Review of todays sevens in order of placing:
1) Cranbrook: Cranbrook were exceptional today strong running and Fast paced play put them a league above everyone else. As well as this Defence was superb barely missing a tackle . Great preview for the season ahead Really putting themselves up for the attention come selection for CAS spots. Notable Players: T. Smith was sound on defence, took great options on attack and skippered the team around the paddock well. As well as this O. Lamens and A. O' Reilly were exceptional in attack both putting on master classes in running hard and straight bowling over multiple tacklers at once.
2)Barker: Disappointed with the way the Cranbrook game went the barker boys really took it up a notch in the last games thrashing 'Knox' and putting Alloys to the sword. A team missing Pollard, Wilson, Cameron and galloway must have seemed easy beats but proved doubters wrong with some great attacking performances. Another stand up game for what will prove a cracker of a season for the boys in red. Notable Players: L. Vass put out a notice for his spot in the CAS team with some fantastic tries throughout the day really showing his attacking skill. Also H. Ovenden had some sound Games and B. Loyd had some oppurtunities to show. Missing the 'Legendary' Hayden Biett though
3) Trinity: Had some good games, Had some not so good games. Started well against but dropped off and had to suffer through some losses the rest of the day. Showed some exceptional attacking prowess at certain points and displayed what they're capable of playing when they get the opportunity to exploit the skill set they have in the team. Notable Players: Has to be J. Leremia Got the go forward ball when the team needed it and ran through everyone looking unstoppable the whole time. Also H.Layton looked impressive in space and S. Vuki distributed ball and got his players in space very neatly.
4) Aloys: Last years Premiers looked lost today after their first games getting thrashed at the end by Barker. Not much went for them lots of drop ball and loose defence. Some One out attacking kept them in the game most of the time but otherwise the team looked unfit and rusty bar a few of them. Notable Players: S. Spalding was strong in attack showing off his pace with a few full field masterpieces and his kicking ability is something to take note of for any challengers to the 12 position. Also C. Weber had some strong runs and was always backing in support while F. Spalding put some big hits on in defence and a few charges to the try line putting his stamp on the hooker spot.
-edit: does anyone know where pollack was today aloys missed him dearly?
5) Waverley: Waverley turned up with a big squad ready to put the hardship they suffered last year to rest with a big performance. It was not to be however, Maybe such a big squad was a poor idea when you consider the wide vary of skills each member has meaning an A grade Player caould find himself passing to a C grader. Waverley have the depth evidently they just need to really figure out how to use it. Notable Player: Alex Rice the Scots kid played well carrying the team for the most part and doing his due in defence well. Otherwise not much going for them.
6) Knox: ........ felt bad for them but the players played with heart and gave it they're all and hopefully playing higher opposition will help develop them into more mature players
