Running Lines: Volume 10
The grounds were a hive of activity as the final day of the Winter season rolled through last Saturday. With a number of old boy reunions taking place, our community spirit was alive and flourishing. A special thank you to all the boys who arranged presents and cards for our coaches and managers as a sign of gratitude for all their efforts during the season.
Our results were;
| Team | Opposition | Result | Win/Loss |
| 1sts | St Aloysius | 58-7 | Win |
| 2nds | St Aloysius | 60-0 | Win |
| 3rds | St Aloysius | 40-5 | Win |
| 4ths | Oakhill 5th XV | 31-7 | Win |
| 5ths | St Joseph’s 10th XV | 20-15 | Loss |
| 6ths | St Joseph’s 11th XV | 27-26 | Win |
| 16A | St Aloysius | 27-0 | Win |
| 16B | Shore 16C | 40-5 | Loss |
| 16C | Scots 16D | 30-12 | Win |
| 15A | St Aloysius | 15-5 | Loss |
| 15B | St Aloysius | 53-7 | Win |
| 15C | St Joseph’s 15G | 41-31 | Loss |
| 14A | St Aloysius | 33-5 | Loss |
| 14B | St Aloysius | 49-5 | Win |
| 14C | Scots 14E | 38-15 | Win |
| 13A | St Aloysius | 38-14 | Loss |
| 13B/C | St Aloysius | 22-22 | Draw |
- Player of the Day: Junior Teams (13s, 14s & 15s)- Aidan Patterson (14B)
- Player of the Day: Senior Teams (16s & Opens)- Christian Collier (4th XV)
- Rugby All Rounder of the Day (for effort/attitude on and off the field):
Lucas Mitchell (14C)
- Team of the Day- 13 B/C
The combined 13B/Cs are the Team of the Day.
In a tight and seesawing fixture, the Cranbrookians played out a fabulous 22 all draw.
The opening stanza was a physical affair with St Aloysius going to the break with a slender lead. Highlights included some lovely hands in the backline as Arthur Dadswell tiptoed down the sideline to score an impressive try.
The match ebbed and flowed and saw St Aloysius score a well-constructed try followed by a sensational try to Rory Martin.
The game was on a knife edge as both teams ran the ball trying to secure a win.
An excellent run and deft offload from Johnny Hancock saw Arthur Dadswell in the clear again. With swerving 30 m run he was under the posts!
As cool as a cucumber, Teddy Cassidy slotted the conversation aided by a ricochet off the crossbar!
When the referee blew time, it was all locked up and finished in a draw.
Coaches Dave Oliver and Kaleb Ah-Colt described it a marvelous game to finish the season that highlighted the development and improvement of our youngest rugby boys.
See you at our Winter Sport Presentation Evening this coming Friday as we wrap up another season of Cranbrook Rugby.
Mark DeBrincat
Master in Charge of Rugby