Monday, November 22, 2004
Match Report 21st November 2004
Ashford Under 12s Continue Strong Progress.
Ashford 30 (6 tries) – Aylesford 5 (1 try) Ashford 15 (3 tries) – Sheppey 0
At the weekend, Ashford Under 12s extended their winning streak to 12 matches on the trot.
In their first match, against Aylesford, and fielding their strongest side, Ashford got off to a flying start. From the whistle, fly half Louis Burdon kicked off high and deep, Aylesford failed to catch cleanly, the ball bobbled and alert lock Christopher Albrow sprinted onto the loose ball and drove over to open the scores - after less than 10 seconds. Ashford’s full strength side then proceeded to open up a 4-try lead by half time. To even things up, Ashford, replaced some of their stronger players with their less-experienced development squad members. The changes slowed down the scoring rate and Ashford did start to look a little ragged in defence. Only, aggressive tackling by fullback Luke Ransley maintained order at the rear. However, the team still ran out winners by 6 tries to 1. Two tries apiece were scored by Adam Batt and Billy Stevens. With single tries by Ransley and Albrow.
In their second match, Ashford came up against a mature and extremely abrasive Sheppey side. Despite the physical presence of the visitors, the Ashford boys rose to the challenge. A closely fought game saw Ashford draw ahead at half time, with an Albrow try from close range. The second half also started well for Ashford as their forwards asserted their superiority. In a tight mauling game, Ashford continually drove the visitors back. First centre Grant Noremac and then Albrow scored close quarter tries to seal an emphatic 3 tries to nil win. Player of the week was Lucas Warrilow.
The Ashford Under 12 development squad, led by manager Chris Burden, continued their good progress. Playing games against A team opposition, they showed good spirit and enthusiasm in recording two hard fought defeats. Squad manager Burden is still on the look out for new players from the year 7 age group. Prospective players and their parents will be made extremely welcome at the Canterbury Road ground next Sunday at 10am. The current team is built around a preponderance of players from the Knatchbull and Harvey schools. Players from the Towers, North, Homewood, Christ Church and Swadelands schools are therefore especially welcome. Interested parents or teachers should ring age group coach David Burdon on 01233 663199.
David Burdon
Ashford 30 (6 tries) – Aylesford 5 (1 try) Ashford 15 (3 tries) – Sheppey 0
At the weekend, Ashford Under 12s extended their winning streak to 12 matches on the trot.
In their first match, against Aylesford, and fielding their strongest side, Ashford got off to a flying start. From the whistle, fly half Louis Burdon kicked off high and deep, Aylesford failed to catch cleanly, the ball bobbled and alert lock Christopher Albrow sprinted onto the loose ball and drove over to open the scores - after less than 10 seconds. Ashford’s full strength side then proceeded to open up a 4-try lead by half time. To even things up, Ashford, replaced some of their stronger players with their less-experienced development squad members. The changes slowed down the scoring rate and Ashford did start to look a little ragged in defence. Only, aggressive tackling by fullback Luke Ransley maintained order at the rear. However, the team still ran out winners by 6 tries to 1. Two tries apiece were scored by Adam Batt and Billy Stevens. With single tries by Ransley and Albrow.
In their second match, Ashford came up against a mature and extremely abrasive Sheppey side. Despite the physical presence of the visitors, the Ashford boys rose to the challenge. A closely fought game saw Ashford draw ahead at half time, with an Albrow try from close range. The second half also started well for Ashford as their forwards asserted their superiority. In a tight mauling game, Ashford continually drove the visitors back. First centre Grant Noremac and then Albrow scored close quarter tries to seal an emphatic 3 tries to nil win. Player of the week was Lucas Warrilow.
The Ashford Under 12 development squad, led by manager Chris Burden, continued their good progress. Playing games against A team opposition, they showed good spirit and enthusiasm in recording two hard fought defeats. Squad manager Burden is still on the look out for new players from the year 7 age group. Prospective players and their parents will be made extremely welcome at the Canterbury Road ground next Sunday at 10am. The current team is built around a preponderance of players from the Knatchbull and Harvey schools. Players from the Towers, North, Homewood, Christ Church and Swadelands schools are therefore especially welcome. Interested parents or teachers should ring age group coach David Burdon on 01233 663199.
David Burdon
