Affiliate wrap: Fa'asuamaleaui fires in Bears' season opener
Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui was among Burleigh's best in their season opening win against the Norths Devils, grittily conquering the defending premiers 30-24 at the weekend.
In torrential conditions in Brisbane, the 21-year-old Titans forward led his pack admirably in the game of attrition, making 153 running metres - 76 of them incredibly post-contact - in only 48 minutes on-field.
Match: Devils v Bears
Round 1 -
home Team
Devils
13th Position
away Team
Bears
2nd Position
Venue: Bishop Park, Brisbane
As well as coming up with two tackle breaks and an offload, the young prop also backed it up in defence, making 29 tackles at an impeccable 97 percent efficiency.
Alongside Fa'asuamaleaui's fantastic Round 1 start, Keano Kini couldn't have had a better Hostplus Cup debut making an incredible 247 metres over 22 runs, five tackle breaks, a try assist and two offloads in a standout 80-minute performance.
In Rockhampton, it was a heartbreaking loss for the Tweed Seagulls against the Capras with Anthony Milford kicking the match-winning field goal for the home side in the 78th minute.
Match: Capras v Seagulls
Round 1 -
home Team
Capras
6th Position
away Team
Seagulls
12th Position
Venue: Browne Park, Rockhampton
Klese Haas topped the tally with 121 running metres in the hot and humid affair; meanwhile, Toby Sexton was crucial in the No. 7 jersey with two try assists and made 21 tackles at a admirable 91 percent.
They next face the Western Clydesdales in Toowoomba, whilst the Bears have the bye.
Match: Clydesdales v Seagulls
Round 2 -
home Team
Clydesdales
11th Position
away Team
Seagulls
9th Position
Venue: Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba
