With the talk about this Heroes BPL team needing to stand up and play this year, the boys finally put the training and skills learnt over the summer to use. We faced the under strength black cobras (minus tracthor and Calain) and after winning the toss and starting on o we went on a 5 or so to nil run on the snakes. In fact I dont remember much about this game, having been rendered to a concussion by Reeces right shoulder (straight to my chin). I think the half time score was 8-1. After half cobras picked up their game and started hucking away (Reece to finn) to make some scores. Infact they went on a 5 point run to come back to within 2. Heroes managed to keep this 2 point lead to eventually win on time cap 11-9 (not really sure, I had a sore head)
Promising moments was Adam Dowley on defensive, seeing him completely horizontal but other than that, I really tuned out with a thumping headache. Anyone feel like I missed anything, comment away.
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Friday, March 25, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Why Heroes Men Should See Some Finals Action This Season
With my new role over at the BUB, I've had little to post Heroes-centric sentiment on the interwebs. So here it is.
The punters are saying we're going to finish 4th (Stefan, Gref). This is despite winning 1 game in our last 2 seasons. With 9/12 of our boys training with Firestorm, it's fair to expect vast improvement this season. With 2 losses out of 2 on the board and Dojo looming, one could say that we haven't had the best start to the season.
However, Dojo, Bugs and Slamtown seem set to carry on their merry way to a Top 3 finish (probably in that order). So how are we to secure the fourth spot and get our first taste of finals action?
I would suggest that we have to win 4 games minimum. Heroes must beat the largely unknown Cobras in round 4 and again in round 9. The Cobras haven't proven anything yet, beating the new kids on the block 15-1, but bowing out in quick-time against the Dojo Mojo, 15-5 after being in a 5-5 headlock. Their performance in Round 3 against the Buggers will be worth keeping an eye on.
The other team to beat twice is Los Bandidos, who have shown improvement after their embarassing start, with a better scoreline of 9 - 15 against the Bugs. We come up against them for the first time after Nationals, which is a dangerous time, with Heroes having 10 players playing at Nationals. We face them again in the last round, and they will no doubt be well improved by this stage.
Is 4 wins enough? If we beat those teams twice, one of them will have to beat two top 3 teams to challenge. Beating one of the top 3 would mean big things for Heroes. I believe that with all players available and on our game, we are capable of beating anyone. How long will it take for us to gel?
This is, of course, a lot of speculation. But it's fun. For now, it's the old cliche of one week at a time. We've gotta be hungry for that first win in a long time. We have a chance to prove our depth next week when we come up against the Giants from Dojo.
The punters are saying we're going to finish 4th (Stefan, Gref). This is despite winning 1 game in our last 2 seasons. With 9/12 of our boys training with Firestorm, it's fair to expect vast improvement this season. With 2 losses out of 2 on the board and Dojo looming, one could say that we haven't had the best start to the season.
However, Dojo, Bugs and Slamtown seem set to carry on their merry way to a Top 3 finish (probably in that order). So how are we to secure the fourth spot and get our first taste of finals action?
I would suggest that we have to win 4 games minimum. Heroes must beat the largely unknown Cobras in round 4 and again in round 9. The Cobras haven't proven anything yet, beating the new kids on the block 15-1, but bowing out in quick-time against the Dojo Mojo, 15-5 after being in a 5-5 headlock. Their performance in Round 3 against the Buggers will be worth keeping an eye on.
The other team to beat twice is Los Bandidos, who have shown improvement after their embarassing start, with a better scoreline of 9 - 15 against the Bugs. We come up against them for the first time after Nationals, which is a dangerous time, with Heroes having 10 players playing at Nationals. We face them again in the last round, and they will no doubt be well improved by this stage.
Is 4 wins enough? If we beat those teams twice, one of them will have to beat two top 3 teams to challenge. Beating one of the top 3 would mean big things for Heroes. I believe that with all players available and on our game, we are capable of beating anyone. How long will it take for us to gel?
This is, of course, a lot of speculation. But it's fun. For now, it's the old cliche of one week at a time. We've gotta be hungry for that first win in a long time. We have a chance to prove our depth next week when we come up against the Giants from Dojo.
Slamtown
Thursdays game saw the Heroes take the line against the big shooting slamming flatballers from the coast.
After last weeks lack lustre performance, the green machine came out with a strong will to bring the intensity and when we got a turn over on the first point from a (insert) wayward stef throw, we capitalised and put in the end zone for 1-0. Then throughout the first half the game was relatively even with slamtown breaking us to take a 2 point lead at half. However the difference between the two teams was the initial pull on the point. I cant remember how many times we turned the disc over in our own half (and endzone) because of a great pull and chase, clamming us inside the endzone with our stack not realising it, and being to deep. With Adam out our handling line was a bit weaker and the gold coast zone worked well for the most part. BUT as soon as we broke that cup, I think slamtown will agree we walked all over them to score freely (for those 7 times.. ) But still and yes this sounds lame the score line didnt reflect how hard the game was played, with our game finishing last of the three and with one memorable 10min point. On a positive note defensively we didnt let the orange 'shooters' loose and kept the D fairly tight all evening. As soon as we stop shooting ourselves in the foot with dumb turnovers (myself included) Heroes will start putting wins on the board.
As ever this season theres no 'easy' games with most teams being able to turn up on their day and win. Next week is no different when Heroes vs the well lubricated machine that is Dojo Mojo.
Memorable moments for the game was Ye Old brown town connection being ever sweet as usual. OH AND... James getting skied by probably the shortest man in the league, Danny. Well done dan. In comparison its like thisguy in red beating this guy in blue (wait is that a Red Vs Blue reference!?!)
After last weeks lack lustre performance, the green machine came out with a strong will to bring the intensity and when we got a turn over on the first point from a (insert) wayward stef throw, we capitalised and put in the end zone for 1-0. Then throughout the first half the game was relatively even with slamtown breaking us to take a 2 point lead at half. However the difference between the two teams was the initial pull on the point. I cant remember how many times we turned the disc over in our own half (and endzone) because of a great pull and chase, clamming us inside the endzone with our stack not realising it, and being to deep. With Adam out our handling line was a bit weaker and the gold coast zone worked well for the most part. BUT as soon as we broke that cup, I think slamtown will agree we walked all over them to score freely (for those 7 times.. ) But still and yes this sounds lame the score line didnt reflect how hard the game was played, with our game finishing last of the three and with one memorable 10min point. On a positive note defensively we didnt let the orange 'shooters' loose and kept the D fairly tight all evening. As soon as we stop shooting ourselves in the foot with dumb turnovers (myself included) Heroes will start putting wins on the board.
As ever this season theres no 'easy' games with most teams being able to turn up on their day and win. Next week is no different when Heroes vs the well lubricated machine that is Dojo Mojo.
Memorable moments for the game was Ye Old brown town connection being ever sweet as usual. OH AND... James getting skied by probably the shortest man in the league, Danny. Well done dan. In comparison its like thisguy in red beating this guy in blue (wait is that a Red Vs Blue reference!?!)
Monday, March 7, 2011
Bunker Specialty Coffee and Chocolate
The Heroes Ultimate Club is pleased to announce their new supporter - Bunker Specialty Coffee.
For those who have not yet experienced the likes of this fine establishment - we strongly encourage you to do so. Furthermore, we are giving out an "Above and Beyond" Award in association with Bunker (consisting of a delightful free coffee/chocolate for 2) to players who give outstanding performances in teams that we play against in all Brisbane Ultimate Leagues. So make sure you bring your A-game to your next BUML, BPL or Women's League match against a team from the Heroes Club (Starts tonight!).
The Vice.
For those who have not yet experienced the likes of this fine establishment - we strongly encourage you to do so. Furthermore, we are giving out an "Above and Beyond" Award in association with Bunker (consisting of a delightful free coffee/chocolate for 2) to players who give outstanding performances in teams that we play against in all Brisbane Ultimate Leagues. So make sure you bring your A-game to your next BUML, BPL or Women's League match against a team from the Heroes Club (Starts tonight!).
The Vice.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Secret Intel
Every once and a while the incredible Huc picks up intel on the happenings of local runabouts. This time a rather large wad of paper just got sent over my desk, which can only mean one thing - its a big news story.
I can only divulge certain parts of this Intel. What I can tell you is that the Heroes Ultimate Club has launched a fantastic new website. Check it out here
When you re there be sure to register to the website and you ll gain all sorts of great members area stuff. and Discussion forums just to name a few...
Diligent readers may note, why have a website when you've got a great blog?? Well its like this...
Cause we can, so we do - alright!
More accurately the website is for HUC members and the blog is dedicated to the engagement of Brisbane ultimates greatest past time, you guessed it - smack talk.
Now you've got yet another site to check (Pallen, you will be pleased...)
I can only divulge certain parts of this Intel. What I can tell you is that the Heroes Ultimate Club has launched a fantastic new website. Check it out here
When you re there be sure to register to the website and you ll gain all sorts of great members area stuff. and Discussion forums just to name a few...
Diligent readers may note, why have a website when you've got a great blog?? Well its like this...
Cause we can, so we do - alright!
More accurately the website is for HUC members and the blog is dedicated to the engagement of Brisbane ultimates greatest past time, you guessed it - smack talk.
Now you've got yet another site to check (Pallen, you will be pleased...)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Sunday Fris!
Hey Heroes
This Sunday, regular Heroes training is NOT on. This is because we as a club are supporting the Moorooka come and try day that Nat and Rob have organised. There are a few amongst us that have volunteered to help coaching from 2-3pm, and also some of us that are going to be playing in the "exhibition match" from 4-5pm.
If you are interested in playing in this game, please register yourselves to one of the two teams on www.afda.com. Could players playing in this match please also be on time, perhaps get there at 3:30 or a bit before.
There is also a free sausage sizzle at 5!
Important Points:
When - Sun 6th March, ~3-5:30pm.
Where - Moorooka State School
How - Register on afda to play on a team.
Thanks,
Seb
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