Rugby Yr9 vs Ridgeway 57 - 0 !

There have been many great transformations in this world. But none more so than the performance of the Year 9 rugby team last night against Ridgeway. The Team made a few positional changes this week which proved to be the key to unlocking the natural talent that lay dormant in Year 9 rugby quarters. The difference between last nights display against arch rivals Ridgeway and the previous performance against Herod Parkway was nothing less than dramatic. The game kicked off to a frantic start. The ball bounced straight into touch with the resulting lineout going Greendowns’ way. Scrumhalf Birchy pounced on the loose ball and feed Josh Paradise on his own try line. In a difficult position, Paradise palmed off one would be defender then opened up and went around his opposite number to score a 90 meter run in within the opening 30 seconds of the game. Branden Cleverly converted in front of the post to make the score 7-0.
Shortly after prop Karl Goodwin powered clear for a well worked team try. This score was particularly pleasing as the coaches had worked hard all week on rucking and mauling. Sometimes coach Dobbs, Buchalik and Harding feel they are talking to themselves but it seem the boys had listen. More great rugby was to follow. Matt Johnson finished off a score with a clever little run to put more space between the teams. After Powerful Greendown number 8 Saraj scored down the left flank the flood gates opened. Harrison Batty was to score two good trys and receive Man of the match with Josh Paradise who also looked lethal every time he touched the ball. Cai and Harrison played a vital role in recycling the ball and making crunching tackles all game.
Ridgeway mounted a fight back in the second half but strong defence held them scoreless. Josh scored another followed by another 80 yard effort from Dequan making his debut for the school team. Aron Stubbs proved lively all game and well deserved his score and the 3 conversions. Karl Goodwin added another with Brandon Cleverly gaining a brace. The final score 57-0. Well done boys. Training next week. - Alex Buchalik