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THIS WEEK'S GAMES Finals - Granville Park 1s Vs Blacktown @ 3:15pm MAJOR SEMI-FINALS REVIEW Fourth Grade 5 lost to Merrylands 43 Fourth Grade came into this game ranked second and came off second-best. Although we were unlucky to run into a Merrylands fourth grade side containing a few Subbies superstars, we will have to play smarter if we are to challenge again this season. The scoreline wasn’t flattering for a semi-final but we are not out of it yet. Mitch Tyson-Mobbs popped up for another try in what was a great cameo off the bench and Fiji Tim never gave in. The 4’s have Petersham this weekend if they want another crack at the Wolves. Grand Final re-match!! Third Grade 11 beat Petersham 6 Third Grade came into the match as Minor Premiers and left it with a ticket to the Granny. A hard-fought win that starred a hard-fought hooker (Tim Dodds), I am sure the Threes will appreciate a week off. The Rock crossed and the D held up. Let’s hope Merrylands and Petersham bash each other senseless. Second Grade 12 lost to Petersham 16 The rematch from last week and a similar result. Close but just off the pace. The Twos have Balmain this weekend sudden-death and have a chance to put that club to bed this season. AV’s boys are very close to top gear, lets hope they crack it this Saturday. First Grade 31 lost to Merrylands 32 First Grade has made a promising but ultimately unsuccessful start to the finals series against the Wolves from Merrylands. In what was a high quality and superbly entertaining match, the Black and Whites were again cruelly denied in injury time, going down 32-31 to a last-play penalty goal. Centre Duncan Taylor and big winger Ben Bates were stand-outs for Hillies with both men ensuring the advantage line was crossed at every opportunity. Sam Henry hit Dan Casa beautifully out wide for the winger to cross for try number 27 in 2009 and fly-half Dave Marshall conducted his backline expertly. Rangy locks Dean Thomson and Jordan Butler ensured that the Wolves would receive only scraps at the line-out in a dominant display in the set-piece. Hunters Hill must now play reigning premiers Blacktown in a sudden-death preliminary final this Saturday to qualify for a much anticipated re-match against the Wolves. With Hillies and Blacktown also separated by a solitary point in their last encounter, the match in Granville promises to be another blockbuster. CLUB CAPTAIN’S COLUMN: CCC TEAM OF THE YEAR
The Back-Five
A small man with a big game, Burzin likes to play and Burzin likes to talk. With a game far cleaner than his language, this pacey potty-mouth has had a huge year in a number of positions. Generally I don’t condone kung-fu kicks to the crotch, but since I don’t want to be called a %#@!ing %$#@!er, I will keep my mouth shut.
A stand-out excitement machine with a predilection for single-word sentences, Sammy has been a breath of fresh hyperactive air at Boronia this season. Sammy’s season is probably best expressed in his own words: Hunters. Team. D. Team. Hunters. Team. Hunters. Hunters.
27 tries presents a fairly water-tight argument. The fact that Dan had scored 20 of them before he realised they were worth 5 points each is irrelevant. Dan has the unique ability to not only sculpt his own guns but to cut his own hair.
The latest on a great line of HX HH Schoolboys, Chalmers has done a superb job on the flank for fighting Fours. A natural finisher who is only getting bigger, watch this space.
Every fantasy team needs a roughie, and here is mine. Out of position? Yes. A bit tough on Laney? Perhaps. A must-have in this team? Definitely. Alfie Langer’s and Terry Lamb’s love-child, Colley has had a season to remember, sniffing out a try or 5 and marshalling his troops with Uncle Coops as only they can. At the back he can tell the superstars where to stand, tell the pigs where to be and tell the ref what to do (as opposed to Laney who may tell him where to go.) So there you have it, the 2009 CCC team of the year. A side to take whoever and all their St. Pats and lay them directly onto their spinal region. They were good, but are they bloody good? In nine days we will know. FEES DUE NOW: The simply message about fees is this: 2) If you haven’t paid your fees by tour time you cannot come. It has been a great and long season so far and we have all got tremendous value from it. Let’s make sure everyone is up to date with their dues so we can focus on winning games. Bank Account Details:
Date: Friday 18th September
Signed Jim off the Bone & Julienned Arndt (a delicacy)
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This week's game Social
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This week I will be naming the final five members of my team of 2009. I have chosen players whose season has been memorable in my mind regardless of the grade they played in. This is what’s called a conversation piece. Feel free to heckle me during speeches if not selected. 
Wing: Burzin Mehta (1s/2s)
Inside-Centre: Sam Henry (1s)
Outside Centre: Dan Casa (1s, 2s, 3s, 4s) 
Wing: Brad Chalmers (4s)
Fullback: Richie Colley (4s) (Captain)
PRESENTATION NIGHT
