Allstars Match One: Australia vs World XII

Australia has notched up a pleasing 4-0 victory over the World XII on Sunday at Carseldine.

The first of three Allstars matches was played under Kick It Nine's rules in 2023.

Under Nine's rules, the expanded field of play is that of a Rugby League field and is played in four, nine minute quarters.

Teams play with nine players in a fast, free-flowing and expansive style of game play.

Australia boasted nine individuals from their triumphant 2022 win, all of whom have representative experience.

The World xII not to be outdone had six players represent the blue and white in this year's event.

World captain Elliot Petracci starred on the back of some mammoth defensive efforts and clean up work.

The Mighty Test-Eagle saved two tries in the opening half and created opportunities with the ball.

His efforts earned him player off the match honours in a losing side.

Australian captain Jackson Paton mirrored his counterpart with some outstanding efforts, in particular rucking through the middle and in cover defence.

The LGM's general was named best and fairest for his performance.

Allstars Try log:

Australia 1-0: Corey Pocock (8th min)
Pocock grubber from 20m out to score

Australia 2-0: Dean Saxvik (34th min)
Great set up play from Jared Lane who put Saxvik over in broken play

Australia 4-0: Jess Sleep (38th min)
Stretched for numbers on the goal line, Eliza Mooney draw two defenders in before passing to Sleep.

Join us for the second of the three match series, Sunday August 27th at Carseldine.
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The second instalment of the under 30s v over 30's game yielded plenty of points in perfect conditions!

After succumbing to the Young Gun's in last year's match up, The Pro's had it all to prove; even if it was just some light banter!

We may never hear the end of this, Kick It veteran David Sercombe (Johnsy) scored the Guns' lone try, beating Will Smith on the outside with a trademark in-and-away.

Will may of lost track where the sideline was, but let's not let that distract from the try!

It was a highlight for the Gun's who were missing a handful of players in the squad.

For the Young Guns, the points flowed early and often.

Allan Hebbard, Lachlan Mothers and Will Smith each bagged two tries, while Locky Beetson and Britt Casablanca crossed the stripe.

Beetson (2), Aidan McGuire (2), Tom Lehmann, Smith and Hebbard each notched up a try assist.

The Pro's will have a chance at retribution in the second match of a three game series, Sunday August 27th at Carseldine.

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