Mansfield V Tigers Rnd 3 Pictures
Rosewood down, St Catherine's down, West End down and Tigers down.
The table was predictable
Tigers have slipped into the bottom half of the ladder due to a 2 to 1 loss/win ratio.
It is only early and the season is before us.
This week we have Sunnybank at home at 1.00pm. I like this home, home, away.
A good turn out for training and a good session. Strategy has been developed and we will get plenty of opportunity to execute this weekend. So remember consume plenty of carbs and hydrate well. Even go for a light jog tomorrow morning and you'll be right for the game. If that doesn't work for you try the alternative. Watch the Kangaroos touch up the Kiwis and drink your Friday night quota.
Cheers
Wilson
Round 3
April 14
3.00pm
Whites Hill 2
Mansfield v Tigers
The venue was unusual but not unfamiliar. Normally the home of the Holland Park Hawks, the Mansfield club had the game transferred to the "old dump" given the works to Weedon Street. Apparently toxic chemicals had been oozing to the surface of the field for years and finally some work had to be done to remove the toxins and lay new grass. Therefore the game was transferred to Whites Hill, where toxic material had been oozing to the surface for years which had to be removed and new grass had to be laid.
New grass may have been laid but water had not been used in the process. The freshly laid surface was all but dead and within little time, if no rain is to fall, it should return to the grassless uneven dirt pitch that we are all used to at Whites Hill.
Games at 1.00pm and 3.00pm for Div 5 and Div 6 respectively ensured the utilisation of the playing list for both matches. Bresciano warmed the bench for the Waterboy and Lucky 13 and Sprinter sat on the bench for Wilson.
Round 3 was the first match since the short break for Easter. Most of the squad had used the opportunity to rest niggling injuries and work on fitness. Wilson had declared himself unavailable due to a chronic, ongoing, debilitating, potentially career ending back ailment. He contemplated playing after seeking medical assistance on Friday but wisely decided, with the help of another, to rest for the week. But he was still on 'Guv' duty.
As always, the return from the break was greeted with general malaise and much disorganisation. Perhaps the most difficult decision was deciding where to set down the huddle. On the concrete pad, on the grass, under the tree, down the hill, at the club house, near the Mansfield mob? It was too difficult and the huddle was extended and stretched 4.25 metres wider in diameter to ensure all needs were catered for.
The team was back and they were happy.
McStar, their leader, looked trim after the layoff. Mr and Mrs McStar were proudly displaying photographs of the next generation of Tiger.
Scottish Steve was back from his break in Cairns (negotiated as part of his contract deal).
Clean and Mad Dog were in a mood. Coming off a last minute defeat against Rosewood at home the enforcers were not keen to concede today.
Myles, Dunk and Rob (Ronnie) Ibbs were ready for the 90 minute toil in the middle.
Ranger, who at training on Wednesday suggested he was well rested. He had another new theory. If he smoked more and didn't train but watched then he would conserve energy for the weekend. Would it prove to be effective?
Versatility, also a strong advocate of the no train policy, looked fit and ready to play.
The Thespian and Sammy were looking ominous. The thespian had one request 'Give me the last shirt out of the bag Wilson, I don't care that it's 120cm, I need the last shirt out'.
Bresciano and Sprinter arrived from a passionate game at the 'H' and warmed the bench. Lucky 13 was still on his way.
With all the administrative work managed the official blew time on. Unfortunately no chance for the coach to set down the game plan. A last ditch effort resulted in an instruction from the coach to do what the team knew best, play football. The blokes knew what to do and where to go.
Tactics derived at rehydration therapy after training on Wednesday night was not executed. Who forgot the Aussie bible? (and by the way who forgot the photos of Trent and Sharon's wedding?).
The team took to the field with each step the players sank into the sandy base topped with dead grass. Three officials this week.
There were so many omens.
The Tigers ran towards Boundary Street and into the sun. No wind to speak of and a particularly warm afternoon.
In the early stages of the game the Mansfield mob employed their own tactics. They didn't just talk well they spoke in a strange tongue. Greek, Lebanese, Italian? Hey does anyone know what they are saying? The passing game was used well by the home team and they had speed to burn up front, particularly number 5.
The visitors picked up from where they left off last week. They were under seize. The early raid was staved off effectively, albeit not the most glamorous to watch. The home side had a nice short passing game. The defense is now a strategic capability of the Tigers. The best scrambling defense in the competition. McStar, used to putting his body on the line, was called into the action early. Four minutes in, he came off his line early, hesitated and came again. He moved quickly and never for one second did he flinch. Bodies fell, McStar sprung to his feet, the striker crippled by the tackle laid stunned and the referee (known as the kid) pulled a yellow from his pocket. The first for the day.
Now, as a defender, you always dream of being one of the show ponies up front. The glory boys that the girls fall over to get their attention. Other than hacking down the opposition forward on game day or hacking your own forward at training there is nothing quite like a defender finding the back of the net. That opportune time, at training, where the central defender leaves the comfort of the baseline and shimmies through the feeble defense provided by the forwards to secure a pearler or that ball that is crossed from the wing and a short sharp near post header (forget the far post, that is too easy) will always get the attention of the rest of the team. But nothing is quite like the feeling of an excellent execution at the wrong end of the field. Wearing his shorts high on his quadriceps, the Scottsman made substantial ground, blocking the path of the ball from the wing to the centre of the box and stylishly headed the cross with intent. The intent was over the bar, but much to the chagrin of McStar and the team it went in. It was a pearler. It was a goal. It was Mansfield 1 Tigers 0.
The second followed shortly afterwards. Down the opposite wing the Mansfield boys used the park well. They flooded the attack down Mad Dog's wing and the visitors were out numbered. It was a nice finish and Mansfield went two up.
This was the jolt the Tigers needed.
The interchange bench was used incessantly as the coach attempted to provide fresh legs in attack. And it was starting to happen. The battle for the midfield was hot. Mansfield, the early victors, found some able and willing toilers. Ronnie, Dunk, Myles, Thespian, Bresciano, Sprinter, Lucky 13, Ranger were all used. The confusion was evident, but very effective. The tigers had no idea who was playing where and Mansfield had no idea who to mark. The strategy was working.
The pressure was building. Raid after raid, as the momentum of the game began to swing. Versatility found space, Sammy caused chaos and the Thespian got one on his left with only the keeper to beat. Just wide.......!
Ronnie, after being rested, was put back in the game in the unfamiliar position of flanker. I think he liked the freedom. He soon unleashed the best shot of the game. Twenty five metres out and weaving his magic he had a look and unleashed the beast. The big right foot took everyone by surprise. It dipped and swung but just wide again.
You could feel something was about to happen. Ranger, who was working overtime and beleiving in his theory, got the ball in his hands for the throw in. In line with the 18 yard box he wound up. As usual he looked for his opportunities summed it up and let rip. The thespian went up, but not far enough. The defender went up, but not far enough but connected. A nice back header and for the second time today a defender had found the back of the net.
Mansfield 2 Tigers 1
In the huddle at half time the coach reassured the lads that the game was theirs to take. He diagnosed the half but got confused about what happened at what time and for how long. Having said that, it was inspirational.
The second half was a tussle and the Tigers controlled early. Composure in the backline and a well rested team was essential for victory. Ranger was playing out of his skin in the central midfield. The hypothesis had been proven. Smoke, watch and execute is a good formula. With 15 left on the clock the Thespian again found himself in space, this time on the right. Two players closing down on him and the keeper to beat the thespian didn't even contemplate a pass. He lent over the ball contorted his body to get the angle right and let rip. The keeper reflects would suffice. The best opportunity of the second half proved to be fruitless.
With not much left on the clock the mighty Tigers would concede one more time. The final score Mansfield 3 Tigers 1.
The results for round 3 are as below
April 14
3.00pm
Whites Hill 2
Mansfield v Tigers
The venue was unusual but not unfamiliar. Normally the home of the Holland Park Hawks, the Mansfield club had the game transferred to the "old dump" given the works to Weedon Street. Apparently toxic chemicals had been oozing to the surface of the field for years and finally some work had to be done to remove the toxins and lay new grass. Therefore the game was transferred to Whites Hill, where toxic material had been oozing to the surface for years which had to be removed and new grass had to be laid.
New grass may have been laid but water had not been used in the process. The freshly laid surface was all but dead and within little time, if no rain is to fall, it should return to the grassless uneven dirt pitch that we are all used to at Whites Hill.
Games at 1.00pm and 3.00pm for Div 5 and Div 6 respectively ensured the utilisation of the playing list for both matches. Bresciano warmed the bench for the Waterboy and Lucky 13 and Sprinter sat on the bench for Wilson.
Round 3 was the first match since the short break for Easter. Most of the squad had used the opportunity to rest niggling injuries and work on fitness. Wilson had declared himself unavailable due to a chronic, ongoing, debilitating, potentially career ending back ailment. He contemplated playing after seeking medical assistance on Friday but wisely decided, with the help of another, to rest for the week. But he was still on 'Guv' duty.
As always, the return from the break was greeted with general malaise and much disorganisation. Perhaps the most difficult decision was deciding where to set down the huddle. On the concrete pad, on the grass, under the tree, down the hill, at the club house, near the Mansfield mob? It was too difficult and the huddle was extended and stretched 4.25 metres wider in diameter to ensure all needs were catered for.
The team was back and they were happy.
McStar, their leader, looked trim after the layoff. Mr and Mrs McStar were proudly displaying photographs of the next generation of Tiger.
Scottish Steve was back from his break in Cairns (negotiated as part of his contract deal).
Clean and Mad Dog were in a mood. Coming off a last minute defeat against Rosewood at home the enforcers were not keen to concede today.
Myles, Dunk and Rob (Ronnie) Ibbs were ready for the 90 minute toil in the middle.
Ranger, who at training on Wednesday suggested he was well rested. He had another new theory. If he smoked more and didn't train but watched then he would conserve energy for the weekend. Would it prove to be effective?
Versatility, also a strong advocate of the no train policy, looked fit and ready to play.
The Thespian and Sammy were looking ominous. The thespian had one request 'Give me the last shirt out of the bag Wilson, I don't care that it's 120cm, I need the last shirt out'.
Bresciano and Sprinter arrived from a passionate game at the 'H' and warmed the bench. Lucky 13 was still on his way.
With all the administrative work managed the official blew time on. Unfortunately no chance for the coach to set down the game plan. A last ditch effort resulted in an instruction from the coach to do what the team knew best, play football. The blokes knew what to do and where to go.
Tactics derived at rehydration therapy after training on Wednesday night was not executed. Who forgot the Aussie bible? (and by the way who forgot the photos of Trent and Sharon's wedding?).
The team took to the field with each step the players sank into the sandy base topped with dead grass. Three officials this week.
There were so many omens.
The Tigers ran towards Boundary Street and into the sun. No wind to speak of and a particularly warm afternoon.
In the early stages of the game the Mansfield mob employed their own tactics. They didn't just talk well they spoke in a strange tongue. Greek, Lebanese, Italian? Hey does anyone know what they are saying? The passing game was used well by the home team and they had speed to burn up front, particularly number 5.
The visitors picked up from where they left off last week. They were under seize. The early raid was staved off effectively, albeit not the most glamorous to watch. The home side had a nice short passing game. The defense is now a strategic capability of the Tigers. The best scrambling defense in the competition. McStar, used to putting his body on the line, was called into the action early. Four minutes in, he came off his line early, hesitated and came again. He moved quickly and never for one second did he flinch. Bodies fell, McStar sprung to his feet, the striker crippled by the tackle laid stunned and the referee (known as the kid) pulled a yellow from his pocket. The first for the day.
Now, as a defender, you always dream of being one of the show ponies up front. The glory boys that the girls fall over to get their attention. Other than hacking down the opposition forward on game day or hacking your own forward at training there is nothing quite like a defender finding the back of the net. That opportune time, at training, where the central defender leaves the comfort of the baseline and shimmies through the feeble defense provided by the forwards to secure a pearler or that ball that is crossed from the wing and a short sharp near post header (forget the far post, that is too easy) will always get the attention of the rest of the team. But nothing is quite like the feeling of an excellent execution at the wrong end of the field. Wearing his shorts high on his quadriceps, the Scottsman made substantial ground, blocking the path of the ball from the wing to the centre of the box and stylishly headed the cross with intent. The intent was over the bar, but much to the chagrin of McStar and the team it went in. It was a pearler. It was a goal. It was Mansfield 1 Tigers 0.
The second followed shortly afterwards. Down the opposite wing the Mansfield boys used the park well. They flooded the attack down Mad Dog's wing and the visitors were out numbered. It was a nice finish and Mansfield went two up.
This was the jolt the Tigers needed.
The interchange bench was used incessantly as the coach attempted to provide fresh legs in attack. And it was starting to happen. The battle for the midfield was hot. Mansfield, the early victors, found some able and willing toilers. Ronnie, Dunk, Myles, Thespian, Bresciano, Sprinter, Lucky 13, Ranger were all used. The confusion was evident, but very effective. The tigers had no idea who was playing where and Mansfield had no idea who to mark. The strategy was working.
The pressure was building. Raid after raid, as the momentum of the game began to swing. Versatility found space, Sammy caused chaos and the Thespian got one on his left with only the keeper to beat. Just wide.......!
Ronnie, after being rested, was put back in the game in the unfamiliar position of flanker. I think he liked the freedom. He soon unleashed the best shot of the game. Twenty five metres out and weaving his magic he had a look and unleashed the beast. The big right foot took everyone by surprise. It dipped and swung but just wide again.
You could feel something was about to happen. Ranger, who was working overtime and beleiving in his theory, got the ball in his hands for the throw in. In line with the 18 yard box he wound up. As usual he looked for his opportunities summed it up and let rip. The thespian went up, but not far enough. The defender went up, but not far enough but connected. A nice back header and for the second time today a defender had found the back of the net.
Mansfield 2 Tigers 1
In the huddle at half time the coach reassured the lads that the game was theirs to take. He diagnosed the half but got confused about what happened at what time and for how long. Having said that, it was inspirational.
The second half was a tussle and the Tigers controlled early. Composure in the backline and a well rested team was essential for victory. Ranger was playing out of his skin in the central midfield. The hypothesis had been proven. Smoke, watch and execute is a good formula. With 15 left on the clock the Thespian again found himself in space, this time on the right. Two players closing down on him and the keeper to beat the thespian didn't even contemplate a pass. He lent over the ball contorted his body to get the angle right and let rip. The keeper reflects would suffice. The best opportunity of the second half proved to be fruitless.
With not much left on the clock the mighty Tigers would concede one more time. The final score Mansfield 3 Tigers 1.
The results for round 3 are as below
Rosewood down, St Catherine's down, West End down and Tigers down.
The table was predictable
Tigers have slipped into the bottom half of the ladder due to a 2 to 1 loss/win ratio.
It is only early and the season is before us.
This week we have Sunnybank at home at 1.00pm. I like this home, home, away.
A good turn out for training and a good session. Strategy has been developed and we will get plenty of opportunity to execute this weekend. So remember consume plenty of carbs and hydrate well. Even go for a light jog tomorrow morning and you'll be right for the game. If that doesn't work for you try the alternative. Watch the Kangaroos touch up the Kiwis and drink your Friday night quota.
Cheers
Wilson
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