Sea Eagles win trial against New Zealand
26/02/2011 6:00:37 PM
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The Sea Eagles have won a nail biting finish against the New Zealand Warriors 14-12.
After an all in brawl mid way through the first half, the Warriors were the first try scorers. Simon Mannering notched the first points and a conversion from James Maloney had them up 6-0.
Young gun Jamie Buhrer scored first for the Sea Eagles, although Daly Cherry-Evans couldn't convert the try,
Brett Stewart had a run in the first half but stayed on the sidelines for the rest of the match.
Kevin Lock hit back for the Warriors in the 56th minute and Maloney again converted.
It could have been lost here but Michael Oldfield and Vic Mauro saved the day with two tries in succession. Cherry-Evans booted the final goal and won the match 14-12.
Brett Stewart says he's "on target for Round 1 against Melbourne" and "couldn't be happier" with his knee.
He'd like to thank all the fans for their support through his rehabilitation.
David "Wolfman" Williams played 55 minutes before going off with a hamstring injury.
A lot of the younger boys played very well in what could be a very exciting year for them.
This was the Sea Eagles last trial before they will take on the Storm in Round 1 at AAMI Park.