Farts open 2013 with decisive win

Today marked the opening of the 2013 season, and a Farts team with an old trusted look opened their account with a decisive win against the team from Upper Hutt.

This year sees the return of Dave lewin, Dave Ryan and Phil Monrad, with this trio bring a wealth of experience and skills. added to the older heads was a new player Vince Goodman, bringing the running and energy of youth to the team.

Although the hadn't played for many years they all showed they still have the old touches, Dave lewin still took our breath away with his deft one handed dribbling skills and "one-touches", Phil was solid as ever in defence, and Dave Ryan was just everywhere and into everything.

The Farts opened the scoring with a couple of well hits shots rocketing into the backboards. A PC saw Toddy with a chance that sailed right of the goal. It then looked like willy was going to get his hat trick, but Vince chimed in with a good goal to have a relaxed Farts team 3-0 up when they went to the sheds.

They maintained the pressure in the second half, Jason putting away a ball that had traveled through via a few sticks to find him loitering around the off post.

Upper Hutt tried to rally, but Vince scored again to get his double, UH then managed to score a goal, but by then the game was literally over.

The team looked good for their first hit out, settling into a good flowing game with lots of open passing, and players trying to back up in defence (but some like Trapper often lagging behind!

Goals
2 - Willy
2 - Vince
1 - Jason

MVP's

3- Dave R - great first game, showed commitment, energy and still has the skills, imagine what he'll be like when he gets match fit!
2- Zac - already into his usual everywhere style, with speed and great touches, even managed some passes!
1- Dan - quiet achiever, again a solid game on the left

2- Trapper Brought oranges and also umpired R1 game after ours.