Baker superb as Capras begin season on top
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The Central Queensland Capras have started their BHP Premiership season with a bang, defeating the West Brisbane Panthers 26-16 at Frank Lind Oval, Mitchelton.
Match: Panthers v Capras
Round 1 -
home Team
Panthers
6th Position
away Team
Capras
3rd Position
Venue: Frank Lind Oval, Brisbane
Despite trailing 12-10 at the break, captain and former Harvey Norman Queensland Maroons back Chelsea Baker scored a double and used her representative experience to steer her young Capras around nicely, coming from behind to take home the two points.
In a losing side, classy rake Therese Aiton was strong in her first game for West Brisbane, scoring in the her new club colours.
The Panthers will have an opportunity to refocus when they take on age-old foes Valleys in next week's XXXX Rivalry Round.
Match: Diehards v Panthers
Round 2 -
home Team
Diehards
2nd Position
away Team
Panthers
7th Position
Venue: Emerson Park, Brisbane
The Capras host the Gold Stars at home.
Match: Capras v Stars
Round 2 -
home Team
Capras
5th Position
away Team
Stars
3rd Position
Venue: Browne Park, Rockhampton
More to come.
