Gravesend Dynamite eyeing wheelchair rugby league National Championship Grand Final glory but Sheffield Eagles stand in their way
05:00, 12 October 2024
Gravesend Dynamite are a win away from adding another trophy to the cabinet.
Dynamite take on Sheffield Eagles in Hull tomorrow (Sunday) in the National Championship Grand Final after they defeated Hereford Harriers 40-16.
Head coach Jason Owen said: “It was an incredible win as Hereford are a strong team, packed with Welsh internationals.
“I think the players, staff and spectators that travelled should all be very proud of themselves as another national final is a brilliant achievement.
“Sheffield are a well-coached, flowing team who pass the ball well - they're also unbeaten all season - so the match is going to be a great advert for wheelchair rugby league.
"After some pre-season defeats which we haven't really had before in our 11-year history, our whole club, not just the nine selected, have really progressed.
“We're missing a key player in Mick Gardner for the final, but I know the others are really looking forward to the game.”
Dynamite scored first in their final-four fixture through Scotland international Dan Grant and he converted his try, but Hereford hit back with two quick tries to lead.
Mike Grant - Dan’s brother - pulled Gravesend closer and scored again to give them a 21-15 half-time edge.
Gravesend's defence held firm in the second half, completely shutting out the Harriers - bar a drop goal for one point - while Dynamite piled on the pressure throughout, scoring again and again.
Youngster Reuben Bunning put in a player-of-the-match performance.