Weekly Newsletter May 4th
Vs Barker Old Boys
Vs BOBs
Hunters Hill must have been dealt the toughest three games of Division 2 to start the season. UNSW were grand finalists last year, Kings have just come down from Division 1 and then we had to take on Barker Old Boys, 2009 first grade premiers. Despite this, we’ve officially stamped our mark on Division 2, with some great results especially thanks to 2nd Grade's strong performances.
Colts took on the top of the table BOBs, and got mighty close. Mal said a half time “They’re playing with guts but not with their heads” and that was smack on. With missed tackles and lost opportunities we failed to get the equalising seven points. It seemed as though our heads were pinned down driving for extra meters, while no one stopped to see BOBs bunching defence leaving the blindside open several times. A yellow card due to a massive tackle (which may have been late) from breakaway Paul Ah Lam, as well as a reversed penalty mid field didn't help us out. From this, BOBs were able to capitalise and strengthen their lead. A great effort from our next generation of First graders, who look forward to another tough game next round against the higher ranked Hornsby.
Fourths played a lower ranked BOBs, but had to work hard to get the win. It was a very well matched, physical game especially in the forwards. Laurie Mullan felt the brunt of the BOBs defence while attacking in their 22. The tackle was on of the quickest shoulder to the sternum tackles I’d seen in a while, to Laurie’s credit he popped back up to help Hillies attack again. Game ended with HH on 17, Barker 5.
Thirds hit the field with a new look team. Scotty Keenan, Will Carew and Shannon Thomas strengthened the back line. The game wasn’t easy. The first half was quick and play moved everywhere. Not a style suited to forwards, but we kept up the pace. In the second half we were held under siege in our own 22 for at least 20mins and even held BOBs up over the line showing the grit of our forward pack. Third grade's set piece was much stronger with the inclusion of hooker Nick Roach. With four minutes to go, the smart thing would have been to control the ball and hold on to it in the forwards. Pick and goes coupled with one off runs off the half would have been the safe option. Then all we had to do was bide our time before kicking it out on the buzzer. But no, a last minute effort beginning within our 22 with an alley oop style pass from Shannon allowed Will to score under the black dot. Other mentions are to Dom Curran who had an awesome running game and also Kava for his strong lineout jumping.
Yes second grade has won again, and yes they are still on top of the table. I can assure you it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Coach Harvey gave some stern words of advice at half time. “NO LOLLIPOP PASSES AND FOR GOD SAKE NO LOLLIPOP KICKS” (Radio edit). It was true, too many pop passes off the deck and kicking just for the sake of it didn’t get us anywhere in the first half. The sub had another strong game in the centres. Collins, attempted a head first tackle and came away second best with a ugly fat lip. Gac also had an awesome defensive game, and inexplicably is the leading try scorer for Hunters Hill according to subbies rugby …
After last weeks nail biting effort, first grade were out for a win. This was no easy opposition, but last year’s premiers. The score, 12-32 is not nearly a reflection of the game. Hunters Hill gave it there all and dominated in several facets of play. The game was drawn at half time and no one expected the game to run away from us. It seemed as though we weren’t out classed, but rather handed BOBs the opportunities.
Down on oval 2, our fifth grade went down to Mosman. It was a close game, with hunters hill a mix of old and new guard. Fifths is best described as the Hunters Hill nursery. A comfortable, mentoring environment in which older studs can pass on wisdom to our next generation of stallions before they’re sent to the glue factory.
Colts |
3rd Grade |
5th Grade |
2nd Grade Hunters Hill 15 – 5 BOB’s Points: Rich Smith = 1 Luke Mc = 2 Halaifonua = 3 |
4th Grade |
1st Grade |
Congratulations Sachiko and Liam
Sachiko and Liam take delivery of a brand new Mini Cooper. Aimee Ogashiwa Cooper was born 25th April 12:33 am weighing 3.4 kgs. All are healthy.
Training
The times for training have been put back to 7pm this season to assist players in getting there on time after work. Can we please all make sure that we are down the Oval by 6.45pm, boots on, ready to run. It’s hard for the coaches to get drills going with numbers still showing up late for training.
Also, if you can’t make training or are unavailable for a game, let your respective coaches know as early as possible. Training sessions are planned in advance and the more the coaches are aware of the numbers the better. When the season starts, you will need to contact the various Grade managers to make them aware of availability. A simple phone call, txt, or email is all that needs to be done. Contact numbers below:
1st Grade Manager Jim Bone. 0410439901
2nd Grade Manager Tim Dodds: 0416287989
3rd Grade Manager Don Ramsay: 0439408345
4th Grade Coach Richie Colley: 0402430472
4th Grade Manager Lindsay Mccormack: 0409602049
5th Grade Contact: Jordan Butler: 0438475010
Colts: Bruce Lycett (Angry): 0421530844
U85kg Managers: John Hibbert: 0403 242 551
Malcolm Baird: 0424 578 042
NEXT GAME
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ROUND 5 Saturday May 8 - Hunters Hill vs Waverly @ Boronia Park
Colts – 10.45 am
4ths - 12.00 pm
3rds - 12.55 pm
5ths - 1:20 pm
2nds - 2.00 pm
1sts - 3.15pm
UPCOMING SOCIALS
06-05-2010 HAWAIIAN THEME NIGHT
Bally Bar presents Hawaiian Night. Get your aloha shirts combined with grass skirts and Hawaiian it up for one of the more tropical Bally Bar events of the season. Best dressed wins a suitably themed prize. Everyone who joins in the festivities will gain a discount. Not a dodgy discount like last year where the price stayed the same, but a real price difference. Don't forget theme night included theme food. See if you can figure out what the theme food will be.
Ladies Day
When: Saturday 8th May (Mother’s Day weekend)
Where: Boronia Park
Price: $25
Time: From the first game until the last
With champagne flowing and rugby going, you'll have the best seats in the house as Hunters Hill take on Waverley at Boronia Park. It's guaranteed to be a great day. All are welcome (friends, family and supporters).
Here's what you'll get:
- Exclusive marquee
- Unlimited champagne and drinks
- Delicious food
- Relaxing massages
- Great music
- Raffles and lucky door prizes
- After party and function at the Hunters Hill Hotel
And to top it all of ladies, you get the best seat in the house to watch fit, good looking, eligible bachelors play rugby!
To RSVP, email Elise at elisewhiley@gmail.com
Rego Fees
Fees will stay the same as last year. $200 for Seniors, $150 for Students and $100 for Under 85kgs. We will start taking payments on Tuesday night or you can pay via direct deposit. If you don’t have the whole lot up front, then we have payment plan options, pay a deposit now and pay the rest off before game 4.
Bank Account Details:
Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062182
Acct# 00903188
Please put your name against your payment so we know who it is from.
Another way to pay your fees is through individual sponsorships i.e. Get someone like your boss or company to sponsor you for the amount of your rego and we will list them as club sponsors on game day brochures and the website.
Byron Tour 2010
We shall be touring this year as the Dalmations. It’s a great weekend in our calendar and you’ll be sorry if you miss it. The tour dates are 15-18 October 2010. Talk to Schapelle or Ralf for further details.
Marshy sat down
A lovely video clip on how to correctly tackle our fragile first grade No. 10 is on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=10150178742310578&ref=mf . Just goes to show that he must have lost some weight off season otherwise who could have lifted him! Marshy (Urine Tester) was not available for comment, but rumour has it he was walking around Boronia late on Saturday night trying to find some lost ribs.
Video Page
The youtube video page is starting to get some highlights/full games up. 1st grade against BOB’s is up now. There would be more if we had some volunteers to film the other grades. Check out the page: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHuntershill
The Church tolls 100
Since making his debut in or around the 2003 season, Cyrus Church (Billy Ray) has achieved an accomplishment matched by seldom few – making a move over time from the forward pack to the backline. His one hundredth game this season against Barker Old Boys saw his presence in the second grade backline dominate over the students, with deceptively slow running and poor hands still managing to outclass the opposition.
Cyrus still claims that he reached his one hundredth game several seasons ago; often getting two or three matches per round. More recently he has subscribed to the philosophy practiced by the other veterans in the club; boots off and beer in hand shortly after kickoff of the following match. His ability to talk rubbish with anybody will see a long and fruitful career on the hill at Boronia Park continuing for many years to come. Congratulations Cyrus.
Softly Signed
Dave Wusston
