Round 3 - Pembroke Kings

SMELLS LIKE TEEN
SPIRIT! CONT.
The day itself, despite early reports to the contrary, was highly civilised and included activities such as chess, charades,
monopoly and everyone's favourite; Pictionary. Ignore accounts saying that there was drunken behaviour and x-rated
antics. Contact was made by the players committee with all the relevant wives and girlfriends and we have been assured
that all participants returned home at respectable hours with their dignity fully intact.
The last three B grade matches have been hugely enjoyable and equally as tough to play in. It was my first game at
Haslam Oval in Round 1 and it surely is not a place for the faint of heart. It’s claustrophobic boundary lines ensure that
the next tackler is never more than five steps away. Your hands have to be clean and sharp. One mistake can lead to
conceding a goal within seconds. My skills were tested all day but this is the environment where you learn and improve
the most. The result against Modbury was disappointing but luckily fortunes improved in Flinders Park. Down to 18
men very early it was back against the wall for the entire second half. Leadership from the likes of Nick Bentley and
Simon Thwaites was inspirational and should prove as an example to all the young guys in our midst.
Unfortunately we got our backsides handed to us on a plate by Adelaide Uni last weekend. No excuses, the better team
won on the day and totally outclassed us all over the field. Wet weather footy is all about wanting the result more than
the other team. Uni seemed to always have more numbers at contests and in support out of defence, whereas we ran
and played as individuals.
There is a big triple header this weekend at St.Peters and with some notable additions to the B grade we will be hopeful
of a return to winning ways.