.Eagle Rock 42 - Finlander 0       Game 1

.The match was a very closely thought, even though the score sounds very one sided.

The first ten minutes of the game either side could have scored a try, but with excellent defense neither could prevail

Then in the 15th minute Eagle Rock went over for the first score, the pack kept the ball moving well in hand and at the last maul the number 8 went crashing over.

Eagle Rock added a penalty after excellent defense by Finlanders kept them from crossing their line.

Finlanders launch numerous attacks inside the Eagle Rock 22, but could not capitalize on their pressure through either good defense or silly penalties.

Then on the stroke of half time Eagle Rock while soaking up a lot of pressure scored a break away try, even though Kane (chasing down a cheetah almost caught the wing and stopped him).

Second half was a very even affair until the last 5 minutes when Eagle Rock Scored 2 well worked tries, mainly because Finlanders were a man short due to a sin binning.

Special Mention

 Vico " The Terminator" The hardest hitting tackle of the game (Munched ,Crunched and buried the Eagle Rock Flanker).

Hero Of The Game.

The whole team, first game for many players and were not out played.

 Villian

Mike, For staying on the field when he should have gone off injured after 5 minutes, also bad handling error caused break out try before half time.

Finlander 15 - Camp Pendleton 15        Game 2

After a very competitive hard fought game with questionable refereeing decisions Finlander finally snatch a tie out of the jaws of a victory.

Camp Pendleton came out all guns blazing in the first twenty mins, but with excellent defense Finlander easily kept their visitors scoreless.

After 30 mins after one of the many iffy ref decisions, the visitors scored a try just left of  the posts. Somehow the conversion was missed. The resulting kick off was Caught by the impressive No 8 Charles ( who had a magnificent game ) who romped up the field, at the persuing break down the visitors were caught offside, Finlander Fly half Rob kicked the penalty. The rest of the half was spent in the visitors half with Finlander going close to scoring on numerous occasions.

Half Time Finlander 3- Camp Pendleton 5

The second half started with a few errors on both sides,( both teams struggling with the windy conditions ) after 15mins the game started to get ugly, and after 20 the visitors scored their 2nd try, even though good defense the visitors had the overlap and scored unopposed. Finlander threw everything into attack and started to get on top. On 20 mins quick thinking Mark "the Beast" took a quick lineout to Rob who strolled under the posts to Score only for the ref (who was having a off day ) decided to disallow it for  not being straight. On 22 mins Finlander tied the game with a try from Kane ( first ever one ) and converted by Rob. With 5 mins left the visitors scored their 3rd try after Finlander Inside Center "Vico" went off injured, the visitors missed the conversion. With the game looking over and 5 points down Finlander launched attack after attack, finally resulting in a try under the posts by Sean after a quick penalty by "The Beast". With only 1 min remaining and victory in Finlanders grasp the conversion was missed. Finlander attacked for the last minute and 2 minutes injury time to pull off a victory only for the ref to blow full time when 10 yards from the line.

Special Mention

After Match Zulu by Kane

Hero Of The Game

The Finlander pack led by Charles

Villian

Hate to say it, the Referee.

Back Bay 29 - Finlander 26

A quickly arranged fixture during what was supposed to be a bye week, showed the committed of every player who turned out. Although weakened by a few absences Finlander showed how well they have advanced this season, narrowly losing to a Back Bay club 2 divisions higher than them.

In the first 10 minutes their was a lot of very enterprising play from both teams, and excellent defense kept the game scoreless. Then on 15 minutes Back Bay scored their first try, a quick penalty was taken and they scored on the third phase, try was converted. On 22 minutes Finlander struck back, great play by the forwards sent them up the field only for Back Bay to be caught offside, a quick penalty was taken by "The Beast" and in turn passed to the Mike "Imron" who broke a tackle a dived over, the conversion was narrowly missed by Rob. Finlander took heart from this and attacked fearsomely, and nearly scored another try only for the ball to carry a little to far from "The Beast" box kick. The just before half time Back bay scored a try, good work from the Finlander pack was some how turned over and with the Finlander Backs committed to attack, the Back Bay Flanker strolled over, conversion missed.

Half Time  Back Bay 12 - Finlander 5

As soon as the half started Finlander with extra spring in their step ( after a half time roasting from the coach ) set out to put their authority on the game, and after 15 scoreless minutes finally broke through. Nath ( having a great match after he moved to Hooker because of the first half injury to Rudy )spoiled the Back Bay attack and hacked the ball downfield, the ensuing chase saw "New Boy" JJ sprint through and collect a tricky boucing ball to score his debut Try, Rob converted. This shocked Back Bay into 15 minutes of very aggressive attacking, and saw them scored 3 tries ( could have been more but for defiant defense ) one try was converted. Finlander with their pride dented and the heart of a lion roared back, Great work from the backs and support by the pack caused Back Bay to infringe, a quick penalty and Sean crashed over, Rob converted. With 2 minutes remaining Sean scored his 2nd try after a quick line out, Rob converted again ( having a excellent all round game ). Finlander sensing a shock victory was now evident were only stopped because the referee blew for full time.

Special Mention

"Silent Bob" playing the best match of the season, even though he had a broken hand ( massive commitment )

Hero Of The Game

To many to mention but Rob for his defense, offense and kicking.

Villian

None.

Pasadena 55 Finlander 10

This game will be better remembered for the injury to key player Sean, who after only 10 minutes of playing cut his lip in a collision with an opposing player (Later had 50 stitches by a plastic surgeon, no improvements in his looks but at least the lip was mended) with the score at 5:5.

The forwards found it hard to respond to the pressure from the opposition without their leader. A lot of missed tackles and lack of enthusiasm lead to a long afternoon for Finlander.

Two things to highlight 1. Marks ability to shout at a player in his way and still make a miraculous try scoring pass to  Charles.   2. Nathans excellent impression of Cartman

Special Mention

Sean who by his absence proved what a leader he is.

Hero Of Game

Charles ........ 2 tries and stayed on field even with a hamy

Villian

Second time this year, Mike....... For being a sulky ass and not playing to even 75% effort.