LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles were left reeling after falling to the North Sydney Bears in a hard-fought battle in round 18 of The Knock On Effect NSW Cup.
The Bears came out swinging, scoring five tries to Blacktown's two, establishing a dominant 14-0 lead by half-time.
James Uesele and Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega managed to find the try line for the Sea Eagles, with Jamie Humphreys adding one goal to the tally.
Despite their efforts, Blacktown Workers were unable to claw their way back into the game, ultimately succumbing to a 28-10 defeat.
The loss has left Blacktown Workers languishing in eighth place on the ladder, but they are determined to bounce back stronger in their upcoming clash against the Newcastle Knights at 4 Pines Park.
The match, scheduled for Sunday, July 14 at 1.45pm, promises to be a fierce battle on the field, serving as the perfect appetizer to the main NRL event.
With their eyes set on redemption, the Blacktown Workers will be looking to shake off this setback and come out swinging against their next opponents, hoping to turn the tide in their favor and reignite their season with a resounding victory.