Witney battled hard to secure a derby victory in an entertaining match. Here is the numbers' game. See Tuesday’s paper for full report.
Competition: Southern Counties North
Score: Witney 26, Grove 20
Witney player ratings:
15. Adam Hicks 9 (STAR MAN, powerful and effective running)
14. James Monks 7 (disciplined display)
13. Carl Strutt 6 (not at his best)
12. Aaron Tustin 7 (better second half)
11. Lewis Collins 7 (did his job well)
10. George Bibby 7 (promising effort)
9. Gareth Campbell 7 (lively, especially before the break)
1. Matt Brocklebank 6 (solid enough)
2. Brad Grobler 6 (fairly reliable)
3. Alan Richens 6 (satisfactory)
4. Charlie Bennett 6 (decent line-out work)
5. Owen Fowler 6 (needs to be busier)
6. Will Worall 8 (mostly very good)
7. Wayne Caffekey 8 (several strong runs)
8. Jez Hicks 6 (didn’t always impose himself)
Replacements used:
16. Ben Rollinson 6 (energetic cameo)
17. Carl Campbell 6 (filled in OK)
18. Mark Serle 6 (little time to shine)
Grove player ratings
15. Jamie Burns 8 (some great running lines)
14. Simon Peel 6 (solid defence)
13. Dylan Davies 7 (linked play well)
12. Tom Clipsham 8 (easily fastest man on pitch)
11. Charlie Young 6 (battled well)
10. Roger Sevier 7 (kicked really well)
9. Steve Lawrence 5 (outfought and kicked poorly)
1. Dan Bashford 6 (dependable effort)
2. Steve Dixey 7 (impressed in the loose)
3. Richard Keenn 6 (reliable display)
4. James Price 6 (didn’t stand out)
5. Paul Harpwood 6 (unluckily yellow-carded)
6. Zach Grant 6 (some decent moments)
7. Guy Nicholl 8 (hard working and effective)
8. Jamie Fredericks 8 (good contribution)
Replacements used:
17. Grant Morris 6 (little time to impress)
22. Jimmy Wallbridge 6 (held his own)
Referee: Keith Latham (Oxfordshire) – 6 (could have let game flow more).
Entertainment rating: 8.
Highlight: Both Grove’s tries wouldn’t have looked out of place at a higher level.
Lowlight: The cold weather.
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