Thirds showcase their potential
MACCLESFIELD 3RD ... 31 DIDSBURY TOC H ......... 27
FIRST game of the season for Macc 3s and what a spectacle we were treated too. Luckily Aaron turned up just in time to add a bit of power to our pack and complete the front row with the Jones’ brothers.
The game started at a frantic pace which suited our young guns.
The half backs of Grant and Leicester were getting the back line firing, and some good tactical kicking put us in some great attacking positions. Great hands by the youngest Bowden and Hollywood put our wingers in ample space to attack the flanks.
Briggsie tore up the right wing, whilst big Dave Kirk enjoyed a similar afternoon on the left, all safely covered by Duncan at fullback who never had a hair out of place; a very classy player.
Of course the backs couldn’t have enjoyed this possession without the hard work of the forwards. The silver fox, Ollie Wilson, looked stunning as he brushed back those years by sprinting around the park. Unfortunately his hammies didn’t have the same idea and went on strike with 20 minutes to go.
Jonny ‘The Salmon’ Thompson put in a
MOTM performance, both in attack and defence, closely followed by our skipper, Hodkinson, who we lost to a proper stinger early in the second half.
With our skipper off and the bigger Jones’ brother having to leave the field due to injury we had to go to uncontested scrums. Down to 14 men for the final 20 minutes meant we had to put in a huge defensive display as Didsbury hammered our line.
Huge hits by Gray, Robinson and Dempsey (after his 10 minute enforced break!) kept Didsbury from running away with it. With 2 minutes to go we were facing defeat.
A cracking kick off from Leicester was ably collected by JT, and following a few hectic phases and powerful runs by Richardson, the fleet footed Marchington scampered over to seal the win. It was a thoroughly deserved victory from a young side with great potential. We would like to thank Didsbury for a great game, played in the proper spirit.
Well done to all involved, it’s great to be back playing the game we all love.