The Hammering

A big loss last night Stallions, we haven't faced that in a long while, and its definitely a wakeup call.

Just to note next week's draw is out - we are playing Lower Hutt on Saturday, Fraser Park, afternoon game.  We are in trouble with numbers, and judging by their results this is one we need to win. Couple of injuries last night too - might be missing Paddy for a few weeks - we are really going to need to step up.

A bit of facebook stalking reveals this on the Raider's page: 
Awesome result last night lads, fully deserved. My dad was there, has seen 1 or 2 games per season as long as I've been with the Raiders ('05) and he reckons that was one of the best. Ethan (couple of wicked saves) and the defence were rock solid, the midfield did the work and provided forward momentum and the strikers had a blinder. Andy Thomson will deservedly get the plaudits for the stunning hat-trick but I thought Jules ran his guts out all night in support. The Stallions are a very good side and we ran all over them. My dad reckons it's the shortest Raiders side he can remember, but the FASTEST, and our use of the ball always made us dangerous, he said. Bring on Wests!... in fact, let's bring them on next Saturday 28th, Endeavour Park, 12.30pm.

Pretty good summary I reckon - especially the way ran all over us - the early goal didn't help, momentum, and yes, speed, damn speed ...

Logan's match report will probably be less celebratory, and its probably one to forget, but in terms of our stats:

Stallion: Dan, awesome headed goal
Pony: Rauru - from Stallion to pony, a hat trick of misses (or are they blocks Rauru?), just not what one expects from our inaugural member of the hat trick club.
Close contenders: Panda choosing to watch the league instead of playing, Joe's backpass to their striker, Mike's 'oggie', Corey's is he coming, is he not ... shit, could go on all day ...

MVPs caused a bit of headscratching, a pretty poor team performance all round.
3 - Spencer
2 - Logan
1 - Aaron

Right, so lets turn this shit around.