Colts - Report
Date: Saturday 10th November 2012 - Kick Off: 13:00
Friendly
| Perthshire RFC | 33 | vs | 23 | Madras |
Perthshire 35 v 23 Madras
Shire Add the Coriander
Shire Colts scrapped out a good victory on the Inch last Sunday to restore winning ways in this friendly game against gutsy Madras.
The visitors established pitch advantage from the off and Shire were having difficulty getting the ball. Some good defence in the 22 kept Madras out but at the expense of an early injury to prop David Hill who left the pitch to leave scrums uncontested for the remainder of the game.
Despite the setback Shire seemed to gain in confidence, non more than Ben Vardi, hitting a pass at pace, accelerating through the Madras defence and shipping a long pass to Scott Alcorn who sprinted over for a try.
Shortly after that another Shire attack saw Mooner battle through forward defence and pass to Calum Coutts for Shires second which Connor Sutherland converted.
Madras came back strongly and, taking on the physical challenge, fought their way up the pitch to be rewarded firstly with a penalty and soon after a try to take the match to 12 – 8 at half time.
All to play for and Madras started the second half the stronger but, from a good visitor attacking position, Scott Alcorn latched onto a loose pass, put on the bhuna burners racing 50 metres to score his second and Shires third under the posts. Connor duly converted.
Madras responded with typical determination and came back once again with a try. Shire then showed some ginger with a try cooked in St Madoes, Connor’s poppodum of a pass releasing Ben Taylor to race up the line, shimmy a defender and score under the posts, Connor again converting.
Scott then scored his third and Shires fourth which Connor again converted.
The game became a little ragged after that, the ref having a vindaloo with 2 Shire players who each received yellows and 2 Perthshire spectating staff who received a quiet chat for not showing enough korma.
Madras fought to the end though and clocked up 2 tries just before the final whistle to make the final score 35 – 23 to Perthshire.
Though the match was somewhat scrappy at times, the win reflected two key things for Shire; firstly that increased numbers at training had paid dividends and secondly that we have talented guys who can deliver the curry to the door when they get the right address. Ewan MacKenzie was immense in the lineout and put in a massive shift, abetted by Calum Coutts. Ben Vardi’s running and tackling was impressive and Scott Alcorns awareness, pace and tries were game changing.
After the game the lads had a Bond themed session at which Keiron Adams (aka Connery) was voted mom for repeatedly turning up to support the team despite his injury – well done Keiron. Cairan Jaws Cassidy was awarded the rogan josh for being a nan bread as a result of turning up to play with an excess of Tiger beer in the tank.
This Sunday its Stirling, and coach Ormie is adamant that Frank Spencer wont get a game.
The visitors established pitch advantage from the off and Shire were having difficulty getting the ball. Some good defence in the 22 kept Madras out but at the expense of an early injury to prop David Hill who left the pitch to leave scrums uncontested for the remainder of the game.
Despite the setback Shire seemed to gain in confidence, non more than Ben Vardi, hitting a pass at pace, accelerating through the Madras defence and shipping a long pass to Scott Alcorn who sprinted over for a try.
Shortly after that another Shire attack saw Mooner battle through forward defence and pass to Calum Coutts for Shires second which Connor Sutherland converted.
Madras came back strongly and, taking on the physical challenge, fought their way up the pitch to be rewarded firstly with a penalty and soon after a try to take the match to 12 – 8 at half time.
All to play for and Madras started the second half the stronger but, from a good visitor attacking position, Scott Alcorn latched onto a loose pass, put on the bhuna burners racing 50 metres to score his second and Shires third under the posts. Connor duly converted.
Madras responded with typical determination and came back once again with a try. Shire then showed some ginger with a try cooked in St Madoes, Connor’s poppodum of a pass releasing Ben Taylor to race up the line, shimmy a defender and score under the posts, Connor again converting.
Scott then scored his third and Shires fourth which Connor again converted.
The game became a little ragged after that, the ref having a vindaloo with 2 Shire players who each received yellows and 2 Perthshire spectating staff who received a quiet chat for not showing enough korma.
Madras fought to the end though and clocked up 2 tries just before the final whistle to make the final score 35 – 23 to Perthshire.
Though the match was somewhat scrappy at times, the win reflected two key things for Shire; firstly that increased numbers at training had paid dividends and secondly that we have talented guys who can deliver the curry to the door when they get the right address. Ewan MacKenzie was immense in the lineout and put in a massive shift, abetted by Calum Coutts. Ben Vardi’s running and tackling was impressive and Scott Alcorns awareness, pace and tries were game changing.
After the game the lads had a Bond themed session at which Keiron Adams (aka Connery) was voted mom for repeatedly turning up to support the team despite his injury – well done Keiron. Cairan Jaws Cassidy was awarded the rogan josh for being a nan bread as a result of turning up to play with an excess of Tiger beer in the tank.
This Sunday its Stirling, and coach Ormie is adamant that Frank Spencer wont get a game.
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Comments (2)
Alastair Taylor - 6 months agoWhat a dupiaza of a report Nigel - well done.
Allan Brown - 6 months agoNigel , you are going to end up with a reporters job for the whole club.......
Keep up the good work, great to read about whats happening.
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