Whitsunday Raiders travelled to Mackay on Saturday to take on Slade Point at home, last time these teams met, it was a tight match up across the field.
Slade Point are always tough at home and the Raiders were expecting nothing less.
With a slightly earlier kick off time, the men in green were keen for a tight game.
The Raiders started off a little slow but soon started to gain momentum, defence was on point and the penalty count was down which gave the men in green a chance to use the ball.
With two converted tries and a penalty under their belt the Raiders had a lead of 17-5 at half time, the men in green needed to get more points on the board to maintain the number one spot on the MRU ladder.
They also needed to improve their completion rate and ball handling skills.
As per usual the bench provided a positive impact on the team and with the breeze at their back they managed to put on another converted try and two penalties to finish the game 30-10.
With only three games left in the 2023 competition and the leader board as close as it is, the men in green need to be at the top of their game to take on Moranbah Bulls at home this coming Saturday.
This will be another tough game for the Raiders and a game the guys are looking forward too.
Best on ground for the Raiders against Slade Point were Dylan Hoffmann 1pt, Waikato Nepia-Katipa 2pts and 3pts went to young powerhouse Tristian Sainsbury.
Contributed with thanks to Craig Spence.
Manaia Hauiti chopping and Waikato Nepia- Katipa wrapping the ball. Photo credit: Hanny Spence
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