Thrilling first reserve grade final, as Leeton hold on to see off Yenda

Leeton Greens valiently held on to take out the Group 20 elimination final on Saturday, after the game went into extra time.

The game was held at Hay Park, in very warm on-field conditions

Facing a 6-all draw with Yenda Blueheelers at half-time, the teams were locked at 16-all when the full time siren blew.

Five minutes play each way was ruled and a penalty goal to Yenda drew them ahead by two pints.

A determined Leeton outfit refused to concede and scored a final minute try to take out the thrilling victory 20 - 18.

It was a physical match-up from the first whistle, but Leeton scored first when Charlie Watson scored the first of his double.

Yenda evened the score when Teei Piaw scored.

In the second half Yenda scored two tries through Alex Fogale, and Salesi Fatafehi, who stretched out to ground the ball.

Leeton allowed no breathing space and scored twice before full time - both Tyce Thornton and Beau Griffiths crossed

In extra time it was Leeton's ability to move off their defensively line quickly that held Yenda out, before and Watson brought up his second to seal the win

Leeton's rising star Tom Dowse was again outstanding and Watson's passing was on song.

For Yenda, Bohdy Martyn made many valuable metres

Blustery winds caused havoc for the kicking game, in Sunday's elimination final at Exies Oval, Griffith, when Darlington Point Roosters faced off against hosts Griffith Waratahs.

Kicks were blown backwards as DPC battled the wind in the first half, but managed to use it to their advantage at the back end of the game, to take the 16 - 12 win.

It was dogged effort on the Roosters behalf to stand up to both the wind and the Waratahs attack, with just one second-half try the difference between the two side.

For the Roosters Ratu Veibuli's speed was instrumental in the win, despite the Waratahs forwards punishing defence.