Monday, March 26, 2007
Andover Defeated
Another Hampshire League win last night kept our title challenge on course.
We expected a strong Andover team but we were lucky they had a team at all. After a 45 minute delay to the start, we loaned the six players who'd showed the Weymouth & Portland legend John Restorick so we could start. Their final seventh player turned up towards the end of the first quarter, by which time we were 7 - 0 up and never likely to lose the game from that point on.
The visitiors managed a paltry two goals before the final whistle.
Team was Martin Rutland, Steve Restorick, Dan Kinsey, Niall Laming, Nick Ireland, David & Jonah Jones, Matt & Dan White, Ed Stevens and Craig Bishop.
We expected a strong Andover team but we were lucky they had a team at all. After a 45 minute delay to the start, we loaned the six players who'd showed the Weymouth & Portland legend John Restorick so we could start. Their final seventh player turned up towards the end of the first quarter, by which time we were 7 - 0 up and never likely to lose the game from that point on.
The visitiors managed a paltry two goals before the final whistle.
Team was Martin Rutland, Steve Restorick, Dan Kinsey, Niall Laming, Nick Ireland, David & Jonah Jones, Matt & Dan White, Ed Stevens and Craig Bishop.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Win at Bridport
Our Dorset Shield campaign maintained momentum with an easy 12 - 2 win away at Bridport.
We took a mixed team of regular 1st team players and the cream of our junior side to face an improved Bridport side with noticeably more younger players than usual.
The home team took an early lead with an opportunistic pass from a minor foul to a player dead centre on goal at 3m but after that initial shock we regained composure and were ahead by the end of the first quarter and remained in front from then on. Bridport grabbed another goal with an outside 5m shot after an exclusion on our pit defender but were prevented from scoring again by an effective tight full bath press.
Team consisted of Ade Gant in goal with Ed Stevens, Dan Kinsey, Steve Restorick, Nick Ireland, Ian Pidgeon, Aaron, Grant & Niall Laming, Tom Way, Dan Farquhar, Jack Dow and James Baker outfield.
Next fixture is a rare home game against Andover on Sunday in the Hampshire League. Always a difficult team to play against up at their pool, they haven't fulfilled our home match for several years but look likely to show this time which might mean they fancy their chances against us.
We took a mixed team of regular 1st team players and the cream of our junior side to face an improved Bridport side with noticeably more younger players than usual.
The home team took an early lead with an opportunistic pass from a minor foul to a player dead centre on goal at 3m but after that initial shock we regained composure and were ahead by the end of the first quarter and remained in front from then on. Bridport grabbed another goal with an outside 5m shot after an exclusion on our pit defender but were prevented from scoring again by an effective tight full bath press.
Team consisted of Ade Gant in goal with Ed Stevens, Dan Kinsey, Steve Restorick, Nick Ireland, Ian Pidgeon, Aaron, Grant & Niall Laming, Tom Way, Dan Farquhar, Jack Dow and James Baker outfield.
Next fixture is a rare home game against Andover on Sunday in the Hampshire League. Always a difficult team to play against up at their pool, they haven't fulfilled our home match for several years but look likely to show this time which might mean they fancy their chances against us.
Monday, March 19, 2007
1st Team Away to Bridport
The 1st team have a Dorset Shield game tonight at Bridport.
Leaving JR's at 8pm for a 9pm start.
Leaving JR's at 8pm for a 9pm start.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
More Hampshire League Success
The 1st team travelled to West Quay, Southampton last night to take on current Hampshire League title holders Southampton City.
They started strongly and we were two goals down in the first few minutes, the first coming from City lynch pin Mark Williams. Goals were traded for the next two quarters with the home team enjoying numerous man-up opportunities; we amassed 13 major fouls in the game with the hosts only having 3 exclusions.
By the end of the 3rd quarter, we were one goal up at 6-5. Dan was majored out in the final quarter and City had a goal disallowed for a 2m violation. We went to 6-6, then we stretched our lead to 8-6. City scored again to make it 8-7 with 35 seconds remaining but we managed to hold on for a win.
We are now in a strong position in the League. We've two games against Andover to play and a home game against Basingstoke. Southampton City failed to fulfill our home game against them and we'll be claiming the points.
Team consisted of Martin Rutland, Steve & John Restorick, Niall Laming, George Fridd, Jonah & Diddy Jones, Nick Ireland, Ed Stevens, Matt White and Dan Kinsey.
Next game is a Dorset Shield away fixture at Bridport on Monday.
They started strongly and we were two goals down in the first few minutes, the first coming from City lynch pin Mark Williams. Goals were traded for the next two quarters with the home team enjoying numerous man-up opportunities; we amassed 13 major fouls in the game with the hosts only having 3 exclusions.
By the end of the 3rd quarter, we were one goal up at 6-5. Dan was majored out in the final quarter and City had a goal disallowed for a 2m violation. We went to 6-6, then we stretched our lead to 8-6. City scored again to make it 8-7 with 35 seconds remaining but we managed to hold on for a win.
We are now in a strong position in the League. We've two games against Andover to play and a home game against Basingstoke. Southampton City failed to fulfill our home game against them and we'll be claiming the points.
Team consisted of Martin Rutland, Steve & John Restorick, Niall Laming, George Fridd, Jonah & Diddy Jones, Nick Ireland, Ed Stevens, Matt White and Dan Kinsey.
Next game is a Dorset Shield away fixture at Bridport on Monday.
Monday, March 12, 2007
National League Fixtures Published
The actual game details have been released and Dorset's first National Water Polo League team start the campaign against Croydon Amphibians at Sheffield Ponds Forge on Saturday, 8th September.
Our second game that weekend is against Birmingham on the Sunday evening.
Full details can be found on the NWPL Div IV fixures page.
Our second game that weekend is against Birmingham on the Sunday evening.
Full details can be found on the NWPL Div IV fixures page.
Wins in Hampshire League and Dorset Shield
Two games yesterday.
First opponents were Blandford/Royal Signals in the Dorset Shield competition. With several of their top players absent, they struggled against us and we came out easy winners with a 16 - 3 victory.
The second game of the day promised to be much closer. Our opponents were Dorset rivals Bournemouth who were visiting Boscawen after recent victories over Southampton City and Basingstoke. We were missing recent star recruit Matt McGeehan who's left Dorset for Yorkshire.
We started strongly and took an early lead and kept this throughout the game. Playing a strong press, Bournemouth struggled to find a response and their frustration showed when one of their players was majored out at the end of the 2nd quarter.
Going into the final quarter with a 9 - 2 lead, we probably relaxed slightly and Bournemouth had a mini fightback taking the score to 9 - 4 but we then recovered and ended the game with another two goals to emerge victorious at 11 - 4.
Team was Martin Rutland, Dan Kinsey, Steve & John Restorick, Matt & Dan White, Diddy & Jonah Jones, Nick Ireland, Niall Laming, Ian Pidgeon, George Fridd and top scorer Ed Stevens.
Next game is another tight one away to Southampton City on Tuesday. At the moment we have a very strong position in the league and need to maintain the momentum. Southampton City have already had uncharacteristic defeats against Bournemouth and Basingstoke and will be trying their best to scupper our chances of winning the competition this year.
First opponents were Blandford/Royal Signals in the Dorset Shield competition. With several of their top players absent, they struggled against us and we came out easy winners with a 16 - 3 victory.
The second game of the day promised to be much closer. Our opponents were Dorset rivals Bournemouth who were visiting Boscawen after recent victories over Southampton City and Basingstoke. We were missing recent star recruit Matt McGeehan who's left Dorset for Yorkshire.
We started strongly and took an early lead and kept this throughout the game. Playing a strong press, Bournemouth struggled to find a response and their frustration showed when one of their players was majored out at the end of the 2nd quarter.
Going into the final quarter with a 9 - 2 lead, we probably relaxed slightly and Bournemouth had a mini fightback taking the score to 9 - 4 but we then recovered and ended the game with another two goals to emerge victorious at 11 - 4.
Team was Martin Rutland, Dan Kinsey, Steve & John Restorick, Matt & Dan White, Diddy & Jonah Jones, Nick Ireland, Niall Laming, Ian Pidgeon, George Fridd and top scorer Ed Stevens.
Next game is another tight one away to Southampton City on Tuesday. At the moment we have a very strong position in the league and need to maintain the momentum. Southampton City have already had uncharacteristic defeats against Bournemouth and Basingstoke and will be trying their best to scupper our chances of winning the competition this year.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Hampshire League Update
Just found out that Basingstoke were beaten by Bournemouth on Tuesday so things are getting really interesting.
Victories Last Night
The 2nd and 1st teams travelled to Southampton University last night and emerged victorious.
In the first game, our 2nd team comprehensively defeated the University side; the final score was something like 16 -1.
In the crunch Hampshire League game, the first three quarters saw a very tight contest with the home team never more than a goal in arrears. We had too many majors and were punished by some slack defending as well.
The final quarter saw Southampton wilt and we forged ahead, ending the game with a 12 - 7 win.
The Hampshire League position is very tight; Basingstoke are undefeated and we've only lost one game. Southampton City have lost at least two games and so have the University. Andover beat the university recently and our home game against them on the 25th March should be interesting. Before that though we have two other Hampshire League games to win - a home game against Bournemouth this Sunday and a trip to West Quay to play Southampton City on Tuesday.
In the first game, our 2nd team comprehensively defeated the University side; the final score was something like 16 -1.
In the crunch Hampshire League game, the first three quarters saw a very tight contest with the home team never more than a goal in arrears. We had too many majors and were punished by some slack defending as well.
The final quarter saw Southampton wilt and we forged ahead, ending the game with a 12 - 7 win.
The Hampshire League position is very tight; Basingstoke are undefeated and we've only lost one game. Southampton City have lost at least two games and so have the University. Andover beat the university recently and our home game against them on the 25th March should be interesting. Before that though we have two other Hampshire League games to win - a home game against Bournemouth this Sunday and a trip to West Quay to play Southampton City on Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
National League Fixtures Released
Following our entry to this year's National Water Polo League, we now know the locations and dates of our games.
It kicks off the weekend of 8th/9th September at Ponds Forge, Sheffield and is followed by another weekend at the same venue on the 29th/30th.
The inevitable trip to Walsall is the following weekend, 6th/7th October. Crawley is two weeks later on the 20th/21st and the final weekend of games is at Crowborough (north of Eastbourne) on 10th/11th November.
If we happen to get to the play-offs (rather than win the league!) it'll be on December 15th/16th at a yet to be announced venue.
The exact fixtures and times will be announced soon. NWPL Div IV fixture page is here.
It kicks off the weekend of 8th/9th September at Ponds Forge, Sheffield and is followed by another weekend at the same venue on the 29th/30th.
The inevitable trip to Walsall is the following weekend, 6th/7th October. Crawley is two weeks later on the 20th/21st and the final weekend of games is at Crowborough (north of Eastbourne) on 10th/11th November.
If we happen to get to the play-offs (rather than win the league!) it'll be on December 15th/16th at a yet to be announced venue.
The exact fixtures and times will be announced soon. NWPL Div IV fixture page is here.
Games Tomorrow
Both the 1st and 2nd teams have away games at Southampton University tomorrow.
2nd team game starts at 8pm and is followed by the first team match at 9pm.
1st team leaving JR's at 7:30pm.
2nd team game starts at 8pm and is followed by the first team match at 9pm.
1st team leaving JR's at 7:30pm.
Minis Lose at Bridport
The Mini Polo squad took the short trip to Bridport last night to play against the Barracudas.
The first three quarters were close throughout but we faded in the final quarter; the final score at the whistle was 9 -5 to the home side.
The first three quarters were close throughout but we faded in the final quarter; the final score at the whistle was 9 -5 to the home side.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Mini Polo Game Tonight at Bridport
The Mini Polo squad have an away game at Bridport tonight.
Juniors defeat Bournemouth
The Junior squad had an easy 7 - 1 victory over Bounemouth at the Boscawen Centre last night.
Team was Nick Flack, Niall, Sam and Aaron Laming, Tom Ryan, Sally Way, Kelley Ireland, Hayla Blacknell, Tom Cane, Matt Jones, Niall Petchey, Ollie Whisker and Ashley Williams.
Team was Nick Flack, Niall, Sam and Aaron Laming, Tom Ryan, Sally Way, Kelley Ireland, Hayla Blacknell, Tom Cane, Matt Jones, Niall Petchey, Ollie Whisker and Ashley Williams.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
AGM on Friday
Our AGM is to be held at the Boscawen centre this Friday 2nd March starting at 7pm.
We'll adjourn to The Portland Roads for liquid refreshment after business is concluded.
We'll adjourn to The Portland Roads for liquid refreshment after business is concluded.
