STUNNED.
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That’s one of very few words capable of accurately describing the feeling at Endeavour Oval – among players, spectators and coaches alike – following Orange Emus’ 28-12 loss to Forbes in Saturday’s top-of-the-table Blowes Clothing Cup blockbuster.
Outside the Platypi camp of course, they were over the moon.
Although they were on the better end of a lopsided penalty count the second-placed Platypi outclassed the competition-leading Emus, particularly at the breakdown.
In a game with all the hallmarks of a potential grand final preview, the Platypi ran in three tries to two to hand Emus their second loss of the season.
The only real positive to come from the game for Emus was Forbes’ lack of a bonus point, which means the greens now have an unassailable lead and will win the minor premiership.