A final-quarter blitz by Whorouly on Saturday delivered Benalla All Blacks’ reserves squad their eighth loss of the season.
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The All Blacks started the game with high pressure and saw reward for effort, with Jordy Damon continuing a rich vein of form and Jeremy Mansfield leading from the front.
The second quarter continued much the same with strong contests from Brian Warton at full back and Scott Nicholson dominating every ruck contest.
The third quarter saw it go goal for goal with the two-goal deficit maintained — but it was Whorouly’s dominance in the final term with six unanswered goals that delivered the final blow despite Benalla’s best efforts.
Final score: Benalla 5.7 (37) def by Whorouly 14.9 (93)
Goals: A. Crook 3, J. Mansfield, B. Ethan.
Best: S. Nicholson, A. Crook, J. Damon, B. Warton, J. Mansfield, J. Braddock.