A poor first half performance from Parkes Boars Colts cost them a chance at the Blowes Clothing Cup major semi-final this weekend.
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Down 22-0 at the break, the Boars fought hard in the second half, but the damage was already done as they went down 34-7 to Dubbo Roos.
The Roos scored six tries to one in a dominant performance.
It is not all doom and gloom for the Boars as they get a second chance this weekend after finishing the regular season in third place.
The Boars were on the back foot from the start and were down 12-0 after two and a half minutes.
The Boars fortunes were hit further after five minutes when Dubbo scored their third try for 17-0.
The Boars fell further behind in the 15th minute after the Roos scored their fourth try when the Boars gifted them possession in good attacking territory.
Parkes finally grew into the contest, but were unable to crack the Roos defence.
The Boars headed to the break facing a 22 point deficit.
Parkes continued to fight in the second half, but could not breakthrough the spirited Roos defence.
Dubbo extended their advantage to 29 points with their fifth try.
The Boars finally got on the board when Chris Sellings scored and Riley Byrne converted for 29-7.
It was the only joy the Boars had as the Roos scored their sixth try to run out 34-7 victors.
The Boars meet Orange City this Sunday in the minor semi-final for their last chance at premiership glory.