17/04/2010 Hunters vs Kings

Round two turned out to be a tough weekend against a team that had just come down to div 2. The colts kicked off the first game and showed that they are starting to show some flashes of brilliance. Cosmo kept to his fine form scoring another try and even had one disallowed. Another strong performance was displayed from the captain lock but was not quite enough to bag colts the game as they were unable to come away with the win.

Frenchie, standing tall from last weeks try was unable to turn the game the fourth grade match around. Rumor has it Frenchie is very close to a club milestone, stay tuned for confirmation. A depleted third grade having several running in the star second grade side ran out ready to make a fresh start. After setting up camp in the KOBs 22 things were looking promising. A number of rushed penalties in front of the posts and a missed tackle mid field saw Kings start to build and capitalize off our mistakes.

Like a relentless minor, Birdie refused to give up playing a major role in three grades. Birdies service in third grade was quality and this proved throughout the grades. Running simultaneously fifth grade somewhere in the Kings Forest were unable to win even under the Big Fishes reign.

Second grade continued on their march to the finals with another fine display!! The giant Chris Groves crossed the line with a powerful pick and drive to score under the posts. Groves is now officially exempt from the naked run at Byron. Running in open play, Mana taught the opposition a thing or two especially around the ruck and in open play. Another bonus point victory assures the team remains first on the ladder.

First grade, what can I say? The game can be summed up in two words: missed opportunities. Several failed conversion attempts by multiple kickers meant the team had to work even harder to beat a competent opposition. The KOBs supporters gave some friendly words of wisdom telling us to use the goal posts as a guide next time! The Hillies Cats were quick to counter with some constructive feedback around scrummaging numeracy.

Captain Weston got within a fraction of the line a number of times but to no avail. Lala again had a number of barn storming runs bumping people left, right and center. Dean Thompson soared metres into the air stealing some much needed line out ball. Despite all these valiant attempts the game ended up going down to the last second! Several phases after a non-contested scrum allowed for Dave Bonner to cross in the corner. An unsuccessful conversion attempt meant the game ended up 20-21 to KOBs.