the line for the equaliser.

Onkas 10 – Burnside 10

The Burnside kick was caught by Cheyenne and the ball then spun to Grace for a crash ball. Onkas continued the attack through a big hit from Kayla, but the next ruck was jackalled, and Burnside went on the attack on their attacking 40m. A good tackle by Kate brought the ball carrier down and Shakira intercepted the next pass – running from the 40m to score the try under the posts and give Onkas the lead. Jade P’s kick was successful.

Onkas 17 – Burnside 10

The Burnside kick went forward from an Onka foot and was regathered by Burnside. Onkas jackalled the ball but were penalised for a high tackle.

The kick didn’t go out, and Onkas crashed back up through Leah P and Grace, drawing a penalty for Burnside diving over. The kick went out just past Onka’s defensive 40m. Onkas cleared the lineout with a long throw that was taken at the back by Cheyenne. Kayla made a break in midfield powering through the opposition. Onkas spun to the wing and then after a few forward crashes drew a penalty for Burnside offside. The kick went out inside the 22m.  A messy line out was lost to Burnside who kicked out on the 40m. Onkas took the lineout and passed to Danielle who crashed through the centres and then Jade P put in a chip kick that was recovered by Burnside on their 22m. Leah P caught the receiver and solid Onka defence forced a loose ball and kick. Kayla caught the ball on the run and Onkas went on the attack again. Jade P passed out to Leah P who slipped a defender and passed to Shakira to made it to the 5m before being caught. Onkas support was there and the ball passed out to Caity who crashed over the line by the posts. Leah’s conversion was successful and halftime was called

HALFTIME: Onkas 24 – Burnside 10

The second half started with Burnside kicking north. The kicker missed the ball, and Onkas received the scrum on halfway. Burnside received a penalty from the scrum and took a tap. They attacked for several phases before chipping through and recovering. They tried to go wide but Onkas stole the ball and went on the counter. Jade P kicked a grubber through and Burnside recovered on halfway, with Danielle jackalling the receiver and stealing the ball. Onkas crashed forward and drove through a ruck, but the ball was caught up and Burnside stole it, running down the wing then cutting back inside. Caity chased the runner and tried to drag her down but caught the player’s hair. This led to a penalty try and Caity being yellow carded.

Onkas 24 – Burnside 17

Onkas took a quick kick and Burnside pushed to the wing, dropping the ball in attack. Onkas played on and pushed to the backs with Danielle, Kate and Kayla making good ground. Crashes by Grace and Issabelle opened space on the wing and Kate dived over for a try.

Onkas 29 – Burnside 17

Burnside’s kick fell to Olivia who passed to Jade P. Onkas continued the attack but were penalised for playing the ball on the ground midway between the 40m and 22m. Burnside opted to take a scrum. Onkas drove well, but the number 8 picked from the back of the scrum and managed to split the defensive line, scoring by the posts.

Onkas 29 – Burnside 24

Onkas kicked deep and Burnside knocked on, leading to an Onkas scrum just before the 22m. Onkas held firm and won the scrum passing wide, but a loose pass was intercepted, and the Burnside player ran the length of the field to steal the lead.

Onkas 29 – Burnside 31

Another deep kick-off spilled loose, but Burnside recovered and came forward, bring caught by Grace and Allanah. The defensive pressure forced a knock-on, and Onkas took a scrum just outside their 22m. Another good scrum from Onkas led to a backs ball, but an overpass fell loose and was gathered by Leah C. Onkas pushed quickly to the wing and broke the Burnside line several times, crashing to the 5m. A couple of good forward hits let the ball push wide to an overlap and Shakira dove over on the wing putting Onkas back in the lead.

Onkas 36 – Burnside 31

Burnside’s kick fell short and Onkas took a scrum on halfway. A loose throw on the wing was almost stolen, but Onkas drew a penalty. Onkas kicked to the 40m and went wide from the lineout. Burnside stole the ball, but play was halted for an injured Burnside player. The restart was a Burnside scrum at halfway on the wing. Onkas drove well but Burnside cleared, spinning the ball wide quickly. They made a break up the wing and scored, levelling the scores.

Onkas 36 – Burnside 36

Onkas kicked high and the ball bounced out just past the 40m. Burnside cleared the lineout and attacked up the centre but knocked the ball on. Leah P pounced on it and got a quick pass out to Danielle who drew two attackers and passed to Kate who crossed and scored by the posts.

Onkas 43 – Burnside 36

Burnside’s kick fell short and Onkas gave away a penalty for pulling down in the scrum. Burnside opted for another scrum. Onkas won the scrum and kicked deep. Burnside recovered and kicked. Shakira caught the ball and went forward, with Leah P attacking on the wing. Onkas were penalised for not releasing and Burnside kicked out just outside the 22m. Caity got a hand to the ball in the lineout and forced a Burnside knock-on.  Onkas won the scrum and went to the centres with Danielle switching with Kate who took the ball past the 22m. Onkas received a penalty for offside and kicked out on the 5m. Onkas formed a maul and then went wide almost crossing the line. Burnside managed a steal on the line and kicked deep. Onkas recovered and hit up, but the ball was stolen again. Burnside knocked on in the ruck and full time was called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 43 – Burnside 36
Best Player:  Danielle Paenga, Voucher: Shakira Dolman


Onkas Reserves In Solid Win Over Barossa (24-12)

After a tough game last week, the Onkas B Grade showed their strength this week with a solid win over a strong Barossa team, 24-12.

Tries to Jimmy Randall, Taylor Marangakis, Tom Bray and Dylan Burke, Conversions (2) to Damon Whitton.

Best Player: Zachary Kirkland, Voucher: Dylan Burke

 

Onka Third Grade Start Strong but Go Down (24-52)

Onkas thirds struggled with numbers this week but came out strong with guest appearances from Daniel Taylor and Seb Rivett. The Thirds fought hard all game, but ultimately ran out of steam. A decent result for a game that was looking to be a forfeit – taking the attack to Barossa and claiming the bonus point.

Tries to Ben White (3), Luke Shearer, Conversions (2) to Declan Booby

Best Player: Ben White, Voucher: Michael “Mooka” McGettrick

Round 10 - Match Report Onkas vs Old Collegians

Onkas In Tight Battle with Old Collegians (0-26)

Onkas took on Old Collegians in muddy and wet conditions at Tregenza Oval

Onkas started with the kick-off heading South. Old Colls gathered and ran a few small hit-ups before kicking long. Blake picked the ball at the defence 40m and broke through three defenders before getting caught by the full back on the 22m. He passed but the ball fell loose. Onkas cleaned up and ran a few forward hit ups but lost the ball at a ruck and Colls pushed the ball to the wing and drew a penalty for offside. They kicked out just past the halfway. Colls won their lineout and pushed the ball to their centres, finding some space on the wing before being caught by Tom just before the 22m. After another centre crash, Colls pushed to the other wing and then to the forwards. Louie ripped the ball free in a tackle and Onkas crashed forward.

After a few hit ups, Dusty kicked and Colls returned the kick. Onkas took it forward but lost the ball at the ruck. Colls quickly pushed to the near wing but were caught and went back to the centres before chipping through. Blake recovered and Kaedan box kicked to halfway. Colls looked to have some space on the wing, but solid tackling by Brodie, Tom and Caelan stopped them and drew an Onkas penalty for not releasing. Dusty kicked the ball out just before the 40m. Onkas cleared the lineout and Dusty kicked through. Colls pushed it wide quickly and made some ground with some pops and forward hits. Onkas defence held strong and drew a penalty on the defensive 40m. Dusty kicked out and Old Colls managed to knock down the ball from the lineout. Colls ran wing to wing making it back just past halfway when Onkas drew another penalty and Dusty kicked out on the 40m.

Old Colls managed another steal at the lineout and kicked deep. Onkas knocked on at the 22m. From the scrum Colls went wide and their chip kick went out on the 5m. Despite a slight overthrow, Onkas won the lineout and Caelan hit it up and Dusty kicked. Old Colls managed to find some space but knocked on at the 22m. Onkas won their scrum and kicked for a lineout just past the midway. Colls took a short lineout and a couple of forward hits before passing to their backline and drawing a penalty for tackler not releasing. They kicked to just past the 40m and their throw was not straight. Onkas kicked deep and Colls returned the kick out on the 40m. Onkas won the line out and Dusty kicked but Colls marked the ball inside their 22m and kicked back. Dusty returned with a high kick that Blake almost recovered but the ball was knocked on in the air by Old Colls, resulting in an Onkas scrum. Old Colls received a penalty for Onkas pulling down in the scrum and kicked out just past the 40m. Colls won their lineout and pushed wide, Onkas received a defensive penalty, kicking out just before halfway.

From the lineout Onkas hit up then kicked high. Colls recovered and shot out to the far wing getting a penalty for Onkas offside and kicked out at the 22m. Old Colls took a long lineout and formed a maul, making it just past the 22m. A big tackle by Dusty and George drove Colls back but play went back for a Colls penalty and they kicked out on the 5m. Colls formed another maul, making it over the line for a try in the 30th minute.

Onkas 0 – Colls 7

Onkas kicked off high and Colls lifted their player to take the ball and then pushed to the centres, eventually receiving a penalty for high tackle and kicking out on their attacking 40m. The lineout wasn’t straight, but Onkas didn’t contest so Colls cleared with a kick, which Blake marked in the 22m. His kick went high and Colls fumbled the pass leading to a turnover. Onkas then knocked on and Colls played advantage, pushing forward and getting a penalty on the 22m for Onkas diving over. Colls formed another maul from the lineout and this time Onkas drew the penalty and kicked out just past the 22m. Colls stole the lineout and hit up in the centre before overthrowing and pushing the ball out. It was deemed forward so Onkas took the scrum. Kaedan made a break from the back and kicked, with Onkas getting a penalty for old Colls not releasing on their attacking 40m. Onkas opted to take a shot for goal, but the kick went wide. Colls kicked the drop-out deep where it was recovered by Rhys who passed to Liam, who made good ground, followed by Jack and Tom. Onkas then received a penalty for tackler not releasing and kicked out just before the 5m. Onkas tried a short lineout, but the ball was dropped. From the scrum Colls went to the centres then kicked to halfway. Onkas took a clean lineout and kicked; Colls returned the kick and Kaeden kicked back. Colls recovered and made a break up the wing before pushing back to the centre, finding an overlap on the far wing to score.

Onkas 0 – Colls 12

Onkas kicked high and Colls returned the kick deep. An unlucky bounce nearly let a Colls player through, but he knocked it on. Dusty kicked from the scrum and Colls kicked out to end the half.

HALF TIME: Onkas 0 – Colls 12

The second half started with a Colls kick-off, which was caught by Isaac. Jack hit up and Dusty kicked deep. Colls returned the kick and Kaedan caught the ball and kicked out at the halfway. Colls got caught at the lineout by Louie but managed to clear pushing past the midway with some backs runs and getting a penalty for Onkas diving over. The kick went out just inside the 22m. Colls formed a maul and drove forward before crashing up in the centres. Onkas defended well on the line and received a penalty for Colls offside. Dusty kicked and the Colls receiver was caught by Blake before he could make any ground.  Colls knocked on but Onkas were penalised for offside. Colls took a tap and Caleb made a big hit, But Colls received a penalty. They kicked out on 5m and mauled again. Onkas held them on the line but the found some space wide and scored on the far wing.

Onkas 0 – Colls 19

Dusty’s kick went high and deep, but Colls kicked it back. Kaedan returned the kick out on the 40m. From the lineout, Colls went wide and Onkas received a penalty for not releasing and Dusty kicked out on the 22m. Onkas formed a maul from the lineout and got a decent drive before passing out to the backs. Tom and Rhys made some ground before Rhys was tackled out on the 22m. Colls kicked and Rhys caught it, taking it to midway and Onkas then lost the ball to a counter ruck. Onkas almost managed a steal but were penalised and Colls took a quick ball and then received another penalty, which they kicked out inside the 22m. Colls made a break from the lineout, pushing to the tryline but Onkas held firm and received a goal-line dropout. Dusty’s kick went deep and Colls attacked back up the midfield then kicking, but were offside and Onkas receive the penalty, kicking out on halfway. Colls stole the lineout and pushed wide but Onkas received the defensive penalty.

Dusty kicked out on halfway. Onkas pushed to Dusty, who kicked and Colls returned the kick out just before their attacking 22m. Colls stole the lineout and pushed wide, making some ground on the wing and then coming back to centre, receiving a penalty for high tackle. Onkas defended well on the line and stole the ball, kicking out at halfway. Colls went to the centre from their lineout and then pushed wide. Onkas stole from the ruck but lost the ball to a counter ruck and Colls kicked. Rhys recovered and ran it up. Onkas ran several hit ups and drew a penalty for Colls offside at the ruck. Dusty’s kick went out just past halfway.

Colls stole the lineout and pushed wide chipping over the top. Onkas recovered on the line and kicked deep. Colls ran back and knocked it on. Tom took a run from the scrum, and the ball went wide to Rhys who made a break past midway. Onkas took the ball back to midfield and George and Caleb broke the line. Onka continued to crash up, looking dangerous with pick and drives but the ball deemed knocked on. Colls ran the ball from the scrum then kicked high and short. Onkas recovered and again crashed at the Old Colls defence line inside the 5m before knocking on.

This time Colls kicked from the scrum and Blake caught and ran back to the 22m. The backs looked dangerous, but the ball trickled out on an overthrow. The lineout was overthrown and stolen by Onkas, who crashed up again and drew a penalty for Colls offside. Onkas took a quick tap and went wide, again crashing against the line. Colls received a penalty for Onkas offside and kicked. Onkas knocked on at the catch on the 40m.

Colls went wide from the scrum, going wing to wing and making some ground before Blake took the player down. Colls made another hit and drew a penalty on the 22m in front of goal. Colls kicked out just outside their 5m. They mauled from the lineout, but Onkas drew the penalty for truck-and-trailer and Dusty kicked out on the 40m. Old Colls stole the lineout and hit up the middle before pushing wide and knocking on. Onkas went blind from the scrum, making some good ground but being pushing out on the 40m.

Colls pushed the ball to the far wing and then kicked across field, recovering and making it over the line.

Onkas 0 – Old Colls 26

Onkas kick off went high and short and Onkas stole the ball, pushing forward with several hits. Driving past the 22m and drawing a penalty, which they played quickly. Onkas continued to hammer the line but then gave away a penalty and Colls kicked out to end the game.

FULL TIME: Onkas 0 – Colls 26

Best Player: Blake Bruse-Hall, Voucher: Rhys Warren

Onka Women Get Big Win over Old Colls/Brighton (57-0)

The video for the Women’s game started late, with Onkas already in the lead 10-0 with tries to Caity and Kate.

The recording started with a scrum from Onkas just outside their attacking 22m. Onkas pushed wide from the scrum, from Olivia to Ashley, Danielle and then to Kate who crashed through the defensive line stepping around several defenders before being brought down right before the 5m. Onkas threw the ball wide and a slight overthrow led to a knock on and Colls scrum just outside the 5m.

Onkas defended well, holding Colls inside the 22m despite some solid drives and defensive pressure forced a knock on. Onkas played advantage and pushed to the backs, moving quickly. Grace picked from the back of the ruck and crashed over the line for a try. Ashley’s conversion was successful.

Onkas 17 – Colls 0

The Colls kick off fell to Grace who crashed up. Danica hit up the next ball and then Ashley kicked. Caity outran the opposition and soccered through, but an unlucky bounce helped Colls, who dived on the ball and knocked it on. The scrum collapsed, giving a penalty to Colls, who tapped and ran into a wall of red and black. Chelsea and Danica stole the ball, and the ball was pushed out to the wing. Onkas crossed the line but were called back for a forward pass.

The Colls number 8 ran from the back of the scrum and Colls went back into a wall of Onkas, eventually kicking. Olivia gathered the ball and made good ground, passed to Ashley who flicked the ball out to Kate who slipped through the line and scored.

Onkas 22 – Colls 0

Onkas recovered the kick off and crashed the ball up through the forwards, before spinning out to the backs, with the ball spinning out to Leah P on the wing. Leah ran from the defensive 40m to just past the 22m, when she was caught, and flicked the ball up. Kate gathered and took the ball into contact and Onkas crashed again through Grace and Danica and then pushed and Onkas crossed the tryline but lost control of the ball on the way down.

Onkas drove the scrum and stole the ball, but the scrum was reset. This time Colls broke blind and made a small break, but Onkas held solid on the attacking 22m driving Colls back, but Colls drew a penalty and tapped quickly and received another penalty. They tapped again and Onkas defence pushed them back to the 22m. After a few phases Colls made a break on the wing but were caught by Leah P just past halfway.

Colls continued to attack, making a small drive, but Onkas defence held firm. After several phases, Coll received another penalty and tapped quickly, making it to the 22m and drawing another penalty. Another quick tap led to the Colls player being held and halftime was called.

HALF TIME: Onkas 22 – Colls 0

The second half started with Colls kicking south. Charlotte caught the kickoff and crashed forward breaking a few tackles. The ball was then pushed to the backs and after a few hits ended up on the near wing. The ball was then spun back to Grace who broke through in midfield and made it past the 22m before eventually being brought down. A loose ball went wide, and Onkas regathered with Kate scooping up the ball and sliding over the line for a try.

Onkas 27 – Colls 0

The Colls kick off went low and Grace crashed forward. The ball then went to the wing with Leah P and Teresa hitting up well. Kayla crashed the next ball up, pushing through several defenders and then the ball came out to grace who broke through again. Onkas took advantage of the moment and spun the ball out along the backs with Shakira crossing the line for the points.

Onkas 32 – Colls 0

The kick fell short to Leah P, who passed to Grace. Danica took the next hit, crashing through the line and breaking several tackles. The ball fired out to the backs on the far side wing, and Onkas pushed past the 22m. Onkas crashed again but knocked on at the 22m. The Colls number 8 picked from the scrum but there was an injury in the scrum, so play was held up. The scrum was reset and the ball came out to the halfback who ran. Onkas came up fast in defence and pushed Colls back to the 22m. Colls attacked for several phases but failed to cross the 22m as Onkas defended well. They finally crossed with a drive, but Onkas managed to turnover in the ruck. Kaylas crashed the ball up powering past the 22m and almost making it to the 5m. The ball then spun out to the backs. Despite some loose ball, Onkas kept possession and Jade W crashed over the wing for a try.

Onkas 37 – Colls 0

Cheyenne collected the kick and crashed forward, Ashley then kicked deep, finding space and catching the fullback out of position. Caity chased up and put pressure on the opposition, drawing a penalty and Ashley kicked out on the 22m.

Onkas took a maul from the lineout but knocked on. From the scrum, Colls went to their centres and knocked on. Cheyenne received the ball from the scrum and drew the opposition, popping the ball out to Leah C who crossed on the wing for a try.

Onkas 42 – Colls 0

The kick bounced off a foot and unfortunately put Onkas offside, giving a penalty to Colls. Colls took the tap, but the runner was brought down by Grace. Ashley and Cheyenne caught the next runner, driving her back several meters. Colls tried to break down the wing and crash in the forwards, but Onkas defence held strong. Grace then managed to scoop up a loose ball and sent Onkas forward. Another big drive from Kayla and a kick from Ashley put Onkas back to their attacking 22m for a lineout.

Colls recovered the ball and tried to crash up, but some solid tackles held them inside their 22m. A wild pass went high and Caity swept through for an intercept and an Onkas try.

Onkas 47 – Colls 0

The kick fell to Kayla who sped up the field to the halfway and Ashley kicked deep. Caity dived over the line for a try.

Onkas 52 – Colls 0

The Colls kick slipped through Onkas, who gathered but knocked on. Colls cleared the scrum and pushed wide but knocked on. Ashley kicked from the scrum and Onkas swarmed the receiver, drawing a penalty for not releasing. Ashley’s kick bounced out just past the 22m.

Onkas set a fake maul from the lineout and popped out to Grace who passed to Leah C. The ball then shot out wide to Shakira who scored on the wing.

Onkas 57 – Colls 0

The kick was caught by Kayla who again charged up the middle. Caity took the next ball forward, but an overthrow trickled over the line and fulltime was called.

FULL TIME: Onkas 57 – Old Colls/Brighton 0

Best Player:  Teresa Cornwell, Voucher: Kate Richards



Onkas Reserves Go Down to Old Colls in a Gutsy Fight (0-80)

A depleted Onkas Reserves fought to the end in a tough battle against a fast Old Colls team.

Best Player: Ashley Montero, Voucher: Tom Sellwood

 

Onka Third Grade Start Strong (17-45)

Onkas thirds started well with a hat trick to Jamie Pavely, but struggled to keep up with a young Old Colls team in the second half, going down 17-45

Tries to Jamie Pavely (3), Conversion to Stuart Suter

Best Player: Tomas Puplett, Voucher: Jamie Pavely