Tonight was our first game and what a game it was! Team Suss faced an honest and competitive team keen to get on the right foot. Personally i had no expectations as to the outcome of the game. So long we were 'in it', i'd be a happy man....
In it, we were! The first few minutes were marred(sp) by poor passes and teamwork however, what followed was a great effort from all. Team suss's scoring for the season was opened by 'safe hands' tone. Mid-field, a brilliant angle and run was initiated by tone off an inside ball by yours truely. Currently i've forgotten who scored the second try but i'll endevour to find out.
I can't remember all of the game however personal highlights i do remember:
- Setting dennis up on the right wing. Unfortunately there was not enough room for dennis to work with, squeezed beyond the boundary. Dennis played the ball on the 3rd, intelligently took to the right of the play, acting as half, i lured the defenders towards midfield. Openning dennis up somewhat, i launched it in his direction earlier than i usually do - proving 2b a good decision. Dennis nearly broke thru, was trapped but was good enough to think of a pass back infield. Had a clear run to the line but the pass was after the out of bounds.
- Involved in a nice wrap by quek. The middle man on this play, it is always a pleasure to be involved in someone elses initiative.
- Nominated best and fairest on the team. Reflects the fun i had on the field!
I was surprised at how well the girl played in this game. Alex and Sal provided yet another stella performance. Jacqui, the rookie, talked and played solidly and will no doubt improve as the season continues. Ellen(eileen?) played AWESOME! nice quick dumps and got quite alot of ball.
Quek backed up well from his ref duties, Sai played brilliantly at half and as first reciever. Overall a solid performance. Loosing 2-3, its safe to say everyone had good game time and had some fun out there.
Whilst it may seem i take this game too seriously - i should point out that this is one of my passions. I really could talk about this all day! AS a team, what we can work on:
- communication. Talking. Reflects teamwork and desire. Currently lacking from alot of the guys. I really hate to get on the field and tell ppl to talk, but as seen during practice, as soon as i shut up, tries start pouring in. I dream of the day ppl tell me what to do :<
- keeping it SIMPLE. we all know first three runs are to be like a steamtrain on a straight RAIL. but this never occurs..
- Maintaining a line on defence. All tries occur due to a breach in the line.
HARHAR!! I LOVE THIS GAME!