Grant stars in homecoming as Falcons stun Capras

The Sunshine Coast Falcons have comfortably kept their undefeated start to the season alive with a 52-6 defeat over the Central Queensland Capras.  

The home side had no answers for the ladder leaders in Round 7 at Browne Park, as they dominated in front of a strong Easter Thursday crowd.

An especially large contingent gathered for the homecoming of incumbent Falcons hooker and former Yeppoon local Harry Grant, who lined up against older brother George, reliving their childhood footy days in the backyard.

Despite an early scare, the visitors wasted no time in their quest to take home the Easter chocolates, with Nicho Hynes crossing under the posts in the seventh minute.

Grant didn’t take long to relish his opportunity back at home and scooted from dummy half to score in the 12th minute.

Winger Riley Moore crossed for the men in yellow in the following set, the Falcons accelerating to an 18-0 lead after 20 minutes.

A further try to Todd Murphy in the 26th minute and Joe Stimson’s four-pointer just before half time left the Capras shocked heading into the break, trailing 28-0.

Despite strong efforts from middle forwards Aaron Pene and Jamie Hill, more points ensued early in the second half with Daniel Dole crossing in the 47th minute.

After a number of attacking sets, Elijah Anderson - on debut - finally broke the drought for the home side in the 65th minute with a skilful try on the left edge.

Sadly for the home fans, that was the last of the good news as the Falcons exhibited a clinic in the final 10 minutes with Siti Moceidreke bagging two tries in the final moments as well as Stimson adding another to his tally – to see the Falcons fly home.