From the Pennant Manager

Well, what a result, an outcome we as a team never expected.

Firstly and most importantly we congratulate Keysborough on their performance on the day, and we also congratulate the Colts on their result.

As for the senior team there is no getting away from the fact that we were beaten 7 nil (an absolute flogging in some languages).

Myself as team manager, I was very disappointed at the end of the day, disappointed for the team, knowing how much had gone into our preparation and how much we were looking forward to the contest. On reflection I believe we may have expected too much from ourselves, over confident in our own abilities, and under estimating our opposition, all the afore mentioned are a recipe for a huge wake up call.

Having had enough time to digest the result, we discussed the outcome at the regular team meeting last Thursday, 18th March, the general consensus is that we put the result behind us and move on with a more balanced approach toward team structure (list management), and more accountability for our individual performances, each player gave an account of their round and identified strengths and weaknesses they need to work on.

Looking ahead to round 2 at the Heritage on March 28th, you will notice changes to the structure of the team that take on Metropolitan, I believe these positional changes will  make the team more competitive and balanced in all areas.

In closing  the team would like to pass on their appreciation to the supporters who made the trip to Kingston Heath, without the support and encouragement of these members the day would have been even more difficult to bear.