The Barbarians (3-2-0) played their final regular season match today against the visiting Green Bay Celtics (2-3-0).
- A close start to the match
- Green Bay clinical in second half
- Man of the match
- Season wrap-up
- Match Photos
- Match statistics
A close start to the match
The first half was a close battle with neither team really being able to dominate. Physical and mostly error-free, possession ebbed and flowed throughout.
But at the half-time whistle, the Barbarians held a slim 7-5 lead after two goal-line stands in the closing minutes.
Green Bay clinical in second half
The second half was a different story with knock-ons plaguing the Barbarians attack, and Green Bay compounding the issue with 3 defensive turnovers.
As a result, the hosts played a lot of the half in their own end.
And Green Bay converted 4 of 6 entries into the red zone, scoring 4 tries to the Barbos 2.
At full-time, Green Bay would take the match 29-19 with both teams finishing the season with 3-3-0 records.
Man of the match
Congrats to Rob Lagerman on earning Man of the Match honors.
Season wrap-up
The Barbarians will not advance to the 2024-2025 post-season, but for a second year in a row finish even at 3-3-0.
“There’s a lot to be proud of,” said coach Jared Abt. “We traveled with depth and had competitive sides in every game, including multiple split away games. We’ve got a lot of young talent and potential, and I’m excited to see how this group improves next season.”
Match Photos
Match statistics
| KPI | Barbarians | Green Bay |
|---|---|---|
| DISCIPLINE & ACCURACY | ||
| Penalty | 14 | 9 |
| Card (Yellow/Red) | 1 (Y) | 0 |
| Knock-on | 9 | 8 |
| Forward Pass/Not Straight | 2 | 1 |
| Kick Success | 67% (2/3) | 40% (2/5) |
| OFFENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES | ||
| Line-out Success | 78% (7/9) | 17% (1/6) |
| Scrum Success | 86% (6/7) | 73% (8/11) |
| Red-zone Success | 50% (3/6) | 45% (5/11) |
| Defensive Turnover | 1 | 6 |
| SCORING | ||
| Try | 3 | 5 |
| Conversion | 2 | 2 |
| Penalty Kick | 0 | 0 |
| Points Scored | 19 | 29 |
