Muller Masterclass on Debut

Brothers First Grade held out a bullish Bond University to take a confidence-boosting 38-27 victory and move clear at the top of the 2024 StoreLocal Hospital Cup table.

The match was a game of two halves — the home side streaked clear to a 28-5 lead before half-time, including a hat-trick of tries to talismanic Hooker Dominic Fraser and a screamer in the corner for Sebastien Hanna. Bond surged in the second half with four unanswered tries including a hat-trick for Bond's Hamish Roberts. Ben Dalle Cort found wonderful form off the boot, and substitute Scrum Half Will Cartwright put the nail in the coffin at the death.

The performance also allowed the First Grade debut of popular club man Hamish Muller at flanker. Muller was massive for the Brethren, playing a crucial role in defensive scrums when Brothers went down to 14 men on three separate occasions.

"Hamish was excellent today," said Team Manager Sheldon Alcantara. "He made such a difference to the attitude the boys took in when under pressure."

Other results: 2nd Grade: Won 50-12 | 3rd Grade: Won 42-5 | Colts 1: Won 22-19