Back in the winner's circle. That feels much better.
It was Anzac Day that the club rallied. The big dry could no longer stave off the construction of the second field of dreams at the 'H'. Many volunteers turned up (those that heard about it), most coming straight from the dawn service. The President had organised the truck and two able bodied seniors to load and unload the recycled, environmentally friendly goalposts. They arrived early, executed and departed for Newcastle before anyone had a chance to ask their names. The Waterboy or our own Kevin Costner provided the vision and the drive. "Build it and they will come". Calling on all of his resources he lead the charge and put in a man of the match performance. Delivery wasn't until 1.30pm, a little later than expected, but he delivered. Just like the Gateway duplication the Waterboy duplicated the "H" so that it was hard to distinguish between field 1 and field 2.
We had specialists there. Wilson showed a flair for painting lines, Old Man Dann knew how to put pegs in, Lucky 13 and Bec took out football posts and put soccer posts together like professionals, Chopper got drinks and the Waterboy conducted. The first time Tiger Meatheads and Tiger Silvertails would play side by side would happen on the coming Saturday. Everyone was excited.
You couldn't get a park on game day. The president was right. You need to provide facilities for the burgeoning number of supporters making the weekend trek to the 'H' to watch entertaining football. The Waterboy was right. Build it and they will come. They came and they came in numbers.
The fields were dressed and the two teams huddled separately but not too far away from each other. They were there to enjoy the moment.
The officials were confused. "Which one is one and which one is two?" Looking at two the referee said "this must be one". This made the waterboy happy. Not only does he have a fetish for nets, soccer, fishnets and any netted material, he knows all about water and rehydration therapy but he is especially proud of his deep knowledge and understanding of the measurement and angles on a football field. He had been the architect of the field and the referee acknowledged the production of the duplication project.
So Meatheads played on two and the Silvertails competed on one.
The team picked itself.
The stallion, Sammy was only good to limp the line and erect the marquee. His calf still had not recovered enough for him to take the field.
Bresciano was on the card but was not there for the kick off. When you're a striker you have to maintain an image. Think of all the strikers that are any good, they look after themselves. And Bresciano was unavailable to take the field due to maintenance on the pearly whites. When you put the ball in the back of the net the smile must be good enough for the TV cameras to capture it. Or, at the 'H', for the crowd to go wild at the sight of those perfectly aligned and glowing white enamel munchers. You have to get your priorities right and Bresciano needed to ensure the teeth were in the right shape.
Alby was making his first appearance. Alby showed so much promise at training now was his chance to show what he has.
Therefore the coach picked the starting eleven.
McStar
Clean
Mad Dog
Quads
Myles
Ronnie
Dunk
Ranger
Alby
Versatility
Thespian
On the bench was Wilson and Bresciano.
The game plan was simple. Pass the ball and play the beautiful game called football. Move it around and run the old blokes from West End into the ground.
The first ball to be played on field 2 at the "H" was taken by the Meatheads on Saturday April 28. History had been made.
The tussle in the first half was obvious. Tigers ran towards the school buildings end and the end of the proposed canteen (you can't hold back our President he is always thinking of the future needs of the fans). The pace was frantic and the old blokes were struggling. The young legs of the Tigers was proving to be of concern to the West End boys and early favorites for the wooden spoon, Division 6, 2007. Ronnie was fighting for control of the mid field and the backs, under the leadership of Mr. Clean were impenetrable. Versatility showed some early form and Alby slotted into the team as if he had been playing there all season.
The first opportunity came within the first twenty minutes and a free was awarded outside the perfectly measured eighteen yard box, inside the West End half. The thespian stepped up to take the kick regardless of the calls from the sideline for the Ranger to take the kick. The thespian was Hungary. He had options just inside the eighteen with some height taking position for the header. The thespian surprised the crowd by taking a measured kick over the wall that floating nicely into the space between the 6 and 18 yard box, the red zone. The defender went up to put the ball out but didn't go up far enough. The depth touch of the one of the best finishers in the game (exaggerated as fuel for a positive self esteem is essential for all strikers) and he connected with the rear of the cranium to place it strategically into the back of the net. 1 - 0 and the Meatheads were on the way.
Ranger found the new piece of turf very satisfying. Known for putting the ball into an attacking position, either with the throw or with the foot, the flanker was running amuck. With pinpoint accuracy he put the ball on the noggin of Wilson and any other willing player. A corner was unlucky to yield greater returns and a trademark throw, again finding Wilson, should have paid more.
Ronnie and Dunk controlled the space in the middle. Becoming more comfortable with the responsibility of determining the shape of the game both players were playing well. Dunk continued the form from the previous week. Myles ran himself into the ground in the first with a defensive effort that Clean would be proud of.
As the first half was drawing to a conclusion the opposing keeper got his marching orders due to the uttering of those words deemed unacceptable on a football field in the Queensland Christian Soccer Association. The game was Tigers to take.
In the second Bresciano injected himself and his teeth with determination. Alby succumbed to a chronic ankle, calf, knee, hip injury. He joined the stallion on the sideline and the meatheads had 12 to see the game out.
The second goal came early in the second half. After a tussle inside the box the ball falls free for Bresciano to finish. The left foot finds the back of the net for Tigers to take victory. The pearly whites beamed. The crowd went into hysterics as the newly polished teeth blinded them.
On the other pitch the Silvertails came from a nil nil half time score to run over the top of the visitors to take a 4 - 0 victory and claim first spot.
On the 'H' number 2 the Meatheads put a second victory together to take them to fifth on the table, ahead of Rosewood, St Catherine's and West End.
Mansfield and Sunnybank have got over the top of the Tigers this season but have not displayed enough to take the silverware. Experience and youth has given them a slight edge. Blackstone and Qld Fiji are the only teams not to confront the mighty Tigers. Blackstone, undefeated, have had a dream run and Qld Fiji come up against the Meatheads this weekend. Queensland Fiji are capable of scoring and conceding goals while Blackstone don't know much about conceding.
Round 5 is an important round. Blackstone play Sunnybank in the top of the table clash while Qld Fiji play Tigers (3 versus 5). This is our opportunity to move into the four and stake out a top four position.
What happened to Rosewood? 12 - 2 would indicate less than eleven on the field. All goes well for St. Catherine's who challenge Rosewood this weekend.
No surprises except for Sunnybank.
Regards
Wilson
It was Anzac Day that the club rallied. The big dry could no longer stave off the construction of the second field of dreams at the 'H'. Many volunteers turned up (those that heard about it), most coming straight from the dawn service. The President had organised the truck and two able bodied seniors to load and unload the recycled, environmentally friendly goalposts. They arrived early, executed and departed for Newcastle before anyone had a chance to ask their names. The Waterboy or our own Kevin Costner provided the vision and the drive. "Build it and they will come". Calling on all of his resources he lead the charge and put in a man of the match performance. Delivery wasn't until 1.30pm, a little later than expected, but he delivered. Just like the Gateway duplication the Waterboy duplicated the "H" so that it was hard to distinguish between field 1 and field 2.
We had specialists there. Wilson showed a flair for painting lines, Old Man Dann knew how to put pegs in, Lucky 13 and Bec took out football posts and put soccer posts together like professionals, Chopper got drinks and the Waterboy conducted. The first time Tiger Meatheads and Tiger Silvertails would play side by side would happen on the coming Saturday. Everyone was excited.
You couldn't get a park on game day. The president was right. You need to provide facilities for the burgeoning number of supporters making the weekend trek to the 'H' to watch entertaining football. The Waterboy was right. Build it and they will come. They came and they came in numbers.
The fields were dressed and the two teams huddled separately but not too far away from each other. They were there to enjoy the moment.
The officials were confused. "Which one is one and which one is two?" Looking at two the referee said "this must be one". This made the waterboy happy. Not only does he have a fetish for nets, soccer, fishnets and any netted material, he knows all about water and rehydration therapy but he is especially proud of his deep knowledge and understanding of the measurement and angles on a football field. He had been the architect of the field and the referee acknowledged the production of the duplication project.
So Meatheads played on two and the Silvertails competed on one.
The team picked itself.
The stallion, Sammy was only good to limp the line and erect the marquee. His calf still had not recovered enough for him to take the field.
Bresciano was on the card but was not there for the kick off. When you're a striker you have to maintain an image. Think of all the strikers that are any good, they look after themselves. And Bresciano was unavailable to take the field due to maintenance on the pearly whites. When you put the ball in the back of the net the smile must be good enough for the TV cameras to capture it. Or, at the 'H', for the crowd to go wild at the sight of those perfectly aligned and glowing white enamel munchers. You have to get your priorities right and Bresciano needed to ensure the teeth were in the right shape.
Alby was making his first appearance. Alby showed so much promise at training now was his chance to show what he has.
Therefore the coach picked the starting eleven.
McStar
Clean
Mad Dog
Quads
Myles
Ronnie
Dunk
Ranger
Alby
Versatility
Thespian
On the bench was Wilson and Bresciano.
The game plan was simple. Pass the ball and play the beautiful game called football. Move it around and run the old blokes from West End into the ground.
The first ball to be played on field 2 at the "H" was taken by the Meatheads on Saturday April 28. History had been made.
The tussle in the first half was obvious. Tigers ran towards the school buildings end and the end of the proposed canteen (you can't hold back our President he is always thinking of the future needs of the fans). The pace was frantic and the old blokes were struggling. The young legs of the Tigers was proving to be of concern to the West End boys and early favorites for the wooden spoon, Division 6, 2007. Ronnie was fighting for control of the mid field and the backs, under the leadership of Mr. Clean were impenetrable. Versatility showed some early form and Alby slotted into the team as if he had been playing there all season.
The first opportunity came within the first twenty minutes and a free was awarded outside the perfectly measured eighteen yard box, inside the West End half. The thespian stepped up to take the kick regardless of the calls from the sideline for the Ranger to take the kick. The thespian was Hungary. He had options just inside the eighteen with some height taking position for the header. The thespian surprised the crowd by taking a measured kick over the wall that floating nicely into the space between the 6 and 18 yard box, the red zone. The defender went up to put the ball out but didn't go up far enough. The depth touch of the one of the best finishers in the game (exaggerated as fuel for a positive self esteem is essential for all strikers) and he connected with the rear of the cranium to place it strategically into the back of the net. 1 - 0 and the Meatheads were on the way.
Ranger found the new piece of turf very satisfying. Known for putting the ball into an attacking position, either with the throw or with the foot, the flanker was running amuck. With pinpoint accuracy he put the ball on the noggin of Wilson and any other willing player. A corner was unlucky to yield greater returns and a trademark throw, again finding Wilson, should have paid more.
Ronnie and Dunk controlled the space in the middle. Becoming more comfortable with the responsibility of determining the shape of the game both players were playing well. Dunk continued the form from the previous week. Myles ran himself into the ground in the first with a defensive effort that Clean would be proud of.
As the first half was drawing to a conclusion the opposing keeper got his marching orders due to the uttering of those words deemed unacceptable on a football field in the Queensland Christian Soccer Association. The game was Tigers to take.
In the second Bresciano injected himself and his teeth with determination. Alby succumbed to a chronic ankle, calf, knee, hip injury. He joined the stallion on the sideline and the meatheads had 12 to see the game out.
The second goal came early in the second half. After a tussle inside the box the ball falls free for Bresciano to finish. The left foot finds the back of the net for Tigers to take victory. The pearly whites beamed. The crowd went into hysterics as the newly polished teeth blinded them.
On the other pitch the Silvertails came from a nil nil half time score to run over the top of the visitors to take a 4 - 0 victory and claim first spot.
On the 'H' number 2 the Meatheads put a second victory together to take them to fifth on the table, ahead of Rosewood, St Catherine's and West End.
Mansfield and Sunnybank have got over the top of the Tigers this season but have not displayed enough to take the silverware. Experience and youth has given them a slight edge. Blackstone and Qld Fiji are the only teams not to confront the mighty Tigers. Blackstone, undefeated, have had a dream run and Qld Fiji come up against the Meatheads this weekend. Queensland Fiji are capable of scoring and conceding goals while Blackstone don't know much about conceding.
Round 5 is an important round. Blackstone play Sunnybank in the top of the table clash while Qld Fiji play Tigers (3 versus 5). This is our opportunity to move into the four and stake out a top four position.
What happened to Rosewood? 12 - 2 would indicate less than eleven on the field. All goes well for St. Catherine's who challenge Rosewood this weekend.
No surprises except for Sunnybank.
Regards
Wilson
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