Bustards vs Norths Colts

10/9/05
written by Tank

Colts v Bustards

What a great day for rugby the weather was nice and the beer was flowing. The Bustards took on their young rivals the Norths Qut Colts. The game started with an introduction of the old versus the young.

Though a question mark over 2 of the Colts players age was in question but the off field captain of the Bustards Probe's had been presented with proper identification of Chris Roach and Steve Rolls for age verification. Many have questioned Probes captaincy it was revealed to this reporter he was seen at the bottle shop earlier that day purchasing 2 bottles of Jack Daniels and only showed up to the field with one.

The Bustards committee will be looking into these allegations. The game started off with the Colts driving towards the Bustards end of the field but the solid defense was too much for the young lads. Then the Bustards drove down to lose the ball in the ruck and the young Colt darted down the field to score the first try.

This was controversial as the Bustards felt a penalty should have been called for hands in the ruck but Blind Dog Willie (The Ref) did not see it that way. There is an enquiry into the Blind Dog as it was rumoured that there was an exchange of money between the older looking Colts and Blind Dog the details of the commission’s findings will be posted when available.

Then the Colts poured on a display of attacking rugby to push in two more tries. The Bustards left the half 15-0 down. Word from the Bustard fans, lead by John Gotti (Timmy), revealed that while at half time the Colts were laughing at how soft the Bustards were up the gut. Of course many of the Bustards are old enough to be the Colts fathers and grandfathers, and some were the fathers and grandfathers, respect had to be taught to the young lads.

Some of the older Bustards believe the turning point in the game was a bone jarring hit by big Matty on a cocky colts loose forward which stopped him in his tracks and brought the Bustards fans to there feet.

This started an avalanche of try's for the Bustards, the blitzkrieg started from none other than “I don’t like to pass” Brownie who darted down the sideline to score the first try. Then later in the half “I don’t like to pass” Brownie scored another try. One play saw the brilliant skills of the Bustards to be heading towards another try to only have the ball dropped by Spider.

He was once the fierce redback spider but now days he is just a grand daddy long leg. The last half saw the Bustards 40 meters out set up a brilliant ruck. Then the ball was passed out to A-T who sucked in a few colts only to pass of to the American Stallion “I like to pass” Tank who ran through a hole that was big enough for all the bustards to go through.

“I like to pass” Tank darted down the field like Forest Gump running to Greenbow, Alabama and to off load the ball to Rosco Peeco Train, from Hazard County, who passed it to John Kaveoli who then passed it to Busta who scored the try. The Bustards were tied up with the colts 15-15 The Bustards drove the ball down with only injury time left to what has been called a controversial call when the Bustards pack drove the ball to see Rossco Peeco Train, from Hazard County, score a try.

Blind Dog Willie said the ball was held up. The Bustard fans were outraged and Blind Dog felt that the TMO was not needed. So in the end the game was a draw 15-15. It was a great day for rugby and good fun playing the colts. Many thanks goes to Blind Dog and the colts as it was a great game and good fun for everybody. After the game the Bustards treated the colts to some cold beers courtesy of the Bustards but of course IDs were checked.

A collection was taken up from the Bustards for Blind Dog Willie (The Ref) as they are hoping before next years game that we can beat the Older Colts for the exchange of calls to the Bustards side…….. Man of the Match The lad who was all over the field with ball. He setup some great rucks and had some great runs good on you. Villain of the Match Blind Dog Willie (The Ref) many felt that he saw the try but was under the influence of alcohol at the time and a breathalyzer test will be admitted before the start of the game next year for Blind Dog.

Bonehead play of the Match Hack the number 8 of the scrum picked up the ball 5 meters from the Colts try line when it was said by the captain to get the ball to A-T for the kick down the field. Word has it that a new end of the year award has been put in place. BONE HEAD OF THE YEAR AWARD.

Special thanks go to Nashy and Steve who proved themselves worthy of a Bustards jersey.

10/9/05 Bustards vs Norths Colts
written by Tank

Bustards Win Inaugural Reef Masters !!

Against the odds, a depleted but committed Bustards squad overcame the Cairns Barbarians 10 to 5 late on Sunday afternoon to win the Inaugural Reef Masters Tournament. Having been beaten 39-5 in Saturdays qualifying match against the Ba- Ba's, the Bustards managed to recover from a heavy Saturday night schedule to regroup and post a 22-5 win against Guam on Sunday morning to land a spot in the final.

Centrebet had the Ba-Ba's at 12 to 1 after their impressive display in the opening 3 matches, however, injuries, heat and fatigue provided a more level playing field for the final match of the tournament.The Bustards who were also suffering from late withdrawals (some injury, some not, ie Bannon, Menot and Shiels), and enlisted the assistance of Honorary Bustards from the Cairns Crocs, local backpackers and the extended Black Jack family.

The result was a makeshift team who quickly came together and played to a disciplined and committed game plan. The opening moment of the game was inspirational with BECPART President and Tour Captain Turks gathering the ball from the kick off and making a 25 meter charge up the field. A grueling 20 minutes then ensued with scores being locked 5-5 at half time.

Captain Browne re-emerged from an injury cloud early in the second half to close down one play and offload a ball to Murray which resulted in a try and a 10-5 lead to the Bustards. Despite the 32 degree heat, the intensity lifted with rock solid defence from both teams. The Ba-Ba's final assault on the Bustards line lasted nearly 5 minutes before time ran out and the referee blew full time. Relief and euphoria was the primary emotion as the Bustards left the field after an extremely close fought win in the Inaugural Reef Masters.

Notable performances from all, but special mentions to Turks, Brownie, Couttsie, Kav, Larso, Clarkey and Matt. Special thanks to Honorary Bustards; Stewey, Roger, Deano, Pete, Joe, Splatt, and Murray.

Cairns, QLD, 30-31st October 2004

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