DY8 State 3 Samson and Lion 7

Typical scoreline, slightly improved performance. The world was on the edge of its seat waiting to see if the Thrill would repeat last weeks near legendary storming off the pitch episode yet in the event it was Legs Talbot in goal who came closest to spitting the dummy, frustrated at some indecisive defending. The Samson and Lion chose this match against the league's whipping boys to blood a couple of youngsters, a move which clearly worried the referee who admitted that he was concerned for their well being during the game. Whether this is a compliment or a criticism of the State depends on your viewpoint.