The DPC Roosters have held off Leeton in Group 20 reserve grade to secure a grand final berth.
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After a physical start to the game, it was the Roosters who were able to strike first as Dillon Bartter found his way over, but the lead was short-lived as after a break from Tyler Dunn, Jake McGregor scored under the post to lock the scores up.
McGregor scored a second only moments later after a mistake from the Roosters to see Leeton take a 12-6 lead into the break.
Four minutes into the second half, the Roosters pulled back to within two points after Kane Simpson got over and were able to take a 14-12 lead six minutes later when Gage Grace got over.
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With two minutes remaining, Bartter was able to get over for his second and send the Roosters into the grand final against Yenda with an 18-12 win.
Things went from bad to worse for the Greens as Dylan Frazer was sent off in the final play of the game for dissent.
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Liam Warren
As someone with an underlying passion about sport it is a privilege to report on the sporting landscape around the MIA
As someone with an underlying passion about sport it is a privilege to report on the sporting landscape around the MIA
