By Paul Abraham
With a number of first-team players missing it was looking as though Bramley Buffaloes would struggle to bring anything home to West Leeds from their visit to second placed Goole Vikings.
But when the chips are down the character of the “squad” players comes through in brilliant fashion.
In a match that swung from one side to the other and with both teams looking to have taken control before losing it again, the final score of 34 points all was a fair result.
The Buffs scoring in the final minute through a try from Elthan McFarlane and a conversion from Kyle Briggs to level the scores.
Star three-quarter Kieran Hudson scorched in for a hat-trick of tries, while fellow backs Dylan Maan and Martin Loveridge scored tries along with substitute Joe Mathers who also added a try. Loose-forward Kyle Briggs added three goals to complete the scoring.
The buoyant Buffaloes celebrated after the match in typical “Buffs” style with a display of interesting fashion apparel!
This Saturday sees the Buffaloes on the road again for the final time in their championship-winning season as they travel to York St John’s Barbarians as they try and complete the season with an undefeated away record.
The Barbarians presently sit in fifth place in the division with six victories from their 12 matches, with their last game being an impressive 42-16 home demolition of the Scarborough Pirates.
A date for your diaries
Friday 20 October will see the Buffaloes host their 2023 Presentation night at West Leeds Rugby Union.
After a very successful season this promises to be a memorable event with plenty of players in competition for the awards. More details will be released shortly so keep tuned and the date free!
Meet the team – Bailey Harman – Sponsored by CH Electricals
Bailey made his first team debut as a substitute for the Buffaloes in their 10-44 defeat at Newsome Panthers in February 2022.
The season also saw Bailey score his first try in the amber and black when he crossed in the impressive 30-6 victory at West Hull.
He totalled 12 appearances for the season, including two substitute appearances as well as scoring three tries in his eight appearances for the second team.
His outstanding first season finished with him winning the Young Player of the Year award as well as the club’s Man of Steel award at the club’s end of season presentation night.
Up to and including his appearance in the drawn match at Goole he has appeared in 14 games, including three from the subs bench.
He has scored an impressive five tries, these coming against Scarborough Pirates at home in the first round of the Yorkshire Mens League Shield, in the 66-8 victory at Leeds Akkies, in the 66-4 thrashing at home of Crigglestone All Blacks and finally crossing for two tries in the stunning 70-18 victory at Westgate Common.
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