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.
With injuries taking their toll on the boys and players being forced to play out of position, Trouty put the question to us is it better to play this Saturday and suffer more injuries and not play the best guys in their best positions or to default and rest those who need resting and to use the time to drink some beer and eat some food.
It's a serious issue to default a game and not one to be taking lightly, even where there is beer involved.
Ultimately, the default option was taken and we adjourned to the Keith Pavillion at 3pm precicely and commenced having a damned good time. We didn't even mind when the ladies team came in and started taking off their clothes and getting their towels to have a shower.
As usual, some Keiths stood out more than others and some Keiths got their fathers to beat up fellow Keiths and one Keith brought his girlfriend but most Keiths were simply Keithly and enjoyed the great banter and the beers. Except for Kev.
The vast majority of this seasons regular Keiths players turned up and it was great to see.
Thanks to Boydy for bringing the bbq and cooking the sausages and to everyone else who brought food. Much appreciated.
Walking across the park from the changing sheds, I looked out on a glorious winter's day. Perfect playing conditions underfoot and perfect weather.
But my first thought was, where the fuck is everyone? The Keiths fielded only 17 players, with 8 of those New Boys, and 5 players on loan from another HSOB team which shall not be named. Either there is a big tittied whores convention in town (but then why wasn't Trout and Toad there?) or there are serious injury dilemmas facing the team.
A.J. is still out, but he turns up to watch the boys and offer an encouraging ciggy when needed. Moto returned to active form, but with Unit and Pies and others out for good it seems, we appear to be reaching a crisis point.
Serious injuries this week included a possible fractured jaw for Mark, popped shoulder for Ed, twisted knee for James and a gash to the head for Freddy. These injuries forced us into Golden Oldies scrums for nearly half the game which Sydenham scored from twice.
These injuries don't reflect on a dangerous or highly fractuous game; just one played with intensity and determination. Everyone out there gave their all and when Trouty asked players to play the full 80, no one said no.
Next week we have the Shirley Wankers but if our front row and locks positions cannot stand up to the rigours of a full game (numbers wise) then Thursday nights training will decide if we default or not. We are not going to injure more players by playing them out of position in a high pressure game. If you are a lock, turn up to training and declare your fitness. If you are a prop, turn up to training and declare your fitness. If you genuinely cannot play, contact Trout BEFORE Thursday or forever be known as the person who couldn't be arsed to phone the coach. Not a Keith title I'd like, that's for sure.
Don't make this issue of poor numbers an excuse to not turn up. Make it a point to front up and prove your Keithliness. The team is there for you. You should be there for the team.
But back to the game, damn good tries to Freddy and Shawn. Webby tried his best with the boots as did Moto, but he could only get some good sideline kicks in. Toad without Poacher just didn't seem to work but he did his best. Goober, as the only dedicated lock, was paired up with part timers in the position and consistent locking was not there. Kev and Col made their mark but pushed themselves to the limit without relief which is not good. Heath led the backline by getting into where he was needed and Simon reminded us all of Dirk when he first started. Keen and eager and skinny and porn star good looks.
Trust in oneself, trust in ones team mates and trust in ones abilities. That's the baliwick of a winning attitude and it's about time we had it back.
There didn't seem to be a sense of 'Oh shit oh shit it's Div 4 we gotta do it or we'll be a laughing stock' which has been the attitude of late. Instead, there was a gentle and quiet confidence and it showed in the first ten minutes. Two of the best tries this season.
When one team member passes to another team member and that team member takes the ball in and other team members work the ball out to
the skittery backs then that's when tries happen. And that's what we did. Twice. But after that we went off the boil to a bit of a simmer and let Shirley come back at us.
With the lead changing rapidly between both teams, it was hard to gauge who would eventually come out on top, but the lack of haste and desperation which so often has been a halmark of Keith rugby of late, was not there. Calm and purposeful plays were our watchword and that calmness gave us the victory.
There'll be a few pissed off Shirley players after causing the ref to call the game off a few minutes early, but it is the final score that matters.
Gaz proved he's fully fit after missing most games this season, Daz on 99 games was storming. Freddy was totally pumped up for action and Colin, Kev, Boyd and everyone else gave their all. Moto who's been on the sideline is itching to get back into it next week and regain his top points position while A.J. seems comfortable smoking and drinking on the sideline. Hopefully he'll get a haircut and rejoin the ranks of the fully fit soon.
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
Bob Deans Fields
