Understrength Brothers: Bunter Streak Ends, Grades Continue to Fire

Brothers' long-running championship defense ended with a 39-12 loss to the Bulldogs at home in Round 16 — only their second loss of the season. The defeat came amid significant squad depletion, with 22 of Brothers' top players unavailable due to representative selections, injuries, and fatigue. Wests arrived with their strongest lineup, fielding nine Super Rugby players from the Drua and Rebels. Nick Cross received a red card for dissent, and Wests' dominance was total across both halves.

Grade Results
2nd Grade: Won 29-7 | 3rd Grade: Won 22-10 | 4th Grade: Won 60-0 (clinching minor premiership) | 5th Grade: Won 26-0. Third and Fourth grades clinched minor premierships. Colts 1's title defense ended 47-22.