The Stags faced local rivals Falkirk last Saturday as they reached the halfway point of the season. Grangemouth made just the one change from the previous week with McNiff starting in the second row. The morning fog had largely cleared and once again the home side made a fast start. From a scrum against the head Stanley had the initial run up the left touchline. The ball was quickly recycled and good handling by the backs allowed Gemmell to come into the line and give the scoring pass to Coyle. Skelton slotted the conversion. A few minutes later further pressure saw the visitors concede a penalty in the right corner. Under advantage Skeleton kicked cross field and Gemmell eventually collected the ball to run in for an unconverted score. The visitors then had a spell of possession in the home 22 but were unable to break down the Stags defence. As the game entered the second quarter Grangemouth increased their lead. From a scrum drive in the opposition 22 White picked up to force his way over. Then McNiff collected the pass from a quickly taken tap penalty for try number 4 and just before the break swift handling by the backs saw Gemmell go over for his second score. Skelton landed all 3 conversions. HT Stags 33 Falkirk 0.
The game continued in similar fashion in the second period with Falkirk struggling to contain the home side. Trys followed at regular intervals with Allan collecting a second half hat trick. Other scores came from White, Nesbitt, Coyle and Forsyth with Skelton adding 5 conversions. Falkirks only consolation was an interception try midway through the half. FT Stags 76 Falkirk 7.
As the scoreline suggests this was a very comfortable victory for the home team. Grangemouth dominated in every aspect of the game with the visitors unable to cope with the direct running of the likes of White, Nesbitt and Herron. Man of the match was Sam Herron for his frequent line breaks and strong carries. The firsts have no game this weekend with their next game on 6 December when they travel to Cupar to play Howe of Fife.