Bunnies find a difference

The Umina Bunnies Under-19s found what a difference a week can make with five players missing from the previous week's win and going down 28-14 against Northern Lakes on May 9.

"Lack of discipline with and without the ball proved costly," club secretary Mr Ian Sonter said.

Meanwhile the Umina open grade side continued on its way to record a 28-12 win over previous year's nemesis in the Central Wyong Razorbacks, according to Mr Sonter.

"Dictating from the outset, the Bunnies played a controlled and organised game," Mr Sonter said.

Former Bunnies players Adam King and Phil Cappell returned to join Steve Little in providing added enthusiasm to the team, he said.

"Umina second grade put the previous weeks' effort in the history pages as they set about restoring their season with a comfortable 30-6 win over Northern Lakes.

"Nathan Shanks led the way in the forwards with some bruising defence, closely followed by Ben Paget and Dan Johnson in attack in a fine display of rugby league from the Bunnies.

"In the final game of the day, our first graders went down gallantly 24-22 to Northern Lakes Warriors, who many pundits pick as one of 2010 grand finalists already.

"The game was played without fear or favour as the young Bunnies in their National Breast Cancer Foundation pink jerseys stood tall.

"Time and again the 50/50 results slowed the Bunnies' progress but never at any stage did they consider throwing the towel in, which pleased coach Marc Matthews."

Press release, 9 May 2010 Ian Sonter, Umina Beach RLFC