MITA AND COLIN - FORWARDS IN THE MAKING PDF Print E-mail
Written by Michael King   
Sunday, 30 August 2009
Nasties Rugby
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Newport Nasties backs, Mita Hamilton and Colin Scott were revealed as potential forwards as they showed the Australian selectors their versatility at Terrey Hills today. A 4 way between the Nasties, Terrey Hills, Oakhill and Dee Why had it all with thrills, spills and injuries. Playing three 20 minute games the Blue, White and Pinks were victors in all but their experimental team makeup in the final stanza of play. “…..I was awesome…..and I guess the team were pretty good too” said an ecstatic Hoff after the match. The games played in a cooling late winter breeze saw the Nasties step up for any challenge that was thrown at them. Playing Dee Why in the first game, Nasties game breaker Thomas The Tank was again at his best with Tony Smythe always close behind. In a very competitive game, the Nasties always had control with the backs, through some brilliant passes from the halves of Scotty Dalton and Deaks and backup from Sean Gartner and Lincoln had their side over the line twice with many more disallowed. “it is not only the attack but the defence also is awesome against a side like Dee Why…..” Tim Bentley told Fox Sports.

A 2-0 win in the first and a 3-1 victory in the second against a combined Terrey Hills/Oakhill side had Trooper excited. “It is fantastic…..” Trooper shouted to the crowd. Skip McGrath once again in Nasties colour constantly worried the opposition with his running through the middle of the pack with Mark Hodgson and Mark Trollope not far away. The efforts of QF1 again were outstanding as he appeared to be everywhere around the park. “Mick Watts is a player you always want in your side….” Chris Hickey was heard to comment from the sideline. These first two hard fought matches were unfortunately marred by a shoulder injury to Sean Gartner and a head clash left Mike Sergeant with a badly bruised eye and chipped tooth. Pete Johnson also looked like joining the injury list when severely winded in a mighty tackle that left him with bruised ribs.

The final game of the day was a social one against Dee Why with the selectors swapping the forwards and backs to the amusement of the packed crowd. It however uncovered some hidden Nasties talent in the side with the props, Mita Hamilton and Colin Scott excelling in their new found positions. “I’ve just learnt the forwards do NOTHING…..” Mita told fellow backs Johnny Fienieg and Phil Scarr who had a quiet day scoring only one try. “I think Mita and Colin will find themselves in the forwards more often…..” commented Skip McGrath. Another talent found in this game was by giant winger Tony Smythe who played exceptionally in the backs. “…..it was quite cold out there but I still had fun” Smythe quipped after the match.

With the Nasties missing many of their talented players it was a great effort by all those who played today. Just over two weeks for the team to regroup before the challenge of the Chileans in a mid-week night match at Porters Reserve. We wish Sean and Cowboy a quick recovery and look forward to their return to the team.

Onwards & Upwards.
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