Dont laugh but for 60 minutes this match could of went either way. Then injuries, tiredness, overseas holidays, absentees, visiting relatives, touchies watching the surf and not the game, lunch appointments, double headers and whooping cough all took its toll and we got swamped.
Starting with 13, reduced to 12 with goalie Dougie pulling a hammy getting the ball out of the net, fourth string goalie Hucky was called into action. Sandon Pt were reduced to 10 men midway through the first half when Diddy Roberts potty mouth got him a red. Shame the ref didnt hear some of the other expletives and forced them to play with 8 for the last 30, then it would have been interesting.
With Sandon Pt goals 2 and 3 having strong hints of offisde, the Whites pegged one back before halftime with a sweetly struck SteveH drive. Andres had a golden opportunity from the kick off to start the second half but cushioned the ball into the goalies mitts from 50cm. SteveH was then cruelly brought down in the box. Squirrel steps up and converts the penalty, keeping his record of only scoring from the spot in tact. 3-2 with half hour left, the Whites pressed hard. The Point score on the break, and thats it. Last 30 is a white-out as younger legs and 5 fresh reserves turn it into a rout.
Some positives though. SteveH showed again he is a better striker than a midfielder and plays better when injured. AB proved he is not very good at either position with a tepid performance at left midfiled. Squirrel, Andres, Rod, Al and Mark all played the full ninety, mammoth efforts. Looking forward to the rematch at home, hopefully with a stronger squad, could be interesting.
Without a win since May7, the Whites have fallen from finals calculations in spectacular style by the midpoint of the season. Heres hoping for a strong second half of the season.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Double headers
The Whites first double header weekend is this week, with saturday at home and Sunday away to catch up round 11.
Both teams will travel to warilla for a make up on Sunday July 10 following last weekend's wash out.
Both teams will travel to warilla for a make up on Sunday July 10 following last weekend's wash out.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Weekend update
Neither Whites match or the Maroons match will be played this weekend. These are postponed and to be made up at a later date.
While some senior games might go ahead elsewhere Morley Park is shut.
All junior matches are off for Saturday and Sunday.
Enjoy the weekend.
TH10
While some senior games might go ahead elsewhere Morley Park is shut.
All junior matches are off for Saturday and Sunday.
Enjoy the weekend.
TH10
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Dugongs 3 Whites 0
The whites kept up their tradition of not winning any matches in the middle of the season with a resounding 3-0 loss to a strong Dugongs outfit.
On an afternoon where the rub of the green didnt go the Whites way, two penalties within 10 minutes halfway through the first half sealed our fate. With the Dugong players needing to score during the season to be eligible for the end of season team trip, the referee guaranteed another 2 on the bus with two soft decisions against jono and handball.
On a lighter note, while doing my best to keep up with the play deep in the second half, a much younger and leaner dugong trots up beside me and says "time to get out of second gear" and leaves me eating mud. Gotta love playing open age!
Weather permitting a double header next week.
On an afternoon where the rub of the green didnt go the Whites way, two penalties within 10 minutes halfway through the first half sealed our fate. With the Dugong players needing to score during the season to be eligible for the end of season team trip, the referee guaranteed another 2 on the bus with two soft decisions against jono and handball.
On a lighter note, while doing my best to keep up with the play deep in the second half, a much younger and leaner dugong trots up beside me and says "time to get out of second gear" and leaves me eating mud. Gotta love playing open age!
Weather permitting a double header next week.
Friday, June 10, 2011
URGENT: Whites time and venue change
Hi Whites.
Your game against the Dugongs tomorrow is now on at 3pm at Beaton park - Gipps Street Gwynneville.
The Maroons are playing on the same ground at 1pm.
Your game against the Dugongs tomorrow is now on at 3pm at Beaton park - Gipps Street Gwynneville.
The Maroons are playing on the same ground at 1pm.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Looking ahead...
Hi all
We're not quite at the halfway stage of the season but already there seems to be a bit of behind the scenes chatter about what comes next in 2012.
There are a few new guys at the club as well, and so perhaps this is a good time to revisit the subject of next season, and the team makeup etc.
I have posted it here so you can get on and comment, preferably as yourself but we've never knocked back anonymous rants or statements from the alleged Hog 10. So whatever works for you, go ahead and have your say.
Obviously most of the finer details of next season must wait for another day - closer to December when we need to nominate for teams. We will wait until an end of season review to announce how grading is to work, what our aims should be with the 2-3 teams we might nominate. Both current teams will be represented in this process. The leagues played by those teams is yet to be decided and might depend on younger recruits.
While grading will not suit everyone, it was determined to follow that path by myself and three other club leaders - two from each team in total. The commitment was taken with the greater good of the club in mind with a view to build something beyond the life span of the two sets of players currently staggering around, and to provide an avenue for the club's juniors to play social senior football. In short to develop a club, rather than an outlet for two different sets of mates.
To be clear, Coledale will nominate a minimum two teams to play for it next season - one an A and one a B team and possibly a C team. A grading process will take place and all current registered players will be given first option on a position in one of the two teams and a time to accept by.
Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions or comments on this.
Cheers
TH10
We're not quite at the halfway stage of the season but already there seems to be a bit of behind the scenes chatter about what comes next in 2012.
There are a few new guys at the club as well, and so perhaps this is a good time to revisit the subject of next season, and the team makeup etc.
I have posted it here so you can get on and comment, preferably as yourself but we've never knocked back anonymous rants or statements from the alleged Hog 10. So whatever works for you, go ahead and have your say.
Obviously most of the finer details of next season must wait for another day - closer to December when we need to nominate for teams. We will wait until an end of season review to announce how grading is to work, what our aims should be with the 2-3 teams we might nominate. Both current teams will be represented in this process. The leagues played by those teams is yet to be decided and might depend on younger recruits.
While grading will not suit everyone, it was determined to follow that path by myself and three other club leaders - two from each team in total. The commitment was taken with the greater good of the club in mind with a view to build something beyond the life span of the two sets of players currently staggering around, and to provide an avenue for the club's juniors to play social senior football. In short to develop a club, rather than an outlet for two different sets of mates.
To be clear, Coledale will nominate a minimum two teams to play for it next season - one an A and one a B team and possibly a C team. A grading process will take place and all current registered players will be given first option on a position in one of the two teams and a time to accept by.
Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions or comments on this.
Cheers
TH10
Monday, June 6, 2011
Write when we're winning...we only write when we're winning
Maroons hold out against 9 men!
Jamberoo 1 Maroons 2
Yep, you read it right, we bravely held on against the 9 men of Jamberoo!
It didn't start that way mind, the Maroons (strengthened by the absence of TH10 :-]) started off against a full compliment of Jamberoo players. We actually played well (it's true I kid you not), knocking the ball about and playing with an unaccustomed assuredness (is that a word?).
Eventually this led to the Maroons taking the lead, albeit the goal being the result of a hideously sliced shot off their defender. Not long after it was two Dan(?) slotting home after a nice move. The team was playing with confidence and it should have been three as the ball landed to an unmarked Maroons player at the far post. Unfortunately the player in question wasn't Harry Redknapp's missus, Sandra, and the ball was lashed against the Jamberoo crossbar. I'm guessing his earlier booking by an over zealous referee had affected his composure :) As an aside, the booking was for firstly, daring to (politely) question his decision to award a goal kick and secondly, for leaving the ball where it was near the corner flag instead of kicking it back to the keeper.
Not long after that, instead of being 3-0 up, a mistake at the back - as a through ball was allowed to bounce - and Jamberoo were back in at at 2-1. Jamberoo possibly finished the half better but overall couldn't complain about being behind.
Into the second half, Vinny brings down their man from behind and is promptly grabbed round the neck by a Jamberoo player half his size (go figure). The net result, a second Maroon booking (this time for Vinny) and a red card for the Jamberoo midget.
With the spare man the Maroons looked to take advantage, instead it was a Jamberoo side, spurred on by their chagrin at the inefficient referee, who looked the more dangerous. Some last ditch defending, particularly by Graeme and Vinny (both clearing goal bound attempts) kept Jamberoo at bay.
Shortly after, a Jamberoo player put his shot wide, cursed loudly about his effort (quite frankly I'm amazed he didn't shout "oh golly gosh, I've put my shot wide, what a complete buffoon I am" rather than a four letter expletive beginning with 'F'). As he saw the ref reaching for his card, he commented "oh **** off", in a gesture that was undoubtedly one of disbelief at the impending booking. That second comment saw the yellow card turn to a red one.
With Jamberoo now down to 9 men the Maroons took complete dominance of the game. Well ok, a corner was forced, but aside of that, it seemed as if with every player that got sent off Jamberoo got better! By the end I think it was a relieved maroons side that saw the wooden spoon look a bit less likely.
A game that was never dirty had two yellow and two red cards. Mark Clattenburg eat your heart out, you have some way to go to be that bad!
Jamberoo 1 Maroons 2
Yep, you read it right, we bravely held on against the 9 men of Jamberoo!
It didn't start that way mind, the Maroons (strengthened by the absence of TH10 :-]) started off against a full compliment of Jamberoo players. We actually played well (it's true I kid you not), knocking the ball about and playing with an unaccustomed assuredness (is that a word?).
Eventually this led to the Maroons taking the lead, albeit the goal being the result of a hideously sliced shot off their defender. Not long after it was two Dan(?) slotting home after a nice move. The team was playing with confidence and it should have been three as the ball landed to an unmarked Maroons player at the far post. Unfortunately the player in question wasn't Harry Redknapp's missus, Sandra, and the ball was lashed against the Jamberoo crossbar. I'm guessing his earlier booking by an over zealous referee had affected his composure :) As an aside, the booking was for firstly, daring to (politely) question his decision to award a goal kick and secondly, for leaving the ball where it was near the corner flag instead of kicking it back to the keeper.
Not long after that, instead of being 3-0 up, a mistake at the back - as a through ball was allowed to bounce - and Jamberoo were back in at at 2-1. Jamberoo possibly finished the half better but overall couldn't complain about being behind.
Into the second half, Vinny brings down their man from behind and is promptly grabbed round the neck by a Jamberoo player half his size (go figure). The net result, a second Maroon booking (this time for Vinny) and a red card for the Jamberoo midget.
With the spare man the Maroons looked to take advantage, instead it was a Jamberoo side, spurred on by their chagrin at the inefficient referee, who looked the more dangerous. Some last ditch defending, particularly by Graeme and Vinny (both clearing goal bound attempts) kept Jamberoo at bay.
Shortly after, a Jamberoo player put his shot wide, cursed loudly about his effort (quite frankly I'm amazed he didn't shout "oh golly gosh, I've put my shot wide, what a complete buffoon I am" rather than a four letter expletive beginning with 'F'). As he saw the ref reaching for his card, he commented "oh **** off", in a gesture that was undoubtedly one of disbelief at the impending booking. That second comment saw the yellow card turn to a red one.
With Jamberoo now down to 9 men the Maroons took complete dominance of the game. Well ok, a corner was forced, but aside of that, it seemed as if with every player that got sent off Jamberoo got better! By the end I think it was a relieved maroons side that saw the wooden spoon look a bit less likely.
A game that was never dirty had two yellow and two red cards. Mark Clattenburg eat your heart out, you have some way to go to be that bad!
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