First Grade Match Report Vs The Blue Filth @ The Haven Saturday 18th May 2013

Score Avoca Sharks 20 Blue Filth 6

What a day…the sun was shining the crowd on the hill was growing and yet the Under 19's, 3rds and 2nds had all been put to the sword by the Blue Filth.

With the Trojan supporters baying for blood our boys were lead out by Sherry who was playing his 100th first grade game. In the dressing room Sherry pledged not to take a backward step and was fired up to put the Blue Filth away.

Media slut Stewart Jenkins in his pre-game speech dug deep into the archives and with a mixture of the Gettysburg address sprinkled with the last words of the men from Sparta one could tell our boys were focused.

We were missing captain Stretch and with Conan still ruled out due to a wardrobe malfunction Galloping Green new boy Tim Maxwell had his first run on start for the Sharks.

The earlier exchanges were brutal with the Filth’s Uncle Fester impersonator at no 8 taking an early dislike to Doris. The Geeman set him straight with some withering comments including “ your double chin wobbles when you get angry”.

An early Speedy penalty saw us 3-0 deep into the first half and then it happened…a movement started way back in our half and after some great work from Speedy and many others in support the last being Josh Meadham who went in under the Trojan posts for what would have to be the try of the year (so far) was scored under the Trojans posts. Speedy converted and we went into half time leading 10-0. Amazing how quite the people in blue became after we scored that try !

The second half saw a number of breakaways and resolute defence before AJ toed the ball , recovered and set sail for the line only to be run down just near the white line. The Sharks in support showed much composure to take the next ruck and with the ball spread wide Cheers Boys was ringing out on BARRIES HILL as the Geeman dived over for the 5 pointer. Speedy missed the conversion and it was back to some more defence before Speedy kicked through and recovered to score a fine individual 5 pointer !

The final score as 20 – 6 with the Filth landing 2 penalty goals but unable to penetrate our defence.

A great result with a fine ending when the team were able to stand on a Trojan’s head and sing “Cheers Boys”.

Brub had another great game and was a stand out winner of the players player award. Evergreen Oatie was a tower of strength in the tight stuff finishing with a cut and nursing a very battered Doris. Due to the damage Doris was not allowed out to dance with Fuz on Saturday night.

New boy Tim Maxwell was impressive whilst Jimmy at inside centre caused some problems for the Trojan runners. A cameo from Tom Murphy saw the boys lift after Tommy’s big hit. Josh Meadham after being called on to fill in at 7 tried hard and then moved back into the hooking role late in the second half. A gusty effort along with Sherry , Smithy and Troy saw our scrum hold its own. Shane Lloyd took a heavy knock late in the game and hopefully he will be ok

Next week it Gosford at home a top of the table clash at the Sharkpool

Best & Fairest
3 Emile Thomas
2 Tim Maxwell
1 Julian Bacigalupo

Scorers
Tries 1 each to Josh , Speedy and Geeman
Conversions 1x Speedy
Penalties 1 x Speedy