Monday, June 11, 2012

The Battle of the Little Big Horn Revisited.

A Home game at last, even if it was an early start for the Farts. They didn’t quite “break the ice” but it was close as temperatures have really started to drop.

It was a good turn-out, which was lucky because the Farts Stand out start winger (or should that be whinger) Trapper was still out of action. You’ll remember that 3 weeks ago our hero broke half of one of his front teeth when going back in defence to help out. A quick trip sideline to wash out his mouth was enough for his athletic physic to cool down, and on return a sharp sprint for a ball came close to tearing his calf muscle. That was 3 weeks ago, and after several sessions with a Blonde Irish Pyhsio named Dee has seen him nearly back to starting form.

Anyway, to give himself another week to rehab (and a couple more physio visits I’m sure) Trapper volunteered to umpire. Lucky, as Indians were short of n (unbiased, capable, knowledgeable – pick only 2) umpire so Rearend did the other side.
Willy lost the toss, mainly because with no coin Trapper simply asked Indians whether they wanted the ball or to pick ends, and chose to paly the first half with the sun at their backs (will, back of their shins, it was early and the sun wasn’t really up that far).

After an initial burst from Indians, the Farts got the ball and a PC (3mins and 26 seconds to be exact).
The farts had most of the ball and territory in the first half, and racked up 5 or 6 goals (hell, i was only umpiring; i can’t remember everything at my age). Ants got a couple, Nuts got one (and then promptly subbed off so that he didn’t injure or strain anything that might impact on his goal scoring celebrations later that night) and Toddy missed a sitter out in front.

The Indians did have their wings high, and got some ball through to them but were mainly shut down. Tim shut down one attack by taking out the attacker in a one on one situation, and then saved the stroke! He did exactly the same thing at the end of the game but didn’t save that one (Indians only goal).

Overall it was a vastly improved “team” that played, with everyone willing to pass (a strange feeling in an old farts team) and showing a lot more touches on the running ball.

Still room for improvement, and everyone is looking forward to the return of their start striker next week.

Goals -?

2 - Chicken Legs
2 - Isaac
1 - Toddy
1 - Nuts
1 - Damon
1 - Jason

MVP’s
3 – Chicken Legs
– lots of running around, showed good staying power and fitness in being able to sledge the opposition and the umpires right up to the final whistle
2- Isaac – got a couple, and didn’t slide all game
1 – Timbo – saved a stroke, deserves something for that
1 - Rearend – Umpired
1 – Trapper – Umpired, and a damn good job of it too
1 – Craig – Oranges!

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