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 Team Reports
A RESERVE GRADE V's ST CHRISTOPHERS 21 JUNE 2009
AT KAREELA OVAL LOST 34 - 6
We have had an uneven run up to this game with rained out matches and the bye then 2 losses on the trot in poor playing conditions. Coach Jones called a team meeting Sunday morning before the game to discuss our game plan and other aspects. The scoreline does not indicate that there was improvement in some areas but it does show some of our old persistent mistakes such as not maintaining a committed straight line defence on both sides of the ruck and the need for more discipline in defence and ball control around the play the ball area.
We are always very quiet before the games. Not necessarily a bad thing. The coach said "What's this boys the quiet before the storm?" It wasn't. When we are on the field there needs to be a lot more talk organising defence and generally encouraging each other for good tackling and running to build team morale.
Kurt Ridley ("Gidley") was the stand out well supported by "Mr Consistency" Danny Brubaker who scored our lone try converted by "Skip" Kane Ryan. The "Panther" Everton Parahini took a huge hit and was forced off but bravely shrugged off injury to go back on and figure prominently. Good service and a sound kicking game was provided by "Cheeks" Adam Jones at half back. "Bouncing" Benny Cotton had a solid game in defence at hooker.
The most spectacular thing about our attack was the block busting ball second half running of centre Judd "Schultz" O'Shea. Front rower Dennis "the Tank" Marsh and second row Kieran "Salad" Smith hit the ball up well also, particularly in the second half.
This team can win. Cheeks tells me attendance at training has been pretty good We just need to combine and play as a team for each other and build spirit.
Adam Jones no sponsor
Kurt Ridley no sponsor
Danny Brubaker sponsored by Reads Earthworks & Haulage
Everton Parahini no sponsor
Kane Ryan sponsored by LoDown Cronulla
Ben Cotton sponsored by Workmate Services
Dennis Marsh sponsored by Bonza Concreteing
Kieran Smith no sponsor
And please remember to support our other proud A Ressie sponsors: BTM Waterproofing, John & D Gilbert Electrical, Engadine Plumbing Supplies, Preddeys Locksmiths, Wild Oats Wines, Professional Piano Relocations, Fleming Plumbing, Fraser Bricklaying
BEST & FAIREST 3 POINTS TO KURT RIDLEY. 2 POINTS - DAN BRUBAKER. 1 POINT - EVERTON PARAHINI
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