Affiliate wrap: Aaron visits candy Schoupp in Tweed outing
Aaron Schoupp returned via the Hostplus Cup after a two-week break, bagging a double in a brand new position for the Tweed Seagulls.
Starring in the back-row after being rested due to a niggling knee injury, the 21-year-old finished his first reserve grade stint with two tries, two line breaks and a try assist in an 80 minute performance to help his side dominate in a 50-18 victory against the Western Clydesdales.
Also making 122 running metres, the stat most incredible from his outing was a powerful 12 tackle busts.
Match: Seagulls v Clydesdales
Round 8 -
home Team
Seagulls
6th Position
away Team
Clydesdales
12th Position
Venue: Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads
Treymain Spry, Tom Weaver and Sam McIntyre were also strong in the Seagulls' fifth win of the season, sitting just shy of the top four as they approach their next encounter against Souths Logan.
In the other Titans affiliate match, Burleigh inflicted the Capras with their first loss of the season with a Tony Francis double going a long way in helping the Bears to a close 16-12 result.
Match: Bears v Capras
Round 8 -
home Team
Bears
2nd Position
away Team
Capras
1st Position
Venue: UAA Park, Gold Coast
It was an impressive night out for the young flyer; making 141 metres, breaking 10 tackles and coming up with two line breaks alongside the two four-pointers.
Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui also crossed the white stripe to join his 135 running metres and five tackle busts; meanwhile, his front row partner Thomas Mikaele was among the Bears' best with a powerful 161 running metres - 73 of those post-contact.
They'll next face off against the Cutters in Mackay.
