First Grade Match Report Vs Gosford @ The Sharkpool Saturday 25th May 2013

Well after the euphoria of beating the Filth at the Haven it was another big game with the Sharks hosting Gosford at the Sharkpool

With 2nds and 3rds winning easily and the Colts defeating Warnervale at Warnervale things were looking good for a clean sweep at home.

Constant internet harrassment of the selection panel by Kellie Davies saw husband Josh restored to the top grade wearing no 14.

As we said last week dinner suit...fight your own battles !

An early penalty to Speedy saw us lead 3-0 well into the first half.

However injuries to new signing Aaron Bolte and 5/8 Mitch Graham saw our attacking raids disrupted with both replaced early. Aaron was last seen being helped to his car by JT both pursued by Aaron's somewhat pissed off wife !

Dropped balls saw a number of tries go begging along with one or 2 strange refereeing decisions causing us to lose our way somewhat.

Just before half time some slack defence saw Gosford cross under the posts and make it 10-3. A late penalty by Speedy as the half time hooter sounded saw us go to lemons at 10-6 down.

Then from the kick off a dropped ball saw Gosford go blind and score suddenly its 17-6. They did it again and again and after 10 minutes we were down 29-6 ! A bridge too far perhaps ?

More injuries saw Josh Meadham come off , replaced by 7 times runner up for pest of the year Sam Fortey. With the ageing Justin Staben also called on to direct play the Sharks started a late comeback.

Consistent little froggie and IPL superstar Julian Spagbowler kept up his good form with a try near the post duly converted by Speedie and then Speedie showed why he is called that by burning the Gosford outside backs to run in and score under the posts.

His conversion saw us back to 29-20 with 5 minutes to go. The Fuz succumbed to cramp and was replaced by veteran Brooklan Morgan sporting his new MR T haircut.

With our new prop Rick suffering a suspected broken wrist and a host of others getting injured a total of 8 players were replaced during the game.The call even went out to "Get Wadey Ready" but alas we had also run out of 4xxxx jerseys ( in fact we never had one in the kit but the call did make him feel good ! )

But the boys kept going at Gosford with Brooklan Morgan crossing under the posts in the shadow of full time. Speedie’s conversion saw the final score 29-27 and left us thinking what might have been !

Oatie was a tower of strength and the Geeman was solid in the middle. Speedie scored 17 of our points with a try , 3 conversions and 2 penalty goals.

Next week it is Kariong at home…another hard encounter that will require 100 % commitment both at training and on the day

So get to training and dont leave it to your mates


Cheers Boys

Scores
Tries 1x J.Spagbowler ,1x Brookie , 1 x Speedie

Conversions 3 x Speedie

Penalties 2 x Speedie

Best & Fairest
3 Oatie
2 Geeman
1 Brubby

Players Player Julian Spagbowler