Wingecarribee took its record to 5-1, in the sixth-year of the competition, with a 5-3 win at Stephens Park.

Ian Baguley and Peter Sgouros referreed the match. Apparently, the Wollondilly team did not think too much of the local officials but sour grapes and a lack of understanding of the rules is always an excuse.

The Wingecarribee Red Waratahs side had a large squad on deck that had prepared reasonably well for the match.

The locals were accused of stacking their team with too many players under the age of 25, but once again this seemed to be an after -match excuse for the losers who were beaten by a fitter, faster, and more functional side.

The game started in a steady fashion with both teams brimming with nervous excitement.

The visitors were first to score with a try from ex-Wingecarribee employee Tim Wadling.

He deceived both referees and himself and was awarded a contentious try.

The Wollondilly team went close to extending its lead, as the over enthusiastic Waratahs side made silly mistakes and coughed up possession.

Thankfully, the locals managed to gain some field position and the speedy Chris Murphy went in to score to level things up.

Wollondilly hit back soon after from a well worked move and took the lead with a try to Dave Smith.

Scott Lee levelled the scores for the locals with a jink and a weave close to the line.

The Red Waratahs hit the front for the first time with a try out wide to James Shelton after some good lead up play from Chris Wood.

Right on half time, a defensive lapse saw Wollondilly equalise, thanks to smart work from Melissa Sutton.

It was during half time when rain, which had been threatening, really started to pelt down and conditions for the rest of the match became very difficult.

Ball control was the key and neither side managed to hold the ball for six tackles for the duration of the second half.

The Wollondilly squad looked weary, due to their lack of subs.