In perfect conditions for football, our team was pitched against a similar team to the one we played earlier in a practise match, with the exception of the inclusion of a few larger players.   We had most of the possession for the first three quarters and the ball spent most if its time in our front half.  However we couldn't make the most of our opportunities as or forwrd line was very congested and our ball movement very slow.  As a result when the opposition did get the ball out, they were able to move the ball around the wings and flanks quickly and cleanly between their lose men.  They took full advantage of their limited forwrd thrusts and at the last change the scores were even.  The game was physical and tough with many hard bumps from both sides and it took its toll on our regular band of on ballers and centre line players in the last quarter who had worked tirelessly all day.  The opposition over ran us in the last quarter as we had spent a lot more energy without the rewards on the board.  It was very pleasing from a coaches point of view to see one or two players relish opportunitities in new and more demanding roles as this will help the team.  As we progress through this season it is very important that each player grows and understands their role in a team sport and the support that this team needs from every one of you.  This week we will have two additional players for the rest of the season.  This will go some way to help share the work and effort but we must work harder together as a team to help and support each other on match days to get a more even contribution from all, particularly in those areas that we all know we can all do.  This will be our focus at training for the coming weeks.

Dean