September 30, 2024

Western Suburbs Magpies suffered a 42-16 defeat against the Bears in Round 5 of the Knock On Effect NSW Cup at North Sydney Oval.

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The Bears took an early lead, leading 16-0 before a try by Magpies center Declan Casey narrowed the score to 16-6 at halftime.

The home team continued their dominance in the second half, with prop Nelson Asofa Solomona among the scorers in three unanswered tries, extending their lead to 32-6.

Despite a valiant effort from the Magpies in the second half, with Solomon Alaimalo and Josh Feledy both crossing the try line, they ultimately succumbed to an eight-tries-to-two loss.

Next on the agenda for Aaron Payne’s squad is a match against the Dragons at Lidcombe Oval on Saturday.

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