Saturday, April 25, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Ross Wall File...Game 2
SUPERTIGERS SURVIVE WAR OF ATTRITION
Sunday’s epic Superules’ battle at Lobethal resembled a war zone at times as players’ bodies succumbed to the stresses of aspirations exceeding abilities.
Both sides lost players to a range of soft tissue injuries which threatened to tip the balance one way, then the other.
South suffered the first casualty when a calf injury crippled a debutant. Two light trainings after five years out of the game is standard Superules preparation but in this case it was either too little or too much.
Next to go was Tommy “The Comeback Kid” Hancock who, after displaying his agility and sublime skills, pulled up as if shot. The “hamstring twang” looked severe enough for the white screen and “lead solution” but Tommy proved that he is made of sterner stuff than that and stayed on the field.
With an incapacitated key forward reduced to a “Hobbling Hobbit”, second gamer Damian Dolman tore his calf muscle, resulting in an early adjournment to the bench.
Tony Oates also began limping but he was unable to pinpoint the exact location of his affliction due to the depth and extent of bandages on both legs.
Richard “Dick” Kleemann struggled early as the game was scheduled between two work appointments, adding pressure for him to perform and depart. This pressure was identified as the cause of him producing the second worst shot on goal for the match.
Damian Wilson severely damaged his self esteem when he out marked his opponent and immediately played on. Everyone at Lobethal muttered inwardly, “Don’t do it”, but Damian, oblivious to his opponent’s proximity, played on anyway.
The subsequent tackle and inevitable holding the ball decision was a succulent moment for a defender and a “groaner” for the victim.
Dave McGill suffered a number of unrewarded high blows but each time his head emerged unscathed and Alex Tucker received his standard quota of pack crushes.
Dave “Runt” Wuttke experienced a damaged reputation when he missed running into an open goal from 15 metres out.
Some players also carried injuries into the match.
One unnamed team member (Ross Wall) was suffering from “Concert Deafness”, a result of a recent visit to town by The Who. In possession of the ball but unaware that the three quarter time siren had sounded, he dodged, weaved, ran away from opponents and handballed to a team mate before dashing past for the return handball. It later dawned on him that the opposition were actually almost at their huddle and his team mate had been talking to the umpire while he gathered in the loose ball.
Gary Magee also carried a significant psychological injury into the match. His “Key forward personality disorder” saw him vacillate between greedy goal fiend and benevolent goal giver.
Fellow forwards were often bemused at either being pushed aside by the hungry goal sneak or sought out for an unexpected handball by the magnanimous humanitarian.
Despite these setbacks, the Hills’ Supertigers gradually overcame a sluggish start to increase their dominance as the game unfolded.
Simon Kemp, three days into parenthood and suffering delayed birth trauma, did trip over the bags under his eyes but was a tower of strength, repelling countless attacks. As he learnt to deal with his affliction he was able to work his way up the field to set up a number of Tiger attacks. Give Kempy another 18 months and he will have forgotten the pain of childbirth and be willing to go through it all over again.
Once Wuttke had reclaimed his hold on the “Worst shot for goal” Dick Kleemann began to dominate, displaying sensational stamina and sublime skills. Wuttke looked much more at home in his impassable role across half back.
The indestructible Chris Gerahty provided magnificent rebound and joined the elite ranks of only five Tigers able to kick beyond thirty metres with any degree of accuracy.
Always one to buck traditional trends, Aleks Bojanic confounded medical opinion by playing a key rucking role throughout the match. Team mates were stunned when Aleks took the field, showing no visible signs of the reattached appendages from operations earlier in the year.
Mark Jaensch, fresh from his Saturday running duties with Nairne displayed his power running and second gamer, Wayne Seymour, proved that some Superulers still can run and bend over to the pick the ball up at the same time.
The injuries and ailments did cause many to reflect on the list of problems encountered over the years associated with Superules.
Many recalled the serious back injury one player received on the morning of the match from rigorously vacuuming the lounge. Others remember the famous dog bite incident which sidelined a team mate for a month. Who can forget Andrew Horwood driving to Bordertown only to lose his contact lense getting out of the car and being unable to play?
Players have constantly battled debilitating issues such as severe groin rash and overly tight guernseys but still performed heroically.
Post match the discussions centred around two key issues.
Firstly what could injured players do to recover for the next match.
Tommy Hancock suggested a trip to the Hyperbaric Chamber but Ron Berry pointed out that in his case it would most likely be the “Hypochondriac Chamber”.
The second issue was the failure of one member of the team to deliver the match BBQ.
He was excused due to his urgent need to attend an alternate cooking session.
HILLS 17 – 7 SOUTH 6 – 7
Best: Kemp, Kleemann, Wuttke, Geraghty, Hancock, Seymour, McGill
Goals: Hancock, Magee 5, Pearce, Watt 2, Kleemann, Seymour, Wuttke 1
Sunday’s epic Superules’ battle at Lobethal resembled a war zone at times as players’ bodies succumbed to the stresses of aspirations exceeding abilities.
Both sides lost players to a range of soft tissue injuries which threatened to tip the balance one way, then the other.
South suffered the first casualty when a calf injury crippled a debutant. Two light trainings after five years out of the game is standard Superules preparation but in this case it was either too little or too much.
Next to go was Tommy “The Comeback Kid” Hancock who, after displaying his agility and sublime skills, pulled up as if shot. The “hamstring twang” looked severe enough for the white screen and “lead solution” but Tommy proved that he is made of sterner stuff than that and stayed on the field.
With an incapacitated key forward reduced to a “Hobbling Hobbit”, second gamer Damian Dolman tore his calf muscle, resulting in an early adjournment to the bench.
Tony Oates also began limping but he was unable to pinpoint the exact location of his affliction due to the depth and extent of bandages on both legs.
Richard “Dick” Kleemann struggled early as the game was scheduled between two work appointments, adding pressure for him to perform and depart. This pressure was identified as the cause of him producing the second worst shot on goal for the match.
Damian Wilson severely damaged his self esteem when he out marked his opponent and immediately played on. Everyone at Lobethal muttered inwardly, “Don’t do it”, but Damian, oblivious to his opponent’s proximity, played on anyway.
The subsequent tackle and inevitable holding the ball decision was a succulent moment for a defender and a “groaner” for the victim.
Dave McGill suffered a number of unrewarded high blows but each time his head emerged unscathed and Alex Tucker received his standard quota of pack crushes.
Dave “Runt” Wuttke experienced a damaged reputation when he missed running into an open goal from 15 metres out.
Some players also carried injuries into the match.
One unnamed team member (Ross Wall) was suffering from “Concert Deafness”, a result of a recent visit to town by The Who. In possession of the ball but unaware that the three quarter time siren had sounded, he dodged, weaved, ran away from opponents and handballed to a team mate before dashing past for the return handball. It later dawned on him that the opposition were actually almost at their huddle and his team mate had been talking to the umpire while he gathered in the loose ball.
Gary Magee also carried a significant psychological injury into the match. His “Key forward personality disorder” saw him vacillate between greedy goal fiend and benevolent goal giver.
Fellow forwards were often bemused at either being pushed aside by the hungry goal sneak or sought out for an unexpected handball by the magnanimous humanitarian.
Despite these setbacks, the Hills’ Supertigers gradually overcame a sluggish start to increase their dominance as the game unfolded.
Simon Kemp, three days into parenthood and suffering delayed birth trauma, did trip over the bags under his eyes but was a tower of strength, repelling countless attacks. As he learnt to deal with his affliction he was able to work his way up the field to set up a number of Tiger attacks. Give Kempy another 18 months and he will have forgotten the pain of childbirth and be willing to go through it all over again.
Once Wuttke had reclaimed his hold on the “Worst shot for goal” Dick Kleemann began to dominate, displaying sensational stamina and sublime skills. Wuttke looked much more at home in his impassable role across half back.
The indestructible Chris Gerahty provided magnificent rebound and joined the elite ranks of only five Tigers able to kick beyond thirty metres with any degree of accuracy.
Always one to buck traditional trends, Aleks Bojanic confounded medical opinion by playing a key rucking role throughout the match. Team mates were stunned when Aleks took the field, showing no visible signs of the reattached appendages from operations earlier in the year.
Mark Jaensch, fresh from his Saturday running duties with Nairne displayed his power running and second gamer, Wayne Seymour, proved that some Superulers still can run and bend over to the pick the ball up at the same time.
The injuries and ailments did cause many to reflect on the list of problems encountered over the years associated with Superules.
Many recalled the serious back injury one player received on the morning of the match from rigorously vacuuming the lounge. Others remember the famous dog bite incident which sidelined a team mate for a month. Who can forget Andrew Horwood driving to Bordertown only to lose his contact lense getting out of the car and being unable to play?
Players have constantly battled debilitating issues such as severe groin rash and overly tight guernseys but still performed heroically.
Post match the discussions centred around two key issues.
Firstly what could injured players do to recover for the next match.
Tommy Hancock suggested a trip to the Hyperbaric Chamber but Ron Berry pointed out that in his case it would most likely be the “Hypochondriac Chamber”.
The second issue was the failure of one member of the team to deliver the match BBQ.
He was excused due to his urgent need to attend an alternate cooking session.
HILLS 17 – 7 SOUTH 6 – 7
Best: Kemp, Kleemann, Wuttke, Geraghty, Hancock, Seymour, McGill
Goals: Hancock, Magee 5, Pearce, Watt 2, Kleemann, Seymour, Wuttke 1
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Round 2 - Battle of the Cats
Tigers Claw Panthers But Hamstrings Ruled!!!
SNAP, SNAP, SNAP
South certainly came to play last Sunday at the home of the all conquering Hills Supertigers.
The first quarter saw South jump the Tigers in a display of hard running and direct kicking, mainly attributed to the early dominance of South's "Super Athlete" Woody and State Reps David Slattery & Mark Scholl but the Hills boys rallied late in the quarter to go into the first change in the lead.
Rookie Ruckman, Damon Wilson, was greatly welcomed by Hill's big guy Aleks Bojanic who has been the lone hand in the big man department for the past 2 seasons and now says that he is only half as sore as he used to be. Wilson lent a strong hand dropping back into defence with a number of strong marks and challenges. Bojanic & Wilson controlled the stoppages with many direct taps to team mates.
The forward line of Gary Magee, Sean Watt, 'Snappy' Tom Hancock & Dave McGill converted all that came their way but it was the continued 'REBIRTH' of club stalwart Chris Hill that drew gasps from supporters.
The Hill's defence again was uncompromising. The surprise selection of Simon Kemp & Mark Jaensch changing at full back was intriguing but stand in player coach, Dick Kleeman's decision paid dividends early with Kemp controlling the last line of defence with strong marking and run.
A very mobile back line with the likes of Chris Geraghty, Ron Berry & Tony Oates kept the ball moving forward but the efforts of Dave 'Runt' Wundtke, who found himself in the forward fifty on several occassions early in the game was another highlight.
Although drawing the wrath of coach Kleeman at half time and being told to stay in the back fifty 'Runt' continued, finally scoring a goal in the last quarter. His celebrations were however cut short when he struggled to get to his feet saying that he was 'stuffed'.
The early loss of Damian Dolman with a 'pinged' calf saw him reduced to filling the water bottles but he did draw upon inner strength to return to the field briefly to cover other injuries.
It was again the dominant performance of the ultra skilled centre line that shone.
Kemp & Jaensch when not at full back were superb, second gamer Wayne Seymour worked extremely hard reading the hand of ruckmen Bojanic & Wilson, wingers Alex Tucker & elusive Kim Pearce (did he actually have an opponent?) were untouchable & 2008 Player of the Year Dick Kleeman again undertook to destroy the opposition with the Panthers having no answer to his speed, strength and non-conventional coaching moves.
The 'Battle of the Cats' got off to a shaky start with the official umpires not turning up...'What is Lobethal too far or did they have an AFL engagement?'
The Hill's duo of Ross Wall & Dale Wylie took on the umpiring duties sharing a half each whilst playing on field for the other...an interesting concept and the question was asked...did they impact more as umpires or as players? The jury is still out on that one.
BUT the story of the day was the ever growing list of hamstring injuries...a double 'hammy' to Tommy Hancock certainly justifying his nickname of 'Snappy', a last quarter strain to 'Specky' Magee, a very sore Sean Watt and a limping Tony Oates. The Supertigers are looking to acquire their own hyperbaric chamber but are looking to the more fancied 'HYPOCHONDRIAC CHAMBER'.
Although the score board refelected an easy 11 goal win it was a hard fought game. The margin surprising the Hill's boys.
Final Score:
Hills 17 - 11
South 6 - 11
Round 3
Hills vs East at Reynella Sunday 3rd May @ 2.30pm
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