Spurs win on the Road ...

Flawless Victory

Cricket:
Football Stallions win by 2 wickets

5 aside football
Football Stallions win 5-1

Stallion Glory Awaits

Alright you muppets, we're all go, with perfect conditions. 

Be there for start at 2. If you still don't know where you are going... learn to read. Mt Cook School is on Tory Street, just before the Buckle St corner. 

If we have time and energy we could have a series consisting of a test, one-dayer and 20-20 (for you gibbering phillistines). The Ponies may also be bringing a bouncy ball to wave their feet at. 

By the way, the draw now shows us starting the season on Nov 1 with a game against Karori at Elsdon in beautiful Porirua. 

It's On.

Right, we're on for next Saturday. 2pm, Mt Cook School, Tory Street. After match at The Southern Cross. One of you ponies needs to bring a ball if youse want to be wasted at football as well. 

For cricketers, below is the link to the season's draw. It still shows us as starting on the 25th, though it is likely to be the week after. We have two one-dayers at K Park, which is probably preferable to a two-dayer, methinks. 

http://cricketwellington.sportsrunner.net/(hcvvpg55x51l4d45aek1xx55)/seasonsdraw.aspx

Backyard Challenge.

Backyard Challenge! Stallion pride at stake.

 

The time has come to sort something out. 

 

No, not Rauru’s bowling action- the drunk-old-man-stumbling-down-a-slippery-bank-with-his-arm-in-a-cast style has apparently been put out of its misery, since he salvaged his pride with a sneaky (and timely) ‘don’t call me, Graham’ before heading back to these shores. 

 

No, I'm referring to the small matter of establishing dominance, ascendancy, ownership and general awesomeness. The time has come for the two sets of Stallions to go head to head. In lieu of any challenge from the mud-scrubbing dribblers, the gauntlet is being laid down. This is also a chance for us to kick off our cricket season, welcome some new-ish faces, drink a few beers, and hassle Aaron, the undisputed bridesmaid of backyard. I’m sure the soccer Stallions will be up for the challenge, especially since most of them are failed cricketers…

 

The Venue: The cricketing Stallions have a long-running, totally informal association with Mt Cook School on Tory Street. This also means we’re relatively close to The Southern Cross.

 

The Date: Um, what do you guys reckon? We have potential warm up games over the next few weekends, but possible options are Saturday/Sunday the 11^th /12^th or the 18^th/19^th. Probably look for an early afternoon start, to give us plenty of time to be done and dusted before bad light can save the Ponies. Obviously, if you’re keen you’ll put your preference forward, and we’ll sort it that way.

 

By the way, for cricketing Stallions, we’ve taken over this blog now that all of that footsie business is finished. This is the place to come to check up on what’s happening with the team, to make sure you’re heading to the right place on Saturday, to post any items of interest, and to talk an enormous load of bollix. If you’re interested in chiming in with a post (since my incredible techno-skills may potentially leave you feeling as unfulfilled as Mike Sleyer after only three steak and cheese pies), let me know. Otherwise, winding others up is incredibly easy (see Rauru’s inevitably lame come back in the comments).

 

Choice, let me know what day suits you guys, and we’ll make it happen.

Prize Giving TOMORROW

Just a casual reminder about prize giving tomorrow night. Kicks off from 6pm and best to get there early to make sure we get a good spot.

As mentioned there will be free food and bar tabs as well as an entertaining speech from yours truly and actual prizes for Stallion of the Year, Player of the Year and Pony of the Year. Make sure you're there or else no prize for you.

You don't have to be out for a big one. I'll probably be there till 9 then I've got to head off so it's only 3 hours of your time and let's be honest, all you'll be doing is watching the rugby in that time anyway - Yes I know that's a separate issue for those wanting to watch the Shield Challenge, but I'm sure the club is aware of that and the speeches should be over by 8 when I'm sure they'll put the rugby on.

Can everyone please reply to let me know their availability, whether you're coming or not.

And most importantly - who has got the Stallion and Pony?

End Communication ....

Images: Nick G and Panda show the Hockey women how to dance at the end of season celebrations.

Season done, promotion achieved, blog closed - 185 posts, 5,687 visits, 8 awards - good work Stallions. Unless Greg manages to blow this up over summer, will see you here again start of next season.