Slick Tigers overpower young Tweed

Still missing a handful of their key players to the NRLW, the young Seagulls depth was tested yet again, with head coach Spencer Taplin calling upon another two rookies from the Under 19s to fill the gaps prior to kickoff.

“Not saying that they were better, they (Tigers) just knew how to handle those high pressure moments of the game better than we did,” Taplin said.

The Seagulls defensive line took its first hit early when Tigers centre Tanika Marshall found an opening in Tweed’s defensive line, crossing in just the second minute of play.

But it didn’t stop there, Brisbane were back over again twice more in the first half through Jamie-Lee Lewis and Cassie Ormsby, giving the Tigers a clear 14-point lead heading into the sheds at halftime.

Their run of form didn’t stop in the second half, wasting no time to get back on the board, Jessica Carey crossed in the 38th minute, and centre Marshall grabbing her second not long after.

The Tigers would seal the deal well and truly with two more tries after that, another double to their half Ormsbry and Nicole Gusman grabbing her first four pointer for the season.

Despite the disappointing defeat, Taplin said his team could hold their heads high, and would bounce back a better side.

“We’ve got some good lessons to take from this to reach our full potential," Taplin said.

“It’s hard to see now, but it’s only Round 2, the girls have gotten a good taste of the level of footy that is required to be successful in this competition.

“They have more of an understanding at how important each and every players role is now.”

The Seagulls defence will be the target area at training this week, before another big test again the Burleigh Bears on Saturday.

“We will have to step up another gear against the reigning premiers," Taplin said.

“It will be a really good test for the girls and a good chance to bounce back and put into practise what we’ve learnt against the Tigers.”

In other Round 2 matches at Pizzey Park, the Burleigh Bears were too strong for West Brisbane Panthers, claiming a 31-10 win.

This weekend, the Panthers will take on Brisbane Tigers.