THE Bulldogs ExServos women’s league tag team fell to their second only defeat of the season when they went down 8-6 in a tight game against Albion Park-Oak Flats at their home ground on Sunday.
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Milton were without Tarryn Love and Paige Hegyi, who should be back this weekend.
Milton's ball control was not up to its usual high standard and most of APOF's attack was developed from Milton’s unforced errors.
APOF, having lost to Milton Ulladulla twice during the season proper, were a much improved side and will fully test minor premiers Kiama at Warilla on Sunday in the major semi-final.
Milton will only have to travel as far as Nowra Showground to take on Jamberoo.
Jamberoo will be coming off an 18-12 win over Nowra Bomaderry Jets. Jamberoo, although defeated twice by Milton Ulladulla during the year, are a much improved side.
Like Milton Ulladulla they will be the only side representing their club in the finals series.
Last Sunday Milton's defence was up to standard and they were able to hold APOF to a try each.
At 6-all the home team were awarded a penalty with eight minutes remaining.
Milton was not able to capitalise, even at this vital stage, with the ball going to ground on many occasions.
In a do or die affair an improvement in execution against Jamberoo should see a positive result at Nowra.
The team will be looking forward to a stronger following of supporters on Saturday.
Best for APOF were Kiana Breakspear, Carly Ryan and Charlotte Gordon, and for Milton Ulladulla Emmah Haynes, Reneee Byrne and Cheyenne Hatch shone.
A win by Milton Ulladulla at Nowra on Saturday will see them progress to the final to be played on the September 14.
The Red White and Blue Presentation Night will be held at the ExServos, the club's major sponsor, on the September 27.
There will be no tickets on sale at the door.
Tickets can be prepurchased at the ExServos front desk and are now available.
A FORMER Milton Ulladulla player Chad Sloman passed away on August 16 after a fatal accident.
Making his way home Sloman was hit by a train near Bulli.
He had seven seasons with the Junior Bulldogs and in his second year with the Bulldogs’ under 18 team they made the 2013 grand final.
Many of Chads mates, former Bulldogs, had lived with him in Wollongong and were distraught at the news of his passing.
He was in his second year at Wollongong Uni studying conservation and biology.
His funeral last week was one of the largest witnessed in the Milton Ulladulla area.
Chad is survived by his parents Rob and Chris, brothers Joel and Tim and sister Shae.
Tony Hardman
