Raiders make Sharman semi-final

Korey Craig on the way to one of his four tries. Photos, Roger Reid

A decisive 58-20 victory over fifth-placed New Lynn at home in Stanmore Bay on Saturday, July 29, saw fourth placed Hibiscus Coast Raiders Premiers advance to the Sharman Cup semi-final. 

Raiders were dominant from the kick off and a seven try blitz ,including a Korey Craig hat trick, put the result beyond doubt with a 40-4 halaf time lead. 

Some resting of key players and trying different combinations slowed the momentum in the second spell but Raiders still added another 18 points to the scoreline.

The semi-final was played against second placed Northcote on Saturday, August 5, after this paper had gone to print.