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Coleambally Blues break their drought

Jul 7, 2022

Kyle Woods celebrating a snapped goal with Blake Argus and Jade Hodge. Photo by Regan Cullen. Photo by Regan Cullen

It’s taken 1065 days but the Coleambally Blues’ seniors finally broke their home game winning drought on Saturday.

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The Blues rallied to defeat the Northern Jets 17.4 (106) to 13.11 (89).

On the back of a dominant mid-field performance from two sets of brothers - Luke and Max Hillier and Dan and Luke Peruzzi - the Blues gave their forwards multiple entries.

It allowed Blake Argus to kick five, and Jade Hodge to middle three.

Goal kickers: Blake Argus 5, Jade Hodge 3, Kyle Woods 2, Curtis Steele 2, Luke Hillier 2, Bryce Hooper, Harry Tooth and Max Hillier.

Best players: Luke Hillier, Max Hillier, Bryce Hooper, Kyle Pete, Luke Peruzzi and Dan Peruzzi.

Awards: DeMamiel Bros BP Fuel - Max Hillier; Tim’s Meats - Luke Peruzzi; Coleambally Community Club 1%er Managers Award - Dan Peruzzi; MAS Ag Work Player’s Player Mug - Kyle Pete.

The reserves did not have as much on Saturday, and were convincingly beaten by the Jets.

Final score: Coly 3.2 (20) def by Jets 13.8 (80).

Goal kickers: L Evans, C Neutze and R Lacey.

Best players: Luke Schulz, Nick Graham, Josh Shaw, Chase Neutze, James Clarke and George Payne.

Awards: DeMamiel Bros BP Fuel - Luke Schulz; Tim’s Meats - Nicholas Graham; Coleambally Community Club - Chase Neutze; Coly Servo BP 1%er - James Clarke; Mack Insurance Player’s Player Mug - George Payne.