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ISA 2023

JackJill

Ward Prentice (10)
Oaks and Auggies should get a couple of nice wins today over Kinross and Gregs. Pats vs Pius should be going Pats way, but as said earlier they have played each other for a long time and a cracking rivalry has been made, so it could end up being a tight one.
 

Choptackle

Chris McKivat (8)
Wasn’t the score 35-7
I was told 38-7, but ok then apologies, either way score line shows a dominant Auggies team again this week as expected against Greg’s. Pats and pius sounded like a cracker of a game. Oakhill just like Auggies won in dominant fashion as expected.
 

Silver Back

Bob McCowan (2)
Pius v Pats game was interesting, definitely a nail-biter but wouldn’t really be described as high quality except in odd patches. Pats were their own worst enemy through much of the game with some dropped ball and errors being costly. Pius were committed, playing well as a team and took their chances with those errors, especially early where several instances of Pats dropped ball meant Pius had all the ball in attack for the first five minutes and Pius scored twice to be leading 14-0.

Pats slowly worked their way into the game and the close score reflected the fact that Pats couldn’t get their game together with any consistency, and Pius just kept working away and wouldn’t lie down. Unfortunately the refereeing was also a talking point, with inconsistency being a feature but I won’t go too far on that issue – suffice to say there was a polite but lengthy conversation between the referee and the Pats coach after the game (yes the winning coach was seeking some clarifications).

The last part of the game held some vindication for Pats where Pius were awarded a penalty 40m out with less than 2 minutes to go, scores level at 26 all and the penalty kick missed. Pats took the ensuing goal line drop kick, and with Pius in possession in mid field eventually turning over the ball, Pats were able to break down field from inside their own half where a penalty was conceded by a Pius winger for an obvious knock down of a pass with Pats deep on attack which resulted in a Pius yellow card and penalty to Pats. So Alex Conti for Pats was lining up a penalty kick for goal about 10 metres in from touch with time up on the clock, and the successful kick meant a 29-26 win to Pats at the death.

Pats will feel that they have managed to get an ugly away win, although they are definitely missing those 4 injured forwards and 3 injured backs from their first choice team still sitting on the Pats bench.
 

DaSchmooze

Jim Clark (26)
Pius v Pats game was interesting, definitely a nail-biter but wouldn’t really be described as high quality except in odd patches. Pats were their own worst enemy through much of the game with some dropped ball and errors being costly. Pius were committed, playing well as a team and took their chances with those errors, especially early where several instances of Pats dropped ball meant Pius had all the ball in attack for the first five minutes and Pius scored twice to be leading 14-0.

Pats slowly worked their way into the game and the close score reflected the fact that Pats couldn’t get their game together with any consistency, and Pius just kept working away and wouldn’t lie down. Unfortunately the refereeing was also a talking point, with inconsistency being a feature but I won’t go too far on that issue – suffice to say there was a polite but lengthy conversation between the referee and the Pats coach after the game (yes the winning coach was seeking some clarifications).

The last part of the game held some vindication for Pats where Pius were awarded a penalty 40m out with less than 2 minutes to go, scores level at 26 all and the penalty kick missed. Pats took the ensuing goal line drop kick, and with Pius in possession in mid field eventually turning over the ball, Pats were able to break down field from inside their own half where a penalty was conceded by a Pius winger for an obvious knock down of a pass with Pats deep on attack which resulted in a Pius yellow card and penalty to Pats. So Alex Conti for Pats was lining up a penalty kick for goal about 10 metres in from touch with time up on the clock, and the successful kick meant a 29-26 win to Pats at the death.

Pats will feel that they have managed to get an ugly away win, although they are definitely missing those 4 injured forwards and 3 injured backs from their first choice team still sitting on the Pats bench.
Great report. Thanks Silver Back
 

Choptackle

Chris McKivat (8)
Augs vs Greg’s game report
Early stages of the game saw a physical and tightly contested battle with Auggies getting the scoring underway through a try to their flanker off a scrum. Greg’s then came down the other end and hit back from a chip and chase from their number 10 who showed great skills and got an excellence bounce of the ball. Augs then went in again through a try to their number 15. Half time saw Auggies leading 14-7.
2nd half got underway and the flood gates opened through a series of maul try’s to the Auggies forwards. As the game progressed a yellow card came for deliberately knocking the ball down to Greg’s outside backs, this proved to be costly against a backline such as Auggies who made a multitude of metres around the edges. After a couple more well worked tries Augs sealed the game 35-7. Credit to the Greg’s boys for creating such a tightly contested first half but Augs class seemed to prevail in the end. Great game.
Personally I believe Auggies V Oakhill next round is the most evenly matched it has been in a while and will be an incredible game to watch.
 
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JackJill

Ward Prentice (10)
Augs vs Greg’s game report
Early stages of the game saw a physical and tightly contested battle with Auggies getting the scoring underway through a try to their flanker off a scrum. Greg’s then came down the other end and hit back from a chip and chase from their number 10 who showed great skills and got an excellence bounce of the ball. Augs then went in again through a try to their number 15. Half time saw Auggies leading 14-7.
2nd half got underway and the flood gates opened through a series of maul try’s to the Auggies forwards. As the game progressed a yellow card came for deliberately knocking the ball down to Greg’s outside backs, this proved to be costly against a backline such as Auggies who made a multitude of metres around the edges. After a couple more well worked tries Augs sealed the game 35-7. Credit to the Greg’s boys for creating such a tightly contested first half but Augs class seemed to prevail in the end. Great game.
Personally I believe Auggies V Oakhill next round is the most evenly matched it has been in a while and will be an incredible game to watch.
By the way things are looking, I'd have to agree with that Chop. They certainly are the two most consistent and dangerous teams this far in, hopefully it will be a tight game given the grand final-like atmosphere as I believe it will decide the eventual premiers.

Gregs seem to be out of the equation now unfortunately, Pats are still in with a chance but a close call against Pius isn't very promising, hopefully their injured lads can recover over the coming break and be able to field a full-strength team.
 

CameronL

Frank Row (1)
anyone have ISA rep opens team lists? cant find
By the way things are looking, I'd have to agree with that Chop. They certainly are the two most consistent and dangerous teams this far in, hopefully it will be a tight game given the grand final-like atmosphere as I believe it will decide the eventual premiers.

Gregs seem to be out of the equation now unfortunately, Pats are still in with a chance but a close call against Pius isn't very promising, hopefully their injured lads can recover over the coming break and be able to field a full-strength team.
Greg’s have their their first 3 games away, which is never an easy task.
 

Hankspank

Larry Dwyer (12)
By the way things are looking, I'd have to agree with that Chop. They certainly are the two most consistent and dangerous teams this far in, hopefully it will be a tight game given the grand final-like atmosphere as I believe it will decide the eventual premiers.

Gregs seem to be out of the equation now unfortunately, Pats are still in with a chance but a close call against Pius isn't very promising, hopefully their injured lads can recover over the coming break and be able to field a full-strength team.
Be a big Day Jack. Also happens to be Oakhill gala day so will be a big crowd and the longest tunnel for the Golden Shoulders that you will ever see.
 

Thomas B Rugbyboot

Frank Nicholson (4)
Oakhill vs Kinross game report:
Lovely afternoon out in the Hills. Weather was a cracker. Game started off quiet physical. Both sides defending and attacking well. Kinross had the height to match Oakhill across the paddock but lacked a little in size in the forwards. A few early errors by Oakhill allowed Kinross possession and they started the scoring off with a penalty kick from in front. Oakhill from the kick off the proceeded to maintain possession and was finally rewarded with a try from a scrum. Momentum continued with Oakhill with some nice work setting platforms for the backs to capitalise. Oakhill yellow card did not stop the momentum. 3 more tries before half time spread across the forwards and backs to lead 28 - 3 at halftime. Kinross buoyed on by the support from the grandstand, never gave up. The Kinross lineout was strong and they battled in the scrum being out weighed but continued to push forward. Continually repelling the Oakhill raids. 2 more tries to Oakhill and then Kinross capitalised on an Oakhill mistake to score in the corner. Oakhill then counterattacked with a kick and chase and left an opportunity for Kinross which they scored in the opposite corner. Possession then came back to Oakhill who continued attacking being rewarded with 2 more tries. Final score 54 - 13.
 
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