Meltham All Blacks
Match Reports
Sunday 7th January 2007
Meltham All Blacks Under 10’s – Away at Halifax
Halifax 16 – Meltham 18
The under 10’s started the New Year with a well deserved victory away at Halifax Vandals. Frazer Morris returning to the team following injury led the team out onto a heavy pitch. The wet and blustery conditions prevented either team playing flowing rugby and the game consisted mainly of a battle between the forwards.
Meltham’s defence was again the key to the All Blacks victory with some very courageous tackling against the big lads of Halifax, in particular from Man of the Match Jordan McDonald whose defensive work combined with his forward driving thoroughly deserved the award
Player of the week was awarded to Antony Barker who had his best game of the season so far, making invaluable forward gains for the All Blacks.
In a tight game Meltham maintained the lead throughout the match, but Halifax scored a try with the last play of the game to reduce the deficit to 2 points.
Tries were scored by Luke Pogson (3) and Elliot Currid
Goals were scored by Luke Pogson
Meltham All Blacks Under 11’s – Away at Halifax
Halifax 28 – Meltham 6
The under 11’s were beaten 28 points to 6 by a very well organized Halifax Vandals side who mastered the wet blustery conditions better. Despite strong driving by Oliver Kirk and Elliot Morris, the only try was scored by David Dyson who also kicked the goal. Good tackling by Man of The match Joe Wood and Scott Gledhill prevented the score from being even more one sided.
Meltham All Blacks Under 12’s – Away at Kings Cross
Kings Cross 20 - Meltham 4
This game was a lot closer than the scoreline suggested , with both sets of defences working hard the half time score was 8 points to 4. Meltham’s try being scored by Sam Dennis his first for the club .In the second period Meltham conceded 2 trys to kicks on the last play, and with several key players missing were unable to respond.
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