July 12, 2025, Round 15 Bond vs Brothers

First Grade

Brothers’ First Grade side endured their second consecutive defeat in heartbreaking fashion, falling 26-29 to Bond University in a gripping Round 15 encounter. Despite enjoying the lion’s share of possession, Brothers were unable to consistently convert territory into points, as Bond defended resolutely and capitalized effectively on their own periods of field position. Bond established a narrow lead and adopted a more conservative approach in the second half, seeking to protect their advantage. Trailing by seven points as the clock wound down, Brothers found hope when Oli Harvey crossed for a try in the 78th minute, bringing the scores level pending the conversion. However, any chance of a dramatic comeback was undone by a penalty conceded on the full-time whistle. Bond University’s kicker calmly stepped up under intense pressure and slotted the decisive three points, sealing the victory and leaving Brothers to reflect on another missed opportunity. The result compounds a challenging fortnight for Brothers, who will be determined to regroup and arrest their slide as the competition approaches the crucial final rounds.

Founders Cup

It was another testing afternoon for Brothers’ Founders Cup squad, who fell 66-5 to a rampant Bond University outfit in Round 6 action. Despite the lopsided scoreline, there were moments of grit and determination from the Brothers side, who continue to build valuable experience in a highly competitive competition. From the opening whistle, Bond showcased their trademark pace and precision, exploiting the fast track and finding space out wide to devastating effect. Their outside backs were electric, repeatedly breaking the line and piling on points with clinical finishing. While the scoreboard favoured Bond heavily, Brothers showed glimpses of promise in patches of sustained possession, working hard to regain territory and test the Bond defence. The team’s lone try offered a small reward for their persistence, though opportunities to build further pressure were limited by handling errors and the relentless pace of the opposition’s counterattack. Despite the heavy defeat, the match served as another significant learning experience for Brothers’ young squad. The team remains committed to growth and development, and will take important lessons forward as they prepare for their next challenge. Attention now shifts to a crucial clash against Easts, where the Brothers side will look to regroup, implement the learnings from this week, and produce a strong performance in front of their supporters. The group’s resilience and determination remain clear, and there’s no doubt they’ll be eager to bounce back and show their progress in the rounds ahead.

Club Recap: Colts 1 produce upset of the season

It’s been a challenging season for Brothers’ Colts 1 side, who have spent much of the year battling at the lower end of the ladder. But in a result that defied the form guide, the team produced one of their finest performances of the campaign, toppling the competition-leading side in a dramatic 38-36 away victory. What was expected to be a daunting assignment quickly turned into a spirited contest, with momentum swinging back and forth throughout an exhilarating encounter. Brothers showed tremendous energy and resilience, refusing to be overawed by their high-flying opponents and matching them blow for blow. Key to the triumph were outstanding displays from Josh Takai and Charlie Johnstone, both of whom were instrumental in steering the team to the narrow win. Their impact proved decisive in crucial moments, helping Brothers secure a memorable result that breathes new life into their season. The victory is a timely confidence boost for the Colts 1 side, demonstrating their ability to compete with the best in the competition as they look to finish the season strongly.

elsewhere, 2nd grade suffered a shock 6-point loss, only their 2nd of the season. 3rd grade had a commanding 52 – 12 win. Colts 2 fought back from a halftime deficit to win 33-22. Colts 4 navy got back into the winners circle with a 24-12 win over gps while the colts 4 white lads went down 0-28. Sixth grade capped off the weekend with a 24-15 over rivals UQ.

Dougherty Shield

After this rounds matches Brothers sit on 355 competition points in 2nd place.

RESULTS

StoreLocal Hospital Cup: LOSS 26 – 29

Founders Cup: LOSS 5 – 66

2nd Grade: LOSS 36 – 42

3rd Grade: WIN 52 – 12

4th Grade: BYE

5th Grade: BYE

6th Grade: WIN 24 – 15(versus UQ)

Colts 1: WIN 26 – 50

Colts 2: WIN 33 – 22

Colts 3: BYE

Colts 4 Navy: WIN 24 – 12 (versus GPS)

Colts 4 White: LOSS 0 – 28 (versus Caboolture)