YOU wouldn’t describe the score in Bega’s win over Tathra as a joke.
However, with the struggling Bombers club hosting a comedy night fundraiser after the game, the inclusion of four comedians in their side was more than a gimmick.
The Bombers shot to their highest ever score, winning over the Sea Eagles 33.12 (210) to 14.8 (92).
The club welcomed the Nelson Twins,Tom Siegert and Evan Hocking, whose brother plays for Essendon, to join in the match and promote the club’s comedy show night.
“The whole weekend was sensational from go to woah,” Bega Bombers veteran Matt Fleet said.
“The inclusion of the four blokes was great, but I thought our blokes played really well.”
Fleet commended club youngsters Kel Evans, Jackson Whitby and Shannon Shepherdson.
He also praised Alfred Solomon, who had an exceptional display in the midfield.
“He travels 650km round trips just to play for us,” Fleet said.
Tathra Sea Eagles veteran Luke Taylor said he was obviously disappointed with the scoreline.
“We’re never happy with losing, but that just comes with the territory in any sporting club,” Taylor said.
“In the last two years we’re in a transition stage trying to blood a few young guys and sometimes the result isn’t consistent.
“Bega played out of their skin and we played poorly.”
The Bombers controlled play early and shot to a quick lead with accurate kicking.
The home side had fired through 10 goals and three behinds in the opening quarter to lead 63-20.
The second half saw the Sea Eagles in the thick of things through the centre to post some goals of their own.
However, some unfortunate penalties provided Bega with two quick goals to keep a solid margin.
Adam Blacka and Grant Jessop combined well in the front to lead the goal kicking.
Chris Nelson suffered a knee injury in the final quarter and had to be helped from the field, but the Bombers had already done the damage on the scoreboard.
However, Taylor was looking at the positives and said with sport you are able to rectify things and adapt for your next game.
“We want to look at a few things at training before we take on Merimbula,” he said.
“I don’t even think it’s a skill thing, it is a commitment thing for us.
“As a footy club we really need to get together as we’re a bit divided at the moment.”
He said there were six or seven players fully committed to the season, while as many as 10 players were a bit “come and go”.
Taylor said he didn’t want to sound cliched, but the club was in a position of having to play “week-to-week” and would look to redeem itself against the Diggers.
“We need to rally the troops and look at things as they come,” he said.
“With the team we could put together we could compete in the finals, but we need to do it now.”
The Sea Eagles will be looking to implement a few strategies during training and matches as the season ramps up to the pointy end.
Meanwhile, Fleet praised Mick Gallagher for organising the comedy night.
“He was a catalyst for the whole thing and pulled on the jersey to play,” Fleet said.
He thanked Rob and Bec Motbey, who helped make the night a success and topped the auction for a special signed Indigenous round AFL ball.
He also thanked everyone who turned out to cheer teams on and the comedy night.
“Like I always say, Bega is just one place - we’re all a great big team that is Bega,” Fleet said.
Last Modified on 13/07/2015 11:45