Round 3

In the spirit of the game Palmyra kindly loaned us several players to make up u14 numbers. In theory we have a full complement of players now but reality bites with injuries and no-shows so extras are welcome. Since Palmyra has a surplus of players the opportunity to give them a run with our Uni boys is worthwhile all around.

Today our boys put in a much-improved showing against Joondalup White going down by three points in a try-by-try extravaganza of scoring - 4 tries plus 1 conversion won over our 3 tries plus 2 conversions - 22-19. The boys demonstrated great heart in solidly working the ruck and getting the ball out to their fast running backs, especially in the second half, along with solid tackling and good support.

Credit to tony for doing all the work managing the team and running the touch line today while I stood quietly by since I am mildly afflicted by a cold and an annoying cough meaning I also skipped refereeing. At training on Thursday night where I deferred to Tony and Dom someone commented that I looked like the ManU manager Sir Alex Ferguson standing on the sidelines in my suit and tie absent chewing on gum!