Western Force 24 - 28 Reds

Full time

01 Mar 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 3

HBF Park

The Queensland Reds narrowly defeated the Western Force 28-24 in a thrilling contest at HBF Park. The Force started strong with tries from Tizzano and Swain, both converted by Donaldson, giving them an early lead. However, the Reds responded with back-to-back tries from Flook and Lynagh, turning the momentum in their favor. Lynagh's conversion efforts helped the Reds to take the lead as the first half closed. In the second half, Tizzano scored again for the Force, keeping the game competitive. Daugunu's late try for the Reds, converted by Thomas, sealed the match despite a valiant effort from the Force. This victory showcased the Reds' resilience as they overcame a spirited home side.

Weather

Temperature: 30.1°C (Feels like 30.7°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 19.7 km/h, gusting to 43.0 km/h Humidity: 38% Cloud Cover: 0%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
7'

Substitution

Tim Ryan on for Filipo Daugunu · Reds
12'

Substitution

George Poolman on for Harry Potter · Western Force
15'

Try

Carlo Tizzano · Western Force

5 - 0
16'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson · Western Force

7 - 0
18'

Substitution

Filipo Daugunu on for Tim Ryan · Reds
20'

Try

Darcy Swain · Western Force

12 - 0
20'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson · Western Force

14 - 0
21'

Substitution

Vaiolini Ekuasi on for Reed Prinsep · Western Force
22'

Substitution

Harry Potter on for George Poolman · Western Force
23'

Try

Josh Flook · Reds

14 - 7
23'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh · Reds

14 - 2
25'

Try

Tom Lynagh · Reds

14 - 12
26'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh · Reds

14 - 14
30'

Penalty

Ben Donaldson · Western Force

17 - 14
33'

Substitution

Reed Prinsep on for Vaiolini Ekuasi · Western Force
40'

Substitution

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips on for Tom Lynagh · Reds
Halftime 17 - 14
Second Half
43'

Try

Josh Flook · Reds

17 - 19
44'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips · Reds

17 - 21
47'

Substitution

Massimo De Lutiis on for Zane Nonggorr · Reds
47'

Substitution

Josh Canham on for Angus Blyth · Reds
50'

Substitution

Tim Ryan on for Josh Flook · Reds
50'

Substitution

Ryan Coxon on for Marley Pearce · Western Force
50'

Substitution

Brandon Paenga-Amosa on for Nic Dolly · Western Force
50'

Substitution

Will Harris on for Sam Carter · Western Force
52'

Substitution

George Blake on for Sef Fa'agase · Reds
53'

Substitution

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa on for Nic White · Western Force
61'

Substitution

Josh Nasser on for Matt Faessler · Reds
63'

Substitution

Atu Moli on for Tom Robertson · Western Force
63'

Substitution

Liam Wright on for Ryan Smith · Reds
65'

Substitution

Vaiolini Ekuasi on for Reed Prinsep · Western Force
65'

Substitution

Max Burey on for Reesjan Pasitoa · Western Force
66'

Substitution

George Poolman on for Dylan Pietsch · Western Force
68'

Try

Carlo Tizzano · Western Force

24 - 21
68'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson · Western Force

19 - 21
74'

Substitution

Kalani Thomas on for Tate McDermott · Reds
75'

Try

Filipo Daugunu · Reds

24 - 26
76'

Conversion

Kalani Thomas · Reds

24 - 28
Fulltime 24 - 28

Player ratings

Western Force

15 Mac Grealy 7.2
14 Harry Potter 6.0
13 Reesjan Pasitoa 6.8
12 Hamish Stewart 6.0
11 Dylan Pietsch 7.0
10 Ben Donaldson 6.3
9 Nic White 5.8
1 Marley Pearce 6.9
2 Nic Dolly 5.8
3 Tom Robertson 7.1
4 Darcy Swain 7.1
5 Sam Carter 6.7
6 Nicholas Champion de Crespigny 6.4
7 Carlo Tizzano 8.3
8 Reed Prinsep 6.0
16 Brandon Paenga-Amosa 7.1
17 Ryan Coxon 6.2
18 Atu Moli 6.1
19 Vaiolini Ekuasi 6.3
20 Will Harris 6.6
21 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa 6.3
22 Max Burey 5.9
23 George Poolman 5.8

Reds

15 Heremaia Murray 7.3
14 Lachie Anderson 6.2
13 Josh Flook 9.1
12 Dre Pakeho 7.3
11 Filipo Daugunu 7.0
10 Tom Lynagh 8.0
9 Tate McDermott 9.2
1 Sef Fa'agase 7.2
2 Matt Faessler 8.5
3 Zane Nonggorr 7.7
4 Ryan Smith 7.6
5 Angus Blyth 7.0
6 Seru Uru 8.1
7 Fraser McReight 6.6
8 Harry Wilson 7.9
16 Josh Nasser 6.2
17 George Blake 6.4
18 Massimo De Lutiis 6.9
19 Josh Canham 6.4
20 Liam Wright 6.3
21 Kalani Thomas –
22 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips 6.3
23 Tim Ryan 6.0