After two weeks off with consecutive byes the Goldies were stretched by some quality opposition.

The match was a great wakeup call coming into the second round that complacency for the men in gold is not an option and, like anything thing of substance in life, if Boorowa hope to hold the Monaro Competition Cup high this season, they are going to have to work hard for it.

From the kick off it was quickly apparent that the match would be a tough one. Boorowa rarely found themselves in Bungendore’s territory in the first half.

When they did venture in, the ball was turned over giving Bungendore easy options to put play quickly back in Boorowa’s half with the pressure of defending against an experienced forward pack and often dangerous looking back line.

It wasn’t long before the Mudchooks turned the pressure into points and led Boorowa 7-0 after scoring a converted try.

Richard Manion scored the first of Boorowa’s four tries shortly after, however Bungendore quickly responded and led the Goldie’s 12-5 for most of the first half. Shortly before half time Corey Randal found open ground from halfway.

Randal avoided a number of players before breaking the tackle of the fullback to score beneath the posts. His conversion levelled the half time score at 12 points all.

With Coach Bruce Nixon’s words firmly implanted, the Goldie’s took the field after half time with clearer heads. Structure became a part of their game and they were soon rewarded by their disciplined play.

From a midfield penalty Dane Rowley secured good ball at the line out which was quickly dispatched by Ben Patrick to his outside backs. Adam Mokotupo and James Daley combined with Richard Manion to drive the ball close to the Mudchooks line where Matt Mcgrath secured the ball from the back of a ruck to break a number of tackles before scoring.