The Alligators faced a mixed U11/U12 Bridlington side today, consisting of several well built players more than capable of gracefully stampeding across the pitch. After a feisty start, mainly at the hands of Bridlington, the Alligators began assuming their role and defending well. The first quarter saw players falling down like dominoes and balls being dropped like hot potatoes, which I can only assume was down to the ground being a little boggy.
It was Bridlington that notched up the first try of the day, with a brilliantly placed nippy little pass to securely take the ball over the try line. The Alligators, not comfortable with Bridlington taking the lead, hit back hard and tackled fearlessly, prompting Bridlington to kick several long balls where they could give chase. However, the Alligators soon peaked and began working together like a gelled unit and entering mauls and rucks with the knowledge that ball would get deployed exactly where they wanted it. They fought well and exerted masses of energy to ensure possession, often with fantastic and skilfully placed passing. A stunning and quick-thinking pass out to the wing man very nearly secured the Alligators first try, but sadly he was brought down just shy of the try line and knocked into touch.
The Alligators persevered and maintained their posture, never letting their guard down. It was to be a positive move for the Alligators as they held Bridlington off long enough to guarantee a magically heedful pass would safeguard their much welcomed try. After a successful conversion, the Alligators were two points in front at half time.
Going into half-time with the game now to their advantage was a comforting thought for the Alligators. But they also knew the game was not yet won. With a larger than life Bridlington presence on the pitch, the Alligators had to pull out all the stops and maintain their well bonded stance and remain focused.
As the second half got under way, the Alligators kept up the pressure on Bridlington, who persistently kicked the ball up field and made the Alligators work hard, if they were to gain more try’s. This half witnessed many try line tackles from both sides, but it was the Alligators that appeared to be gaining the most strength, and much to the annoyance of a valiant Bridlington side who could do little to prevent the Alligators from touching down an extremely well fought try. Another successful conversion ensured a well deserved win for the Alligators.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Sam Howard for yet another brilliant performance. Although all the Alligators performed extremely well, it was Sam who stood out and got stuck in with such fanatical enthusiasm. Every time you turned your head, he was right in the midst of a maul ferociously fighting for the ball or defending his position. With his energetic and belligerent, not to mention much welcomed, attitude, Sam’s Ready Brek breakfast was surely working a treat. It was another impressive contribution from another valued asset.
MATCH SUMMARY:
Try Scorers:
Elliot Adamson 1
Sam Howard 1 Total Alligator Tries: 2
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