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LOVEDALE ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE FOR NASTIES FAMILIES |
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Written by Troy McGrath
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Wednesday, 22 July 2009 |
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A healthy Sunday morning breakfast of bacon and sausages had the Blue, White and Pinks ready for a big day of Rugby. Tatlers Winery was the venue where the younger members of the family joined in for a Mark Ella coaching clinic. All kids trained very well and had Coach on the sidelines hoping to entice a few to play in Senior team today. A contingent of 28 players were now ready for the challenge and social occasion of the day.
It was to be a day for the Darren’s with four of them contesting today and three of them scoring all the Nasties tries. In the initial game of the day against the Alpha Males, Darren Flynn finally scored his coveted first Nasties try. “I put that monkey on my back myself, it feels good to get rid of it…..” an effervescent Flynnie told the ESPN commentators soon after the game. Although beaten 3-1 by an enthusiastic opposition, the Nasties were enjoying their day and ready to lift for the next team. Great games once again by The Axe who kept coming at his opponents all day, also Trooper who constantly made some mighty runs up the middle of the pack.
This game also introduced our newest recruit, Darren ‘Kiwi’ Mann to the Nasties fold and welcomed back Dean Guberina who had a very solid game after his Kokoda trek. After an hours break, Terrigal were next on the Nasties list with a 1-1 result. The King Brothers were in amongst it in the forwards again with plenty of help from Thomas The Tank in the engine room. “…..all I can say is I’m glad he is on our side” the younger King quipped at halftime. Flynnie was over the moon after bagging a double with Aido ready to party with him on the pitch “…..sorry, I got carried away” Aido shouted to his teammates. Frank Elsworth who won the best-dressed award for the weekend improves every week while Stavros would just like to improve. “…..you blokes are just jealous of my superior rugby skills” Stavros screamed from the sideline with VB in hand. A very social game against a Sydney Historicals/Barbarian team gave the Nasties their only win of the day.
Tries by Darren Warrener and Darren “Kiwi” Mann finished an exciting day for the new players. “That was fantastic, now for a Lager…..” Kiwi said on his way to the Bar Tent. The biggest hit ever seen by a Nasties player happened when Pillow Ribs now The Enforcer, slammed his opponent to the ground to stop a certain try. “I hardly touched him!!!” was The Enforcers response to heckling from the crowd. Tim Bentley as usual kept running the ball up all day and making valuable ground with Boy-Lo taking over the No.10 with ease, dancing around the field. Johnny Fienieg was another to keep tackling all day with an injured Coach in support.
Memorable moments of the day included Stavros trying to tackle a rampaging Crazed Giraffe in full flight while playing on the same side. The Crazed Giraffe winning the wrestle. The Hoff’s explanation for dropping a pass “…..it was in my hands and then it wasn’t”. While Mita’s running was superb in open play and allowed him to show off his new tan to the adoring spectators. Also Colin Scott, who despite his size and speed enjoyed his time in the forwards and has requested a permanent move there along with Ray Howells. “When did all this happen…..” a stunned Howells said to waiting media on these rumours.
A few injuries on the day with Paul Hawke getting a Mike Tyson-like chunk taken from his ear and copping a stud on his checkbone. “Yeah I did get a few injuries, but other than that I’m fine…..” said a dazed Hawke. Dimmy was unfortunately off early with an unspecified injury and was seen hanging around the bar for most of the day. Many however were left disappointed when the bookies took the lot on Darren Flynn’s injury this week with two swollen fingers being the recipient. “I was sure his hammies would go again this week …..” commented Wendell who had his own injury concerns.
Scotty Dalton also managed to pick up another injury but still played solidly all day. Afterwards it was off for the traditional soaking in the Crowne Plaza Spa where about 100 Nasties and their children enjoyed the bubbles and whirlpool together. “…..it was only built to accommodate 10 people at once” one of the staff mentioned in passing. With the ’Golden BOYO’ now redundant, the crowd was introduced to the ‘Golden Boy-Lo’.
The first recipient of this new award going to the latest debutant and Lovedale try scorer Darren ‘Kiwi’ Mann to the applause of the packed crowd. “This is a dream come true…..” a deliriously happy Kiwi said to an emotional audience. The FRONTLINE Man-Of-The-Match going to Tony Smythe for his solid running and tackling all day and is in line to win the “Best Pig” Award. Michelle Burgess was gracious in winning the ‘Pink Nellie’ Award while Issac Wheeler and Harriet Beynon won the inaugural ‘Golden KIDDO’ award. Much drinking and laughter followed until well into the morning with a raucous Caroline Howells signaling the end of the day waking most of the resort at 3am trying to get into her room (A future ‘Pink Nellie’ winner?).
A three week break now until a home game against the Gordon Stags. Once again a huge thank you to all the families who came to support the team on a relaxing and enjoyable weekend of entertainment and Golden Oldies Rugby. Onwards & Upwards. |
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