Hey Guys,

Another really positive weekend for the Convicts. We had our first away games where the teams were separated and a good turn up for the seconds was shown on the score board at half time with a 7-7 half time score. It was great to see Chris Lesa back plus I think we may have had our first brothers play together in a team (Matt Barnes’ brother). A little misscommunication after half time saw only 14 players take to the field but that was sorted out after a scrum or two. Macquarie Uni put on a couple of tries but a great gutsy game.

The first’s went out to the Hills and had another great solid win. At half time with only 2 tries scored there was a lot of talk about keeping the structure to the game, this happened which saw some fantastic team and individual tries. Good games to Josh who was calm under pressure and some great kicks and defence while Lukie’s brilliant chip, chase, kick forward, re-gather and score was worth the trip up the M2 - but Jay not to be out done then broke up the right flank and decided that a fend to the poor unsuspecting full back was the way to get through…and he was right. the full back was face down as Jay crossed over the line. This was after the Convicts front row had dominated Hills to the extent that the Convicts were winning more from Hill’s feed than Hill’s were. A tight head resulted in Jayson’s try while Lukie and Jay scored anotehr one each plus James’ early try from a grubber in behind the defence rounded out the 6 tries. More points than were available to hand out were given out but the 3 Points went to the Front Row (Aki, Jumbo & Charlie). 2 points to Gus & Aron “big Girl” and 1 point to Lukie & James. Final score of 34-0.

Player Availability
Inform your managers NOW if you aren’t available this weekend! The managers contact details have been in the last 3 weekly emails. ALSO if you’re injured that doesn’t mean you just have a weekend off rugby - make sure you’re getting down and supporting your club and team. Also it is great if the players from each team can get down and support the other team, run water, run the line and just support/help out the Manager (it isn’t the Manager’s job to do everything, it is his job to organise & ensure things are done).

Games this weekend:
2nds Vs Petersham @ Camperdown Oval, Mallet St. Players there for 8:45 (9:45 Kick-off)
1st Vs UNSW @ David Phillips Oval, Dalmeny Ave, Roseberry. Players there for midday (1PM kick-off)

Rugger Bugger XI
The date for RBXI is locked in for May 29th at the Shift. So keep that night free (some of you will be in the show - it is a priviledge to be asked) and make sure get all your friends, ex shags and aquintances down.

Bingham Cup Tour:
Newsletter & update this week. Look out for the next newsletter, it will require you to provide additional information via a survey.

Contact Duncan, myself or anyone on the Committee if you have any questions.

Cheers,

Charlie
President