Sat 13 Apr 2019
Brackley ended their season on a high as they scored 11 tries in a 69-10 rout of Thorney on Saturday.
With 4th spot already secured, Brackley came into their final game looking to end the season on a positive note and entertain the home ground in ideal conditions. It didn't take long for the hosts to get on a score sheet when a good run from flanker Josh Millar was followed by some excellent offloading before wing Gareth Rees dotted down. Moments later a strong run straight from the kick off by Mark Downey led to full back Seb Johnson scoring in the left hand corner to double Brackley's lead.
Whilst Thorney had their moments and managed to break the Brackley defence to score two tries of their own, it was the hosts who were dominant for much of the game showing not only some strong running but great offloading and support play throughout. By the end of the game Brackley had scored 11 tries with Johnson getting a hat trick in his last game for the club as well as man of the match Dennis Franklin scoring three. Plus Graeme Cartmell got a brace, whilst Chris Goodall and Phil Brinklow got the other two tries to give Brackley a dominant 69-10 win.
This was a great way to end the season in front of a packed home crowd, plus with a couple of players retiring and going on to pastures new, it was a perfect send off. It has been a much improved season for Brackley who have played some brilliant rugby throughout and shown not only how strong the squad has become but how hard everyone works to keep their spot in the team. Players and supporters will be celebrating a fantastic year at the End of Season Awards Dinner on Friday 3rd May, tickets cost just £25.
