Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Match Report 3rd October 2004
Ashford Under 12s - reach semis of Medway Festival
Ashford’s Under 12 Rugby team put in a creditable performance at the Medway festival. In only their second competitive weekend of the season, the Ashford side showed signs of their true potential. Unbeaten in the tournament's group stage they managed to reach the semi-finals. In the semi-final, they took an early lead and dominated the opening half. Unfortunately, in the second half, a lack of possession and poor tackling saw them lose to the tournaments eventual winners Sevenoaks.
On the way to the semis, Ashford had wins against Maidstone and Medway and draws against Canterbury and tournament runners up Dartford. Player of the week was Harry Bell, back from a season’s absence. Sterling work was also put in by Cameron Veitch, who, having started at centre threequarter, played at hooker and prop as fitness and injury took their toll of the team’s resources. New signing, Christopher Albrow, put in a storming performance from the second row, winning much loose ball, putting in aggressive driving runs and scoring 2 tries. Other players to make the score sheet were George Morgan, also with 2 tries, and Harvey Piper, Grant Noremac and Luke Ransley with one each.
Summary
The event exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of the team. Early on we managed to dominate most games territorially, but towards the end of matches our lack of fitness, particularly amongst the forwards, left us exposed in defence.
It was good to see a real squad effort. This provided an opportunity for some of our more recent signings to shine. Particularly the contributions made by Harvey Piper and Drummond Clark.
David Burdon
Ashford’s Under 12 Rugby team put in a creditable performance at the Medway festival. In only their second competitive weekend of the season, the Ashford side showed signs of their true potential. Unbeaten in the tournament's group stage they managed to reach the semi-finals. In the semi-final, they took an early lead and dominated the opening half. Unfortunately, in the second half, a lack of possession and poor tackling saw them lose to the tournaments eventual winners Sevenoaks.
On the way to the semis, Ashford had wins against Maidstone and Medway and draws against Canterbury and tournament runners up Dartford. Player of the week was Harry Bell, back from a season’s absence. Sterling work was also put in by Cameron Veitch, who, having started at centre threequarter, played at hooker and prop as fitness and injury took their toll of the team’s resources. New signing, Christopher Albrow, put in a storming performance from the second row, winning much loose ball, putting in aggressive driving runs and scoring 2 tries. Other players to make the score sheet were George Morgan, also with 2 tries, and Harvey Piper, Grant Noremac and Luke Ransley with one each.
Summary
The event exposed both the strengths and weaknesses of the team. Early on we managed to dominate most games territorially, but towards the end of matches our lack of fitness, particularly amongst the forwards, left us exposed in defence.
It was good to see a real squad effort. This provided an opportunity for some of our more recent signings to shine. Particularly the contributions made by Harvey Piper and Drummond Clark.
David Burdon
