Eels Slay the Dragon

From the Dragons kick off Eels returned the ball with great carries from Joe Edwards and Nathan Megran forcing Dragons to concede a penalty five metres out. Will Bottone crashed over for the opening score. Archie converted.

6-0

Strong tackling from Eels on the Dragons set limited their field position and after turnover Malacky Watts Adams touched down after an excellent set from the home team.

10-0

Dragons replied with an great try after making strong runs into the heart of the Eels defence. Converted.

10-6

With Dragons now on the front foot Eels defence held strong forcing the Dragons players back with aggressive tackling. With Brentwood in possession a strong run from Nathan Megran let Archie Holding touch down in the corner (set up by a great pass from Josh Robson Groom).

14-6

Another try followed shortly after. Good possession and a perfectly executed cross field kick from Archie Holding with Zack Morrison catching near the corner and running it in under the posts. Archie converted.

20-6 Half time.

Eels started very slowly in the second half and a string of missed tackles led to a converted try from the visitors.

20-12

Medway then applied a lot of pressure but a great run from Femi Sanya gained good territory and Frankie Wright crashed over from close range. Archie converted.

26-12

Fantastic team defence limited Medway’s chances. After another good set and a cross field kick was collected and touched down by Ben Chaplin. Archie converted.

32-12

To finish things of an magnificent pitch long run from Josh Robson Groom led to Nathan Megran going over and Archie converting.

38-12 Full time.

Another excellent game played in a fantastic spirit. Dragons were unlucky to face Brentwood on what was probably their best performance in defence and attack of the season so far.

Admin note: Report produced by Steve Bottone. Thanks Steve.