West Brisbane Panthers breathed some much-needed life into their season with a come-from-behind 32-24 victory over Valleys.
The Panthers trailed 24-10 in the early stages of the second half but stormed home with four unanswered tries.
It was a crucial win for Wayne Weekes’ side, who move from second last to sixth spot on the ladder.
Try sneak Kyran Tanuvasu finished with a double to take his season tally to seven, including an eighty metre movement to give his side the lead.
Pinned in their own corner in the 70th minute, centre Kennedy Pettybourne broke the line down the short side before finding Tanuvasu, who outpaced a gallant cover attempt from Valleys flyer Shaun Collins.
That gave West Brisbane a 26-24 lead before Hayden Potts capped the match in front of a vocal crowd at Frank Lind Oval.
Former Easts Tiger Maeli Seve slotted in at fullback for the Panthers and chimed in on a number of second man plays.
However, it was far from smooth sailing.
Ahead 12-10 at the break, the Diehards came flying out of the blocks when Kobi Mills scored and hooker Chris Aiton stepped over.
Tireless front rower Billy Solah and Aiton were among two standouts for Valleys.
They must now regroup ahead of trip to Southpine Sports Complex to take on Gaters, while the Panthers face Easts at Langlands Park next Sunday.
The Tigers gave the Jets a scare at North Ipswich Reserve, with the home team escaping with a narrow 28-22 win to keep their unbeaten record intact.
A full replay of the Panthers win can be found via Calling All Sports Brisbane.
ROUND SEVEN RESULTS
Saturday 21 May
IPSWICH JETS 28 (Josh Damen 2, Mikaere Beattie, David Tahavalu, Mitch Koina, Ben Sullivan tries; Mikaere Beattie 2 goals) def EASTS TIGERS 22 (Jacob Paul 2, Josh Everett 2, Jack Schaffer tries; Sam Gee goal) at North Ipswich Reserve.
NORMANBY HOUNDS 42 (Mitchell Hallinan 2, Callum Enoch-Barlow, Jacob Thomas, Tikiko Noke, Jordan Eaton, Harlem Theodore tries; Jacob Thomas 7 goals) def LOGAN BROTHERS 22 (Les Aumua 2, Kieran Battelley, Cameron Boga tries; Peter Lee 3 goals) at Purtell Park, Bardon.
WYNNUM MANLY REDLAND CITY SEAGULLS 36 (Matt Smith 2, Jon Grieve, Corey Davis, Brad Mana, Mitch McMillan tries; Tyson Brookes 6 goals) def CARINA 12 (Michael Egan, Chris Cook tries; David Browne 2 goals) at Leo Williams Oval, Carina.
WEST BRISBANE PANTHERS 32 (Kyran Tanuvasa 2, Luke Pollock, Hayden Potts, Ryan Millard, Alex Taumaoe tries; Luke Pollock 2, Ollie Olds 2 goals) def VALLEYS DIEHARDS 24 (Kobi Mills 2, Andrew Lancaster, Chris Aiton tries; Trent Williamson 4 goals) at Frank Lind Oval, Mitchelton.
Sunday 22 May
REDCLIFFE DOLPHINS 26 (Glen Ellis, Joel Mayne, Kyle van Klaveren, Harley Aiono, Jayden Best tries; Tyson Gamble 3 goals) def GATERS 24 (Marlon Doak, Isaak Acworth, Jarrod Watson, Kieran English, Stephen Tunnicliffe tries; Stephen Tunnicliffe 2 goals) at Dolphin Oval.
LADDER
Win - 3 points, Draw - 2 pts, Loss - 1 pt
|
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Bye |
For |
Agnst |
Pts |
Ipswich Jets* |
6 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
228 |
84 |
18 |
WM Redland City |
7 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
206 |
134 |
18 |
Redcliffe Dolphins |
7 |
5 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
246 |
128 |
17 |
Gaters |
7 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
176 |
162 |
15 |
Normanby Hounds |
7 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
160 |
192 |
13 |
West Bris. Panthers* |
6 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
158 |
144 |
12 |
Easts Tigers |
7 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
173 |
168 |
12 |
Carina |
7 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
148 |
228 |
11 |
Logan Brothers |
7 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
142 |
276 |
11 |
Valleys Diehards |
7 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
124 |
245 |
9 |
* West Brisbane Panthers v Ipswich Jets (Round 5) now to be played at Kev McKell Oval, Arana Hills on Saturday 16 July at 3:30pm
ROUND EIGHT
Saturday, May 28
Gaters v Valleys Diehards at Southpine Sports Complex, 3.30pm
Wynnum Manly Redland City v Logan Brothers at BMG Kougari Oval, 4pm
Sunday, May 29
Ipswich Jets v Carina at North Ipswich Reserve, 11.45am
Redcliffe Dolphins v Normanby Hounds at Dolphin Oval, 12.15pm
Easts Tigers v West Brisbane Panthers at Suzkui Stadium, Langlands Park, 1.15pm
