Belconnen United Sharks defeat Gungahlin Bulls 34-24 in 2025 campaign launch; Slavin and Newcombe stand out.
The Belconnen United Sharks have launched their 2025 campaign with a 34-24 win over the Gungahlin Bulls at NSWRL HQ.
In an early back-and-forth battle, the Bulls were let down by defensive lapses and handling errors, allowing the Sharks to build a commanding lead before Gungahlin clawed back late to add respectability to the scoreboard.
Sharks back rower Jay Slavin and Bulls centre Blake Newcombe were standouts, both crossing for hat-tricks for their respective teams.
The Sharks opened the scoring in the sixth minute, with Carl Johnson threading a grubber that Slavin pounced on...