Match Reports are written immediately after the game and are a representaion of what happened on and off the field. Other information such as players, reserves, points and scorers are also included along with previous game reports from matches against that team with photographs and videos if available.
AT LEAST WE STILL GOT A BETTER POINTS RECORD THAN THE SENIORS
Not to put too fine a point on it, we let Belfast win that one.
Four of their seven tries were from poor passing or ball handling on our part enabling them to push through or miraculously escape their way to the tryline. That, and lineouts in general, will have to be addressed at training. Otherwise, not a bad game of rugby.
Let's be honest, Steve didn't deserve his yellow card for whatever the hell it was which in turn made Joseph's red card a technical inevitability which caused him and Webby some considerable consternation during the remainder of the match and afterwards. However, the silver lining was once he left the field we started scoring, so I'll let the Fates decide how important having 14 men on the field is.
Also for the second week in a row, Tom gets replaced by Griff and we start scoring. Patterns can be found anywhere if you look hard enough.
MVP was well deserved for his always full powered input into everything and also his try scoring. Well done Muzz.
Jones was on the fine warpath at Belfast clubrooms and later on at ours, but he was twarted at every turn by judicious use of my hiterto unrealised veto powers. So several people owe me beers and in turn, I probably owe Steve several beers for stymying him.
Time to get our winning streak back next week against the Bollocks for Club Day, so those that have fingers, pull them and those that need to concentrate a bit more, oooh look, something shiny.
A GAME PLAN SO CUNNING YOU COULD PIN A TAIL ON IT AN CALL IT A MANX CAT
Gloriana! Glorianus! What a stunning day for rugby. A full team and a team full of teamliness. And shit.
After last seasons trouncing of the Black Adders, I was worried that we'd rest on that win and coast our way to the finish, but happily, there was not one mention of it in the sheds or out on the field. We're getting into a proper head space for rugby and it's showing. What was the past has gone and the team you have on the day vs the team you're playing on the day is all that matters.
Andy got over his lack of talky talky to rouse the boys and Griff (who was officially playing soccer if you happen to bump into his missus) took over the directing duties in the second half. And pleasingly, the team listened. Mostly. Let's not pretend we're a team who follows direction blindly.
While on paper we had their scrums beaten, in practice we had trouble with a steady platform, often whirling around like dervishes, but in general, Daz and Bruce did their job. Jeremy got his MVP for doing lineouty things well and side of the scrum things weller.
Tom was replaced by Griff and the difference was palpable. Kicking wise. And Bravo replaced Scooba and added to the scoring thrice. (( Article 4.1.7 of the Keith Charter ))
In fact, overall, all replacements at half time did excellent and admirable work which makes competition for the starting XV even tougher. Which is good.
Six New Boys in the team, with another Scoring on Debut (( Articles 2.6 & 2.6.1 of the Keith Charter )) makes for a great season start when also adding in the last games New Boys. Things appear to be on a great track for a good team in our 40th season.
BUS DRIVERS RUN OVER THE ONLY TEAM WHO ACTUALLY LIKE GOING TO HANSEN PARK
First game up and what happens; we score first! Jesus wept I never saw that coming. Naturally it shocked everyone else and we went downhill on the scoring board from there. However, doom and gloom this first game was not.
New jerseys mean slimmer and fitter boys (if they want to fit into the jerseys that is) and it also means we're harder to grab onto as we go flying by. So double plus good on that score. Speaking of New Boys scoring on debut. Well done Georgie for bringing Shane along. I think he surpassed you after the first ten minutes with rugby ability. Kicking catching, running, passing without falling over is a skill not easy to master. A well deserved try, a well deserved Player of the Day and a well deserved Most Valuable Player.
Another Keith who seems to have mastered the falling over (the tryline with ball in hand) bit was Piez. If you don't believe me, check out video number 4.(( KeithTube)) Cal converted it nicely after Tom gave up the kicking early on in the game.
First and second half highlights included Muzz bursting forth all the way through Sydenham's lines and Scooba being all wingery on the wing. Damo got his heart attack over with early on and came back strong, but would rather not be quite so physical again. My dad always told me that if no one saw you on the field you were either doing your job well or were hiding from everything; did anyone see Muncher during the game? Never mind, he turned up at the clubrooms very late wearing one of his gynecologist wifes blouses. Andy did a sterling job as Captain, but he and the back line leader need to be more vocal. We all need encouragement (a kick up the arse) to get through (life) the game.
As usual at the start of the season, many Keiths were unavailable because of reasons or the wife, whichever wears the trousers, but by game three, things should be on track for numbers and the getting to know you phase that the first couple of games each year are renown for.
And speaking of not being prepared; warm beer, and no rugby on tv at the clubrooms isn't a good start. Thank goodness no visiting teams were there to not enjoy themselves.
Our good friends Sumner are up next week, so plenty of training on Thursday may be required.
Footnotes
Countries from where Keith Members have come from.
KEITH INCORPORATED
Incorporated [1499581] 29th March 2004 Secretary - John McKEAGE
Affiliated with Christchurch High School Old Boys' RFC (Incorporated [219862] 19th October 1960) Secretary - Geoff FALLOON
CLUBROOMS & PLAYING FIELDS
The H.S.O.B. RFC Clubrooms are located at 10 Riccarton Avenue with changing rooms at 5 Ayr Street. Playing and Training Fields at Bob Deans Fields, North Hagley Park and Training Fields at South Hagley Park
TEAM OFFICIALS
Head / Forward Coach - Phil KEARNS Back Coache - Cal DALL
Manager - Peter HADDOCK Keith At Large - Steve JONES Financial Controller - Kristen CURRIE Clothing Officer - Damien BREEN
TEAM OFFICIALS
Social Media Officer - John McKEAGE
2018 Anniversary - Peter HADDOCK
Committee - Isaac ARAPAI, Damien BREEN, Kristen CURRIE, Cal DALL, Peter HADDOCK, Bruce HALLINAN, Steve JONES, Phil KEARNS, John McKEAGE, Bevan WEBB, Kevin WILLIAMS