University Blues Weekly Match Report

Sun 1st September vs Mt Roskill

Sun 8th September vs Waitakere

Sun 15th September vs Takapuna

Sun 22nd September vs North Shore

Sun 6th October vs Manurewa

Sun 13th October vs Mt Roskill

Sun 20th October vs Waitakere

Sun 3rd November vs Takapuna

Sun 10th November vs North Shore

Sun 17th November vs Manurewa

 

 

Home Team:

goals:behinds:total.

Away Team:

goals:behinds:total.

Score:

University

16:14:110

North Shore

4:6:30

 

In what is traditionally a close hard fought game, it was disappointing to see North Shore arrive low on numbers leaving our reserve grade without a game and also the seniors only able to field 16 a side. After a very slow start into the wind we struggled with accuracy in front of goals as has been the way all season so far. We ground out a narrow margin at the first break with our back line doing a lot of work early to keep the scores close. The second quarter we owned from the first ball up, Bouge was impressive in the ruck and our centre line dominated every centre break. A 5-6 goal lead at the half was well deserved after some very impressive passages of football. The 3rd quarter however bought back many of our old mistakes, basic errors and no talk. This slump mid game must be corrected. We struggled through the quarter and increased our lead slightly. Our defense once again held strong. The final quarter again with the wind proved to be more productive with 6 or so goals bagged for the quarter. An impressive win but not without concern. It is always good to beat North Shore , to thrash them is even better. Bouge and Clint impressed all day, with Todd and our on ballers providing ample supple round the ground. Maggot stepped up and produced his best game this season and as we approach finals its great to see people hitting form at the right time. Next week is Manurewa the last game before finals. It is important we get everyone there and begin the buildup for our finals campaign. To arrive at the semi final with a complete 4 quarter performance is important and we are definitely able to produce this.