Match Report Monday

This report will be shorter than I'd like owing to the fact I still can't type with my wounded finger. Even the little bit of pressure needed to press a key makes me want to say "Ouch ouch OUCH!" with every touch. It is getting better, it's just a very slow process. Painfully slow.

Round 4 U7s, N1
Date: 29 March 2009, 9:00 am kickoff
Where: Purtell Park, Bardon
Who: Wests Panthers v Albany Creek Crushers

Now I know I said there is no official score attached to these games for the young 'uns, but when one team scores quite a few tries and the other team doesn't score any then it's safe to say one team "won". Luckily for us, the winning team was Wests!

Her Majesty played the first three quarters and was itching to go back on in the last quarter. She had a few good runs, including actually running forward before being tackled, and helped in a couple of tackles. She didn't panic when she lost her shoe when she was tackled, instead trying to keep up with the play while stomping her foot back into her boot. Classic! She continues to improve every week and still loves to play.

Round 4 U14s, Div 2
Date: 29 March 2009, 12:15 pm kickoff
Where: Ken Heyward Oval, Deception Bay
Who: Deception Bay Raiders v Wests Panthers
Score: 22-20, Deception Bay. So close!

It was 4 tries apiece, with the ultimate difference coming from the kicks. And the boys didn't have their best game. Their passes and ball control were not what it has been if late. When it happened it was fantastic, but unfortunately it just fell short of the mark this week. Their defence was spectacular, with Deception Bay having to work hard for every point. In fact it took 15-20 minutes for the first points of the game to come from the Raiders. Wests struck back shortly after off a great run by newcomer Nick to level the score at 6-6. Deception Bay scored just before halftime to take a narrow 10-6 lead at the break.

The Panthers had a slow start in the second half, with the Raiders getting out to a 16-6 lead before Chris crashed over twice to level the scores. Then it became nail biting stuff, with Deception Bay getting over and converting to take the lead, 22-16. Chris again took charge and scored his third try, but it was just too far out for Jack the Taller to convert and the score sat at 22-20. The boys kept at it, with Josh's attempt to get over called a double movement and some excellent chasing to deny Deception Bay an easy victory. There was a last desperate attempt by Zack, who tried to kick the ball and chase it down, but the Raiders were just too quick. The final whistle blew and the score line remained 22-20.

On a positive note, this loss should see the boys remain in Division 2 where they clearly belong. It should also take them to second place and keep them in contention for the Broncos Challenge Cup. I think it was good to show them that there's still work to be done.

Next week is the last round before the Easter break, and I hope my finger is better by then. I'm over this constant backspacing to fix my typing errors.

GO THE PANTHERS!!!