Norwich v Holt (07.10.12)

Well done to all those that turned up for this fixture, which was postponed from last week. And, as usual, we wanted to get you all as much pitch-time as we could. This was made a little more possible as Norwich were short and we could lend them a few players, so well done to all those that played for the enemy.

Although the first half was very one-sided affair with some very good phases and moments, there were still a lot of areas that will need improving for the next few forthcoming fixtures, and beyond. On the positive side there was some good distribution, great breaks from Callum, Matti and Alex. Caz had a great game, Tommy T worked hard to make sure he was at every ruck protecting the ball. George R distributing well as scrum-half. Alexander bashing players out of the way. Josh, what a wonderful sight at full flight, something we've missed over the years. Dean putting his body on the line and a debut try for James. Well done everyone, not just those mentioned here.

However, and there's always a however... we still need to get to the breakdown quicker, be more dominant and quicker to re-cycle the ball at the ruck. We are still following the ball and sometimes losing our shape and when the ball comes out we are in danger of being run through, or around in defence but also in offence by losing our width we are not offering as many options and tend to close each others space down. Maybe it's easier to see from the sidelines but sometimes you have to scan the pitch and see what is the best option, take a look first before you make the next move. And talk to each other, there might be one captain but there can be many leaders.

The second half saw a much tighter game, helped no doubt by Jenks, Jack and Matti putting on Norwich shirts and the score in this half was 3 tries to Holt and 2 to Norwich. Next week we will need to up our game and play some better, simpler rugby not only well but fast, decisive and with good controlled aggression. Looking forward to it.

This weeks Man Of The Match: Robin Locke.
Worked hard all game, playing the first half for Norwich. Didn't quite win the boat race though. Work to be done there...

A note also for this week's Guest Photographer. Geoff 'One-Eye' Webster. The fruit of his morning's work are below.

Moody, misty and a long way away.

Sam attempting a moonwalk. Badly.

'Oh, for goodness sake, get a move on with it...'

Catch me if you can.

Josh looking his next bosh.

Mr Calm.