Forfeit to The Averages due to Stradbroke Island end of season trip
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GAME 2
Versus The Shockers L 1-4
It was reminiscent of the start of the Newmarket Division 4 season, a team full of skill, determination and promise beaten by a team that had a little more knowledge of the rules and game-play of indoor soccer. Playing without reserves had also made it tough on the Shearer's who after a 6 week break which instead of intensive training had taken to wine, women and song or to be more precise beer, Adella and listening to Duncan at Straddy.
The starting line-up had Owen asking to be in goals as the night previous had left him worse for wear, Sean securing the backline, Chris dominating the centre, Adam racing down the left and Darren getting caught out of position far to often. The 1st 10 minutes was full of equal chances for both teams either going astray or ending up short of the mark until an unlucky ball bounced off the back wall into the back of Owen's head and a goal was registered for the other team. The 2nd and 3rd goals were more bad luck than anything else - a penalty due to lack of knowledge of the rules and an unlucky bounce and slip on the carpet left Owen with a one on one. After the first 20 the break was needed as the half had been played at Adam's pace and all were knackered, including Owen after a busy session in goals without any gloves.
The 2nd 20 was played smarter, slowed the game down and Sean was solid in defence and putting the ball through to set up great runs for both Chris and Adam and some mildly promising shots from Darren. Through this play Chris was able to hammer one home to put the Shearer's back on track, however as the final half came to a close the tiring Shearer's side was not only missing shots but miss timing tackles and giving away too many free kicks with nasty looking hacking. The opposition was able to gain an extra goal and take the 4-1 win to the final whistle.
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GAME 3
W 11-0
Back in the Winners Circle
A forfeit and a loss to start the season was not the premiership hopeful Shearer's ideal start to the indoor season however the 11-0 win on Sunday afternoon displayed that this team has trophy winning potential.
The starting line-up this week included the highly acclaimed Newmarket Division 4 Players Player of the Year Mr Chris Kinsella, Duncan in goals (who with assistance remembered to turn up this week), Owen returning in stunning form despite a slight hangover again, Darren who must be leading the foul count for the league by now and Big Striker Stu. On the bench was Fearless Frank with a late arriving Sean.
The opposition didn't look as tough this week by fielding a few lasses however they quickly showed that they were the dominant forces in their team by easily getting past Chris early with some fancy footwork. Darren had good shots early but once again it was Chris that scored first due to one of the following possibilities:
A. The ball & chain was watching for him for the 1st time.
B. Make up for the embarrassment of being beaten by a girl
C. As the Players Player was out to show that he really is "All That" and looking to improve his 2002 season tally at
Newmarket.....take your pick
As the first half drew to a close it was clear the Shearer's had the advantage taking a 3-0 lead into the break. Unlike last week the addition of subs allowed for regular rotation keeping all relatively fresh and in good form.
The second half saw a scoring spree equal to an Aussie team against Fiji. Striker Stu ended with 4 goals but was unlucky not to have a few more showing great power up front, Chris with a hat-trick must have impressed the bride to be as with Sean hammering 2 home in the second half also in an attempt to impress a woman. Owen scoring just the once as he shared much of the goalkeeping duties and Duncan also collected a goal that was inevitable considering the time spent up front begging for the chance.
It might be said that 11-0 is a great performance, nevertheless there are still some adjustments to the Shearer's indoor game that once made will take this side to the premiership.
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GAME 4
Versus The Dammed Goats W 11-9
Goats Clipped by Shearer's
The Shearer's move into 3rd position on the ladder with another win on Sunday, a win that could only be deemed as deserved but lucky. The team was likely the best on paper so far in the season and not only included Player's Player Chris but the additional strength in the backline of Div. 4 Coach's Player of the Year at Newmarket - Alister. The game versus the Damn Goats looked to be an even match-up with both teams on the same amount of points. The play started defensively without them being able to penetrate the backline that was enforced by Sean, Owen and Alister and the man known as the Rock in goals - Duncan. It wasn't until late in the 1st half that the Shearer's finally put one past the goalie. From there to the end of the first half the Shearer's were able to dominate going into the break with a 5-1 lead with goals being slotted in by Chris and the Kiwi import scoring sensation Stuart.
The Shearer's went into the 2nd half overly confident giving Duncan a run and the super-sub Frank a go in goals. This line-up faced more determined Goats that were then able to score 1st and 2nd in the 2nd half and then was given a penalty that the nervous Frank couldn't keep out. Unfortunately for Frank their shots were on target unlike Chris who is now 0-2 from the penalty spot and unlikely to be given another chance after hitting the post yet again. The Shearer's also faltering early in the 2nd half up front with Stuart keeping the No. 1 supporter Alan C. cool with roundhouse kicks at a ball that only acted as fan for the fans as he was no where near the ball.
This poor passage of play gave the lead back to the Goats with 2 minutes left to play at 9-8. From here though the boys from Newmarket were able to dig deep, Chris completed a double hat trick whilst Stuart banged home the winners for the 11-9 win and take his personal tally to 5 for the game.
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GAME 5
Versus Woftam W 6-5
Streaking Shearer's are Impressive
The greyhound must have had an extra tin of Pal for dinner, Adam scoring a hat trick in the first 10 minutes against the league leaders Woftam treating them with less respect than Lambchop on Straddy. These goals assisting the guys from Newmarket into unchartered territory by taking the winning streak to 3. It was defence that made most difference though, birthday boy Stuart uncharacteristically staying back to allow Chris and Adam to play up front showed that he not only has the guns to shoot goals with but they are also a complete armoury in defence. Stuart's fellow back liners Sean and Alister taking on a zone formation assisting Big Duncan in goals and not allowing the opposition a 1st half goal and our tally 4 with a customary goal from Chris.
Sean who prior to the whistle blocked a shot without any consideration if fatherhood was ever going to be a priority in the future welcomed the half-time break. The half time chat was wary after the comeback last week that nearly cost the Shearer's the match - all except for Duncan who was still smiling after taking the Newmarket tooth out for a spin at the Caxton and coming up trumps the night previous. The night however claimed another victim, Owen who was unable to back-up after 1 too many lemonades and leaving the side with just the one sub to rotate.
The second half plan was to register the first goal and dishearten the opposition and Stuart reckoned himself the man to do it, shame he put it past Duncan to score first for the opposition. The Woftam team fought back valiantly and had things levelled at 5 all with two minutes left on clock. Sean had taken things into his own hands and was very unlucky not to have scored, their goalkeeper just managing to get a hand or fingertip to each shot. Adam who had been MIA for the last few weeks substituted himself on and with his fresh legs was able to sprint down the pitch and put a low one past the keeper. On the sideline Stats Darren who assisted by Luke (both out injured) ran out of fingers and toes to count the free kicks that we were giving our way. Sarah also on the sideline looked on in amazement as time after time Duncan was able to get to the low shots and with her man Adam scoring 5 times on the field the 6th score of the night looked a certainty when he got home.
As the final whistle blew the call was made for the doctor who had to surgically remove Chris's elbow from the opposition's back but the cheers were loud and the 6-5 win the best of the season.
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GAME 6
Versus Footix W 14-1
Click Go the Shear Boys'
The Shearers have clicked as a playing unit taking the opposition past the shearing shed and straight into the slaughterhouse with an impressive 14-1 win over Footix on Sunday. The salubrious display of football should push the team into second place on the ladder with the only real threat to the Shearers winning the premiership being league leaders The Shockers.
The turn out this week looked shaky before the match after half the team backing up from Bundy�s 25th that ended for him at 8am match day. The stench of Bundy rum oozing from his pores must have proved distracting to the other team as they all seemed to have difficulty in tagging him even in his weakened condition that sent him to the bench early and often. Darren returning from injury this week put on a masterful display in the first half defending well and passing sharply. The stalwart of the team Sean whose defence assisted the man known as the Rock in goals Duncan by only allowing the one goal. Alister now with a few games under his belt has the game well and truly sussed braking a scoring drought longer than Owen�s with ladies. The benefit of his double scoring effort in the game is the 2 cases of Crown Larger that can be dutifully claimed against Cool Hand, absent from the game with a stubborn groin injury � obviously pulled again during the week. Adam returning after his 5 goal haul from last week was out to see if he could better that.
The 1st half lead of 4-1 consisted of a hat-trick from Adam and a goal from Bundy so soft it just about melted on the way through, a lead superb given the condition of the team and the hot and humid conditions on the field. The second half though turned into a scoring frenzy Adam doing one better than last week and getting the double hat-trick with goal scoring reminiscent of the Pine Rivers match. Bundy ending up with 4 for the game, instinct for positioning rather than hard running or chasing proving a successful scoring technique. Unfortunately Chris not being at the game (probably out buying curtains) wasn�t there to witness how a free kick should be taken, Bundy needing to display to the team how to do it. Sean picked up his 3rd for the season and the score started to blow out allowing Duncan a run and Alister to give goal tending a go. Alister brilliantly saving the ball whilst still putting on the gloves using the reflex defence skills often seen at Newmarket during the winter. Duncan however took no time in racing down the other side of the pitch and staying there giving no thought to defence and begging for the chance to score which did inevitably happen. Darren who had spent most of the 2nd half on the sideline with the blood bin rule enforced returned in a bid to get on the score sheet, all shots unfortunately going high or wide of the mark.
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GAME 7
Versus Crystal Dolphins L 6-5
Brother Alan makes a Call!
(5:30pm BrisVegas � 3:30am Geordie Time)
ring ring, ring ring
�Hello�
�Aye Darren � Brother Alan here, me an a few of the lads been sitting around the Newcastle United club house watching the Shearers game via live satellite feed.�
�You enjoy it�
�Sorry you guys lost � but mate your goal� look you know you have a spot on the team here if you ever want it�
�Like to but promised the lads at Newmarket another season�.�
Despite Darren�s inaugural goal the Shearer�s went down to the Crystal Dolphins 6-5 and will need to be lucky to hold onto 2nd position on the ladder. The loss was not unlucky as the lads acknowledged today the defence lacked and missed the key mid-field scoring force of either Adam or Chris.
Team lined up with six but Bundy thinking we had to runs laps in a warm�up arrived with only 5 minutes to go in the 1st half gave us the much needed second sub. The match was close with never more than a few goals difference however the Dolphin team were always just slightly in front. Duncan was making more saves than the Red Cross in Afghanistan and needed to play fullback as well far too often as the other team pushed more players forward than we could get back to help the goalie out.
Owen was able to open the scoring for Shearer�s and the half-time score had us down 2-1, the discussion at the break of tightening the defence and putting more shots on target was forgotten once back on the field. The second half also saw the 1st yellow card go to the team - given to Sean over minor incident that did not equate with the hacking that went unpunished by the Dolphins. On a rare off day for the guns of Navarone, Stuart still was able to put 2 past their keeper � the form carried over from his form at the track where rarely a winner was tipped. Bundy got a single goal but was denied often by their keeper unlike his performance on Friday night that kept him from the race track on Saturday.
Next weeks match now a must win against the Vikings, however the team that will likely have another set back with defender Al likely to miss. Not to worry too much as Darren making the field for the 1st time as a 30-year-old next week should have the wisdom to carry the team.
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GAME 8
Versus The Vikings W 12-1
Vikings De-horned
The Shearer�s this week turned up in numbers to avenge the loss from the week previous, with four on the bench playing time was short for all. The hapless Vikings a newcomer to the competition felt the full force of the Shearer�s strike power and were quick to concede goals to Roundhouse in the first few minutes, his guns blazing to score a hat trick in the first half. The loudness of the rain pounding the roof may have contributed to their deafness but their lack of knowledge of the date was baffling with their belief we were Irish and the Battle of Clontarf was about to be revived. The hacking taking out Captain Chris early in the game whilst numerous attempts were also made to break the legs of the rest of the Shearer�s.
A half time lead of 5-0 was generous, to the Vikings, the Shearer�s ruining many a goal by encroaching into the box. Chris was also able to redeem himself as a penalty shooter getting his 1st in his third attempt. The second half was a mirror of the first with the defence of Seano and defenderAl keeping the workload light for The Rock in Goals and Stuart, Chris and Adam getting multiple goals for the game.
Stats had obviously just kicked the gift horse square in the nuts, after the Vikings conceding yet another penalty Darren was called from bench to get the birthday goal. Looking to shoot through the 5 hole their goalie pulled off not only the save from the penalty but also the following rebound shot. It took the handiwork of Chris to charge down and finally put it in the back of the net and collect his hat trick for the game.
In the end the Shearer�s ran away with the match 12-1 goals also being scored by Big O, defenderAl, and Big Dunc. With this weeks big win and a loss to the ladder leaders in the week previous the Shearer�s are looking to be near top of the ladder. The game much tougher though this week against the team Jason who have been posting a winning streak of late that has put them on relative equal footing to the Shearer�s.
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GAME 9
Versus Jason W 17-1
Shear Power
The excitement and expectation of the top of the table clash dulled the pain in the legs from the Saturday competition match and the pain in the head from the free drinks that flowed at the Crown night preceding. The boys in their shabby blue shirts were up against Jason who were all decked out in their English jerseys that in itself was only slightly less sacrilegious than Michelle wearing green & white to the Striker's match on Saturday.
Ad's opened the scoring however they were quick to reply with one of their own, at this point the match looked even with their young team trying to outpace and out muscle the Shearer's. The incident nearly ending in tears as on of their lads lined up Roundhouse for a shoulder charge only to bounce off the laughing kiwi. This only firing up the Greyhound, combining his speed with loaded Guns of Navarone to have both posting a hat trick before half time and the lead to 8-1 also including a blast into the goals from Seano and a deft touch by Chris both these goals assisted by Ad's.
The half-time chat was cautious as the hangovers continued to pound for the Shearer's team but need not be as Agent Sarah overheard the oppositions dejected discussion, the use of wide tooth shears or ring-ins playing on their minds. The opposition may as well not turned up for the second half their heads down were only kept in the game by the referee penalising the Shearer's hard. Taking offence to the elbows raised bulldozer running and tackling style of Hacker Dazz and Hacker Chris receiving more cautions than a drug raid in Nimbin.
An early goal scored in his traditional roundhouse style started another scoring spree, Big Dunc keen to get into the action threw the keepers gloves to Ad's whilst he raced down the other end of the pitch and started to call for the ball. The 1st goal was good but then to follow up and score a hat trick in under 2 minutes had the Big Dunc so excited he was the fastest on the pitch running down any loose balls and shooting on sight. Lucky for Dunc passing and defence wasn't needed today when ending up with 4 goals for the game. Afterwards with the confidence level high he was please to hand out advice even to Ad's on tactics for next week.
The star striker Stuart getting a career high 7 goals feeling pressure after hearing rumours that Striker Al is likely to be available to return to play in the next few weeks. Striker Al after a couple of bourbons divulged his history of at least 6 goals a game in indoor and that he would expect to repeat those performances�unless it was just the piss talking.
The final score of 17-1 putting the Shearer's clear at the top of the league ladder and becoming unbackable for taking home the title.
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GAME 10
Versus The Shockers W 5-3
Shocking The Shockers
The Shearer�s determined to win this match against The Shockers, the team that won 4-1 in the 1st round when the Shearer�s team was only starting to fine tune their indoor playing style and learn the rules. The favour returned with the Shearer�s winning 5-3 and firmly cementing their position at the No. 1 position on the ladder.
Duncan still holding a 1989 student card and thinking schoolies week was for him headed down to Byron for the weekend singing the new Afroman song,"I was going to play soccer but then I got high" leaving the goal tending duties to share amongst the team. Strong performances in goals from Big O, Seano and defenderAl keeping the ball out as much as possible and cameo appearances from Stats & Chris.
Roundhouse after his 1st goal must have thought that he would get the several again this week however their defence double tagged realising the ammunition he could unleash if given a chance. The scoring was left to Chris who picked up his 4th hat trick of the season with the goal of the match being scored by Big O. Darren unlucky not to get his second goal in 2 days but did manage to get his 2nd yellow in 2 days, well earning the title of Hacker Dazz taking one out for the game and turning it up after being on the receiving end of numerous chopping attempts.
Controversy never far away as defenderAl incorrectly hearing a report on the radio on the way in where US President Bush was crapping on about right to bear arms was heard as, "right to bear all". Late in the second half he was ready to nude up and streak the length of the field in the excitement of the win thankfully Samantha was there to refrain the man.
The game next week sure to have the masses vying for a spot, Cool Hand giving his overly pulled groin a test run in goals on the Saturday is surely keen to be back for more as is Striker Al who named this the week for a potential return. The return possibly in knowing that the Shearer�s won this game in the opening round 11-0 and the chance of copious goal scoring opportunities too great to miss.
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GAME 11
Versus Pandas W 10-4
To the Rescue
The officials at the Newmarket Soccer Football Club had been hearing rumours of the success of the Division 4 team on the indoor pitch and had sent down a club spy to scout for players for the top team in the coming season. Unwittingly they sent Rod who�s cover was blown the minute he arrived but with a quick word and a slip of the folding stuff any further rot should likely cease.
The game against cellar dwellers Panda�s should have been a cakewalk and the final winning score line of 10-4 flattered the Shearer�s based on their past performances. Player numbers were short with no reserves and in the excessive heat the starting 5 would have to forego any thoughts fatigue and ignore any pain.
It didn�t take long for the Guns of Navarone to start shooting, the scope on the guns had obviously received a tune up during the week as the cross bar was no longer in danger from the missiles that were now pounding the back of the net. With regular stopper Seano having wisdom teeth removed Big O stepped in and impressed keeping out any thoughts of offence from the Panda�s. Hacker Dazz now well known by all referees and with a reminding reward poster hung by the entrance scarcely makes it onto the pitch before being cautioned for any challenge� no matter how hard.
The star of the match was unexpected, Stats in deep trouble after receiving his 4th yellow card in as many games was begging not to be sent from the field when music could be heard from the sidelines � all and sundry turned towards the music and the theme song started:
�All the world is waiting for you and the powers you possess;
in your satin tights, fighting for your rights,
and the old red, white and blue.�
Yes, Wonder Woman had parked the invisible jet outside and offered her services to the Shearer�s. Her alter ego Sarah a well-known star for the Newmarket ladies top team brought her skills to the field and was unlucky not to score a goal.
Ad�s not wanting to be out played by his better half continued to bamboozle the defence with his fancy footwork managing to pick up another 3-goal haul. The superb feeding of fodder to fire by Big O, Seagull and Stats allowed Roundhouse to get 7 goals for the match and further stake his claim as the leading goal scorer.
Next week�s match against the Daam Goats should prove interesting with the last match-up ending with the Shearer�s only able to grab the win in the final minute.
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GAME 12
Versus Daam Goats W 6-3
Goat's Scare Shearer's
Early on Shearer's displayed all the talent that would only win them a trophy in the under 12's behind 2-1 until late in the game against the cellar dwellers Daam Goats things looked grim. The team not in the scoring form that they have been of late with Roundhouse out injured, the Greyhound needing to swap red wine for red Gatorade, Chris unable to hit the side of the barn with his shots, the Seagull insisting that he is a striker not a goalie and Hacker Dazz on a team imposed suspension.
Bundy making a return to the Sunday game did Roundhouse proud, copying moves not seen since Karate Kid the only shame was he had only seen the first half of the movie where he kept missing. The Daam Goat's holding their lead despite having 1 sent from the field had the Newmarket lads worried with only 10 minutes to go. DefenderAl, Seano & Big O the calm and collected backline kept the Shearer's within striking range and when Seano booted his first goal it helped light the way for the forwards. Chris after missing another penalty has given permission for force to be used if he lines up for another attempt finally found the target and made his weekend total respectable getting 2 for the game. Ad's after thinking red wine was warm Gatorade the night previous was still able to get a few in past the keeper and Bundy was unlucky in the end only to get 1.
Winning 6-3 in an ugly game however further cementing the top position on the ladder. The only real threat being the Eagles. A late inclusion into the division and already in 2nd place will certainly stretch the Shearer's in next week's match.
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GAME 13
Versus Eagles L 6-3
Swoops on Eagle�s Bribe�
Is bribery alive in the Division 3 competition at Kedron or did the referee have a shocker? A first half shot bouncing off the post called a goal and then the Greyhound denied a retaliatory goal as he was deemed inside the box much to the crowds confusion and anger. The final result of 4-3 to the Eagles disappointing the fans especially Wonder Women who had decided to hang the lasso up early and give crime fighting a miss to watch her favourite team.
With the Kiwi Import Sensation out injured the team tried to mimic his style, Big O with a roundhouse straight from the Kiwi�s handbook, that is all air & the ball bouncing off into the distance. The real excitement coming from Stats showing the strike force that the Kiwi is renowned for by getting a solid boot on ball from Ad�s that not only opened the scoring but probably a hole in the back of the net as well.
Many of the Shearer�s were carrying injuries from a hard fought Saturday game, DefenderAl�s black eye, Stat�s crunching his ankle as well as suffering from the same beer induced aliment that was effecting Big O and Ad�s. The call was made to the junior ranks for Teletubby Trent a supposedly star was out to prove his capabilities in the adult ranks. The defence was there but unfortunately he was just short on breaking the goal scoring cherry.
At half time down 3-1 it still looked like the Shearer�s would be able to come back and nearly did so, Ad�s finally getting one that the ref would agree on & Big Dunc begging to be out of goals for a few minutes got one to make it 3 all with a few minutes remaining. Unfortunately a wannabe Baggio and his mates outnumbered the Shearer�s defence and were able to slip one past to upset the league leaders.
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GAME 14
Versus X-Treme L 13-14
Up against the X-treme team from the division above the Shearer�s looked the goods early with Alister breaking a scoring dry spell that would rival Big Dunc�s off the field. Stats added another goal to his tally before the Kiwi Scoring Sensation decided that he would lock and load the big guns and pepper the back of the net with a barrage of shots.
Unfortunately for the Shearer�s the Greyhounds hind leg took a battering in the Saturday fixture and had to be a late scratching much to the disappointment of the punters. That combined with the Chris, recently exposed as the referee�s love child, who instead decided to catch up with Cool Hand to practice quilting and swap recipes leaving the team without a substitute. Without substitutes things got even uglier as Stats picked up a yellow card based purely on reputation and had to take over the goal keeping duties early in the first half.
The X-treme team tactic was obviously to only field strikers with the shot tally breaking any calculator that dared to try keep count and nearly breaking the keeper as they tried to shoot through Stats and not around. The Shearer�s losing in the final minutes 14-13 in a game where the lead changed with more regularity than even Metamucil could offer. A goal festival of 27 total for the match a not a soft goal on the day.
Big Dunc allowed out for a run enjoyed his 2nd hat-trick for the season but Roundhouse was the go-to man playing a level above all others on the field scoring 8 goals and looking to eclipse his personal target of a 50 goal season.
Next weeks match is yet another from the division above and the 2nd last of the regular season, the practice against tougher competition seasoning the Shearer�s nicely for the finals.
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GAME 15
Versus Inter Milan W 11-7
Inter Milan not worthy of Serie A
With the finals nearing the Shearer's sharpened their game against Inter Milan from the division above. In the first half all was even on the scoreboard at 4 a piece however the Shearer's were yet to really get started. Inter had obviously sent their scouts to spy on the Shearer's as the turn and shoot game of Roundhouse being impeded by concentrated defence to keep his scoring opportunities to a minimum. The guns although heavily guarded were still yet to be contained as Roundhouse notched the 1st goal of the game and 2 for the 1st half. DefenderAl realising his goal shooting ways last week found him at the top of the box, their goalie out of position he tapped one that had to be coaxed though and Chris slotted one that went top corner.
The second half providing more goals for the Shearer's with Roundhouse finding the back of the net like dolphins following a fishing trawler. His final tally of 6 goals a seemingly pedestrian affair to the Kiwi scoring sensation currently averaging over 4 goals a game. Chris was able to get another goal before taking over the keeping duties and allowing the new and improved Slim Dunc to score his regulation goal a game. The goal of the match though going to Seano, the fluster buster affair taking the ball the length of the field cutting through the defence and dispatching it with style as their goalie dived late.
Hacker Dazz limiting minutes to whinge about niggling injuries Chris took it upon himself to get the customary yellow card. Being the refs love child getting the yellow an achievement in itself but he also managed to get it whilst playing keeper. Not to be outdone or one to be left out DefenderAl joined the yellow card club, his membership long overdue.
The final score of 11-7 to the Shearer's against a team in a higher division good preparation to avenge the first round loss to the Crystal Dolphins next week.
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GAME 16
Versus Crystal Dolphins W 11-7
Dolphin's Gutted & Filleted
After upsetting the Shearers in the 1st round the Dolphins quickly found themselves in deep water against a team ready to score early and often. The Guns of Navarone cocked and loaded, Greyhound and Refs Loves Child looking to get to the 30 goal mark whilst the competition between the backs also a close compassion for goals.
Roundhouse well earning his namesake early when belligerently firing a volley off the nets that had their keeper ducking and complimented by the Refs Love Child deft touches that will give their goalie nightmares for weeks to come. The half-time score of 9-4 flattering the Crystal Dolphins as the Shearers allowed a few soft goals with the regular keeper, Seagull flying down the coast.
Seano in an impressive offensive display striking the ball with command past the keeper for his 1st hat trick of the season certain to be top scorer amongst the defensive team. DefenderAl able to keep in touch with another, his 3rd in 3 games but Stats falling behind due to his uncanny ability to find new and interesting ways to injure himself or get a yellow card OR miss a penalty.
Roundhouse still managed to do the most damage scoring 12 for the game, eclipsing his personal target of 50 for the season. Only the fact he did his stint in goals and on the sub bench stopped him from causing a blown a fuse in the score board. Chris weaved in and out and around the defence to score 5 for the game and Ad's who unselfishly assisted Roundhouse in his goal-scoring spree by placing and passing to him still managed 2 for himself in the game.
The final score of 23 to 4 effectively eliminating the Crystal Dolphins a chance in the finals whilst the Shearers' get a week off for the Australia Day weekend to return in two weeks for the semi-finals.