University Blacks overcame a nervous start to defeat Oakleigh at Warrawee Park today. The Premier B clash was scheduled as a standalone clash to salute the Anzacs and after the pre-game ceremonies were complete, it was Martin Stillman’s team who looked the goods, with Mickey Harold and Aisea Valentini prominent.
Not to be outdone, Blacks took control of the game in the second term as the Krushers struggled to penetrate. A disappointing end of Day One for the new home coach, while Blacks’ rookie coach Matthew Kempton will be encouraged by the efforts of his team and particularly those of new boys Adam Cook and Andrew Willingham.
Final score: University Blacks 15.11.101 d Oakleigh 10.12.72