Saavanah Bourke – Tweed Seagulls Media Reporter
The Gold Coast Airport women’s Tweed Seagulls 32 nil loss to the Brisbane Tigers in Round 2 of the BMD Premiership was a case of experience versus inexperience.
The Tigers were unstoppable, stamping their authority in the competition and holding the Seagulls scoreless, running in 5 tries.
Still missing a handful of their key players to the NRLW, the young Seagulls depth was tested yet again, with head coach Spencer Taplin calling upon another two rookies from the Under 19s to fill the gaps prior to kickoff.
“Not saying that they were better, they (Tigers) just knew how to handle those high pressure moments of the game better than we did,” the head coach said.
The Seagulls defensive line took its first hit early when Tigers centre Tanika Marshall found an opening in Tweed’s defensive line, crossing in just the 2nd minute of play.
But it didn’t stop there, Brisbane were back over again twice more in the first half through Jamie-Lee Lewis and Cassie Ormsby, giving the Tigers a clear 14 point lead heading into the sheds at half time.
Their run of form didn’t stop in the second half, wasting no time to get back on the board, Jessica Carey crossed in the 38th minute, and centre Tanika Marshall grabbing her second not long after.
The Tigers would seal the deal well and truly with two more tries after that, another double to their star half Cassie Ormsbry and Nicole Gusman grabbing her first four pointer for the season.
Despite the disappointing defeat, Taplin said his team can hold their heads high, and will only bounce back a better side.
“We’ve got some good lessons to take from this to reach our full potential.
“It’s hard to see now but it’s only Round 2, the girls have gotten a good taste of the level of footy that is required to be successful in this competition.
“They have more of an understanding at how important each and every players role is now.”
The Seagulls defence will be the target area at training this week, before another big test again the Burleigh Bears on Saturday.
“We will have to step up another gear against the reigning premiers.
“It will be a really good test for the girls and a good chance to bounce back and put into practise what we’ve learnt against the Tigers.”
NEXT ROUND
ROUND 4 – SUNDAY 10TH APRIL
Burleigh Bears Vs Tweed Seagulls – @Pizzey Park, Gold Coast
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