Sorry for the late 'blog'. Have been away. I'll be honest - its quite late in the week now and I'm struggling to recall a lot of the match. It may have been the technical concussion I suffered from Dan's corner.
I do remember the Lower Hutt team being a little disorganised. What was scheduled as a 12:30pm game eventually kicked off at 1:15pm. This caused what could possibly be the longest and most thorough warm-up in Stallion history. Is that fair? I don't know. It was my first game for the Stallions.
The game eventually kicked-off with LH only having 9 half-dressed players. They struggled to defend while we struggled to attack given the multitude of attacking options. Before long however, Gerald put in a beautiful cross and the ball fortuitously landed on Bakkie's foot and rolled into the goal. A lucky start.
After that it was all one way. Paul pin-balled through a couple of defenders and then smashed it into the net. Bakkie added to his tally and Lloyd? finished off some nice build-up play. As I said, my memory is fading although I do recall a Stallions goal being awarded by the ref, but then being overturned on appeal by the Stallions players. I have never seen that in 20 years of footy.
In the absence of a detailed match report, and since it was my first game for the Stallions, I'll be cheeky and provide a manager's 'appraisal' of each of you:
Dan - a wasted engine in goal (altho pretty good at it nonetheless). Needs to take some pace off his corners to avoid injuries.
Bakkie - a true striker. Berates midfielders, wants the ball, doesnt come back past halfway. Nice hat-trick though.
G - ran a lot up and down the left wing. Will have the highest mileage come end of season.
Rauru - a great referee. Keep at it.
Lloyd - A solid, classy, and unselfish midfielder. Reminds me of another Smith.
Chris - great game if I can say so. Needs a nickname if he is to go further.
Graham - Sets himself high standards. I haven't seen that much personal disgust for mis-kicks before. Ever.
Tim - has lost his edge. never shouted at anyone, not even the stallions players. maybe thats what happens to 'passion' after two kids.
Ian that filled in - couldn't stop smiling. Could be a sign of deeper issues.
Tangi - came out of the backline to score. Needs to stop showing off if he wants the players' player award.
Paul - dirtiest player on the field. Needs to attend a few anger management sessions to get himself under control this season.
that dude that came on at halftime in defence - bloody good player.
Thats all.
Heath Smith
3 comments:
Haha, nicely done Heath. Yep, can't believe that Gerald called that goal back for offside. Who does he think he is...;)
Love the player reviews too. Graham's is spot on! Thing I love about Graham is that he always calls his target when he kicks all. A great habit to get in to...unless you don't hit your target ;)
Yeah, laughed at the description of G's self-flagalation - just wait until you hear the roar of a missed shot.
great to think that your first game for the Stallions can bring so many new experiences!
Also loved the gratuitous Conrad Simth mention! Just read the report at my desk and choked when reading the comment about Graham and about a Stallions' goal being overruled after appeals from the Stallions!
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