NameJOHN Favourite PositionAT THE BAR OccupationWORK! WHAT ME? NO NEVER! Nickname(s)RANGER, CASHY, TANGO Best AttributeMY WIFE AND CHILDREN Need to work onSINKING MORE PISS
Your having a dinner party and you can invite 4 Guest Dead or alive Who and Why?
JC, EVERYONE NEEDS WALLART
EL CAPITANO, TO COOK THE BBQ
JULIAN CLARY, WHAT A SWEETY
PETE BEST, POOR BASTARD HAVE PITY
What music Pumps you up before a match?ITS RAINING MEN Other sports who enjoy watching and participating inOTHER SPORTS? I DON’T THINK I LIKE YOUR TONE, AM PARTIAL TO HORIZONTAL SLAM DANCING
Favourite Football (soccer) team? 1x o/s 1xAusNOT PICKY AS LONG AS IT ISN’T WEST HAM UNITED, SYDNEY OLYMPIC AND ANYONE PLAYING THE ROAR
Kylie Or Paris? BOTH…………… CHAINED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN GOOD START, DON’T BE A HATER!
With the high wages the Meatheads pay you to play for us, what type of car you drive?COMMODORE, MGB
Scruncher or a folder of Loo paper? FOLD IN HALF THEN HALF AGAIN, WIPE THEN FOLD IN HALF……….
Whats the best thing about being a meathead?WHAT DID YOU SAY ABOUT HIS BROTHER??!!
Allstar Team- 442 has to include 1x Aleague Player, 2x MeatheadsI WAS UNAWARE THAT AUS. HAD PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS, DON’T THEY ALL GO O/S? BUT FOR THE TIGER COMPONENT IT WOULD HAVE TO BE JEREMY AND JEREMY
The heartbreaker of the season. Coming off defeats at the hands of Rosewood and Mansfield the Meatheads needed to secure a victory over Sunnybank at the 'H' to move back into the top 4. Well to move into the top 4. Alas it was not going to be. This game will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. The game the referee awarded 5 penalties, the game that we had 13 and needed them all, and the game that took us to second on the table albeit at the wrong end of the ladder. Remember the 7 all draw at Yandina Park or the 1 - 0 victory over Gordon Park with 10 men? Well add to the list the game we played Sunnybank and there were 5 penalties awarded. And I don't mean a penalty shootout at the end of the game. To help you all appreciate the situation I have looked up the meaning of penalty. This will provide us with clarity of decision making by the referee.This will help us understand how a referee can determine the outcome of a game all by him or herself as there were only two other goals in the game, one each team. The Tigers goal was a beauty with Dunk receiving the ball from an opposition goal kick, taking control and then delivering a perfect ball to the Thespian who only had the keeper to beat. He thought about it for what seemed an eternity but completed with a copybook finish. The Sunnybank goal was a fluke. Mad Dog scrambled in defense making substantial ground, as he always does. He lunged and the ball took a deflection causing McStar to change direction and the ball slipped past him. I liked ours much more.
But back to the definition of penalty
pen·al·ty (pĕn'əl-tē) Sports. a. A punishment, handicap, or loss of advantage imposed on a team or competitor for infraction of a rule. b. An infraction of a rule; a foul. Keep this in mind. The punishment was the awarding of three free shots at goal to Sunnybank. I will not call the referee bias but I will label him as inexperienced at best and inept at worst. I will walk you through the events. Penalty number 1 ( 20 minutes approx.)Myles defending in the box shouldered with their number nine. Man on man, both challenging for the ball and the referee blew the whistle. Both teams looked bemused. The infraction was determined to be an illegal tackle on their forward. Tough call.Number 4, a right footer, goes left and places it in the back of the net. Penalty number 2 (23 minutes approx.)Mick defending in the box went up with their number nine contesting for the ball. A fifty fifty ball where the number nine does a perfect milk of the penalty (I think he was genuinely embarrassed when it was awarded) and the referee awarded a penalty for a push in the back. Mick was found with his hands in the wrong position and the striker milked it for all he could. They say age and wisdom accompany each other. Another tough call.Number 4, the captain, goes left and places it in the back of the net.Penalty number 3 (35 minutes approx.)I had my back to the action but their number 5 walked away shaking his head. Number 5 described the event in a similar fashion to the first penalty awarded.Jeremy, self elected penalty taker, goes straight and the keeper saves it.Penalty number 4 (55 minutes)A cross from the right wing at pace found Mick's right arm as he scurried in defense. Inside the box, a penalty. Very unlucky but I could not contest this one.Number 4, looking for a hatrick, goes left and places it in the back of the net.Penalty number 5 (85 minutes)Rhys is brought down inside the box by the captain (number 4). A blatant foul.Rhys, after practicing on Wednesday night, goes right and places in the back of the net. A perfect shot. Five infringements, four goals. Sorry Bresciano. This five penalty count got me reflecting on my long and illustrious career. I tried to stir up a memory of a time in my life where I heard of five being awarded in a game. Did I play in game previously where this happened, outdoor or indoor? Did I watch a game on the TV or read something. Did one of the Walsh boys remember such a time. I came up with nil, nothing, no memory. I suppose you could say my memory is fading but wouldn't you remember such an event? The Waterboy was flabbergasted. I rang Diesel, the second eldest, as he has a memory like an elephant, but he couldn't remember. He suggested I write a book about it (family joke inserted). I didn't bother Neville Hornery or Little Peter because they don't remember much at all. I googled the internet and confused the search engine. Penalties amounting to five is what occurs to separate two teams locked together at full time. Five infringements in a game is well documented. But five penalties during a match is as confusing to me as it is for the game of football worldwide. Unless, of course someone can find something I can't. Now there's a challenge. There were injuries. This proved to be one of those games where the playing list was fully utilised and the depth of talent was explored to it's fullest. Before the game an SOS was received from the Waterboy, who was reduced to 11 as Samson called in crook. Fifteen before kickoff and a desire to get the Meatheads back on track resulted in a negative from Bresciano and the other boys. This would prove to be the best decision of the day. Injury number 1 (7 minutes) Only seven minutes in, with the meatheads playing extraordinary football, Sam, the stallion, gets a kick to the calf. He falls like a tree in the forest, did anyone hear it? He is aided from the field and would take no further part in the game. Dunk is on the pitch. Injury number 2 (10 minutes) Ten minutes in Versatility gets sent from the field by the referee under the blood rule. Andy takes an elbow to the face in the early stages of the game. Wilson finds himself out there early. Injury number 3 (30 minutes) At the 30 minute mark the Ranger contests a fifty fifty ball with number 5 (4 maybe). The opposition leans all over him, belts him with an elbow and the Ranger crashes. His broken shoulder and head hit the ground hard. Wilson, Thespian and the referee get to him first. Delirious from the fall Ranger, first, is lost for words. But it didn't take long for the Ranger to return with some words of encouragement for his opponent. I think it went something like this, "F.... you, f.... f....f....I will f.... break your f.... f.... f.... f....". We knew the Ranger was right to continue when we heard those encouraging words. It didn't matter if he was concussed he'd be back. But did the referee have other ideas? The referee drew and held the red card in hand ready to let it rip while the ranger lay motionless on the pitch. Then an extraordinary thing happened. Two teams locked in battle, realising the referee was adding little value to what was a good and entertaining contest, intervened. There was a five minute intensive battle. The debate raged and the persuasive powers of none other than number 4 (the captain of the Sunnybank Saints) began to win the referee over. He started he question his decision given the weight of numbers clearly worked against him. Finally the referee retracted the red, pulled out a yellow and was content that the ranger was sitting on the bench for a while. Who would have thought? Another gutsy effort from the boys but no points again. Round 4 sees the following results ROUND 4 - 21st April, 2007
Interestingly Rosewood and Mansfield play a 0 - 0 draw and St Catherine's win their first for the season. And St Cathy's push us into second last spot.
This week we host West End at home and we are in desperate need of a win. Consequently there is no training this week for the meatheads. For those inclined you can train with the Silvertails.
We play at home of field number 1 at the 'H' and the Silvertails are playing next to us on field 2 at the 'H'. I like it. This will allow us to play whoever we want on whatever field simultaneously. That should keep the referees on their game.
For now I bid you farewell.
Tomorrow is ANZAC Day. Take it easy and think of those who really went to battle. "Lest we forget".
See you Saturday.
Wilson
PS. Current nicknames are
Trent McStar Mick Clean Brad Mad Dog Steve Quads Myles Slippery, Giles, Red, ???? Duncan Dunk Rob Ronnie Andrew Versatility John Ranger Rhys Thespian Sam Stallion Jeremy Bresciano Chris Wilson
The venue was unusual but not unfamiliar. Normally the home of the Holland Park Hawks, the Mansfield club had the game transferred to the "old dump" given the works to Weedon Street. Apparently toxic chemicals had been oozing to the surface of the field for years and finally some work had to be done to remove the toxins and lay new grass. Therefore the game was transferred to Whites Hill, where toxic material had been oozing to the surface for years which had to be removed and new grass had to be laid.
New grass may have been laid but water had not been used in the process. The freshly laid surface was all but dead and within little time, if no rain is to fall, it should return to the grassless uneven dirt pitch that we are all used to at Whites Hill.
Games at 1.00pm and 3.00pm for Div 5 and Div 6 respectively ensured the utilisation of the playing list for both matches. Bresciano warmed the bench for the Waterboy and Lucky 13 and Sprinter sat on the bench for Wilson.
Round 3 was the first match since the short break for Easter. Most of the squad had used the opportunity to rest niggling injuries and work on fitness. Wilson had declared himself unavailable due to a chronic, ongoing, debilitating, potentially career ending back ailment. He contemplated playing after seeking medical assistance on Friday but wisely decided, with the help of another, to rest for the week. But he was still on 'Guv' duty.
As always, the return from the break was greeted with general malaise and much disorganisation. Perhaps the most difficult decision was deciding where to set down the huddle. On the concrete pad, on the grass, under the tree, down the hill, at the club house, near the Mansfield mob? It was too difficult and the huddle was extended and stretched 4.25 metres wider in diameter to ensure all needs were catered for.
The team was back and they were happy.
McStar, their leader, looked trim after the layoff. Mr and Mrs McStar were proudly displaying photographs of the next generation of Tiger.
Scottish Steve was back from his break in Cairns (negotiated as part of his contract deal).
Clean and Mad Dog were in a mood. Coming off a last minute defeat against Rosewood at home the enforcers were not keen to concede today.
Myles, Dunk and Rob (Ronnie) Ibbs were ready for the 90 minute toil in the middle.
Ranger, who at training on Wednesday suggested he was well rested. He had another new theory. If he smoked more and didn't train but watched then he would conserve energy for the weekend. Would it prove to be effective?
Versatility, also a strong advocate of the no train policy, looked fit and ready to play.
The Thespian and Sammy were looking ominous. The thespian had one request 'Give me the last shirt out of the bag Wilson, I don't care that it's 120cm, I need the last shirt out'.
Bresciano and Sprinter arrived from a passionate game at the 'H' and warmed the bench. Lucky 13 was still on his way.
With all the administrative work managed the official blew time on. Unfortunately no chance for the coach to set down the game plan. A last ditch effort resulted in an instruction from the coach to do what the team knew best, play football. The blokes knew what to do and where to go.
Tactics derived at rehydration therapy after training on Wednesday night was not executed. Who forgot the Aussie bible? (and by the way who forgot the photos of Trent and Sharon's wedding?).
The team took to the field with each step the players sank into the sandy base topped with dead grass. Three officials this week.
There were so many omens.
The Tigers ran towards Boundary Street and into the sun. No wind to speak of and a particularly warm afternoon.
In the early stages of the game the Mansfield mob employed their own tactics. They didn't just talk well they spoke in a strange tongue. Greek, Lebanese, Italian? Hey does anyone know what they are saying? The passing game was used well by the home team and they had speed to burn up front, particularly number 5.
The visitors picked up from where they left off last week. They were under seize. The early raid was staved off effectively, albeit not the most glamorous to watch. The home side had a nice short passing game. The defense is now a strategic capability of the Tigers. The best scrambling defense in the competition. McStar, used to putting his body on the line, was called into the action early. Four minutes in, he came off his line early, hesitated and came again. He moved quickly and never for one second did he flinch. Bodies fell, McStar sprung to his feet, the striker crippled by the tackle laid stunned and the referee (known as the kid) pulled a yellow from his pocket. The first for the day.
Now, as a defender, you always dream of being one of the show ponies up front. The glory boys that the girls fall over to get their attention. Other than hacking down the opposition forward on game day or hacking your own forward at training there is nothing quite like a defender finding the back of the net. That opportune time, at training, where the central defender leaves the comfort of the baseline and shimmies through the feeble defense provided by the forwards to secure a pearler or that ball that is crossed from the wing and a short sharp near post header (forget the far post, that is too easy) will always get the attention of the rest of the team. But nothing is quite like the feeling of an excellent execution at the wrong end of the field. Wearing his shorts high on his quadriceps, the Scottsman made substantial ground, blocking the path of the ball from the wing to the centre of the box and stylishly headed the cross with intent. The intent was over the bar, but much to the chagrin of McStar and the team it went in. It was a pearler. It was a goal. It was Mansfield 1 Tigers 0.
The second followed shortly afterwards. Down the opposite wing the Mansfield boys used the park well. They flooded the attack down Mad Dog's wing and the visitors were out numbered. It was a nice finish and Mansfield went two up.
This was the jolt the Tigers needed.
The interchange bench was used incessantly as the coach attempted to provide fresh legs in attack. And it was starting to happen. The battle for the midfield was hot. Mansfield, the early victors, found some able and willing toilers. Ronnie, Dunk, Myles, Thespian, Bresciano, Sprinter, Lucky 13, Ranger were all used. The confusion was evident, but very effective. The tigers had no idea who was playing where and Mansfield had no idea who to mark. The strategy was working.
The pressure was building. Raid after raid, as the momentum of the game began to swing. Versatility found space, Sammy caused chaos and the Thespian got one on his left with only the keeper to beat. Just wide.......!
Ronnie, after being rested, was put back in the game in the unfamiliar position of flanker. I think he liked the freedom. He soon unleashed the best shot of the game. Twenty five metres out and weaving his magic he had a look and unleashed the beast. The big right foot took everyone by surprise. It dipped and swung but just wide again.
You could feel something was about to happen. Ranger, who was working overtime and beleiving in his theory, got the ball in his hands for the throw in. In line with the 18 yard box he wound up. As usual he looked for his opportunities summed it up and let rip. The thespian went up, but not far enough. The defender went up, but not far enough but connected. A nice back header and for the second time today a defender had found the back of the net.
Mansfield 2 Tigers 1
In the huddle at half time the coach reassured the lads that the game was theirs to take. He diagnosed the half but got confused about what happened at what time and for how long. Having said that, it was inspirational.
The second half was a tussle and the Tigers controlled early. Composure in the backline and a well rested team was essential for victory. Ranger was playing out of his skin in the central midfield. The hypothesis had been proven. Smoke, watch and execute is a good formula. With 15 left on the clock the Thespian again found himself in space, this time on the right. Two players closing down on him and the keeper to beat the thespian didn't even contemplate a pass. He lent over the ball contorted his body to get the angle right and let rip. The keeper reflects would suffice. The best opportunity of the second half proved to be fruitless.
With not much left on the clock the mighty Tigers would concede one more time. The final score Mansfield 3 Tigers 1.
The results for round 3 are as below
Rosewood down, St Catherine's down, West End down and Tigers down.
The table was predictable
Tigers have slipped into the bottom half of the ladder due to a 2 to 1 loss/win ratio.
It is only early and the season is before us.
This week we have Sunnybank at home at 1.00pm. I like this home, home, away.
A good turn out for training and a good session. Strategy has been developed and we will get plenty of opportunity to execute this weekend. So remember consume plenty of carbs and hydrate well. Even go for a light jog tomorrow morning and you'll be right for the game. If that doesn't work for you try the alternative. Watch the Kangaroos touch up the Kiwis and drink your Friday night quota.
Favourite Position:Missionary...oh you mean football wise, in the hole Occupation:Freight Forwarder Nickname(s):Thespian, The Former Answer to Women's Football and/or whatever you want to call me Best Attribute: Quiet and peaceful nature Need to work on: To be more vocal during training and games Your having a dinner party and you can invite 4 Guest Dead or alive Who and Why? Bill Shankly - Greatest Liverpool Manager Dave Grohl - Entertainment Carmen Electra - Eye Candy George Bush Jnr - You always need someone to laugh at What music Pumps you up before a match? My sweet harmonising vocals Other sports who enjoy watching and participating in: cricket, league...anything really Favourite Football (soccer) team? 1x o/s 1xAusLiverpool FC - YNWA & Queensland Roar Kylie Or Paris? Neither - Danni & Nikki the forgotten sisters is what I like With the high wages the Meatheads pay you to play for us, what type of car you drive?Holden Astra but when I was at the top of my game and pay - 1982 MITSUBISHI SIGMA WAGON - POO BROWN Scruncher or a folder of Loo paper? Scrunch the bunch Whats the best thing about being a Meathead? What did you say about my brother... Allstar Team- 442 has to include 1x A-league Player, 2x Meatheads GK - OLIVER KAHN LB - BIXENTE LIZARAZU CB - MICKY!! CB - JAMIE CARRAGHER RB - MAD DOG!! LM - GEORGE BEST CM - CLAUDE MAKELELE CM - STEVE GERRARD RM - CRISTIANO RONALDO CF - ALEX BROSQUE CF - PETER CROUCH
With the increase in fees this year the Tarragindi Tigers Football Club are investing in the future. The home of football, the "H", is to expand and provide fans with a greater choice of games each weekend. It seems a long time ago now that the Tigers had the foresight to relocate to the 'H' . Now the club, that provides such enviable facilities to it's members are executing on a plan, that was hatched in the off season, to double the opportunities for football lovers to play and watch the great game on the best of the best ground in Brisbane. However the second field of dreams, the vision, has not yet become a reality.
Unfortunately the big dry has played havoc with the execution of the plan. Behind in delivery, the Tigers had no choice but to transfer the round 2 game of season 2007 to Tigers Stadium. On the weekend of 31 March 2007 the Women's Div 3 (Champions of Division 4 in 2006) and the Meatheads were transferred to the Stadium for the clash against the mighty Rosewood club.
On the improved facilities at the 'H' the club president was quoted " we just have to find a way to cater for the fans that turn up week in and week out at the 'H'. The numbers are burgeoning and we are now providing them with football all afternoon multiplied by two. A feast of entertainment".
The vice president, and leader of the seniors, could not be contacted for comment.
Rosewood would have to wait for their opportunity to play on "the vision". This round they had the pleasure of playing on the field that has nurtured many talented footballers, from cubs through to really old blokes that should have given it away along time ago. The home of Tigers football!
For the record......
Rosewood are in the Ipswich West zone of the Queensland Christian Soccer Association and proudly wear the black and white. A Baptist club that call themselves United. Rosewood refers to a number of richly hued timbers, brownish with darker veining. All rosewoods are strong and heavy, taking an excellent polish, being suitable for flooring, furniture, turnery, musical instruments, and wooden chess sets (black pieces). In general, supplies are poor through overexploitation. Some species become canopy trees (to 30 m high), and big pieces can occasionally be found in the trade.
Tarragindi belong to the South Zone and proudly wear the orange and green. The tigers are of the Uniting Church heritage. Many people assume that Tarragindi is Aboriginal in origin, but in fact it comes from a Melanesian language. Tarragindi Tussaroni was a Loyalty Islander brought over to work on the canefields of Queensland, but he ran away from his employer. He was found by Alfred Foote of the Ipswish firm, Cribb and Foote, and he came to work for the Foote family and their relatives, the Grimes. W.D.Grimes named his new house on a hill near Sandy Creek after his kanaka employee when Tarragindi said that his name meant camp on a hill. Anyway, the clashes between the two teams are always entertaining.
A 3.00pm kick off was warmly welcomed by both clubs. In particular the Tigers welcomed a late kick off after toiling the previous week in high thirties (1.00pm) heat. Overcast, with a slight breeze blowing and a smaller field to play on, the Tigers were confident of victory. Coming off a first round victory, familiar with the paddock and with the expectations of a BBQ and drink in the club after the game, all the motivation that was needed was there.
One of the major hurdles of week one was overcome mid week with the Waterboy and Wilson putting their heads together to ensure that the undersized and oversized jerseys from each team were manipulated to deliver a tailored fit for each of the individuals of both the Meatheads and the *Silvertails for the weekend. This ensured that both Tigers teams took to the field looking good.
This week the coach was sure to give the boys an unexpected edge. Adding a little something to the wash the jersey's were not only a perfect fit but soft and smelled of a delightful fragrance. So much so that the crowd was going wild before kickoff as the smell of the team drifted up into the stands of Tigers Stadium.
So the stage was set for clash 2 of season 2007.
Tigers Stadium was full. The curtain raiser had managed to lure some fans from the west that made the trek in anticipation of another memorable game of football.
This week one of the Stalwarts of the Tigers' fanbase, Junior Ranger appeared to be distracted. A young fellow that doesn't like to miss any game and works hard to distract the opposition team by speaking repeating of the mighty efforts and of the accomplishments of the Tigers and of particular attention of the accomplishments of the Ranger. This week he was focusing on his own game plan. With a smorgasbord of talented young females Jimmy played the field.
The squad had been bolstered mid week by the appearance of two young footballers making a return to the game after career threatening leg injuries. Training hard on Wednesday night Myles, one of those two, impressed and found himself as a bench warmer for the clash against Rosewood. He also admitted to being a consumer of burbon and the informal leaders of the team accepted him into the fold.
The team welcomed Bresciano back for week two. Scottish Steve rested with the missus and the youngun in Cairns after a solid game in round one.
The venue and the loss of one third of the impenetrable backline the coach needed to make some decision on the strategy, structure and game plan. Tigers Stadium demanded a 4 - 4 - 2 formation, which was a bother given we didn't have four fullbacks in the squad. Dunk, a naturally defensive midfielder, agreed to play in the backline. He was partnering the man calling the shots at the back this week, Mr Clean. Wilson and Mad Dog made up the 4 prong defensive line up. Rob, Ronnie, Ibbs and Bresciano partnered in the middle of the ground and Versatility and Ranger patrolled the flanks. Sammy and Thespian provided the attack. The new chap, Myles, waited for his opportunity.
An insurance policy was entered into again this week with Old Man Dann placed on the card. This was to provide the boys with the security and peace of mind that if anybody was fatally injured or maimed that one of the elite, neh the leader of the elite, was there to help. Old Man Dann is in peak physical condition this season and his raspy tones of encouragement can be heard a suburb away. Irrespective of playing an earlier game he offered himself as a back up for the meatheads. In fact he is probably ugly enough to join the team.
Dave was the referee this week. A veteran that had succumbed to a hamstring injury two seasons ago he took up the whistle as an adjudicator to ensure his talent was not lost to the game.
This game was not an attractive game. It was fought to the death. McStar and Clean issued instructions from the deep and guided the Tarragindi boys around the field. Clean, taking on the role of leader of defense, did so admirably. Scrabbling defense was the order of the day. Struggling with the new formation our mid field worked overtime. Most of the game we played about eight in defense. And it worked. At half time the score was locked at one all.
In the second half the Rosewood boys put their altered game plan into action. Long range goal shots were executed given the line could not be broken. McStar remained solid with the barrage of shots on goal.
Even with 15 left on the clock the tigers began to take control. Sammy, Andy, Rhys, John and Jeremy were beginning to squeeze the visitor's line. One great opportunity late in the game saw our two shortest players, Versatility and Thespian competing for the high ball with the 6 foot 1 Rosewood keeper. The keeper won the ball much to the chagrin of the crowd.
Then with 4 minutes left on the clock and the game all square, a tragedy occurred. The thespian, dived in and brought down the lanky midfielder for the Rosewood boys. Thinking on his feet, given he was standing up at the time, he moved quickly and took the shot early and before the defense had settled. For the second time in two weeks the captain was stranded. It was from the same position on the field and had the same projectory. It floated high and over the outstretched hands of McStar. The deadlock had been broken. Rosewood 1 Tigers 0.
From then the boys dropped their heads. The captain pushed everyone forward leaving Clean and Mad Dog as the only defenders. The push was in vein.
With a minute to go the referee, who had produced a fine performance, had a brain explosion. A one on one between the striker and Clean resulted in a penalty. A bemusing decision that both sides were struggling to understand. Unfortunately the whistle had been blown and the ball was placed on the spot.
2 - 0 the final score. The Rosewood boys got a good goal with 4 minutes left and a lucky decision with 1 minute remaining.
A fine display of football from the Tarragindi Tigers. Unfortunately not the right result. But there was much to take from the game. The guts and determination of the gindimeatheads will never be questioned.
So the result leaves the Tigers on three points with Sunnybank ( who got downed by Mansfield), Queensland Fiji ( who beat St Catherine's) and Mansfield. Blackstone have secured two wins from two appearances while Rosewood have not lost yet.
That's the pre Easter outings completed. The tasters have wet the appetite of the fans and has allowed the boys to settle on the new formation with their new colleagues. It promises to be a great season.
Signing off for this week I must mention the Rangers jockey on the ball that ended in a full blown attack of the legs and the treatment that Sam received as he was put over the sideline with a similar tackle. Beautiful football.
