A LACK of discipline was the difference between winning and losing in a blockbuster Men’s A Grade match against the Caloundra Sharks,
Coach Brett Hill said the team was struggling with a growing injury list, but the team let itself down through silly errors in the 33-32 loss.
“It was actually our discipline that cost us that game, and we just kept turning the ball over to them, and they made us pay for it that’s for sure,” he said.
Beerwah dominated the first half with four unanswered tries, but let Caloundra back in with a late first half try.
Beerwah then opened the scoring in the second half and seemed to have all the momentum as two Sharks players were sinbinned.
Despite the advantage Caloundra scored three tries in 10 minutes giving them a 30-26 lead.
Beerwah fought back with a try to retake the lead, but Caloundra responded by kicking a penalty goal to equal the score.
The home team then kicked a field goal with seconds left in the game, securing the win for the Sharks 33-32.
The men’s A grade game the following week was against the Noosa Pirates (July 30) at home, which the Doggies won 30-22, despite trailing 16-10 at half time.
Brett said after a patchy first half of poor discipline, which was their downfall in their last match, they improved enough to wrest back control of the game.
The Women’s top flight team have had a mixed fortnight, winning 14-6 against the Noosa Pirates (July 30) and losing 54-6 to Caloundra the previous week.
Coach Rod Kerr lamented the sides struggles with injury and sickness, which has plagued their season.
Caloundra dominated the entire match with six tries in the first half and four in the second.
While the Doggies scored the first try in the second half, they were no match for a fired-up Caloundra team.