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U8’s Match Reports 2009-10 The team won the second game 3-0 with Connor making some fantastic runs, scoring the 3 tries of the game. Passing was greatly improved from last year and everyone was doing some excellent tagging. The team lost the 3rd game 4-5 but the game was very close with Nathan scoring 3 tries and Imy 1 try. In all games the tries were only made possible by the fantastic support from the rest of the team. The team tried out the 'Sonic Boom' which Karen has been getting them to perfect. Unfortunately they are all bringing it home with them !!! Crewe and Nantwich were excellent hosts offering help and support to both teams. Congratulations to all. Return to fixtures New players this season, Charlie, Elliott, Imy, Thomas and Anastasia are developing well within the game and assisted and supported the team with getting the ball to others to enable the tries to be scored and all played a good part in helping to defend the game. Well done to all and thanks to Mold for travelling such a long way and giving Northwich a good, but fair game, ending in a 7-7 draw. Return to fixtures The convoy duly arrived in Bromsgrove at various intervals namely due to some parents heavy right feet and some parents inability to navigate even with a sat nav!!!! (Obviously according to the male in question it was female co-pilot error!!!!!) A quick game of scarecrow tag, followed by some practice at scoring tries in the dead ball zone of an ongoing game saw us warmed up and raring to go. Imogen Heath was tasked as Captain for the day. The band of merry eight were in fighting spirit and took it to ‘The Grove’ in the first of 3 matches. The match was fast and furious with some excellent tagging from Imogen. Aaron saw a very slim opportunity on the wing and scored a try right in the corner. Final score 3-1 to Bromsgrove. The second match was a very close fought contest with Northwich looking to get a win. Ben had a storming game, managing to dodge all of ‘The Grove’ players on two separate occasions to make it to the try line. Aaron (who needs glue on his right hand to make it stick to the ball!!!!!!) also managed to score a try and we had a debut try from Anastasia Heath. Closely fought, we came out 5-4 the losers. The third game saw a tired Northwich side take to the pitch. Although desperate for food, (the prospect of chips and ice cream when you are full of a cold is VERY appealing!!!), we fought on bravely! With our honour upheld, in a great display of sportsmanship from the Northwich side, (no penalties for slapping in our camp!!!!), we had the final try of the day from Ben. Final score 6-1 to Bromsgrove Captain Imogen was awesome at organising the tunnel after the game to clap off the opposition and of course we came out winners at the, ‘3 cheers for Bromsgrove’, as we took our sonic boom pitch with us!!! Sunday dinner is on Imogen’s dad next week as he took great pleasure in informing me that he was having his cooked for him this week!! Mr Heath we know where you live!!!! Return to fixtures Lymm The second game was also against Lymm and we saw a momentous occasion!!! Bradley Williams not only has a sonic boom voice he also has sonic hearing!!!!!!!! Taking on board the words of the coach in training , the second game saw him hanging on the wing waiting for his two pass ball, his two pass ball arrived and so did Bradley……………. at the try line!!!!!! A MASSIVE green card to Bradley Williams and a MASSIVE green card to Luke Thompson for arranging the passing!!!! Winnington Park It was a take no prisoners match; with tension running high throughout. The Blacks really took it to The Park in the first half, with some excellent attacking play and some even better tagging. The Parks half time team talk must have been ‘Mega’, (maybe it was a sweetie bribe that did it!!), but The Park came out fighting in the second half, that caused The Blacks some frustrations!!!!! (At least we know we are ready for contact at Under 9’s!!!!). Our only try of the match came from Connor Long and the final score was 5-1 to Winnington Park. Upon the final whistle we got invited back to the club house for hot dogs. Of course not having played at the club ground and the coach being disorganised enough not to have the post code to hand, the techno heads got out their Blackberry’s to google the post code, Mr Heath and Mr Thompson you are duly appointed away fixture transport co-ordinators!!!!! Our thanks go to the very welcoming coach from Lymm. Game 1 & 2- Lymm Game 3 Winnington Park Return to fixtures As everyone drove into Congleton the rain began to break and there was even a glint of sun and we all received a very warm welcome from Congleton. The players were, Nathan Byrne, Bradley Williams, Ben Callaghan, Luke Thompson, Aaron Gooch, Imogen Heath, Damien Latham, Anastasia Heath, Thomas Furlong, Niall Costigan, Elliott Foulkes and we were pleased to be joined by Will Woodward from Under 7's. Luke Thompson was Captain for the day and the game began with everyone looking as happy as pigs in mud (well they were covered in it...). Luke Thompson captained the way with some great steals and picks up from some balls that Congleton lost and Bradley Williams and Imy Heath must have had their porridge that morning as they had some great runs. Half way through the first half, the ball was thrown into space and Karen nearly became involved in the game and nearly picked up the ball with a view to assisting the team with a try……. (I think she forgot that she wasn't actually playing....and they were doing fine anyway) - Karen, we know the U8's are good, but remember you play with the ladies team - not the U8s. Nathan Byrne made some good space and helped in assisting his team mates with getting the ball to the try line. As the game moved on, Anastasia Heath made a fantastic run and it was only a matter of time before she made a try in the 2nd game. In the 2nd game Thomas Furlong help to defend the match with some fantastic tagging. Bradley Williams found some good space in the 2nd game and also made some good tags. Ben Callaghan had some absolutely storming runs and managed to dodge his way around the opposition. Game 1: Congleton 9, Northwich 10 (Aaron Gooch 1, Luke Thompson 2, Bradley Williams 3, Ben Callaghan 4) Game 2: Congleton 7, Northwich 6 (Ben Callaghan 1, Bradley Williams 1, Damien Latham 1, Imy Heath 1, Anastasia Heath 1, Luke Thompson 1) Thanks to Congleton for such a good, fair match and we look forward to meeting up with them again later in the season (hopefully the weather will be sunny and warm..... ??). Return to fixtures Return to fixtures It was a truly brilliant game, with the team bonding together and really working the pitch - with the first half of each match being an uphill game in both senses and the second half being down hill (and the score isn't truly reflective of just how well they all played). There were some amazing runs by many members of the team and all took advantage of the second half being down hill - to gain some momentum. All players were finding space and much improved passing to assist the try scorers.Tries were scored by: Nathan Byrne, Bradley Williams (3), Luke Thompson (2), Aaron Gooch, Damien Latham and Connor Long. Return to fixtures Return to fixtures U8's vs Nant Conwy (Home), Lost 9-1 Overall a tough couple of matches, but Northwich demonstrated some great tagging, making space and definitely showed resilience. |