Training

Training tonight is on at Rushcutters Bay Park at 6:30pm. Meet on the western side of the cafe. Iggies will be training on the oval next to the road – we are on the water side.

An earlier start tonight to make sure we have enough light to fit in Benny’s session.

Start dragging your mates down for a run around – it is less than 3 weeks to our first trial on March 6th – see key dates below

Kob’s Fantasy League

Well done to Schwilky for his round 1 win. He wins a $20 bbq voucher for his efforts.

He is sitting in 6th place over all from more than 10,000 entrants. Fadge is sitting in 27th spot and our league is the 3rd best league overall.

You can still enter, see details below. Free entry and $20 of beer to be won each week..

Early 2010 Key Dates

• Wednesday Feb 10th – Training starts at Rushcutters Bay – 6:45pm
• Wednesday March 3rd – Training starts at Jubilee Park Glebe (Wentworth Park is being re-turfed)
• Saturday March 6th – Trial v Forest at Forest
• Saturday March 13th – Trial v UNSW at UNSW
• Saturday March 20th – Orange Tens
• Saturday March 27th – Trial v Beecroft at Kings
• Saturday April 10th – round 1

Read the full article here.

The new season is fast approaching – see below for a list of key dates (subject to change). In the mean time if you are planning to play this year can you pop me an e-mail and confirm.  Also if you have a mate who is keen to come down let me know their preferred position and likely grade. This will help give us an idea on numbers and where we need to recruit etc.

Orange Tens

Orange Ten’s will be held on Saturday March 20th. The plan is to head up on the Friday night and get on the beers so we are well prepared for the games on Saturday. Fadge has booked rooms at The Royal (about $50 a night including steak/chops/eggs/bacon for breakfast).

If you are keen to come up please let me know ASAP so we make sure we have enough rooms booked.

Early 2010 Key Dates

• Wednesday Feb 10th – Training starts at Rushcutters Bay – 6:45pm
• Wednesday March 3rd – Training starts at Jubilee Park Glebe (Wentworth Park is being re-turfed)
• Saturday March 6th – Trial v Forest at Forest
• Saturday March 13th – Trial v UNSW at UNSW
• Saturday March 20th – Orange Tens
• Saturday March 27th – Trial v Beecroft at Kings
• Saturday April 10th – round 1

See you at training in a couple of weeks.

Cheers,
Gloss

Charlie Tuck (second from right kneeling)

Tries by Luke Harding and Craig Duff in the space of three minutes after the resumption of the second half, was just the ammunition Narromine Gorillas needed to shoot down Bathurst Bulldogs in the Blowes Menswear Cup grand final at Cale Oval on Saturday.

The minor premiers led 20-5 at the break but any hope Bathurst had of getting back in the game evaporated when firstly centre Harding picked up an intercept 30m out from the try line, and virtually from the restart fly-half Duff finished off a great run by winger Scott Burgess down the left flank.

CJ Smyth converted both tries and at 34-5 the game was virtually all over, despite there being 35 minutes left on the clock.

This was Narromine’s first shot at a central west first grade final and they weren’t about to be denied despite having played little football in the past month.

They had Bathurst on the ropes early in the major semi-final but this time it took them a bit longer, although they did lead from the second minute when Smyth kicked an easy penalty goal.

Urged on by a huge home town crowd, Narromine took Bathurst on at their own game – dominated up front and with determined and rugged defence the visitors weren’t able to get a roll on.

Duff had a great game for the winners and it was the first of his two tries at the 23rd minute mark that put Narromine out to 10-0. But soon after Scott Johnston started a rush down the right side and the Narromine defence couldn’t prevent Ray Lange from scoring.

At 10-5 down that was as close as Bathurst got. Centre Charlie MacInnes sliced through some weak defence up the middle to score and then Ward didn’t miss with a long-range drop goal from in front for a 20-5 lead.

But even with this advantage it was thought that Narromine might struggle in the final 40 minutes. The Bulldogs would have the breeze at their backs and there was concern that the Gorillas might run out of puff on a warm day.

But then before fans could settle back into their seats after the break, Harding and Duff scored and there was little left to worry about if you were following Narromine.

Despite the huge deficit the proud Bathurst club didn’t stop trying and they scored consolation tries by replacement winger Chris Porter (for Bart Bogart) and Alex Weal but it was the home team that was to finish on top.

The final chapter in the history book was written by Luke Harding who scored his second try under the posts.

Smyth then converted his fifth successive try and with two penalty goals from three attempts, had a day to remember.

Those who have been before will tell you that it is a date on the KOBs calendar that cannot be missed so make sure you come along to celebrate the 2009 season.

Don’t forget to RSVP and cast your votes for the various club and team awards on offer by using the link below.

http://www.kobweb.org.au/2009/08/2009-votes/

See you there!

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Well, after a long but enjoyable season, the regular season comes to an end this weekend. We are playing St Pat’s at Hudson Park, Strathfield.

While most teams aren’t going to be finals bound this year, 1st grade is still in a three way battle to finish in the top 4. This Saturday is critical for 1st grade and we’d like as much support for them on the day as possible.

Similarly, the results of every grade are so important for the club this week. Every club championship point is crucial this weekend. Old Iggies and Campbelltown are just ahead of us – and they play each other at Campbelltown. Given that it’s the last game for most of us this year, there is some extra significance in winning this weekend and I have no doubt that Kobbies will give their all for the club – as you do each week. Let’s look to tough out each match right to the end and give ourselves the best possible chance of playing in 1st division again next year. Best of luck.

Game times below…

1sts    3.15pm
2nds      2.00pm
Colts      12.45pm
3rds       11.40am
4ths       10.45am
5ths       9.50am

Whitto.

Full Ladder and other results click here