Isiah Wuruki scores eight tries for Nads in round seven of Hedland touch

Isiah Wuruki was the star of the show for the Nads in round seven of Hedland touch football with an incredible eight-try performance in a victory over the Bin Chickens at Marie Marland Reserve on Wednesday. The final score was 16-3 as the Nads scored try after try and secured their spot atop the A-grade table. Rusty Pipes defeated Slingers 10-5 behind three tries from Harley Bell, Tarryn Pole and Georgie Brockman. In the top flights final match-up the Conquerors toppled Emus 11-4 with Thomas and Flo Bennett providing best on ground performances. Emus’ Brittany Smeed scored her first try in Hedland touch football for the losing side, much to the delight of her teammates. It was a tight, back and forth contest between B division’s Touchy Touchy and Pengwins as Dean Barlow for Touchy Touchy proved too strong to scrape his side towards a 8-7 victory. Courtney Charles was also named in the best on ground for the winners and Tayla Baum was best for the Pengwins. The final Wednesday night match-up of touch footy saw Phoenix get over Touch Ups 8-4 behind a dominant display from Voda van de Merwe. Anggun Effendy was also a solid contributer for the Phoenix while Kyle Edwards and Jah-Lun Pearson were best afield for the Touch Ups. Touch football will take two weeks off over school holidays and return on October 13.