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Barrow Raiders Triumph Over Swinton Lions

By Carl Davison

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In a gripping match at Heywood Road, Barrow Raiders secured a decisive 24-10 victory over Swinton Lions. The Raiders established their dominance early, racing to a 20-0 lead by halftime. Ryan Johnston opened the scoring with a penalty goal, followed by tries from Matty Costello, James Greenwood, and Harvey Makin, all successfully converted by Johnston.

Swinton Lions fought back in the second half, with Jayden Hatton scoring a try in the 42nd minute, though the conversion was missed. Despite their efforts, the Lions couldn’t bridge the gap. Hatton’s performance was marred by a sin-bin in the 68th minute for lifting. Mitch Cox managed a last-minute try for Swinton, converted by Dan Abram, but it was too little, too late.

Final Score: Swinton Lions 10 – Barrow Raiders 24

Venue: Heywood Road, Sale
Date: Sunday, 23 June 2023
Referee: Kevin Moore
Attendance: 945

First Half:

  • Barrow Raiders started strong, leading 20-0 at halftime.
  • Ryan Johnston scored a penalty goal in the 6th minute.
  • Matty Costello, James Greenwood, and Harvey Makin each scored tries, all converted by Johnston.

Second Half:

  • Swinton Lions responded with Jayden Hatton scoring in the 42nd minute, but the conversion was missed.
  • Mitch Cox scored the Lions’ second try at the final hooter, with Dan Abram converting.

Key Players:

  • Swinton Lions: Jayden Hatton, Mitch Cox, Dan Abram.
  • Barrow Raiders: Ryan Johnston, Matty Costello, James Greenwood.

Disciplinary:

  • Jayden Hatton (Swinton) was sin-binned in the 68th minute for lifting.

Team Line-ups:

Swinton Lions: Dan Abram, 2. Matty Chrimes, 3. Jake Spedding, 4. Jayden Hatton, 5. Rhys Williams, 11. Gav Rodden, 12. Mitch Cox, 13. Mikey Wood, 14. Josh Eaves, 24. Jordan Case, 30. Will Roberts, 32. Tee Ritson, 33. Leon Cowen.
Subs: 9. George Roby, 20. Jack Houghton, 28. Brad Hammond, 37. Brett Bailey.

Tries: Hatton (42), Cox (80).
Goals: Abram 1/2.
Sin-bin: Hatton (68).

Barrow Raiders: Luke Cresswell, 3. Matty Costello, 5. Andrew Bulman, 6. Brad Walker, 7. Ryan Johnston, 9. Josh Wood, 10. Ellis Gilliam, 12. Jarrod Stack, 13. James Greenwood, 14. Luke Broadbent, 20. Ramon Silva, 30. Jacob Douglas, 31. Greg Worthington.
Subs: 15. Tom Wilkinson, 19. Amir Bourouh, 22. Tom Walker, 23. Harvey Makin.

Tries: Costello (7), Greenwood (35), Makin (38).
Goals: Johnston 6/7.

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