For a large part of Sunday’s game at Larkin Oval it appeared the Narromine Jets were every chance of scoring their first win of the Group 11 season.
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At 24-all against Nyngan in the second half the match was in the balance, but the Tigers’ class came to the fore late on and they ran away to score a 52-28 win.
Captain-coach Jacob Neill and boom recruit Josh Merritt were in the thick of the action, the former scoring the crucial try to put his side up in the second half while the latter again guided his side around the park.
The win was made even more valuable by the fact Dubbo sides Westside and Macquarie, the two sides directly above Nyngan on the ladder, both lost on Sunday.
Nyngan is now sixth, just one point off Westside and the all-important fifth spot.
The addition of Merritt and the return of a number of players from injury has rejuvenated the Tigers and after a horror start to the season the 2017 runner-up are now in prime position to pounce on the top five.
For the Jets, Sunday marked the second time in three rounds a win has slipped through their fingers.
Narromine led Westside at half time in round seven while they went into the sheds all square at Nyngan on Sunday.
Wes Middleton will, as always, be staying positive with next weekend’s home game against Macquarie a chance to break through.
Nyngan hosts Westside next weekend in a game which could have a major influence on this year’s finals series.
Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
