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 |
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Home Team: |
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Away Team: |
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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.
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