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Souths v Easts 19 April, 2008
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With Souths current form, they headed into the match as favourites. Keen to upset, Easts opened the scoring with a converted try. Putting Souths on the back foot, Easts continued to show some solid defence, with Souths unable to break the line. Slowly some momentum crept back into the Souths line, before crossing over for a converted try to level the score.
However the Tigers continued to put pressure on, and were able to capitalise and hit back with an unconverted try.
Heading into the second half behind, running with the wind, the boys lifted and started to show why they are undefeated. Some solid work by the forwards, set the platform for some good clean ball, and things started to happen. Inject Sacha “200” Laws into the mix, and the game comes alive! The momentum swung to Souths, and the forwards drove a lineout over the line with a textbook maul. With the scores level, and the boys picking up more momentum, a try to take the lead followed. Souths continued to pressure the Tigers line, but the whistle came before more points could be given, and Souths finishing with a 17-12 win.
Congratulations to Sacha Laws, who played his 200th game for Souths, still wearing his first pair of Souths shorts. |
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Souths v GPS 12 April, 2008
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The 3rd match for the season was a top of the table clash between Souths and GPS Fourths. It was always going to be a tough match, and the boys attitude reflected that.
Souths got off to a very similar start as the previous week vs. Wests, scoring an early try, and conceding an early try. Troy ‘forearms first’ Johnson ended the game prematurely for one unlucky GPS player who continued a tackle on TJ after the whistle. The match was an even contest between the two sides, with Souths scoring another unconverted try, before GPS levelled back with a try of their own just before half time. With the second half underway, the match on a knife edge, the teams temper started to shorten. The niggle eventuated with a scuffle, but with no sin bins. The teams got back into business, with Souths getting the advantage 22-10. GPS fought hard and were rewarded with a converted try, taking the game to 22-17. Both teams dug deep, but eventually Souths were the stronger team, holding out GPS to seal the win, with another bonus point.
A dishonourable mention must go to Joe ‘knee deep’ Evans, no further explanation required. And a special mention must to go Ry’s forehead, which isn’t perfect anymore. |
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Souths v Wests 5 April, 2008
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The weather turned on for the clash, and the footy was just as good. The boys came out firing, and were rewarded with an early try. However, Wests were just as determined and hit back with their own try. With the game on a see-saw, the Michael ‘Golden Boot’ Munro restart trickled out off Wests inside their 22. With the boys on the charge, and the forwards doing some top work up front, the backs crashed over to take the lead again. A fresh new style cut was not enough to protect Ty’s head, copping a knock he was forced from the field.
The boys continued to show great signs of things to come this season, and were camped in the Wests 22 for a good 10 minutes, before Foley lost the ball over the line. Still within striking distance, the backs showed their magic once again, with Rowdy slicing through their defence. With Souths showing signs of running away with the game, some refereeing decisions began to slide Wests way, eventuating with Shaun ‘you couldn’t tell it was me’ Leat being Yellow carded for hands in the ruck. With a man down, Wests hit back to bring the game to 15-14.
With 15 to go, the boys tightened up, and really started to get some momentum. Some inspiring words from coach Stu ‘Hiddink’ Walsh, had the team focused, and finally running away with a 34-14 win.
Dishonourable mentions must go to Lucas “should I kick, no I’ll run, no I have to kick it’ Walmsley, and to Hiddink, who after injecting himself onto the wing, had the try line begging after a perfect Cardi kick, but couldn’t find the wheels in the chase.
Saturday evening was also a players ‘meet and greet’ at ‘the Nest’. Fourth grade was very well represented, creating a solid platform to a great night out.
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