Homer
Ted Fahey (11)
Newington were deserved winners. The Knox brand of rugby that they have stuck to for years is plodding 10 man rugby. Pods of forwards standing off the 5/8 getting picked apart by a very committed Newington back row (especially the No.6) who knew exactly where the ball was going every time. Helen Keller could see where it was going!!
The knox outside backs didn't even pretend to run dummy lines and only touched the ball thanks to New's kicking game. The Newington skills level was also far superior with a number 11 who has to be one of the fastest rugby players I have seen.
Knox have some very talented players, loads of potential and a big well drilled forward pack but the game plan is very predictable and boring. Unfortunately the same style is being run through all the younger grades as well.
Newington struggled at scrum time but stole knox lineout ball constantly. The 5/8 looked composed and had the luxury of spreading it wide to a massive outside centre and Jimmy the Jet on the wing. The support play by the hooker and tighthead was exceptional. Not sure they have the power to go against Scots and Joeys but some talent in the team even with some players missing.
Credit to Knox lower grades, many parents were nervous before the day after some tough results last year but the boys stood up and played tough. 14As was a cracker of a game and by all accounts so was the 15As. The only A grade blow out was in the 13s.
The knox outside backs didn't even pretend to run dummy lines and only touched the ball thanks to New's kicking game. The Newington skills level was also far superior with a number 11 who has to be one of the fastest rugby players I have seen.
Knox have some very talented players, loads of potential and a big well drilled forward pack but the game plan is very predictable and boring. Unfortunately the same style is being run through all the younger grades as well.
Newington struggled at scrum time but stole knox lineout ball constantly. The 5/8 looked composed and had the luxury of spreading it wide to a massive outside centre and Jimmy the Jet on the wing. The support play by the hooker and tighthead was exceptional. Not sure they have the power to go against Scots and Joeys but some talent in the team even with some players missing.
Credit to Knox lower grades, many parents were nervous before the day after some tough results last year but the boys stood up and played tough. 14As was a cracker of a game and by all accounts so was the 15As. The only A grade blow out was in the 13s.
