After a stunning finish against the Yanco-Wamoon Hawks in round 6, the Greens were out to reclaim ground and momentum in what has become an exciting season.

From the start of the first half the Greens charged ahead, dominating the field and pushing Yenda clear out of the way.

Leeton coach Brent Pike was pleased with the team’s overall effort.

“The first 25 minutes we came out of the blocks really good,” Pike said. “We completed our sets and got up by 32.”

Yenda struggled back and by the end of the first half they were starting to gain ground.

“In the last 15 (minutes) we just dropped our way,” Pike said. “We got so far in front and we thought we had the game won.”

However, Yenda's push would not be able to match the Greens.

In the final minute of the game, the Greens put the icing on the cake with another try scored by Pike and converted by Shayne Roden ending a good day of footy for the club.

Effort came consistently throughout the Leeton side, with several players contributing to the team’s success. Rhys Wilesmith and Bas Blackett helped push the side to victory.

Overall the team looked back to their usual form.

They were able to stop Yenda’s drives and built a solid wall that the Blueheelers struggled to find a hole in.

When the Greens had possession of the ball, they were quick to capitalise, gaining ground and punching holes through Yenda’s defence where they needed to.

Their performance on Sunday against Yenda put the previous game’s loss to Yanco-Wamoon in better perspective.

On the horizon, Leeton will face off against the Waratahs Tigers on the road this weekend in Griffith.

“It’s going to be another tough battle,” Pike said of the game.

“We’re going to get training and work on our contact to get ready for Saturday.”

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Results

First grade

Leeton Greens 48 d Yenda Blueheelers 24

Reserves

Leeton Greens 20 d Yenda Blueheelers 16

League Tag

Leeton Greens 18 d Yenda Blueheelers 16