MATCH REPORT - GAME 3 – Panthers…cont…

This week the Panthers were the unlucky ones who had to face the Nadoes music. And we all know how much we all enjoy a good sing-song…The game was delayed as not even the ref couldnt handle the intensity of the Nadoes warm-up. Prawn Fillet CA(Sa) was doing 100m shuttles, Brad Bermuda was packing down one-on-one with fellow Nadoes scrum technician Wesley “oh black” Chetty and Yogi Bear was barking inspirational orders at his mobile and robust pack. Nevertheless thanks to the superb management of Jake the game eventually got under way and the Nadoes were ready to claim yet another Green Mile scalp.

There was a high paced start to the game as both teams were eager to give the ball some air. And the Nadoes were put to the test from the word go as they received an alarming wake –up call when the Panthers scored a soft try within the first 5minutes of the game. This was the first try the Does had conceded all season.

A refocused Nadoes outfit started to look more like the team we have come to love over the years and this was proven when a poorly directed Panthers kick was calmly collected by Mamama- Marcel at the back where from a standing start he stepped and weaved his way through a Panthers defence that in all honesty had no chance of stopping this wonderkid. The Nadoes player of the year 2008 scored under the poles with virtually not a single hand being laid on him, in what was truly an extraordinary 50m individual piece of brilliance. Lockers slotted the conversion and the scores were level at 7-7.

The pressure inserted by the Nadoes pack on the Panthers was starting to take its toll and when fielding another useless kick Aviwe countered with guile to take play into the Panthers 22m. A couple of phases followed where eventually the Panthers defence cracked and Lock ‘n Load made the half break where he offloaded to Mamama-Marcel in support who stepped of his left and offloaded back inside to Aviwe who crossed over for an excellent Nadoes try. Lockers slotted the conversion and the Does took a 14-7 lead into the half time break.

The second half started with the Nadoes enjoying the majority of possession, and after a long spell in the Panthers 22 it eventually took its toll. Yogi Bear crossed over under the poles in what was a fine piece of support play. Lockers converted and the Does led 21-7

In a search for the all important BP the Does started to give the ball some air, and the Panthers defence was found wanting when the Nadoes countered from their 22m. Aviwe busted down the right touchline for the umpteenth time in the game and he calmly gave the ball to the flying winger Kericks “Hair/ Slappers/ Cecilia” Allenbrook who surprised even himself with the toe he showed. He pinned his ears back and managed to round his opposite winger until he drew the cross-cover defence and offloaded back to Aviwe who crossed over and scored a vintage Nadoes try. Lockers slotted the conversion and the Does sealed a BP win 28-7

Congratulations to the award winners; Aviwe who won man of the match as he showed some devastating pace and power throughout the game, not to mention the 2 tries he scored. Mamama- Marcel won try of the match for his sublime solo effort in the first half. Big Lick was won by Kerick’s brother – Dayne who has been all over the awards this season. And the Meercat award went to Kerick’s Hair for undoubtedly the best moment of the match where he set up Aviwe’s second try with his storming run down the flank. A big Uchacha to Tim “the timebomb” Thornton who made his Nadoes debut.

NADOES Squad – Game 3 – Wed 13 May

Versus: Panthers
Meet: 6.50pm
Kick-off: 7.30

As this is our final league game this term, we’re in the process of organising a few friendly games after this week…All Nadoes will get a run in these games!uchacha!

Forwards:

Brad Vd Westhyzen
WP Dyson
Anton Coosner
Tim Rawbone
Dayne
Yogi
Iron Giant
Olli
Stu Hab
Matt Morris
Donk
Theo Back Row
Tim Thornton

Backs:

AB
Loxton
Bones Bonellie
Marcie
Avi
Curtis
Raun
Brad Hornby
Daddik Trebble
Stokes
Keric’s Hair
Stegs

ALL Nadoes welcome for a quiet, post-match changeroom beer …

Uchacha

MATCH REPORT - GAME 2 – MARQUAD…cont…worth the read!

Some of us have reacted better than others to these drastic changes but the main reason that drives us on are the rare consistencies that we enjoy. For us there is one that sticks out head-and-shoulders above the rest and it is Internal League Wednesday. Nadoes Day on the Green Mile. Playing or supporting.

It was a cool misty evening in the Green Mile and immediately thoughts of a Dunedin Test match sprung into life. The Nadoes XV looked calm, collective and composed as they ran onto the field, despite the delayed kick-off. One thing that we all noticed was the absence of the howling winds that we had come accustomed to over the years. This meant one thing. Champagne. And fuck me on a bus did the champagne flow…

The game started with its usual intensity as both teams spared with each other trying to spot any potential weaknesses. The Does had strung some impressive phases together and were looking the better of the two teams after the early exchanges. The ball was spread wide along the backline where an inside ball was slipped to back to Lock”n Load in classic flyhalf style he carried the ball up gaining some valuable territory. After a handful of short balls and offloads the Does were metres short and Olly Bomayea Johnston picked from the pillars to crash over for his first Nadoes try. Lockers slotted the conversion 7 – 0

Frustration was starting to settle into the Marquad such was the ease that the Does were playing with. After some excessive chirping by the “fairly average” Marquad # 10 the ref awarded a Does penalty, which was duely booted down field. A pin-point line-out was delicately executed and ball was tapped down to AB Quak where he fired a bullet across to the rampaging Graham “the Donk” Barrit who shrugged the attempted tackle and busted straight down the middle of the park with just the full back to beat. With great composure and experience he calmy drew the last man and passed to his right to the flying Olly Bomayea who went under the poles untouched for his second. O what a night for the lanky fellow! Lockers slotted the conversion. And the Does went into half time 14-0

The second half started with the Does striving for that all important bonus point. There were ominous signs for the Marquad side who watched and admired as the Does produced rugby of the highest order. After a hopeless chip ahead by the once again “fairly average” Marquad flyhalf Aviwe collected from the back and stormed down the touchline swerving and stepping his way into Marquad territory. From this breakdown the ball went wide where through a number of offloads between the Great Dayne and Yogi Bear and the ball found its way to the golden boy Olly Gumayea on the wing who stormed down the touchline. Olly offloaded inside to the ferocious debutant Stu Hablutzel who beat a couple of hopeless defenders to finally offload back to the Great Dayne himself who crossed over. If the spectators weren’t sure of it now this try undoubtedly confirmed it. Yes you guessed it… the Champagne was flowing! 19- 0 to the Does.

From this the platform was set for the Does to finish the opposition off. A 5 – yard scrum inside Marquad terriotory was awarded to the opposition. The gigantic front row of Bermuda Brad, Coozner and Rawbone made mince meat of the opponents, transferring the pressure to the “fairly average” flyhalf where he was gobbled behind his line by the Does defence. From our scrum Barrit in classic 8th man style picked from the back to crash over the Does fourth try. Substitute M. Russell (and debutant) slotted the conversion. 26 – 0 to the Does

On came the changes by the inspirational managers Vaugn and Jake. And the effect of these were felt immediately as bright up and coming Nadoes superstar Matt Heals showed too much “wheels” on the right wing where he rounded the cover defence with ease. He offloaded to the instrumental Yogi Bear who unfortunately, due to the pace he was travelling at, had a slight speed wobble and the move died. From here Marquad counter-attacked and looked certain to score until new recruit Curtis produced a fine piece of cross-cover defence. As he was the tackler he managed get to jis feet and turn the ball over. And from this bit of possession the Does enjoyed a handful of phases until the instrumental Iron “AJ” Giant slipped a tackle and miraculously offloaded to the Roll Royce himself, Lloyd Tipoki. Tipoks was too qweeeek for the last line of defence and cantered home under the poles for the 6th try. He converted his own try. Final Score 33-0

The “U cha U cha Nadoes” after the game was deafening and it sent a loud and clear warning to rival teams. As with most successful things in life it was simple. Nadoes are here to win. Another impressive win, two games down, eight more to go and the cup returns to its perennial home!

Well done to the award winners and debutants, Olly Gumayea won the man of the match as he showed, along with his two tries, classic loose forward play linking forwards and backs with the experience of a seasoned veteran. Iron “AJ” Giant took the big lick for the umpteenth time in his illustrious Nadoes career. And the Donk won the Meercat for his bust and offload down the centre to set up the 2nd Does try. A big Ucha cha goes out to the following debutants, Dave “them bones” Bonnelie, Stu Hablutzel, Matt Heally, Matt Russell and Ben “hes a fucking gem” de Villiers.

NADOES Squad – Game 2 – Wed 06 May

Versus: Marquad
Meet: 5.30pm
Kick-off: 6.30pm
Field: B Field

It must be reiterated that due to the massive squad of top-quality players this year, we’re doin our best to get everyone that shows commitment and an interest onto the field! If you are unfortunately not in the squad this week, there is a very good chance that you’ll be in next week.

Our next fixtures are:
13 May – 7.30pm v Panthers
27 May – tbc v tbc

Forwards:

Tim Rawbone
Brad vd West
Iron Giant
Ben De Villiers
Anton Coosner
Great Dayne
Yogi Bear
Stu Hablutzel
Donk
Oli
WP Dyson
Franco
Jeff Van Breda

Backs:

AB
Loxton
Lloyd
Bones
Aviwe
Stegs
Curtis
Daddik
Matt Russell
Brad Horns

All Nadoes welcome for a quiet, post-match changeroom beer

Uchacha

MATCH REPORT - IKHAYA…cont

There was a bit of a hiccup for the managers Tom Vaughn and Jake Mitchell going into the game as Dave “them bones” Bonellie was ruled out through a poisonous “spider bite” (this will teach him not to lunge post 4am in the roof), exciting new recruit Mike Stevens pulled up with a stiff hamstring in the captains run on Monday, and Nadoes player of the year 2008 Mamama-Marcel Brache was a doubtful starter after he tweaked his groin in one of his famous chase-downs on the touch field. But thankfully for the managers we have an exceptionally large squad this year and the team was announced and ready to follow captain Anton “Quack” vd Berg into battle.

As we have come to expect on the green mile it was icy cold and the wind was howling. Nadoes jackets were a prerequisite for all spectators! The game started slowly as the both teams were adjusting to the conditions, but one could sense the determination and will to win amongst the Does. Territory was the name of the game and the Does were using this to their advantage with the winds at their backs in the first half. A period of sustained pressure in Ikhaya territory followed and through some good control the Does managed to string a number of phases together. This exposed the Ikhaya defence and a superb pick and drive through the pillars by Anton Coosner, who rampaged over a couple of helpless Ikhaya defenders, led to the first try of the season. 5-0 to the Nadoes

Once again the Does found themselves in the Ikhaya red zone where the electric Yogi Bear broke got handed the ball from a quick tap and offloaded in the tackle to the ever present “the great ” Dayne Allenbrook who then in true supernatural-Nadoes style offloaded to Anton “Quack” vd Berg who cantered over untouched for the Does second try. Guy ‘lock ‘n load’ Loxton converted. 12-0 to the Does

The rest of the half was played out with pinpoint precision by keeping matters tight and wearing down the Ikhaya players through some rollicking runs by the big men upfront as Brad “Bermuda” vd Westhuizen comes to mind. The low point of the half came when the Does attacked Ikhaya on the counter where Phil “the drill” Quma stormed along the touchline (as he does with the speed and agility of a wing) where he got tackled awkwardly by the cross-cover and unfortunately turned his ankle. Phil had to be replaced immediately by the very able Shuan “WP” Dyson. We wish Phil a speedy and healthy recovery. The half ended at 12-0 to the Does.

The second half began in the same way the first ended. Nadoes dominance. Once again after a number of phases were strung together the Ikhaya defence was found wanting and big Anton Coosner bullocked over for his 2nd try of the night. Loxton slotted the tough conversion with precision and the Does led 19-0.

This gap in the score allowed the Does to play with more freedom. The Ikhaya defence was tiring and these holes were spotted and exploited with ease by the flamboyant Does. This led to some well rounded off team tries by Mamama-Marcel Brache (who came on at HT) and Raun Billet stretching the lead to 29-0

The match ended on an extremely high note. After yet another break by the devastating Damien Stander offloaded to captain courageous Anton “Quack” vd Berg who busted down the blind side before lofting a perfectly weighted chip ahead for the flying David “Dadic” Trebble to chase. Trebble managed the unpredictable bounce calmly to cross over for his first Nadoes try! Final score 34-0

An excellent first game for the Does in testing conditions. Ominous signs for opposing teams as the Nadoes showed the grit upfront and the guile outwide to win the internal league, in a performance where they produced the brand of rugby that we have all come to love! A big Nadoes Ucha cha to all the debutantes Brad “Bermuda” vd Westhuizen, Curtis, Damien Stander, Zubayer and Stokes.

Then it was off to the changeroom for the small matter of fines. Congratulations to the Award winners Brad “Bermuda” vd Westhuizen for winning man of the match, a real big effort considering it was his debut. Shaun “WP” Dyson for taking the big lick, and “the Great” Dayne Allenbrook taking the Meerkat award for his inhumane offload to Quak which led to the 2nd try.

NADOES Squad – Game 1 – Wed 27 April 2009

Versus: Ikhaya
Meet: 5.30pm
Kick-off: 6.30pm, B Field

Forwards:

Brad Vd Westhyzen
Phil Quma
Anton Coosner
WP Dyson
Franco
Great Dayne
Yogi Bear
Anton Magnus
Oli Johnson
Matt Morris / Keric’s Hair
Mike Martin
Damian Stander

Backs:

AB
Loxton
Marcie / Zubayer
Bones Bonellie / Healy
Mike Stevens / Stokes
Curtis
Aviwe
Raun
Stegs
Brad Hornby
Daddik Trebble

All Nadoes welcome for a quiet, post-match changeroom beer …

Uchacha