First Grade Match Report vs Warnervale Saturday 15th June 2013

Disclaimer
CTF Publications apologises for the late submission of the match report VS Warnervale as circumstances that saw our chief sports reporter Arse Tu Wide embedded with the HSBC British & Irish Lions somewhere in a Surry Hills hotel meant that our Italian journalist cadet Julio Spagbowler was asked to write the match report. It has taken this long to interpret his highly excitable Italian to the English language. CTF takes no responsibility for any character assassinations nor any volatile rumours that may arise from Spagbowler’s writings.

Warnervale had made it clear that they wanted to be a force in 2013 and with the addition of some former Kariong players they presented a formidable opponent at home.

However media guru and head coach made some changes bringing young Mitch Ward into the no 9 position with Spagbowler wearing the no 7 shirt. Mitch ( I am not a poodle) Graham made his return from injury and with the Geeman injured Mat Anderson ( my brother in law plays SOO) partnered Dan the Man in the middle.

The evergreen and highly excitable Dave Maryska joined a blast from the past in Brooklyn Morgan on the wings. Speedy went back to full back where he converted 2 of the 5 tries.

Josh Meadham was strong throughout the game whilst Tim Maxwell at times appeared Invincible partnering captain Stretch in the second row. Oatie was released from his kitchen cupboard ( refer previous match report..ed) to provide some grunt around the rucks. Tight head prop Rick Vietch also made it back after injury and provided the crowd with the highlight of the day making a 50 meter sidestepping/beating 15 players run to score his 5 pointer.

Conan came off the bench in his return from injury. Note he wore the correct shorts ,socks , had his mouth guard and made it to the ground before kick off.

Mitch Ward had a strong game at 9 and combined well with the Italian for his first run at the no 7 position. Overall with 5 tries to 4 and a bonus point it was a good effort to set us up for the second round.

Hard not to mention the 2nd grade win where they comprehensively defeated Warnervale who were undefeated running out winners 33 to 14. Unfortuneately Thirds went down but good to see the Colts also won.

Scores Avoca 29 Warnervale 25

Tries 1 each to Rick Veitch, Mitch Ward , Mitch Graham , Brooklyn Morgan and Josh Meadham
Conversions 2 x Mat Maloney

Best & Fairest
3 Tim Maxwell (Mr Invincible)
2 Dan Reihana
1 Mitch Ward

Players player Mitch Ward