In the Hunter Haval Black Diamond Cup, a five-goal third quarter from Gosford enabled them to secure a priceless win over the fast-finishing Roosters in a great game of footy at Adcock Park, 14.11.95 to 14.5.89.

The match ebbed and flowed in a thrilling last term after the Tigers led by 15 points at the final change.

And, after both teams exchanged early majors, the Roosters seemed to be in control when four consecutive goals saw them lead by seven points.

A goal to Gosford saw the scores level with four minutes remaining.

Both sides went looking for the all-important win, however with Singleton charging, an important mark deep in defence to Gosford saw the Tigers take the ball from one end to the other, which resulted in the winning goal being kicked just before the final siren sounded – much to the agony of the Roosters players and their supporters.

The match was marred by the serious injury to key Rooster Mitch Gaffney who suffered a broken jaw.

Coach Andrew Scott was standout across the whole day for Singleton with Jacob Welsh, Sam Howard, Sam Brasington and Scott Moore others to play well.

Gosford 3.3, 6.4, 11.8, 14.11 (95)

Singleton 3.1, 7.3, 9.5, 14.5 (89)

Goals: Jackson Kolatchew 4, Brandon Quinn 2, Cameron  White 2, Paul Tapper 1, Ben Graham 1, Samuel Brasington 1, Andrew Scott 1, Alex Mitchell 1, Mitchell Gaffney 1

Best: Andrew Scott, Jacob Welsh, Sam Howard, Samuel Brasington, Scott Moore, Ben Graham, Andrew Scott

In the women’s match, the Roosterettes kept newcomers The Entrance Bateau Bay (TEBB) scoreless as they romped away with a 129-point victory.

Singleton can empathise with their opponents, having been in a similar position two years ago.

However, that seems a distant memory as the Roosterettes have started their third season with three consecutive wins.

Singleton’s best players were Bree Howard (four goals), Nadene McBride, Emily Mitchell (goals) and best on ground Natasha Pietrzac.

Singleton 7.3, 12.7, 17.10, 19.15 (129)

The Entrance Bateau Bay 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 (0)

Goals: Emily Mitchell 4, Brianna Howard 4, Neisha Smith 2, Natasha Pietrzac 2, Kaylah Jeffriess-Tapper 2, Tori Cowburn 1,Madeleine Edsell 1, Maddison Coward 1, Kyah McBride 1, Jade Moody 1

Best: Natasha Pietrzac, Ellie Oldham, Brianna Howard, Nadene McBride, Emily Mitchell, Hannah Alexander

Next Saturday, Singleton is at its Rose Point Park headquarters, hosting Maitland in Hunter Valley derbies in the Black Diamond with both teams playing for a trophy in memory of Brian Childs, while in a quirk in the draw the Roosterettes will be again taking on the TEBB in the GE Women’s competition. 

Round 3 results:

Gosford 14.11 (95) defeated Singleton 14.5 (89)

Nelson Bay 16.11 (107) defeated Maitland 12.7 (79)

Cardiff 13.17 (95) defeated Warners Bay 0.8 (8)

Wyong Lakes 25.13 (163) defeated Lake Macquarie 4.3 (27)

Ladder: Wyong Lakes 100%; Cardiff 100%; Terrigal Avoca 67%; Gosford 67%; Newcastle City 50%; Singleton 50%; Maitland 33%: Killarney Vale 33%; Warners Bay 33%; Nelson Bay 33%; Lake Macquarie 0% 

Round 3 results:

Cardiff 18.15 (123) defeated Warners Bay 0.0 (0)

Wyong Lakes 14.21 (105) defeated Lake Macquarie 4.1 (25)

Terrigal Avoca 10.15 (75) defeated Killarney Vale 5.5 (35)

The Entrance Bateau Bay 25.14 (164) defeated Singleton 2.2 (14)

Maitland 18.14 (122) defeated Nelson Bay 6.3 (39)

Muswellbrook 20.14 (134) defeated Gosford 3.6 (18)

Newcastle City 22.12 (144) defeated Wallsend-West Newcastle 0.1 (0)

Ladder: Newcastle City 12; Muswellbrook 12; Terrigal Avoca 12; Cardiff 8; Killarney Vale 8; Wyong Lakes 8; Singleton 8; The Entrance Bateau Bay 4; Maitland 4; Lake Macquarie 4; Gosford 4; Warners Bay 0; Wallsend-West Newcastle 0; Nelson Bay 0

Round 3 results:

Gosford 32.32 (224) defeated Port Stephens 0.0 (0) 

Nelson Bay 12.10 (82) defeated 1.3 (9) 

Warners Bay 3.8 (26) defeated Cardiff 3.3 (21) 

Wyong Lakes 14.12 (96) defeated Lake Macquarie 1.3 (9) 

Killarney Vale 10.11 (71) defeated Terrigal Avoca 3.1 (19) 

Singleton 19.15 (129) defeated The Entrance Bateau Bay 0.0 (0) 

Newcastle City Stars 24.34 (178) defeated Wallsend-West Newcastle 0.0 (0) 

Newcastle City Novas 21.17 (143) defeated Muswellbrook 0.0 (0) 

Ladder: Newcastle City Stars 12; Singleton 12; Newcastle City Nova’s 12; Nelson Bay 12; Gosford 8; Maitland 8; Wyong Lakes 8; Killarney Vale 8; Warners Bay 4; Terrigal Avoca 4; Muswellbrook 4; Port Stephens 4; Cardiff 0; Lake Macquarie 0; The Entrance Bateau Bay 0; Wallsend-West Newcastle 0