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Dudley Hill 16 Thornhill Trojans 46
Andrew Byram25 Jun 2017 - 18:05
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Trojans pick up important away win.
KINGSTONE PRESS NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE DIVISION TWO
SATURDAY 24TH JUNE 2017
BRADFORD DUDLEY HILL 16 THORNHILL TROJANS 46
AT THE NEIL HUNT MEMORIAL GROUND
Thornhill Trojans gained sweet revenge with this victory over one of their promotion rivals. Dudley Hill inflicted a 42-18 defeat on the Trojans just over a month ago, leaving the Thornhill team with a lot of soul searching to do. However, the Trojans used this game to put the record straight.
The official man of the match award for Thornhill went to stand off Liam Morley as he seemed to be involved with most things the team achieved when going forward. There were also stand out performances from centre Will Gledhill and substitute Danny Ratcliffe.
The Trojans struck early in this game with a try after only 3 minutes of play. The ball was worked along the attacking line and a pass from Liam Morley sent Tom Gledhill over by the side of the posts. George Woodcock converted.
After this early strike from Thornhill play seemed to settle down until there was a stoppage in play. Thornhill seemed to switch off at the stoppage. When play restarted, Dudley Hill immediately caught Thornhill napping and nipped over from close range for a try through Sebastian Russo. Neil Wall converted.
Play restarted and Thornhill were soon awarded head and ball at a scrum down. From the scrum down a good pass from James Craven picked out winger George Woodcock. Woodcock ran onto the pass and sprinted over for an unconverted try in the corner.
Substitute Danny Ratcliffe then entered play and with his first touch of the ball scored a try. The Trojans worked the ball to Ratcliffe, who with a shrug of the shoulders dispensed of a would-be tackler. Ratcliffe then ran 30 meters to score a try with George Woodcock converted.
But this good work was quickly undone when Thornhill were once again caught off guard on their own try line. Dudley Hill’s James Morton made the most of Thornhill’s lapse in concentration to plough over for a try from close range. Neil Wall converted.
In the run up to half time Dudley Hill spilled the ball. The loose ball was picked up by Liam Morley who set off on a run towards the posts. Joss Ratcliffe was up in support of the break and collected a pass from Morley to stride over for a try. George Woodcock converted to see the Trojans lead 22-12 at the break.
Almost immediately after the restart Joss Ratcliffe scored his second try of the game. With play close to the Dudley Hill try line a pass from Danny Ratcliffe proved to be decisive in unpicking the defensive line. The pass from Ratcliffe found Will Gledhill who in turn found Joss Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe planted the ball down one handed for an unconverted try in the corner.
By now Thornhill were in control of the game and began searching out further scoring opportunities. With play once again close to the home try line, Anthony Broadhead found Liam Morley who in turn put Luke Haigh over for a try. George Woodcock converted.
Haigh then turned try creator when his pass put substitute Sam Ratcliffe away on a run. With a sudden turn of pace, Sam Ratcliffe raced clear and over for a try which George Woodcock converted.
Straight from the restart Anthony Broadhead collected the ball and passed it to Danny Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe ran the remaining 50 meters to cross for an unconverted try.
A late consolation try from Harry Hall was quickly cancelled out by Thornhill. A failed interception was picked up by Thornhill. The attack was completed when Will Gledhill touched down for an unconverted try.
Not the prettiest of victories for the Trojans but one which could prove crucial in the end of year league positions.
MATCH FACTS
Bradford Dudley Hill 16
(Blue & Yellow)
1) Kyle Carter
2) Craig Tyman
3) Lewis Evans
4) Daniel Lee
5) Neil Wall 3 Goals
6) Ryan Dickinson
7) Ben Sheridan
8) Damon Birik
9) Sebastian Russo 1 Try
10) William Woodhead
11) Harry Hall 1 Try
12) James Morton 1 Try
13) Andrew Walker
Subs:
14) Liam Jordan
15) Kyle Bateman
Thornhill Trojans 46
(Maroon & White)
1) James Craven
2) George Woodcock 1 try & 5 goals
3) Andrew Lambert
4) Will Gledhill 1 try
5) Joss Ratcliffe 2 tries
6) Liam Morley
7) Luke Haigh 1 try
8) Tom Gledhill 1 try
9) Will Poching
10) Anthony Harris
11) George Stott
12) Josh Lister
13) Luke Carter
Subs:
14) Sam Ratcliffe 1 try
15) Danny Ratcliffe 2 tries
16) Lee Smith
17) Anthony Broadhead
Referee – Tony Martin
Man of the Match – James Morton (Dudley Hill) & Liam Morley (Trojans)
SATURDAY 24TH JUNE 2017
BRADFORD DUDLEY HILL 16 THORNHILL TROJANS 46
AT THE NEIL HUNT MEMORIAL GROUND
Thornhill Trojans gained sweet revenge with this victory over one of their promotion rivals. Dudley Hill inflicted a 42-18 defeat on the Trojans just over a month ago, leaving the Thornhill team with a lot of soul searching to do. However, the Trojans used this game to put the record straight.
The official man of the match award for Thornhill went to stand off Liam Morley as he seemed to be involved with most things the team achieved when going forward. There were also stand out performances from centre Will Gledhill and substitute Danny Ratcliffe.
The Trojans struck early in this game with a try after only 3 minutes of play. The ball was worked along the attacking line and a pass from Liam Morley sent Tom Gledhill over by the side of the posts. George Woodcock converted.
After this early strike from Thornhill play seemed to settle down until there was a stoppage in play. Thornhill seemed to switch off at the stoppage. When play restarted, Dudley Hill immediately caught Thornhill napping and nipped over from close range for a try through Sebastian Russo. Neil Wall converted.
Play restarted and Thornhill were soon awarded head and ball at a scrum down. From the scrum down a good pass from James Craven picked out winger George Woodcock. Woodcock ran onto the pass and sprinted over for an unconverted try in the corner.
Substitute Danny Ratcliffe then entered play and with his first touch of the ball scored a try. The Trojans worked the ball to Ratcliffe, who with a shrug of the shoulders dispensed of a would-be tackler. Ratcliffe then ran 30 meters to score a try with George Woodcock converted.
But this good work was quickly undone when Thornhill were once again caught off guard on their own try line. Dudley Hill’s James Morton made the most of Thornhill’s lapse in concentration to plough over for a try from close range. Neil Wall converted.
In the run up to half time Dudley Hill spilled the ball. The loose ball was picked up by Liam Morley who set off on a run towards the posts. Joss Ratcliffe was up in support of the break and collected a pass from Morley to stride over for a try. George Woodcock converted to see the Trojans lead 22-12 at the break.
Almost immediately after the restart Joss Ratcliffe scored his second try of the game. With play close to the Dudley Hill try line a pass from Danny Ratcliffe proved to be decisive in unpicking the defensive line. The pass from Ratcliffe found Will Gledhill who in turn found Joss Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe planted the ball down one handed for an unconverted try in the corner.
By now Thornhill were in control of the game and began searching out further scoring opportunities. With play once again close to the home try line, Anthony Broadhead found Liam Morley who in turn put Luke Haigh over for a try. George Woodcock converted.
Haigh then turned try creator when his pass put substitute Sam Ratcliffe away on a run. With a sudden turn of pace, Sam Ratcliffe raced clear and over for a try which George Woodcock converted.
Straight from the restart Anthony Broadhead collected the ball and passed it to Danny Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe ran the remaining 50 meters to cross for an unconverted try.
A late consolation try from Harry Hall was quickly cancelled out by Thornhill. A failed interception was picked up by Thornhill. The attack was completed when Will Gledhill touched down for an unconverted try.
Not the prettiest of victories for the Trojans but one which could prove crucial in the end of year league positions.
MATCH FACTS
Bradford Dudley Hill 16
(Blue & Yellow)
1) Kyle Carter
2) Craig Tyman
3) Lewis Evans
4) Daniel Lee
5) Neil Wall 3 Goals
6) Ryan Dickinson
7) Ben Sheridan
8) Damon Birik
9) Sebastian Russo 1 Try
10) William Woodhead
11) Harry Hall 1 Try
12) James Morton 1 Try
13) Andrew Walker
Subs:
14) Liam Jordan
15) Kyle Bateman
Thornhill Trojans 46
(Maroon & White)
1) James Craven
2) George Woodcock 1 try & 5 goals
3) Andrew Lambert
4) Will Gledhill 1 try
5) Joss Ratcliffe 2 tries
6) Liam Morley
7) Luke Haigh 1 try
8) Tom Gledhill 1 try
9) Will Poching
10) Anthony Harris
11) George Stott
12) Josh Lister
13) Luke Carter
Subs:
14) Sam Ratcliffe 1 try
15) Danny Ratcliffe 2 tries
16) Lee Smith
17) Anthony Broadhead
Referee – Tony Martin
Man of the Match – James Morton (Dudley Hill) & Liam Morley (Trojans)
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