Fortescue Academy downs Southern Lions in club game

Sun, Apr 6, 2025, 8:40 AM
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by Western Force Media
Photo credit: MB Sports Photography
Photo credit: MB Sports Photography

The Western Force’s Fortescue Academy started their run of three games against Fortescue Premier Grade clubs with victory, downing Southern Lions 48-5 in Success on Saturday.

Academy fly-half Brodie Mainwaring and winger Wallace Charlie both scored doubles in the victory. Mainwaring also slotted four conversions.

Back-rowers Nate Gallagher and Billy Browne also scored, along with full-back Justin Landman and front-rower Zane Wesley.

Among those in action for Southern Lions was Force trio Lopeti Faifua, Tiaan Tauakipulu and Papillon Sevele, who marked his competitive return following long-term injuries.

The Academy will next up play Cottesloe on Saturday 12 April from 11am WST at Harvey Field, before a third game against Nedlands on Saturday 26 April.

Western Force Fortescue Academy 48 def Southern Lions 5

Tries: Brodie Mainwaring x 2, Wallace Charlie x 2, Nate Gallagher, Billy Browne, Justin Landman, Zane Wesley

Conversions: Brodie Mainwaring x4

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