Tamika Upton, Shellie Long and Karina Brown all scored hat-tricks as the experienced Burleigh Bears proved far too strong for Brisbane Tigers in their Round 1 BHP Premiership match.
Match: Tigers v Bears
Round 1 -
home Team
Tigers
8th Position
away Team
Bears
1st Position
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
Making her debut for the Burleigh Bears after starting season 2020 as a member of the Central Queensland Capras side before transfering to Souths Logan Magpies during the Holcim Cup, Upton was in the points all game, scoring the opening and closing tries in the 70-0 win.
Her performance saw her named the Hastings Deering player of the match.
The Tigers never gave up all game, but were starved of the ball and were unable to show what they can do.
Next weekend, the Bears will face off against Tweed Seagulls in their XXXX Rivalry Round match.
Match: Seagulls v Bears
Round 2 -
home Team
Seagulls
4th Position
away Team
Bears
1st Position
Venue: Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads
In Round 2, the Tigers will face Queensland Valkyries.
Match: Valkyries v Tigers
Round 2 -
home Team
Valkyries
8th Position
away Team
Tigers
6th Position
Venue: Frank Lind Oval, Brisbane
