Match Report

ACT Vets Regular Fixture - Sunday 14 March 2010

The ACT Vets traveled away to ADFA playing field for their second match of the season.  It was a tough contest where a few brilliant displays of Rugby prowess, saw the final score end up being a 9 – 9 draw.  It was an unusually fast paced match with a lot of enthusiasm on display from many “virgin” players taking the field.  The forwards' work at the breakdown was superb with Dave Creagh and Lloyd Petty leading the way. Barrel was at his brutal best in defence, stopping a certain try out wide, smashing newcomer Warren Clark into the pitch (we hope you come back Warren).

 As the match progressed the Vets gained in confidence with A.J. Smith crashing over the line with a brilliant try for the Blues. Not long afterwards Woodsy (in his brand new Ferrari red headgear) ran 60m, past 45 defenders, to score a well earned try for the Reds.  It was certainly entertaining to see Ian Wells making ground with some determined ball running as the teams settled down to play their phases and work the ball.  Gareth “Macgaw” was at his pestering best at the breakdown, and God knows how good he would be if he was actually onside.

 The McInnes brothers were a force to be reckoned with, both Ray and Tim always in the right place at the right time. There were a lot of spectacular performances on display today, but the most spectacular of all would have to be that of the referees.  We would like to say a big Thank you to Dave Murray and Bill Stefaniak for their fair but firm adjudication of the match.

After the match the Vets and their Better Halves adjourned to Olims Hotel for a drink and socialising, and getting to know the "virgins".  Dave and Bill were awarded Players of the Day for their refereeing and received the customary schooner of beer.

 Too Much Rugby is Never Enough!!!! See you next match

Molly Christou

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