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Match Reports
All those fined shall refer to our club song for further reference. Puffin Dragons swelling around the BBQ all comparing injuries included Bren, Doug (Noodles), Misty and Gus but some ladies come to watch the game on the night so were these guys just hanging around the women? You know what they say – birds of a feather flock together.. The game was played at quite a good pace with a good mixture of seriousness and silliness. The dragons playing for the opposition helped Everton Park to a good draw but both teams doing very well. Bernard and Wayne G were both rewarded for their antics on the field with gold refreshments. The awarding of the Bogga bin was the duty of Wayne who after much deliberation and trying to pin it on Macca decided that Undies was a much more recipient for the bin. Once Undies was unshackled the guitar miraculously appeared and we all sang songs that we all know. Opponent: Easts O35 A big thanks to Telstra and Bren for looking after our gear when we were playing. Our captain for tonight was Richard Ward who was advised on the finer techniques of captaining during the game from our other 20 captains on he paddock. The awarding of the Bogga Bin was supposed to be done by undies but our brotha went off to watch the league test. His actions have not gone unnoticed and he will be punished. Once again it was up to our life member (paddles) to pass judgement onto all puffin dragons and award the bin to our next bin recipient. This went to Macca based for his twinkle toeing down the sideline in his stockings and was barrelled out into touch by the smallest player on the field. An award well deserved Macca! The post game festivities were to the normal standard with both players and the ladies (as it was Ladies night) making the most of the light entertainment from all.
Moe and Warren both turned up for the Puffin Dragons to play their first game for us tonight, hopefully you enjoyed your first stint on the paddock for the PD’s. Andrew was made captain tonight and enjoyed being a leader for a change – even though we didn’t follow him (he he). The usual forwards did all the work tonight with solid defence and attacking flair from Wayne, Ole, Rock, Ossie, David, Snappa and Dacktari. I suppose the backs did ok but we really didn’t pay any attention because we had to pack too many scrums for knock on and forward passes. If you really want to know what happened in the back line you better ask Laddie, Macca, Kenny Koala, Undies or Calvin for a true indication on how they went. In second thoughts, don’t ask Laddie or Undies as you won’t be able to understand them ;-). We were very lucky to see Macca with the Chiefs playing in the semi final – lucky Paddles told him the right time but wrong day, oh well there into the finals Macca!
Opponent: Goodna Bros The usual suspects were once again first on the field including Rock, Ossie, Wayne G, Dacktari, Snappa and Macca. Once again Hone’ turned up in his ref’s gear blowing his whistle for attention indicating that he would like to ref. Our forwards led from the front in tonight’s game including good runs from Ole, Blair, Caiphen and Mike seagulling looking to score another try (damn that white line fever). All were led on by Mr Dicky Ticker – Paul who was the captain tonight. Once again we had a different combination for our backline which included Mooj, Troy, Simon, Moe, Tumicke, Hollywood and Calvin. Also turning up on time was Eddie who after 10 minutes hobbled off with a Hammy. Luckily our club captain Sonny was on the side lines (as he was under the weather – the alcoholic type) offering compassion and support. The game was played in good spirit even though one section of the ground was the outlet for the local effluent system, with about 6 inches of pungent water lying around the east corner of the paddock. Troy and Snappa were both awarded for their flair and pizzazz with the ball – we just don’t know which ball though. All players had settled in for some light refreshments when the rain gods decided that we haven’t had enough rain closing the night earlier than expected. Opponent: Pine Rivers Pensioners and Goodna
Bros On top of the double header it coincided with the second Ladies night with 6 brave women turning up for the second event. However, all 6 enjoyed themselves just the same. Snappa reintroduced ‘on the spot’ fines to guilty dragons – just to let you know that the final decision is based on the traditional medieval judicial system where the safest way is to pay for your sins immediately or your fines could be judged a lot worse (and not in a monetary way.). Tonight saw the reintroduction of the Bogga Bin (Bogga Bin II), a temporary measure until we can find the original ‘shit can’. The Bogga Bin II is the new French model and is described as la piss bucket! The first recipient of the new Bogga Bin (as awarded by our life member Paddles) was Wayne Gibbs. Once again all enjoyed a good game, a good feed and a relaxing drink with like minded people taking about the finer things in life (big noting and bullshitting). Opponent: Caboolture Old Fossils Opponent: AVR Easter Competition Opponent: XXXX GOLDIES The first two terms were controlled well by Hone’ with
his usual wit and whistle Paul Sinclair, or is it Monsieur Alfonse (the undertaker in the sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo - who use to have problems with his dickey ticker when he got excited) was struck down by his dickey ticker in the second term, which we now know he had torn a muscle in his chest near his pacemaker. He will be a welcome member of the wounded dragons that clog the front of the bar during home games. And no Paddles, you can’t have a pacemaker just because you would save more energy from using fewer muscles. Calvin was rewarded for his continued efforts in the back line with refreshments utilised for the 3, 2, 1 awards. Amozz was boasting that he was the only dragon to score a try on the night but he was quickly corrected with most of the tries scored by 4X were from Dragon players in disguise. At the end of the night it was concluded that everyone fully enjoyed themselves and another great game against 4X was had. We look forward to the rematch at Sunnybank on the 3rd July, we just hope that they don’t turn up on the Monday night before the game.. Opponent: Beenleigh Grizzlies Hone’ ensured no one looked at taking his position as referee, making sure he was first on the paddock.Captain for the night was Doug who looked the part but only lasted 2 minutes on the field with doing a hammy trying to impress his followers. As he limped off with tail between his legs, mention of his new nickname was tabled as NOODLES – as like noodles, their done in 2 minutes as well :-o Welcome to our newest player BLAIR McDonald who was thrown into the deep end with no reserves in toe to replace anyone. Blair is part of the junior fraternity and coaches the U15 team, so make him feel welcome. Caiphen found himself defending his masculinity after telling the lads in the change room about a mishap he had with a Barbie doll travel bag, it was also continued on the field after Caiphen was ruffed up in a tackle, chest beating and teeth bearing was the conclusion of the insurrection. We promise that we won’t mention the Barbie doll bag mishap. Macca took over from his cuzzie captain (noodles) and instilling discipline but the over bearing desire for refreshments was too great to comprehend the instructions. Also making an appearance on the night were (for the forwards) Rock, Daktari, Wayne G, Snappa, Tumicke, Andrew, and for the backs Contact, Eli, Trakka and Laddie. Also, hiding in a blue jersey was Tom R, we saw you and your fine is pending ;-) Once again the festivities went long into the night and as the bar was closed and the light was flicking on and off all remaining dragons and grizzlies went back to their cave. Opponent: Ipswich Rangers Upon arriving to the grounds (late) the rangers had finished warming up with HONE’ becoming our first official cheerleader for the night as the ranger’s ref was already penalising the rangers while they were warming up. Nominated as captain tonight was OLLE who through whit and charisma made a couple of changes with AMOZZ sent to hooker and OLLE debuts as scrum half for a small stint in the third term with mixed but hilarious results. Our backs are very impressive with the centres HOLLYWOOD, WILL and CONTACT finding easy breaks out wide and who was supported by the wings/fullback ELI, TRAKKA and MOOJ. The working room up front were doing their thing as usual with OSSIE, ROCK, WAYNE G. and PAUL keeping the ball moving forward. Halfway through the second term EDDIE and CUZ turn up after being lost in space for a while, EDDIE fits right into the game and CUZ keeps HONE’ company and shows him how those Pom Poms work. DAVID and CALVIN are certainly stamping their mark on the game with solid prformances in both attack and defence. TOM, FRED and SONNY certainly took advantage of subbing in and out of the game strengthening up the backs and the forwards. In the forwards, both ANDREW and CAIPHEN play a very similar game with good attacking runs and solid defence. SNAPPA is also once again into the thick of things with chasing everything down that moves and still taking the big hits when running the ball (watch the neck). End of the game and the puffin dragons certainly played well with all on the park putting in a big effort with a good draw the final score. Presentations are given informally with the game captain OLLE producing a very funny and witty speech. One XXXX can went to EDDIE for turning up late to the game due to trying to sell more property than Donald Trump in this fiscal period. SNAPPA was also rewarded for his efforts on the field as well as FRED who received the third gong for his consistent performance. All winners were then invited to perform in the boat race with the mighty puffin dragons running (or drinking) away with the event. Mingling then commenced with the puffin dragons outnumbering the rangers by 2 to 1 towards the end of the festivities so it was time to say adios amigos and back to the club for some in-depth discussions of the travelling velocity of the DRIB in a snow storm carrying a sack of nuts. In summary a great night was had by both teams, so much so an invite to the up and coming minifest was offered to the rangers with an enthusiastic response received.MATCH
REPORT Numbers were excellent on the night with a great mix of new and old players swelling the Muddies barroom warming up (in spirit anyway) with eyes glued onto the big screen hoping a red victory against those Mexicans from across the border. PADDLES was well into his warm up rituals with beer in one hand
and A quick start with the Muddies running 2 quick tries in 3 minutes but lose their captain in the first minute (hammy). Not even KENNY KOALA’s imports SIMON and TROY can fathom the start and look who or what to blame. CRAIG and CALVIN point to the forward’s way insinuating the lack of defence up front. ROB (Undies), DEAN and CHRIS play a straight, hard game but to no avail as the Muddies are tight in defence. Playing for the first time this year is MOOJ who just can’t keep away from us no matter how hard he tries and DOUG indicating that he does not meet the minimum requirements to play in the backs (no pockets in his rugby shorts to put his comb in) First term drinks and TEX is bragging that he can do better but someone has to support the Muddies canteen with the aide of SONNY, both out due to the recovery process (numbing the pain with red cans).DACKARI and ROCK decide to job share the hooker role to increase both playing and drinking time for the night. Both RAY and OLLIE start the second term off by good hard runs and at times barrelling the Muddies over in defence. With the forwards in the second term overpowering the Muddies thanks to good efforts from GUS, WILLY, CAIPHEN and CUZ (who steals an opportunity for an early shower while it still has warm water). The Muddies were pre-warned before the game about our new players (some haven’t played for years and some never played union before). This was highlighted when Bob from the Muddies, who is a red shorter, runs the ball up and Smack! All see if Bob was in one piece then 29 players all turn around to one guy – EDDIE, without a word spoken he quivers “I couldn’t see anything without my glasses”, still silence as the same 29 players are squinting at him to fish for another reasonable excuse – “well, he runs too fast for a red shorter!”. “A new player” a Muddy mumbles. Yes was the answer. OK let’s get back into it.However one new player tonight WAYNE held his own under the high kick offs and shows good potential as a prop (once he grows into a 3XL shirt). Also safe under the high ball was ELI at the back of the pack. The second break over and all are refreshed, ‘beer o’clock’ in sight, the dragons pick up the pace as our cunning plan is working (let them tire out from runaway tries). ANDREW fires up and goes in hard after word gets back to him that someone on the side line has spilt his Chardonnay (he he). In the midst of this fracas a pile of players had formed with the ball on the bottom, new player FRED cleans out the ruck and players going flying like ten pins after a strike. ‘Another new player?’ queried the Muddies, Yes again the answer. PERRY takes the opportunity to go forth and makes good ground as the Muddies regather their game plan. Full time and yet again a hard fought draw is the result. Speeches said, raffles drawn, all refreshed and all dressed for the occasion with the Green Puffin Dragon Polo’s outnumbering the Muddies. Three beers were awarded to FRED, KENNY KOALA and TROY. We would
also like to thank our cheerleaders for the night - KAREN &
JESSIE and for Jessie letting UNDIES have his pocket MATCH REPORT Captain for tonight was CONTACT (who may have got the top job for the night as his jersey had sleeves). Numbers were short for Beenleigh but were quickly reinforced by Puffin Dragons such as OLLY, MACCA, DACKTARI, PADDLES, PAUL, HOLLYWOOD & WILLY to name a few. Once again our resident referee HONE’ starts proceedings and keeps a lazy eye on play. Welcome to the new season for ANDREW, SIMON, DOC, DEAN, CHRIS, RAY and making an excellent debut astight head prop – TRAKKA. PETER C also had his first run for the season ignoring the specialist’s advice on his dicky knees. He may find himself with the non playing dragons (self named the drinking dragons using refreshments to numb the pain of aches and pains) such as TELSTRA TEX, OSSIE, BREN, WILKS and still enjoying the morphine from day surgery SONNY. LADDIE once again playing league (didn’t pass the ball) found a gap and charged ahead with all of us behind him (about 30m behind him) and was clobbered by the grizzlies for his efforts. We increased our efforts in the second term with ROB (undies) providing advice on tactics (in an unknown language ;-) with GUS, ROCK, NOMAD, HAGGS and MISTY putting the conversation down to a secret back’s code that only pretty boy backs can understand. This was confirmed with CALVIN and ELI nodding in agreement.By the way rugby was still being played out on the paddock even with the distractions from the ladies at the BBQ area. The numbers of ladies were swelling to about 16 by this time and had put the wagons in a circle and were increasingly becoming louder and louder by the minute, drowning out the normal sounds of calls on the field. Well we just can’t compete with the noise so we pull up stumps for refreshments. By the way, the words to our song are on the way so we can get them right next time, and so we don’t have to blame the beer or Alzheimer’s for the murmuring of a couple of lines. Presentations were carried out with special commendation to our newer guys particularly CAIPHEN and DAVID for their efforts on the field. Also, one particular new dragon was left standing for nearly an hour waiting for his wife to finish chinwagging to the other Dragon Ladies (no pun intended) so he could go home. Wow turn that one up hey Doug!The night was a very successful event with a good mixture of old and new players enjoying the ‘Atmos.’ and being careful not to be in the sights of the Dragon Ladies’ banter. A good effort to all involved both on and off the field and a very big thank you to all the ladies – we hope you enjoyed yourself.
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