Gowerton,Sunday 1st Feb! - one the boys will remember for quite some time I think, and not in a very positive light unfortunately!!
Having been on the receiving end of very poor refereeing in the corresponding fixture last season we probably knew we wouldn't be given many favours, but no-0ne could foresee the deliberate, cycloptic rubbish we had to endure today. Basically we were refereed off the park by someone who was determined to hand a victory to the home side and the boys recognised this only too well. In 40 minutes of what was a fierce contest up front, we were awarded zero penalties and a couple of scrums compared to in excess of twenty penalties and numerous scrums. To sum up the ref said "I only ref it as I see it". Therein lies the problem,because he was clearly only looking for infringements from us!!!
However, the boys stuck to the task and battled on regardless,producing some powerful counter rucking with some strong runs and big hits. Overall, we were a little below par but still deserved more for our efforts. The TMO (Gowerton coach/parent) disallowed a perfectly good try in the first half and the ref echoed the effect late on in the second! (choosing to award a penalty to the home side instead).
Result: Gowerton 12 Stingrays 7
(Allowed) Tries: George
Cons: Callum
Refereeing is a thankless task and everyone realizes that mistakes will be made (frequently), but both teams have the right to expect fair play and equal treatment! Today was unfortunate but there won't be a third time!
Mom - Ewan Gully
Another outstanding, totally committed effort from Ewan! Some powerful runs, massive hits and great rips. Great stuff mate!
Player Of The Month - Jake Davies
Enjoyed a great month in matches and training. Jake has consistently produced the goods this month. Well done mate,keep it going!
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4 comments:
3 tries as far as i am concerned and worked hard for each one can you put me down as the scorer please? love george i scored
can you put it down i scored pls i was me george
the ref told me he gave one penalty to gowerton cos i turned with the ball i spoke to myy schoolboy coach today and he told me he never heard of that before love george
thank you for putting my name down at least that makes me feel a bit better ive never seen a coach from the other side talk to us like that either love george
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