Follow The Force: O’Donnell hat-trick in Shute Shield

Mon, Jul 8, 2024, 12:43 PM
Ben Somerford

Henry O’Donnell produced a standout display including a hat-trick for Northern Suburbs in their 46-34 victory over West Harbour in the NSW Shute Shield on Saturday.

Lining up at outside centre, 21-year-old O’Donnell dotted in the 14th minute down the left.

O’Donnell helped Norths rally in the second half, combining with fellow Force back Max Burey to cross under the sticks in the 66th minute.

And O’Donnell settled the contest after the final siren, offering a support run to James Margan before being released to complete his treble.

Will Harris also was among the try scorers as Eastern Suburbs won 47-28 over Two Blues.

The Force back-rower came off the bench to score off the back of a scrum in the 43rd minute.

Harris doubled up 10 minutes later, swooping on a Two Blues’ turnover to cross from fly-half Jack Bowen’s pass.

George Poolman scored a try while Henry Robertson dished off two try assists in Sydney Uni’s 56-0 win over Souths.

Poolman raced clear after a turnover 10m from the halfway line to score in the 45th minute. Robertson’s two assists came in the first half.

In Queensland’s Hospital Cup, Fortescue Academy full-back Finn Prass scored a double in Brothers’ 26-26 draw with University of Queensland.

In WA Premier Grade, Fortescue Academy pair Cristiano Tizzano and Justin Landman both scored tries in Associates’ 48-24 defeat to Perth Bayswater.