Slap Happy, Multiple Scoregasms close out 2023 as champions

Slap Happy have won their second division 1 grand final with a heart-stopping victory over Nims Trims on Tuesday night.

A final play kick from Aaron Fraser into the in-goal for Emmie Folan Murphy pushed Slap Happy ahead on the scoreboard that failed to move during the second half.

The two division one wins, plus a division two triumph cap off a successful year for the team in pink.

Nims Trims made successive grand finals for the first time in their history.

The strong performance, despite the loss puts them in great stead for an epic 2024!

Try assist leader and key playmaker Ben Davies got his side on the board quickly with a short grubber from outside 5m to score.

He played a huge role in the next try with a shallow cross kick to speedster Gus McGregor, who evaded three players to run down the sideline to score.

A much improved level of control provided plenty of opportunities for Nims Trims as they kept Slap Happy in their own end regularly.

Back-to-back errors provided the experienced Slap Happy with chances attacking the goal line.

A wonderful cross kick by Justin Noonan landed in the hands of Madi Hampson to touchdown in the corner.

The two point girl try equated for Nims' early onslaught, with little respite.

On-field captain Will McIntre crossed moments before half time from a short grubber and 2-on-1 pass from Finn Roberts.

The 3-2 scoreline at halfback was indicative of the game.
Strong defence, sound kicking and playing high percentage, field position footy.

The second half proved to be no different with numerous goal line stands by Slap Happy as Nims' turned the screws and forced six repeat sets.

Errors and long-range shots gifted the green machine with plenty of field position as fatigue and injuries came into the game.

Perhaps most telling was the effort plays in warm conditions. The effort areas, while executed, zapped plenty of energy.

A late error and rare field position for two sets with less than two minutes in the game set up the result for Slap Happy.

The start of the second set, Emmie Folan-Murphy pounced on a grubber in the in-goal to ice the game.
Classic game! Well done to both teams involved.

Tries/Assists
Slap Happy (4) - Madi Hampson, Emmie Folan-Murphy
> Justin Noonan, Aaron Fraser
Nims Trims (3) - Ben Davies, Gus McGregor, Will McIntyre
> Ben Davies, Finn Roberts
Player of the Match: Everyone!

Multiple Scoregasms have claimed their second division two win of 2024 with an emphatic win over newcomers Sneaky Link.

Boasting just six players, Sneaky Link performed extremely well given the humid conditions.

Key players Ben Slater and Matt Jensen combined well, while leading womens try score AJ Tucker lead the team in line breaks (3).

In just their second season, it was a fantastic achievement to reach a grand final - no doubt the appearance sets them up for a stellar 2024.

Experience and exuberance played an incredible part in one of Multiple Scoregasms' best performances of the year.

Player of the match Bryce Thompson starred with two early tries and one assist to leading women's try scorer Ivie Vallance.

State of Origin representative Will Smith proved a difference maker in the middle as he set up Ivie for her second try. His work through the middle helped create opportunities on the edge for plenty of players.

From the on-set Scoregasms took the lead and were never headed. Congratulations!

Our grand final winning teams will visit the RE Hotel. Runners up will take home Newstead Remedial Massage gift cards valued at $30 each.

Tries/Assists: 
Multiple Scoregasms (6) - Ivie Vallance (2), Bryce Thompson (2)
> Bryce Thompson, Will Smith
Sneaky Link (2) - Ben Slater (2)
Matt Jensen
Player of the Match: Bryce Thompson

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