Perth-Bayswater
Rugby Union Football Club
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Perth-Bayswater Rugby Union Football Club |
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| ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | 15 November 2000 |
The club AGM was held at the clubrooms on Sunday November 12 at 11 am. Apologies were taken and the minutes of the last AGM read. Owing to GST commitments the Hon. Auditor provided a summary of the club`s financial position for the year, with the full report to be published shortly. The club made a small profit for the year. The President, Steve Fink, presented his annual report, thanking outgoing committee members and forecasting the need to improve financial performance and playing performance. He paid tribute to club stalwart Glyn Jones who passed away in the weeks before the AGM and invited suggestions for a memorial.
The election of officers followed, with President Steve Fink, Vice President Ray Goodall, Secretary Rick Boyd, Treasurer Mary MacDougall and Club Captain Ken Angus accepting re-election. Mike Jones accepted nomination as Vice President, and Debbie Shelford, Darrel Taylor, Steve McCormick, Lincoln Hefferen and Rangimaria Te Aute were elected to the committee. Jim Craib was elected club Patron.
In General Business the President notified the meeting that a leading Queensland rugby administrator would be addressing a seminar at the club on Sunday November 19 on promoting rugby at the club level.
| ANNUAL DINNER | 15 November 2000 |
The Annual Club Dinner at the Langley Plaza on Friday 22 September was yet another triumph in all departments. Pre-dinner drinks were followed by the official welcome from MC Jack Seymour and President Steve Fink. A superb meal preceded the presentation of trophies, with the major awards going to Glenn Hughes (first grade best and fairest), Darren Murphy (J.J. Guthrie Trophy and players` player award), Darryn Pomare (coach of the year), Loretta Stephenson (clubwoman of the year) and Ray Goodall (clubman of the year). A kareoke dance rounded out the evening and revels continued well into the night. Another raging sucess for organisers Debbie Shelford and Loretta Stephenson and an appropriate conclusion to another great year with Perth-Bayswater.
| FAREWELL TO GLYN | 30 October 2000 |
The club lost one of its oldest and most loved members in the weekend when Glyn "Da" Jones passed away following a short but devastating illness. It just won`t seem like the same club any more without the large, smiling presence of everyone`s favourite Welsh grand-dad on the sidelines. His son Mike arrived in Perth in 1974 en route to New Zealand and never quite managed to leave. Glyn and his wife joined Mike and his family in Western Australia during the nineties and proved to be a popular and ever-present figure at the club, enjoying many stints as manager of whatever team Mike was coaching. He remained a loyal, if frustrated, Welsh rugby supporter throughout and gave voice to the odd song when the occasion took him. Glyn celebrated his 80th birthday at the clubrooms in August in an impressive double with Mike who turned 50 on the same day. Glyn is gone now, joining his wife who died earlier in the year, and Perth-Bayswater will be the lesser for his passing. Farewell, Glyn, we will remember you.
| TOUCH RUGBY | 7 October 2000 |
It`s that time of year again and Centrals has settled into its second season at the Perth Bayswater Rugby Clubrooms. Come along and enjoy our Friday Night Summer Mixed Touch Competition.
Located at the Perth Bayswater Rugby Clubrooms at Morley Reserve, Wellington Rd, Morley every Friday night commencing October 6th you will find our Summer Mixed Touch Competition, games kick-off at 6.30pm. We have had excellent response this year from teams and it looks like we will have a healthy A Grade and Social competition. At Centrals you can choose to play as a social player in our "Social Grade" or perhaps step up to the elite level in our "A Grade".
Perth-Bayswater RUFC also run a golden oldies touch night on Wednesdays at Morley Reserve. Start time 6.30 pm from October 11. Any broken down old crocks welcome. Yes, the bar will be open. Very open indeed.
For more information see the Touch Rugby page.
| THERE'S ALWAYS NEXT YEAR... | 20 August 2000 |
A quiet end to the season for first grade as they gave Soaks a run for their money but in the end succumbed 28-12. Loosie Tony Ancell gave Perth-Bayswater an early lead with a try but after twenty minutes Soaks replied with a pushover try to equalise, 5-5. A long period of Soaks attack realised only a penalty and at half time Soaks led by a narrow 8-5. Associates continued forward dominance kept Perth-Bayswater pinned in their half for much of the second spell and with the scrums under severe pressure it was all hard work, particularly with Soaks usual tactics of killing the ball and spoiling at every opportunity. A try to Soaks on the wing took them ahead 13-5 and a try following a forward drive had them in front 18-5. In the final stages a lovely pass from Matt Sefton sent wing Sean Baker over for a try, converted by Matt Sefton to give Perth-Bayswater some hope at 18-12. Two late tries to Soaks wrapped up the game for them, including one which was a complete stuff up in goal, for an eventual score of 28-12. Man of the Match was centre Stu Te Wano.
By contrast second grade made mince meat of Soaks seconds to the tune of 68-5. Coach Dave Proctor praised the team for improving over the past three weeks with the semi-finals looming and seconds secure in third spot on the ladder. The forwards played well and the backs complimented them. Ten tries were scored including tries to Shane Proctor (2), Lyle Numa (3), Kenny Anderson, Hurley Waterson, Jason Bastaja, and a try and a bunch of kicks to Brendan Murray. Man of the Match was Kenny Anderson.
Third grade scored a solid 42-21 win over Soaks, with good support from fifths who were not helped by Leeming forfeiting their game just before the finals. Thirds scored eight tries courtesy of Wayne Campbell, Melvin McKeagg, Nathan Haturini, Jonesy the hockey player, Jason Ellery, Mike from Otago and Gary Rutene (2). Everybody had a kick, including Tane Thompson, but Leon Bettson's was the only successful attempt. Soaks scored most of their points in the last ten minutes as thirds cruised home. Thirds excelled with backing up and straight running, with lock Josh Fink in superb form amd Man of the Match Peter Gaulter outstanding. Captain Lincoln Heffrin is to be commended for his great club spirit for leading by example and playing half a game so the fifths could get some game time before the finals.
Fourth grade lost 24-10 in a very scrappy game with a lot of unnecessary dirt from Soaks but at least we won the fight. Endless whingeing and niggle from Soaks spoiled what might have been a good contest. Centre Steve "Weed" Scholes scored all the teams points with a try, conversion and penalty. Man of the Match was Danny Vella.
| FULL MARKS FOR HEART | 12 August 2000 |
Perth-Bayswater first grade may have been outclassed, outgunned and out of touch in their game aginst Palmyra, but to their credit they never gave up and drew the second half. With key players missing, co-opted players from the lower grades and a few evergreen stand-bys, First Grade wanted to finish their season with some pride and succeeded admirably in making Palmyra work hard throughout this game. Palmyra opened the scoring in the first minute of play with a converted try and scored four more unanswered tries to lead 33-0 at half time. It wasn't all one way traffic in terms of play as Perth-Bayswater had their moments but didn't have the depth to finish off. Some player changes and a fresh resolve at half time saw Perth-Bayswater taking it to Palmyra at every opportunity and it wasn't until halfway through the spell that Palmyra penetrated for their sixth try. Perth-Bayswater replied five minutes later with a try from a forward rush in the corner and added another try to wing Damian, both converted by replacement flyhalf Jason Jerry. With full time looming Palmyra grabbed an intercept try for a final score of 47-14.
In a tight first half, seconds scored a converted try to halfback Hase Moore early in the game, converted by flyhalf Jason Jerry, and Palmyra replied with a converted try for a 7-7 half time score. Jason Jerry kicked a penalty to put seconds ahead 10-7 after half time but Palmyra regained level pegging with a successful penalty of their own. Palmyra scored a converted try to go ahead 17-10 but Jason Jerry kicked another penalty to trail 17-13. Seconds had numerous chances to score but came up short until right on full time Palmyra scored a try against the run of play off a Perth-Bayswater mistake to finish well ahead 22-13.
Third grade went down 29-13 to a very well drilled Palmyra third grade. With a mixed side third grade conceded three tries in the first half and two in the second while scoring a try in the final minutes to halfback Andy Veal, who also did the kicking adding two penalties and a conversion for a 100% record with the boot. The team tried hard throughout and the thanks of coach Barry Guzder go to George from 4th grade, Lyle from colts, Lyndon McKeagg, and veteran front rowers Tubs Thomas and Andy Keen. Scot Kenny Anderson performed with distinction and Jonesy on the wing was playing his first full agme of rugby as a distraction from his normal sport, hockey.
Fourth grade drew 12-12 with Palmyra at McGilivray Oval. No other details are available so we don't know who won.
Fifth grade had a bye.
Colts lost to Palmyra 34-17. They scored three tries, one to Tim McLoughlin and two to Ely. Michael Whitney kicked one conversion and was robbed of a second conversion. Best back was Brendan Todd and best forward and man of the match was captain Michael Kora.
| WE DROP THE LOT AT COT | 07 August 2000 |
1: Perth 0 Cottesloe 31
2: Perth 15 Cottesloe 18
3: Perth 8 Cottesloe 10
4: Perth 12 Cottesloe 28
5: Perth 10 Associates 7
C: Perth 5 Cottesloe 8
| ANOTHER CLOSE ONE | 30 July 2000 |
Perth-Bayswater First Grade fought out a hard, scrappy game with Rockingham to edge home the winners 10-7. It was not a pretty sight, with turnovers battling to outnumber knock-ons, and lacked any flow or continuity. The game descended into blows more than once and ref Barty Hallowell had his whistle in overdrive, not that he had much choice in the circumstances, although advantage could have been played on one or two more occasions. It took 20 minutes before any score, and then Rockingham recorded their only points of the game with a converted try. A penalty to flyhalf Matt Sefton ten minutes later had the half time score at 7-3. Coach Jamie Hohapata made several changes at half time and Perth-Bayswater enjoyed more dominance if little better result. Fifteen minutes into the half a kick through close to Rocky's line allowed fullback Bronson Te Aute to fall on loose ball in goal, converted by Matt Sefton to take the lead 10-7. Both sides had scoring opportunities in the later stages of the game, including an inspirational run by half back Matt Tainui, but neither side could finish. Man of the match was flanker Tony Ansell.
Second grade again recorded a big score over Rockingham seconds, 73-10. It was fast-moving one-way traffic for most of the game although to their credit Rockingham competed strongly until the end and answered with a couple of smart tries of their own. First half tries went to halfback Hase Moore, replacement loosie Richard Anderson, elusive centre Hurley Waterson and two to fullback Thomas Ngawaka before Hurley Waterson scored again. Flyhalf Jason Jerry kicked five conversions. Rockingham scored a try from a Perth-Bayswater knock on for a half time score of 40-5. It was more of the same in the second half with tries to wing Keith Gualter, Thomas Ngawaka, lock Nathan Jacoby, prop Beau and prop Ben Tune. Jason Jerry converted four of the tries and Rockingham scored another try along the way for a final score of 73-10. Man of the match was prop Tane Tamehana.
Rockingham forfeited to third grade. We appreciate it is not easy for them and hope they can build up their numbers to field a good team in this grade.
Fourth grade fought out a hard 38-12 loss to the very strong Western Suburbs team. Man of the Match was Lincoln Heffrin.
The heroic warriors of Fifth Grade compteted superbly throughout this close, competitive game with the Mount Lawley Jesters and came through with an inspiring 23-17 win. The man who put the Filth in Filthy Fifths, Darren Horne of the local constabulary, scored two tries in the first half and Ian Hogg kicked one conversion in answer to Mount Lawley's two converted tries, to trail 14-12 at half time. The talents of Richard John were brought into the game at half time, immediately contributing a penalty to gain the lead 15-14. Mount Lawley replied with one of their own and the game swung their way again, 17-15, but Richard John was soon behind the kicking tee to put fifths in front 18-17. The last word went to Ian Hogg with a late try to wrap the game up 23-17. Man of the Match was Darren Horne.
Colts played a good first half against Rockingham to lead 5-0 through a try to Ashley Murphy. But with a number of players out colts could not answer Rockingham's team play in the second half and went down 14-5 to two converted tries. Best back was Michael Whitney and best forward and man of the match was Ashley Murphy.
| FIRST GRADE SUNK BY ARKs | 23 July 2000 |
1: Perth 12 ARKs 14
2: Perth 25 ARKs 20
3: Perth 35 ARKs 15
4: bye
5: Perth 30 Wanneroo 10
C: Perth 15 Leeming 8
| NEDDIES BY A NOSE | 16 July 2000 |
First grade's game against Nedlands at Morley Reserve had its ups and downs, played in wet weather. It took half an hour for Nedlands to get on the board with a try in the corner, but Perth-Byaswater came back with a strong period of attack late in the half. Unfortunately a high turnover rate from Perth-Bayswater allowed Nedlands to escape and they went to the break 5-0 up. The second half was also inconclusive and the only further score came when a shocking defensive kick from Perth-Bayswater handed Nedlands an easy five-pointer. The score of 10-0 remained until the final whistle, and first grade are to be commended for holding Neddies to one of their lowest scores of the season.
Second grade's game was also a low-scoring, inconsistent affair. Nedlands scored from a pushover scrum late in the first half and converted to lead 7-0. Loosie Richard Anderson intercepted from broken pay and ran 40 metres to score before half time, for a half time score of 7-5. The sole score in a fairly dull second half was a single Nedlands penalty for a full time score of 10-5. Coach Dave Proctor said it was a good game, the team was improving and had its goal in focus. He named the entire team as man of the match.
This game against Nedlands got away from third grade, according to coach Barry Guzder. Thirds were all over Neddies but a few bad mistakes cost them three tries at critical times, so that despite thirds' dominance on the field at half time Nedlands led 17-0. Thirds produced a better second half although a player was sent off retaliating. Tries went to Troy Morgan and Mike Blair but Nedlands went ahead to win 32-10. Man of the match was Jason Bastaja but there were many other good performances.
Fourth grade produced a dazzling performance to run riot over Nedlands' fourths by 38-5. Tries went to Gary Rutene (2), Charlie, John Hunia and Ian Hogg and the team led 17-0 at half time. Man of the match was Craig Robertson.
Fabulous Fifths had Nedlands on the back foot in this game. A sterling effort by the forwards who had Nedlands in trouble all day, including a few tightheads, and a few new faces in the backline added some attacking depth to produce probably the team's best game of the season. Gary Rutene scored two tries and Goose kicked two conversions. With their glorious reign as Gods and Legends under severe threat, the big, brave lads of the Nedlands front row cried off and opted for uncontested scrums in the later stages of the game, by sheer coincidence robbing Fifths of one of their best platforms for attack. As a result, Nedlands clung to a one point lead until full time to win 15-14. Man of the Match was hooker Andy Keen, but Cliff Richard volunteered to wash the jerseys.
Colts scored a narrow 11-7 win over Neddies youngsters in a game of great defence, playing a solid first half into the wind to lead 6-0 at the break through two Steve Evans penalties. Coach Darrel Taylor's half time talk had the reverse of the desired effect and Nedlands scored a converted try immediately after half time. Colts finally reverted to the game plan to play the game in Nedlands' half and scored a pushover try from a lineout, claimed by Carl "Moose" Renner. Best back was wing Steve Evans and best forward and Man of the Match was Lou Doyle. Darrel says that it's onwards and upwards from here.
| TEST MATCHES ON BIG SCREEN | 2 July 2000 |
The Tri-Nations TV games will be on the big screen at Perth-Bayswater clubrooms, Wellington Rd, Morley, for the club's next two home games. Some impressive sound and vision equipment is being set up for the following dates:
July 15 Australia v New Zealand (Tri Nations -- Sydney)
Perth-Bayswater v Nedlands at Morley Reserve
July 29 Australia v South Africa (Tri Nations -- Sydney)
Perth-Bayswater v Rockingham at Morley Reserve
Both games are shown by Channel Seven in Perth with half an hour delay, and will be starting at 6.30 pm.
| WESTS RAIN ON OUR PARADE | 2 July 2000 |
Perth-Bayswater were left out in the cold as the top three grades failed in the rain and wind against Western Suburbs at Rosalie Park.
FIRST GRADE played into difficult and gusty wind with occasionally heavy rain in the first half and although competing well for most of the half, conceded a converted try after 18 minutes and a second converted try six minutes later. Wests made good use of the blustery wind with huge kicks down field and their big forwards put in some effective charges. Flyhalf Jason Jerry kicked a penalty after 30 minutes for a half time score of 14-3. In the second half Perth-Bayswater failed to use the wind to their advantage and tried to run the ball at Wests, with the knock on with a wet ball in the rain inevitably losing possession. They spent some periods on attack and came close on several occasions but could not penetrate Wests' defence. The forwards provided the only real penetration of the game with some strong charges from the base of the ruck. Western Suburbs continued to make inroads despite playing into the wind and rain, and scored an early try from a charged down kick. A converted try after 15 minutes took them to the winning score of 26-3 and the remainder of the game was played in horrendous weather without result. Man of the Match was loose forward Darren Murphy. Ref Ron Hutt adjudicated to his usual high standard.
SECOND GRADE started well with a try to wing Martin Lealiifano after 5 minutes with a good solo run down the blind side, fending off several defenders on his way to the line. Wests replied with a converted try on the half hour with a dazzling run through Perth-Bayswater's defence and converted to lead 7-5 at half time. Turning into the second half with the wind behind them, seconds failed to use the conditions and tried to play running rugby in the wind and rain with disastrous results. Instead it was Wests who made use of the consistent source of spilled and turned-over ball to score two unanswered tries in the 7th and 13th minutes, for a final score of 17-5 until the referee blew the game up 5 minutes early. Coach Dave Proctor felt the first half had been reasonable but the team fell away in the second half. He was angry at players who had failed to show for the game leaving him to field a makeshift team at the last minute, but he thanked the guys who had played and did their best for the team in difficult circumstances.
THIRD GRADE recorded a 33-8 loss in a wet and windy game at Rosalie Park. Although they were only 10-8 behind at half time with a try to inside centre Nathan Haturini and a penalty to fullback Leon Bettson, they lost their way in the second half and conceded a further 23 points. Coach Barry Guzder was disappointed with the second half effort, but was very impressed with the performance of referee McKenzie.
FOURTH GRADE had a bye.
FIFTH GRADE celebrated a close win over Western Suburbs in a game of two halves in a howling gale. The two biggest centres in Perth rugby, Porridge and Andy (the physio) Burne put the fear of God into Wests back line and the team never looked back. The Flying Esky, Noel Spittal, started the game in heroic fashion with an awe-inspiring 75 metre runaway try leaving a trail of flattened defenders in his wake, and other tries were scored by number 8 Ian Hogg and flanker Graham Whitney. Flyhalf Goose kicked three conversions in difficult conditions. The weather was not the only problem as the referee was in some confusion to award one try as the dead ball line was at the bottom of a hill. Man of the Match was hooker Andy Keen, as his wife is away and it's his turn to wash the jumpers.
COLTS scored a worthy 17-10 win over Wests but not without cost. In a great first half Colts played with great passion and scored all their points to lead 17-0 at half time. Tries went to Ashley Murphy, half back Mark Hill and flanker Aaron Johnston, with one conversion by wing Steve Evans, and 3 close misses in windy conditions. In a tenacious second half a few defensive lapses allowed Wests in for two tries but Colts worked hard to shut Wests down and prevent any further scoring, for a good 17-10 win. Special mention to flyhalf Ben Taylor who went to hospital with a broken ankle and centre Dylan Davies who joined him there with a broken collarbone. Best back was inside centre Jackson Pomare who was a defensive tower of strength, and best forward and man of the match was prop and captain Michael Kora. Coach Darrell Taylor's only comment was "well done boys".
| LESSON FOR UNIVERSITY | 25 June 2000 |
Although University competed strongly throughout, held more than their share of territory and dominated the scrums, Perth-Bayswater FIRST GRADE scored all the points in this game by taking their opportunities and defending tirelessly, to win 30-0. Flyhalf Jason Jerry started the scoring after ten minutes with a penalty and five minutes later wing Fulton Parakuka out-sprinted the opposition for a 30 metre run down the sideline to score for an 8-0 lead. Ten minutes after that flanker Mel Heremia scored in the opposite corner finishing off a back line attack and on the half hour wing Sean Baker finished off another back line move to score on the blindside, giving Perth-Bayswater a commanding 18-0 lead at half time. Dynamic halfback Matt Tainui started the second half with an intercept try and later in the half replacement loosie Richard Anderson grabbed a try joining in the back line out wide, converted by Jason Jerry for a 30-0 win. Man of the Match was wing Sean Baker. Ref Graham Hallowell was, as usual, accurate and consistent.
SECOND GRADE steam-rollered University after a slow start to win 51-5. Although wing Keith Gualter scored after just one minute of play following a head-high tackle, the game fluctuated without score for half an hour until Uni went over following a series of forward charges to draw the score at 5-5. Shortly after fullback Martin Lealiifano scored on the blind side in the corner for a 10-5 lead, and ten minutes later inspirational halfback Hase Moore scored in second phase play, converted by Keith Gualter for a 17-5 half time score. After half time number 8 Richard Anderson went over in second phase play followed by a succession of tries to inside centre Shane Proctor, fullback Thomas Ngawaka, Thomas Ngawaka again, scoring behind the posts and Shane Proctor again, with Keith Gualter kicking two conversions for a towering 51-5 win. Man of the Match was lock Jason Bastaja.
THIRD GRADE started the game with a pushover try from their rampant scrum, claimed by hooker Peter McManus and continued with a try to wing Eddie Steinman, converted by centre Matt Sefton for a 12-0 half time lead. In the second half thirds dominated with their big forwards overpowering Uni. Inside centre Nathan Haturini scored when flanker Andrew Bartlett ran off a ruck, converted by Matt Sefton for a 19-0 lead. A big charge by number 8 Tony Ansell off a scrum put wing Eddie Steinman in for a try on the blind, converted by Matt Sefton and a pushover try followed, claimed by Tony Ansell and converted by Matt Sefton to lead 33-0. Prop Henry Renata finished off the game with a try from a 5 yard scrum, converted by Matt Sefton for a good 40-0 win. Man of the Match was Eddie Steinman.
FOURTH GRADE ran in a handy 48-12 win over Nedlands, although with most of Neddies first grade on state duty their fourth grade a makeshift team. Nonetheless it was a torrid game with good performances from all the team. Fourths led 14-0 at half time with Nedlands scoring their points late. Coach and prop John Reti opened the scoring with a try and other tries went to Garry Rutene, Hayden, Charlie and Goose, along with others who won't see their names in print and Beau kicked one or possibly more conversions. Coach John Reti said he was proud of the boys but added he would like them to pay their fees. Man of the Match was prop Mike Te Aute.
The graceful athletes of FIFTH GRADE scored a inspirational 34-5 win over University, which is surprising since star player and wing Noel Spittal was forced from the field after two minutes. The team struggled on without him, tries going to Darren Horne, Ian Hogg, Craig Robertson, the two centres Jason and Mike who must remain clouded in mystery at this time, and some conversions by star coach and halfback Mike "Boyo" Jones, who celebrated the occasion by having his Dad win the sheep in a barrow raffle later in the night. The game was refereed by Bob Whitney, who again had a "blinder" with the whistle, although a family feud nearly broke out when Graham Whitney scored a try which Bob ruled had been held up. With only 3 penalties awarded the whole game, Bob is to be commended on his expert control of the game, his second for the day. Lock and El Presidente Steve Fink was also in the action with a big run that his fellow players described as a cross between a walk and a shuffle. Man of the Match was Graham Whitney.
COLTS scored the upset of the day, knocking off University, the top team, with the closest of wins 7-6. Uni led 6-0 at half time through two penalties, but colts turned up the pressure in the second half and late in the game Ashley Murphy went over for a try with a forward drive following a scrum, converted by wing Steve Evans, and they held on for the win. Coach Darryl Taylor said it was a great effort from the team with excellent defence from the backs and superb play from the back row of John, Lyndon and Johnno. The forwards performed well in the rucks and mauls and in the tight. A try to halfback Mark Hill was disallowed. Man of the Match was Ash Murphy, with special mention to the loose forwards, but the whole team deserve recognition for this superb performance.
| GIANTS KILLED TO ORDER | 19 June 2000 |
FIRST GRADE battled gamely throughout the first half of their match against Kalamunda but trailed by 10-0 at half time. At half time coach Jamie Hohapta brought reserves on and changed the backline around, resulting in a new urgency in the Perth-Bayswater game in the second half. Halfback Hase Moore scored a try close to the posts, converted by Matt Sefton for a 10-7 score line before Kalamunda increased their lead with a penalty to go ahead 13-7. The half continued without further result until in the dying moments of injury time flanker Richard Anderson went over for a try under the posts and Matt Sefton made no mistake with the conversion for a last-minute, sensational 14-13 upset over the competition's number two team. Man of the Match was Hase Moore.
SECOND GRADE lost the closest of games to Kalamunda, 13-12. The team was rusty after a two week break and made too many mistakes. Coach Dave Proctor saw the loss as a wake up call with positive results in the long term. Tries went to Martin Lealiifano and Hase Moore, with a conversion to Keith Gualter. Man of the Match was Hase Moore.
THIRD GRADE played their worst game of the year to lose to Kalamunda 22-17, although Kalamunda started the game with only 12 men. Thirds played a complacent game with no cohesion and allowed the second-bottom team to steal the game from them. None of coach Barry Guzder's comments are printable on the Internet.
FOURTH GRADE lost to Wests 23-14.
FIFTH GRADE defeated Curtin by a forfeit.
COLTS lost to Kalamunda 20-7.
| PALY PASSABLE, PERTH PEDESTRIAN | 4 June 2000 |
FIRST GRADE looked nothing like competition finalists and managed to make a fairly average Palmyra side look good, in their 38-14 loss at Thompkins Park. Perth-Bayswater started well with a bold run by centre Fulton Parakuka which several rucks later found halfback Matt Tainui diving over the forwards to score under the posts. Flyhalf Matt Sefton converted from in front, 7-0. At 15 minutes Palmyra kicked a penalty, followed five minutes later by referee Peter Hilgendorf putting his notorious stamp on the game with a ridiculous penalty try for a high tackle in the corner, giving Palmyra the lead 10-7.
Perth referees still have not grasped the simple basics of penalty tries. To say a try probably would have been scored but for the offence is laughable. If the defender was in a position to make a high tackle, he was more than likely in position to make a legal tackle, and the difference is simply a penalty. Unless the referee can say with certainty the defender could have made no other tackle but the high tackle, which was in itself innocuous anyway, then the penalty try is simply wrong. If the referee suspects a professional foul, the sin bin is available. The penalty try should be reserved for genuine use.
At the half hour mark Palmyra kicked another penalty and within minutes finished off the half with a try from a simple overlap as the Perth-Bayswater back line was found out of position, a failing they exhibited all day. Palmyra led 18-7 at half time and the only thing more irritating than that was the constant bleating of the ground announcer. Palmyra have a PA system installed and felt compelled to get their money's worth by thrashing it to death with incessant drivel about their sponsors. Perth-Bayswater stiffened their resolve in the second half with some powerful charges off the ruck but too often went one pass too far and lost the ball. The backs consistently failed to make the advantage line although the Palmyra defence was offside as often as not. One such turnover led to Palmyra galloping 70 metres to the try line, followed half way through the half with another overlap try to give them a 28-7 lead. In the final stages Perth-Bayswater made several serious assaults on the Palmyra line, eventually prop Glenn Nolan crashing over for a try from a tap penalty, converted by Matt Sefton for a 28-14 score line. Any hopes of a revival of fortunes were dashed as Palmyra replied immediately, profiting from a pointless bit of cleverness from the Perth-Bayswater backs. Defending in your own 22 is not the place to run a double switch move, especially when it results in the ball going to ground and the opposition scooping it up gratefully. To their credit, Perth-Bayswater continued to attack fiercely but the game ended on an appropriate note when the touch judge was suckered into a flag-out penalty when Palmyra's hippy fullback dropped to the ground in apparent need of a week in the intensive care ward after running into the Perth-Bayswater defence. The penalty given, he hopped to his feet blithely and returned to his position with a broad smile. A career in Hollywood beckons. A try was scored from the tap penalty giving Palmyra the 38-14 win. Perth-Bayswater forwards continue to perform while the back line, which is not without talent, fail to achieve cohesion and combination. Depressingly inconsistent refereeing from Mr Hilgendorf did not help. We don't ask that referees be perfect (only Webmasters are that) and we are grateful for the time and effort they put into the game but in first grade at least, their shortcomings cannot be above fair comment.
SECOND GRADE were slow to start but rounded out their game for a worthy 46-15 win. Palmyra started with a penalty kick but after 20 minutes of play a slashing run by centre Stephen Nicholson put his winger in for a try. Paly replied with an intercept, kicking ahead and recovering the ball on a fortuitous bounce to score and convert, to lead 10-5. Within minutes flyhalf Jason Jerry had kicked a penalty and another powerful run by Stephen Nicholson, beating five Paly defenders, put hooker Andy Moorhouse over the line. Jason Jerry converted to regain the lead 15-10. Halfback Hase Moore kept the tries coming, bursting away from a ruck near half way and sprinting to the try line. Jason Jerry converted but just before half time Stephen Nicholson was sin-binned for a tackle around the shoulders that the referee chose to call high. Seconds went into the second half leading 22-10 but still one man down, enabling Palmyra to score a try on the wing. Jason Jerry restored the ten-point buffer with a penalty kick ten minutes into the half, and Stephen Nicholson celebrated his return to the field with two tries in quick succession, both converted by Jason Jerry, to blow the lead out to 39-15. Flanker Conrad Kovacs, who held a reign of terror in the loose, finished off the game with a try, converted by Jason Jerry for the 46-15 win. Coach Dave Proctor felt it was not the team's best game, saying they did not respond well to Palmyra's early pressure, but came back strongly and were developing positively as a team. Man of the match was halfback Hase Moore.
Third grade enjoyed a good 12-8 win over Palmyra, fullback Leon Bettson kicking four penalties. Thirds led 9-8 at half time. Coach Barry Guzder described it as a good team game, especially considering they had no reserves, and he thanked club coach and perennial tight forward Alan Hill for coming into the team, and club captain Ken Porridge Angus at lock. Although thirds had 75 per cent of the territory they could not convert and bombed at least 4 tries. The game finished with a flourish with prop Henry Renata making a Greganesque try-saving tackle right on full time to drive the attacker out in the corner, which the Palmyra team seemed to object to on principle. The referee blew full time as a brawl ensued. Man of the match was Leon Bettson.
FOURTH GRADE forced a 12-12 draw in their game against Palmyra, trailing for most of the game. They came back from 12-0 down to be 12-5 with a try in the second half. Shortly before full time they scored a converted try to seize the draw.
FABULOUS FIFTHS restored their trek to the finals with a good 22-7 win over Paly, despite an Asian invasion from a visiting Singapore team. They led 5-0 at half time. Darren Horne scored a try when the opposition dropped the ball and he seized it to sprint 40 metres to score. Flyhalf Goose kicked ahead, wing Noel Spittall added his boot to the ball and a tap penalty resulted, leaving Darren Horne to again collect the rewards and score the try. The third try came from a back line movement (in fifth grade? Outrageous!) and Ian Hogg claimed the honours. After Goose's boot went on strike Ian Hogg took over the kicking duties and booted two conversions and a penalty. The forwards excelled with strong scrums, driving Paly off even their own ball, based around the colts front row of Tom Lynch, Andy Keen and Alan Tubs Thomas (roughly 600 years between them). The lineouts were particularly superb, although Wayne Japie Campbell relinquished his position to a new import, Geoff the pom. Considering the amount of ball the backs could have done more with it, although there were some complaints about the sunlight reflecting off the river. Man of the match was legendary coach and Welsh wizard Mike Jones for reasons that will doubt become clear in the fullness of time.
COLTS suffered a 60-5 drubbing at the hands of Palmyra. Coach Darrell Taylor thanked the 11 players who turned out for the game and tried their hardest in impossible circumstances. He praised the back line for their unflagging efforts, particularly Elijah and Dylan, and described the forwards' contribution as exemplary. Man of the Match was shared by captain Michael Kora and Tim McLoughlin, who went forward throughout the match. With five players out injured and a couple who couldn't be bothered turning up, colts were always in trouble in this game, but Darrell described it as a turning point for colts, saying that from now on a different philosophy would prevail in the team.
| COTT SHARE HONOURS | 28 May 2000 |
FIRST GRADE fought out a low-scoring 3-3 draw with Cottesloe for both teams to walk away with a disappointing two points each from the encounter. It was a game of missed opportunities, missed kicks and duffed tries. The points came from a single Matt Sefton penalty for a half time lead of 3-0 to Perth-Bayswater. Despite dominating territory and possession the team lacked finish at crucial times and were over-eager when opportunities came their way. The result was a dull game with no satisfactionfor either side.
SECOND GRADE played a near perfect game against Cottesloe, scoring a massive 58-11 win. The team enjoyed excellent ball retention and used the ball well in a match where everybody clicked for one of the best games of the year.
THIRD GRADE lost to Cottesloe 20-13 in a game they should have won. The team went to sleep and lacked drive during this game, giving away penalties, missing tackles and performing poorly in the lineouts. Two tries were scored by massive prop Tane Tamehana while fullback Leon Bettson kicked two conversions and a penalty. Man of the Match was Tane Tamehana.
FOURTH GRADE defeated Cottesloe 40-18.
FIFTH GRADE defeated Leeming 26-15.
COLTS lost to Cottesloe 20-0.
| ROCKY ROLLED | 23 May 2000 |
FIRST GRADE played their worst game to date, according to coach Jamie Hohapata, grinding out a 15-6 win over the lowly southern team. Leading 10-3 at half time, it was not until the second half that the team started to look like they had even got off the bus. Matt Sefton, who switched between flyhalf and fullback, scored all the points in the game, with two tries, one in either half and in either position, and also kicked a conversion and a penalty. The first try was scored when Matt came into the backline from fullback, received a dummy switch and went over the line. The second try was scored from flyhalf when Matt was backing up wing Martin Lealiifano. Jamie changed the backline around at half time to pick up the pace, which yielded results. Man of the Mtach was prop Glenn Nolan.
Second grade completed a total demolition of Rockingham seconds, 62-0, although most of the Rocky players were backing up from third grade, which is never fun, and we hope they can get their numbers up soon.
Third grade drew 17-17 with Rockingham Thirds. Thirds were slow to start and never found top gear throughout the game. The backs played well but the forwards were off their game, although the team showed good discipline. Tony Ansell played well, as did Brendan and Lyndon McKeagg. Hooker Brendan McKeagg and flanker Mike Blair scored tries and Nathan Haturini kicked one conversion. Man of the Match was Lyndon McKeagg.
Fourth grade were forced to forfeit to Murdoch as a number of the players were unavailable this week.
Fifths tried to get to Murdoch to help Fourths after a narrow 7-3 win over Mount Lawley, but a serious injury delayed the game so much they missed the start of Fourths. Darren Horne scored the try, loitering in the backs during a period of sustained pressure. Goose kicked the conversion from right in front. It was 0-0 at half time after Fifths managed to bomb three tries, including a brace of non-tries from ace wingers Noel Spittal and Mike Allatt, when the hands and the ball were involved in a non-retention situation. Master coach and strategic wizard Mike Jones was moved to fullback by popular demand where he could do less damage. Man of the match was flanker Caig Robertson.
COLTS put in a gutsy effort for a classic win with 14 men over Rockingham, 8-0. A single penalty to Mark Hill had colts ahead 3-0 at half time, but a try to a hobbling Michael Whitney gave Colts their winning margin in the second half. The entire team played superbly and coach Darrell Taylor gave big thank yous to Lyndon McKeagg who came on after a full game of thirds and Steve Salisbury of the Under 17s, for helping the team out. Captain Ashley Murphy led by example even though injured and Lou Doyle also starred, despite suffering an illness, as did Michael Whitney and Ben Taylor, both carrying injuries. Man of the Match was shared by Tim McLoughlin and Adam Johnson who both played their hearts out.
WOMEN had a win over the newly combined Palmyra-West side. The game was a hard fought win with the girls looking like they should have been anywhere else but a rugby field during their warm up. At half time the team had only scored two tries knowing that we should have been doing better than we were. Then a wake up call happened with Palmyra scoring a try and then five minutes later getting pretty close to scoring another. We then broke through to pick up the game and roll them over. With some dubious decisions from the referee and a linesman all going the way of the other team, the girls gave it their best shot (in between the bad play from the opposition) to come through with this win. Tries going to Browyn, Cherie, Lora, Stacey and two to Michele.
The final game of the weekend was a special match against touring British veterans side Clifton Rats of Bristol. Originally they were to play Old Black Pigs, cunningly disguised as Fifth Grade, but after WARU changed the draw YET AGAIN, AS USUAL this totally stuffed this idea up and we attempted to field a team from Wanderers, Old Black Pigs and anyone keen enough to back up from Fifth Grade. Sincere thanks to the one Old Black Pig apart from your humble editor, and the six Wanderers who turned out, together with two juniors' dads we roped in, and one Fifth Grader, for putting together a misfit Eleven-a-side game against the big, fit, fast team of Rats, who wanted to play full rugby rules and trampled us into the ground in short order. As they ran in their twenty-seven tries in forty minutes we had time to reflect on all the FAT LAZY USELESS UNRELIABLE GITS sitting at home on their spotty arses watching the Super 12 semi-finals while some of us tried to stop the name Perth-Bayswater becoming synonymous with "ninth-rate wankers you wouldn't want as hosts if they were the last club in the world." Still, we had a few beers afterward to see the Rats off on their dawn flight to Sydney and gave them a shirt and some badges. Thanks to ref Dave Sefton for a fine job and to Shona and the Juniors for the barbecue.
| RAIDERS OF THE LOSING ARKS (JUST) | 14 May 2000 |
Perth-Bayswater went back to its familiar pattern of one loss for the week with six out of seven against ARKs at Morley Reserve, but it was anything but comfortable for first grade.
Missing key front rowers and suffering from complacency against the traditional easybeats from Kelmscott, FIRST GRADE made hard work of this game before grinding their way to an uncertain victory, 14-11. Flyhalf Matt Sefton put Perth-Bayswater on the board with a penalty kick and added a second after twenty minutes. Shortly after ARKs replied with a penalty of their own and before the break Matt Sefton added a third penalty for a 9-3 half time lead. The second half continued with inconclusive play, Perth-Bayswater suffering badly in the scrums but ruling the lineouts through the superb jumping of Darian Hildreth, and with aggressive forward play in the loose from Darren Murphy, Mike Johnston and Mel Heremia. ARKs kicked another penalty goal to bring them up to 9-6 and then with twenty minutes on the clock, scored a try cutting through some ineffective tackling out wide to go ahead 11-9. To Perth-Bayswater's credit they kept their composure and worked back down the field through strong loose forward play and the boot of Matt Sefton, eventually gaining a lineout close to ARKs line with five minutes remaining. The forwards drove over the line but the ball was held up. From a five metre scrum the loose forwards peeled off to the openside but were stopped short of the line. The ball was rucked back to the blindside where replacement flanker Matt Forster powered over for a try in the corner for a 14-11 score to Perth-Bayswater. Perth-Bayswater defended their narrow margin for the final five minutes for a close and nervous win. Coach Jamie Hohapata said the team had got out of jail after expecting to win an easy game, and suffered from poor preparation and poor training. He named inside centre Dave Watene as man of the match.
SECONDS had a good win over an ARKs team with plenty of fight in them, 24-15. Seconds started scoring after ten minutes with a try to number eight Matt Forster, converted by flyhalf Jason Jerry to lead 7-0. Ten minutes later a big run by right wing Dwayne Rapley around the defence sent left wing Stu Te Wano over the line for an excellent try and a 12-0 lead. Five minutes later ARKs posted their first points with a penlty goal but just before half time flanker Ben Flavell charged over the line from a ruck for a third try, converted by Jason Jerry, for a good 19-3 lead at the break. In the second half ARKs were rewarded from an energetic attack with a converted try but Seconds went back on the offensive and after a sustained period of pressure scored a try to centre Richard Anderson. ARKs had the last word with a consolation try late in the game for a 24-15 win to Seconds. Coach Dave Proctor said the team was developing more continuity and with increasing experience would be a real force. Man of the Match was Ben Flavell.
THIRDS scored a 24-14 win over ARKs in an underachieving game at Morley Reserve. Flyhalf Nathan Haturini kept all the scoring to himself in the first half, kicking two penalties and scoring a try after a series of charges on ARKs' line, and converting it, for a half time lead of 13-0. Nathan added another two penalties after half time before ARKs scored a converted try with a simple charge from a tap penalty. When ARKs were penalised and a player sent off for punching right underneath the posts, Thirds elected for a tap and Andrew the physio went over in the corner for a try to lead 24-7. ARKs came back for a series of tap penalties on Thirds' line eventually scoring a converted try to trail 24-14. The teams played out the final 20 minutes without score. Coach Barry Guzder said that the win should have been greater, considering Thirds enjoyed 75 per cent of the possession, but there was too much spilt ball. He named man of the match as centre Eddie Steinman but also noted an excellent performance by halfback Hase Moore.
An increasingly composed FOURTH GRADE scored a good 26-10 win over Cottesloe. Tries were scored by early replacement Lyndon McKeagg, halfback Justin Sneesby, flyhalf Haami Reti and inside centre Matt Cottle. Centre Steve Wharerau kicked three conversions. Coach and prop John Reti said the game was more low profile than their recent outings and lacked the killer instinct. He named Lyndon McKeagg as man of the match.
Fabulous FIFTHS stumbled to an uncharacteristic 10-0 loss to Wanneroo, and coach and halfback Mike Jones was not in a talkative mood after the game. Sources close to the coach advised that the backs had lacked commitment although the forwards had again done the business. Noteworthy perfomances came from wing Noel Spittal who spat the dummy, threw down his rattle and kicked his cot to pieces over some important incident. In a club first, prop Alan Tubs Thomas enabled his team to be marched ten metres four consecutive times, and then to make matters worse accidentally knocked ageing ref Hugh Creasy off his feet in his desperate attempts to get back onside. Tubs later threatened the press of dire consequences if this record-setting achievement was leaked but freedom of speech cannot be denied to the fearless guardians of public truth and honesty. We might also mention that ten yard penalties cost a carton apiece at Perth-Bayswater. Man of the Match was duly named as Tubs.
In the only away game of the day, COLTS had a reasonable 17-0 win over Southern Lions at Trevor Gribble Reserve. They were slow to start but their forwards were too strong for Lions. All the points were scored in the first half. Tries were scored by halfback Mark Hill (2) and wing Elidio Nheu, with one conversion to fullback Michael Whitney. A good performance by Elijah at fullback after Michael left the field with an injury. Best back was inside centre Jackson Pomare and best forward was shared by flanker Aaron Johnson and Peter Dolan. Aaron Johnson was man of the match.
WOMEN triumphed over Cottesloe on the weekend with a 23 - 0 win, with the referee showing up 30 minutes late for the game. The ball came mostly to Rae in the first half, who ran the wing to score three of our four tries. The competition fired up in the second half of the match with the girls getting pinged a couple of times for hands in the ruck. Then we scored a penalty directly in front of the posts which Cherie put over for a quick three points. In the last five minutes of the game with a maul forming just before the try line Carrot (Carleen) got pushed over the try line and scored our last try. The backline had a great defensive game never letting the Cottesloe girls get through to score. With the forwards holding their end, winning a couple of tight heads until the game got switched to uncontested scrums. A good effort was put in from all those involved.
| JUNIORS WANTED | 14 May 2000 |
Perth-Bayswater Junior Rugby Football Union needs players! Boys who would like to play rugby are invited to join the club, no experience necessary. The club fields two Under 8 teams, Under 9, Under 10, Under 11, Under 12, Under 14, Under 15 and Under 17. Training is Morley Reserve Wellington Rd, Morley, opposite the Galleria on Thursday afternoon at 5 pm. All our coaches are qualified and fully instructed in safety. Contact the President, Ray Goodall, on 9272 3226 or 0417 910 322 or the Chairman Wally Murphy on 9276 7534.
| BLACK AND BLUE DAY AT THE FORESHORE | 08 May 2000 |
Another black day for Perth-Bayswater -- or more to the point, a blue day -- playing the old foe, Nedlands, at the foreshore.
The perfect autumn weather did not inspire FIRST GRADE who looked as if they expected to lose and were going through the motions of playing the defending premiers before getting on with the rest of the competition. Admittedly they competed well for the first twenty minutes although Nedlands had virtually all the possession and territory. At this point Nedlands scored a clever try scooting around the front of the lineout, and followed with three others, including an intercept try, and a conversion for a half time lead of 22-0. Any pretence of a match was abandoned thereafter as Nedlands ran through, around and over a plodding Perth-Bayswater team for a huge 62-0 win. Nedlands continue on their merry, one-sided way to yet another premiership and it seems as though the only real interest in the comeptition is who will come second. Yawn.
SECOND GRADE lost to Nedlands 19-8 in a much closer game where Perth-Bayswater had plenty of scoring opportunities but couldn't get in the money. Nedlands opened with a converted try and scored a second after 30 minutes on a counter-attack after seconds had been close to scoring themselves. A sole penalty kick to flyhalf Jason Jerry set the half time score at 12-3. A try in the corner to Matt the number 8 just after half time brought seconds close at 12-8 but shortly after Nedlands replied with a converted try to take them ahead 19-8 which remained the final score.
THIRD GRADE coach Barry Guzder labelled this game "the one that got away" and lamented a slow start with some bad mistakes that gifted Neddies a 17-0 half time lead. Thirds dominated the second half even with 14 players as one player was sent off for retaliating when those big, brave Neddies boys pulled his dreadlocks. Halfback Troy Morgan scored a try and Mike Blair scored a try while Nedlands scored a further 12 points to win 29-10. The whole team played "like madmen" to try and make up the deficit but Man of the Match was lock Jason Bastaja.
John Reti's FOURTH GRADE prevented the whitewash and added to their increasingly impressive record with a good 32-12 win over Neddies. Both sides played well with the forwards competing well, led by the old warrior, John Reti, at prop. The backs showed great ability and scored three of the four tries. Man of the Match was young lock Josh Fink and the referee also earned the coach's commendation.
The expcted top-of-the-table FIFTH GRADE clash did not eventuate as once again the team suddenly found itself scratching for players on the day, including key backs, after enjoying a playing complement on paper of some twentytwo players on Thursday night. You can guarantee at the next easy home game all these players will suddenly and coincidentally find themselves available. As a result, the forwards had the edge on Neddies team of former all-stars, but did not translate into points. The scrums were strong and the lineouts went particularly well and even stole some Neddies ball. Neddies scored most of their points in the first half and although Filthy Fifths enjoyed a long period of territorial advantage, no points resulted. Moments of note included Noel Spittal's heroic length of the field dash to catch a runaway Nedland's player and prevent a certain try, and Goose's sole try for the game when the ball bounced off the posts. The final result was a 36-5 win to Nedlands but that score did not reflect the run of play. Man of the Match was Wayne Japie Campbell who managed to get through an entire game without abusing the opposition or the referee.
COLTS suffered a close 17-13 loss to Nedlands with a disastrous start that saw them 12-0 down after ten minutes. They played well and worked hard throughout the game to recover from this deficit but in the end it proved too much of a handicap. A try to halfback Mark Hill, a penalty and a conversion to wing Steve Evans and a penalty to fullback Mike Whitney saw colts take the lead 13-12 but a final try to Nedlands in the final minutes gave Neddies the game 17-13. Coach Darrell Taylor moved Ben Taylor to flyhalf and Michael Whitney to fullback for this game with impressive results. Both wings were also noteworthy with Elijah pulling off some stunning tackles and Steve Evans playing well and kicking goals before leaving the field with a broken collarbone. The reshuffled backline was excellent, and welcome back Charlie at centre. The best forward was prop Lucas Capper and the best back and Man of the Match was Steve Evans.
WOMEN suffered a loss to Nedlands (45 - 3) in the kick off to their season. The game was filled with some hard hits by both sides, showing that Perth was never going to let this game be a total walk over. The girls put up a real fight, even including the biting coming from the opposition, and never looked like backing down. Michele Matthews took some good runaways although lacking in back up most of the times, whilst Bronwyn and Ang gave a couple of big tackles to the opposing players. Coach Darryn Pomare was quite happy with the way the team played. Perth-Bayswater's points came from a single penalty goal to Cherie Paku.
| LITTLE IN LOSS TO SOAKS | 30 April 2000 |
Some close and encouraging performances saw a day of mixed fortunes at Allen Park.
FIRST GRADE lost to Associates 30-7 in a close and strongly contested game. A lucky try and some pedantic whistling by ref Henry Egan around the breakdown blew the score out, but Perth-Bayswater remained fiercely combative throughout the game and physically dominated their bigger opponents. Perth-Bayswater missed the accurate boot of injured flyhalf Matt Sefton, out with an ankle tendon injury, missing some early shots and late in the game opting for tap penalties. Associates scored ten minutes into the game with a penalty kick and added a second twelve minutes later. Soaks scored a converted try on the half hour and kicked a further penalty close to half time to lead 16-0 at the break. Although Perth-Bayswater were fiercely combative and repeatedly rocked the opposition with uncompromising body commitment, a slow and wooden back line and a high error count prevented any scoring of their own. The only event to bring Perth-Bayswater supporters to their feet in the first half was a bullocking charge by prop Thomas Hughes that sideswiped a Soaks loosie and left him lying on the ground like road kill. Perth-Bayswater picked up the tempo in the second half with savage defence and strong forward work that held Soaks scoreless for half an hour. In the later stages Perth-Bayswater made some fast breaks out wide but could not finish. In the last fifteen minutes blindside flanker Darren Murphy stole a Soaks pass and passed in to halfback Matt Tainui who sprinted 50 metres to score under the posts. Wing Sean Baker converted. At 16-7 a faint hope remained but Associates stole two late soft tries, the second from a very lucky bounce, to win 30-7. Nevertheless coach Jamie Hohapata was encouraged by his young side's performance and said they would work on gaining confidence and developing more imagination in attack. Man of the Match was flanker Mel Heremia.
SECOND GRADE suffered a close, late loss to Associates, 8-6, after leading for the entire match. Seconds led 3-0 at half time with a Jason Jerry penalty. Jason added a second penalty in the second half to a penalty to Soaks but a try to Soaks right on full time stole the game for them. Coach Dave Proctor lamented that the team failed to finish off and warned the team that they could not expect results with low training turnouts. He noted that it was the first loss of the season and he expected better things next week against Nedlands. Man of the Match was hooker Peter Gualter.
THIRD GRADE enjoyed a comprehensive 24-0 win over Associates in a game "very happy" coach Barry Guzder described as the most flawless game of third grade he had ever seen. Tries were scored by fullback Leon Bettson, wing Matt Wilmott, and prop Tane Tamehana. Flyhalf Nathan Haturini kicked two penalties and two conversions. The whole team played well with almost no mistakes. Outstanding players were flankers Tony Ancell and Conrad Kovacs, Leon Bettson and centre Eddie Steinman. Man of the Match was massive prop Tane Tamehana who put in some huge charges.
FOURTH GRADE repeated last year's grand final with a good 10-5 win over Soaks 4ths, despite an almost totally new team and a high number of young players. Coach John Reti described it as a good game with exceptionally good defence in the backs. Although the team gave away some lineout ball their ferocious backs attack kept them ahead, with a try to halfback Hase Moore and a conversion and penalty to sprightly young fullback Mike Jones. Man of the Match was Hase Moore.
A dazzlingly brilliant FIFTH GRADE effort gave them a landslide 41-0 win over a Soaks side so confident they sang their silly song before the game has even started. A try to the Brightwater Bar-fridge, Noel Spittal, kept his average up and a second try was scored by flanker Phil Hampton from 75 metres out. Prop Alan Tubs Thomas was awarded a try by the generous referee although the pass was forward and he dropped it over the line, illustrating the hazards of involving props in general play. Although obviously suffering the effects of his recent marriage to the lovely Diane, centre Steve Weed Scholes managed to summon up enough strength to score a try. A further try went to Ian Hogg and the last word came from hooker Andy Fitzpatrick Keen, scoring a try loitering on the wing. Sharpshooter and flyhalf Goose could manage a mere 3 conversions from this unseemly haul but blamed it on the new kicking tee. Man of the Match was dirty great constable Darren Horne.
COLTS continued their run of last-minute results with a late try to grab a 12-10 win off Soaks. The game started slowly for colts, with indecision evident in both forwards and backs but as the game developed colts found new resolve and some good forward drives and a healthy share of possession resulted. Soaks led 5-0 at half time from a single try but a powerful forward drive after half time put halfback Mark Hill over for a try. Soaks replied with a second try halfway through the second spell and it was not until right on full time that another strong forward drive again saw Mark Hill touch down to equalise. Flyhalf Michael Whitney again kicked the winning conversion followed immediately by the full time whistle. Coach Darrel Taylor said the team had taken to heart their new motto, "never give up", and named lock Tim McLoughlin best forward, and Mark Hill best back and Man of the Match.
| PERTH TAME WILD WESTS | 16 April 2000 |
For the third week in a row, Perth-Bayswater suffered only one loss from six grades, and First Grade led the way with a match of two halves.
FIRST GRADE looked a much sharper unit in their 24-19 defeat of Western Suburbs, but it was the classic match of two halves as Wests came close to stealing the game. Perth-Bayswater were solid in the forwards and pleasingly inventive in the backs. The back line of Matt Tainui, Matt Sefton, Danny Whitney, Fulton Parakuka, Bronson Te Aute, Sean Baker and particularly fullback Garry Rutene looked switched-on and positive in the first half. The first try came after only two minutes, when lock Ken "Porridge" Angus stormed up the centre of the field before passing out to the backs where a clever switch sent centre Fulton Parakuka over for a try. Flyhalf Matt Sefton converted for a sudden 7-0 lead. It was half an hour before the next score when Wests ran the length of the field to one corner before spinning the ball out along the back line to score a dashing try in the opposite corner. A penalty to Matt Sefton kept Perth-Bayswater safely ahead at 10-5 and just before half time Garry Rutene seized an intercept on his own goal line and sprinted the length of the field to score under the posts. Matt Sefton converted for a 17-5 score at half time. Shortly after half time openside flanker Darren Murphy, who had an excellent game, scooped up loose ball near the try line to dive over for a try. Matt Sefton bounced the conversion off the crossbar and into the money side of the posts for a healthy 24-5 lead. Following this, Perth-Bayswater went into defensive mode and Wests enjoyed a lengthy period of attack, finally leading to a try and conversion to close the gap to 24-12. Wests continued to dominate and pin Perth-Bayswater in their own half. A series of mistakes did not help the Perth-Bayswater cause and Wests continued to increase the pressure. A tap penalty gave one of Wests' forwards the opportunity to drive over for a simple converted try with some ten minutes on the clock, and only desperate defence from Perth-Bayswater kept the rampant Wests' attack at bay, to hold on for a 24-19 win. Coach Jamie Hohapata praised the more experienced players in the team for leading by example and said he would be looking for an 80 minute effort from the team. He named prop Tom Hughes man of the match. Ref Peter Hilgendorf had a good game with the whistle.
SECOND GRADE started slowly before cruising to a 21-12 win. Flyhalf Jason Jerry kicked a penalty after ten minutes but it was all Wests in the opening stages. It was half an hour until the next score when openside flanker Richard Anderson scored a try in one of Seconds' rare forays into Wests' territory for an 8-0 lead at half time. Immediately after half time Wests narrowed the gap with a converted try from a tap penalty but Seconds replied immediately with a try to inside centre Shane Proctor to lead 13-7. Tony Sproule almost scored soon after with a kick ahead and chase but he spilled the ball forward picking it up on the try line. Jason Jerry added another penalty when a Wests' player handled the ball on the ground to go ahead 16-7, and late in the half front rower Andy Moorhouse scored the team's third try for a 21-7 lead. Western Suburbs had the last word with a try just before full time but the game was Perth's, 21-12. Coach Dave Proctor said the team was improving with the forwards showing increasing perseverance and the backs finishing well. Man of the Match was lock Nick Pomare.
THIRD GRADE suffered a close loss to Western Suburbs, 8-6. Inside centre Nathan Haturini kicked two penalties in the first half to lead 6-3 over a single Wests' penalty, but Wests scored a late try to steal the game. Thirds had their opportunities but wasted them, suffering from poor ball retention and too much aimless chatter on the field. On the positive side, Thirds' defence was excellent conceding just the one try to Wests' much bigger forward pack. Man of the Match was fullback Leon Bettson who showed a cool head under pressure.
FOURTH GRADE drew 19-19 in their first real game of the season with a fierce Western Suburbs team. Coach John Reti was impressed with the game and said it was hard up front and equally savage in the backs. Wests' got away to an early lead but Fourths caught them late in the piece and almost took the game. JT Thompson scored the first try for Fourths, powering over from a lineout and the second went to inside centre J Huna. A late try was scored by wing Jason Sneesby and flyhalf Steve Wharerau kicked two conversions. Man of the Match was lock Jerry Bastaja, with special thanks to colts prop Lucas Capper for filling in with distinction.
FABULOUS FIFTHS continued their top-of-the-table heroics with an inspiring 20-0 win over Wests' traditionally strong geriatrics. Tries went to new flanker Matt and fullback Troy Morgan. Deadeye flyhalf Goose added two conversions and two penalties from all angles (and may we say what a pleasure it is not having to watch Mike Jones' feeble attempts at goal kicks any more) although Goose did manage to miss a sitter from right in front, claiming it was "too easy". Lord of the Lineout, Wayne "Japie" Campbell again aided the team cause with his unsolicited comments by way of helping the referee with some of his more difficult decisions, while halfback Mike Jones' performance behind the pack was described as turning the team into "a well greased, oiled and lubricated machine", although it sounds more like a Greek orgy. Good to see legend Mike Allatt, the Michelangelo of Bedford, return to the team and commiserations to slim, boyish Noel Spittal, father of 9, for his split lip requiring three stitches. Lance Annan also left the field with a ligament injury, which caused some depression as wife Shona had him on a promise if he scored a try (but that's in confidence so don't tell anyone). Fifths led 7-0 at half time and the win was modestly described by Welsh coaching wizard Mike Jones as an "emphatic victory". Man of the Match was legendary lock and club coach Alan Hill.
In a total reverse of last week's game, Colts came from behind to snatch an audacious win and defeat Wests 10-8. The forwards performed well and secured any number of tightheads, with a special mention for prop Lucas Capper in his debut for the team. The team was well led by lock Junior Tara, who earned a commendation from the ref for his leadership. Colts were 8-3 down at half time with a Michael Whitney penalty but flanker Gareth Cherrington scored a try right on full time to draw the game. Flyhalf Michael Whitney coolly kicked the conversion to steal the game 10-8, immediately followed by the final whistle. The backs defended well and noteworthy displays came from halfback Mark Hill, flyhalf Michael Whitney and fullback Ben Taylor. Best back was wing Dylan Davies and best forward on a day when all the forwards were outstanding was Tim McLoughlin, who was also named Man of the Match. Coach Darrell Taylor rounded off his comments by noting the value of never giving up on a game until the final whistle.
| PERTH GIVE UNI THE BOOT | 8 April 2000 |
Perth-Bayswater suffered only one loss from six grades for the second week in a row, including First Grade clawing their way home for a one point win in a one-sided goal-kicking contest.
FIRST GRADE looked determined to lose to University, combining an aimless game plan with a wooden backline attack. It took Uni three minutes to post their first points, kicking the first of many, many penalties from whistle-happy ref John Hill. Flyhalf Matt Sefton equalised for Perth-Bayswater with his first penalty after ten minutes, and a further ten minutes down the track Uni scored a try, coming off the back of a blatantly wheeled scrum close to the Perth-Bayswater line. The conversion and a string of penalities served up by the obliging Mr Hill were wasted on Uni as their kicker steadfastly refused to penetrate the posts. Matt Sefton had no such worries, kicking his second penalty for Perth-Bayswater ten minutes before the break, but Uni were soon back on attack, hammering the Perth-Bayswater line with a series of charges and finally cutting through the defence on the blind for a try behind the posts. Even the Uni kicker couldn't miss this one, giving them a 15-6 half time lead and to all appearances an armchair ride to an easy win. But Perth-Bayswater stuck to their task in the second half and aided by lots of lineout ball and some solid running in close from the forwards they worked themselves back into the game. The trusty boot of Matt Sefton helped the scoreboard along with a third penalty after ten minutes, followed by a try to big number eight Mike Johnston from a charged down kick 15 minutes later. Matt converted and suddenly Perth-Bayswater were one point clear at 16-15. With their scrums going backwards and not the slightest sign of penetration from the backs it seemed unlikely Perth-Bayswater could hold their lead for long and five minutes later Uni finally received a penalty their goal kicking hooker could convert, restoring them the lead 18-16. Perth-Bayswater worked their way back towards the Uni goal line and in the final stages were rewarded with yet another penalty. Matt Sefton obliged and Perth-Bayswater were steady in the remaining few minutes to hold on for an unlikely but gratifying one point win, 19-18.
SECOND GRADE's only difficulty in despatching Uni was maintaining enough concentration to continue their first half demolition job throughout the second half. Seconds spent virtually the entire first half camped in Uni territory, kicking a penalty goal to flyhalf Jason Jerry before scoring a try to storming wing Stephen Nicholson, who ran around the Uni defence to cross in the corner and touch down behind the posts. Jason Jerry converted for a 10-0 lead. Recently arrived lock Darian Hildreth not only reigned supreme in the lineouts, regardless of who was throwing in, but also scored after 20 minutes charging through the Uni defence from a lineout for a try. Shortly after flanker Solomon Sylva sliced through again and ran virtually from half way to score. Jason Jerry converted both for a good looking 24-0 half time lead. Uni broke the shackles in the second half and enjoyed a long period of attack, rewarded with a try after ten minutes. It wasn't until the final quarter that ball stolen from a Uni lineout went along the backline for a classic corner try to wing Thomas Ngawaka, converted by Jason Jerry for a 31-5 win. Coach Dave Proctor succintly described the game as "a good win" and named Jason Jerry man of the match.
THIRD GRADE were lucky to come away with an 11-11 draw, according to coach Barry Guzder. It was a lacklustre display, particularly from the forwards, who were in reverse gear most of the day and suffered in the lineouts, while the backs held the game together. Thirds led 6-3 at half time with two penalties to inside centre Nathan Haturini and scored a try right on full time, to halfback Troy Morgan. They were unable to add the conversion and had to settle for the draw, 11-11. Man of the Match was Keith Gualter and fullback Phill Granger was also worthy of note.
FOURTH GRADE scored their second consecutive win without so much as running onto the field, when Uni forfeited the game.
FIFTH GRADE ran away with a big 34-0 win over Uni scoring 5 tries to none. Tries went to club coach and lock, Alan Hill, who had a magnificent game covering huge amounts of ground. Other tries went to dirty great constable Darren Horne, the Flying Chilly Bin Noel Spittal and Phil the Flanker. Phil's try was scored after an heroic 70m dash, while Noel scored his after receiving a pass from halfback and master coach Mike Jones on the 22, fending off his opposite number with sublime ease to leave him sprawling in the dirt and bursting down the sideline with immense grace, speed and poise. I know that's true because Noel said it was. Flyhalf Goose kicked three conversions and a penalty. Goose again complained that Noel had scored in the corner instead of going around behind the posts and Noel wanted to know if Goose would like him to take the kick as well? It was 19-0 at half time to the fabulous Perth-Bayswater unit. John Reti again tried to plead his case for a game at fullback but after ten terrible minutes he was dragged back intothe forwards and flanker Craig Robertson carried out the fullback duties for the remainder of the game. Man of the Match was Phil the Flanker.
Colts recorded a close and disappointing loss, 7-6, conceding a last minute try. The forwards dominated with some exceptional work and the team was leading 6-0 in the final minutes through two penalties to Michael Whitney when over-confidence got the better of them and they conceded an unfortunate late try and conversion to fall at the final hurdle, 7-6. Coach Darrel Taylor said that nonetheless it was a great effort and he named fullback Ben Taylor as best back, and Aaron Johnson as best forward and Man of the Match.
| FIVE OUT OF SIX TO OPEN SEASON | 2 April 2000 |
Perth-Bayswater opened the 2000 season with five wins from six grades, although the one loss was the one that mattered the most.
A very young FIRST GRADE played a rusty and uncertain game against Kalamunda and went down 19-6 at Hartfield. But they also did some good things and showed that with some experience and confidence, and a few key players returning, they could be a force to be reckoned with. The game was largely even throughout, with Kalamunda seizing a few more of their opportunities than Perth-Bayswater. Perth-Bayswater were first on the board with a penalty kick to flyhalf Matt Sefton, returning from Palmyra, but Kalamunda replied with two penalties and a try. Matt Sefton added a second penalty for a half time score of 11-6. After the break and a long period of scoreless play, Kalamunda kicked a third penalty when referee Ron Hutt, who otherwise adjudicated to his usual high standard, refused Kalamunda advantage and called them back from a promising attack for a goal kick in front of the posts. A late try to Kalamunda in the corner gave them their 19-6 win but coach Jamie Hohapata will not be greatly disappointed, and can look forward to polishing the rough edges off this young team with a lot of potential.
It took SECOND GRADE some time to get fired up but after a slow start the team worked hard to win 10-6 with two late tries. Coach Dave Proctor felt it was good game, although the team was clearly rusty and missed a number of players with thirds and colts backing up to fill the team. The team did well and stuck to their guns. The score was 6-0 at half time with two Kalamunda penalties, until mid way through the second half Perth-Bayswater scored a try through wing Sean Baker. The team toiled manfully in the later stages and were rewarded with a try right on full time, to colt Michael Whitney. Man of the Match was flanker Mal Heremaia.
THIRD GRADE started well in their game against Kalamunda, and came away with a 13-7 win. Despite giving away the weight advantage to a heavier Kalamunda pack, thirds dominated the rucks and mauls and played the game close to the forwards with good hit ups. Halfback Troy Morgan played well and lock Nathan Jacobi was supreme in the lineouts. Thirds led 8-0 at half time with a penalty to centre Nathan Haturini and a try to flyhalf Jason Jerry. They went further ahead in the second half with a try to prop Henry Renata but let Kalamunda in for a late try. Man of the Match was flanker and captain Lincoln Hefferen who was everywhere throughout the game. Coach Barry Guzder was pleased with the team sticking to the game plan and coming away with the results.
FOURTH GRADE had a bye as it seems the clean-cut, all-Australian boys from Soaks haven't got the numbers to field two fourth grades anymore. Fourths were undoubtedly disappointed of being deprived of the opportunity to hear that marvellous song about crackers and jam that we all enjoy so much.
Fabulous FIFTH GRADE led the way for the club as usual, being the only team to score a bonus point in their inspiring 24-19 win over Curtin at Edinboro Oval. Coach Mike Jones will be speaking sternly to the lads after a full forward pack turned up for training on Thursday night and five reserves were on hand on Saturday. Curtin scored an early try against the run of play from a Perth-Bayswater fumble and a suspected Curtin knock on, although we certainly won't criticise the unofficial ref supplied by hosts Curtin, who did an exemplary job in the circumstances when the Referees' Association's stretched resources did not enable them to provide a man in white for the heady delights of Fifth Grade in the blazing sun on April Fools' Day. Fifths were soon back on the winning way when the Flying Bar-fridge, Noel Spittal, scored in the corner, looking half the man he was last season, although he complained that he no longer had the weight advantage to bounce tacklers off him. Flyhalf Goose added a handy conversion, and Noel outstripped the opposition to score again shortly after, although he was clearly having problems with his centre of gravity shifting higher. Goose again did the honours for a 14-5 margin. Hooker Andy Keen stole a tighthead close to the line and waited until after the ensuing ruck to greedily score the try himself for an impressive 19-5 lead at half time. Age, the sun and general laziness contributed to the team dropping back a cog in the second half while Curtin found new resolve, scoring tries from a tap penalty and then a dashing attack over three-quarters of the field, both converted to suddenly return the game to the balance at 19-19. Fifths exerted their superior skills and experience to tighten up the game and hammer Curtin's line in the later stages. Wayne Japie Campbell was highly indignant when the ref robbed him of a try when the forward pack drove over the line, saying he was unsighted, although Japie's partner in the second row, El Presidente Steve Fink, assured the South African lineout supremo that the ref had only beeen telling him he was "unsightly". Inside centre Les Olsen drilled the Curtin defence with a try on the blind from a penalty scrum shortly after, so justice was done and the bonus point secured. The game finished shorlty thereafter with a 24-19 win to Fantatstic Fifths. Man of the Match was flyhalf Goose.
COLTS scored a close win 8-6 over Kalamunda at Hartfield. It was a good effort by the whole team according to coach Darryl Taylor, with the backs running straight and hard. The forwards started slow but worked hard and the loosies in particular were effective with some excellent defence that unsettled the Kalamunda colts. The score was 6-3 at half time as Kalamunda kicked two penalties to a single penalty from flyhalf Steve Evans. Colts added their try in the second half when blindside flanker Michael Murphy charged down a kick and dived on it to score. Thanks go to Under 17s players Steve Salisbury and Michael Murphy for helping the team out. Best back was Steve Salisbury and best forward Tim McLoughlin. Man of the Match was lock Junior Tara in his debut as captain. Welcome back Colts!
| TWILIGHT TENS | 8 March 2000 |
Nedlands celebrate winning the Twilight Ten A Side Tournament at Perth-Bayswater
The 2000 Twilight Tens Tournament concluded at Morley Reserve on Friday night, March 3 with defending champions Nedlands again walking away with the top prize. Nedlands II defeated Perth-Bayswater and Cottesloe defeated Nedlands I in the semi finals before Perth-Bayswater went on to claim third place in the play-off.
In the final, Nedlands II played a very physical game and grabbed the majority of possession but were matched by the pace of Cottesloe's backs, particularly their centre who straightened the attack and broke Nedlands' defence on a number of occasions.
Cottesloe took their chances early on when a Nedlands fumble in goal left the ball available for a Cott player to pounce for the try. Nedlands struck back with a classic backline attack and a try in the corner, for a 5-5 half time score. Cottesloe scored late in the second half when a dashing attack on the blindside realised a try. Nedlands replied immediately with a try in the corner and added the first conversion of the game to lead 12-10 with time running out. Cottesloe tried hard but Nedlands wrapped up their victory and celebrated their continued reign as Twilight Ten champions.
Thanks to Rosie O'Grady's and Razorback for sponsoring this tournament and thanks to the referees for adjudicating with distinction.
| COLTS NEEDED | 12 February 2000 |
Centres and wings desperately needed for Perth-Bayswater's gun young colts team! Third-placed in last year's colts finals, most of the 1999 team have stayed together and still qualify in the Under 19 competition. The team has lost a few players, particularly in the backs, and need reinforcements to continue what will no doubt be an even more successful year. Call the coach Darryl Taylor, on 9246 9442 or 0411 861 853.
| PRE-SEASON TRAINING | 26 January 2000 |
right: Jamie Hohapata, First Grade Coach 2000
Sunday January 30, 11 am
Fitness test, club run, endurance training
At the clubrooms, Morley Reserve, Wellington Road, Morley WA 6062
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.30 pm, February and March
beginning Tuesday February 1
Pre-season training at Morley Reserve
A professional preparation program by first grade coach Jamie Hohapata, ex- Western Australian representative coach.
Saturday February 5, 10 am
Sundays February 13,20,27, 10 am
Team building exercises
Friday nights, February 11, 18 and 25, and March 3, 6.30 pm
Twlight Ten a side Tournament at Morley Reserve
Saturday to Monday March 4 to 6
Club Training Camp
Jamie Hohapata 9401 3458
Attitude, commitment, dedication and teamwork
will be our way
in Y2K
| TWILIGHT TENS ON AGAIN | 26 January 2000 |
The Third Annual Rosie O'Grady's Twilight Ten-a-side Tournament is on again at Morley Reserve, Wellington Rd, Morley on Friday nights at 6:15 pm, on February 11, 18 and 25, and March 3. Great prize money will again be offered. Enjoy some friendly competition in the pre-season with this fun tournament in the evening. Entries already confirmed include Perth-Bayswater, 1999 winners Nedlands, Palmyra, Kalamunda and Wanneroo. Another three teams wanted.