Post by Mackdadday on Feb 23, 2021 11:16:12 GMT
Round 1 is in the bag and already Brisbane, Merseyside and Gold Coast have stomped their authority with Darwin, Hull and Adelaide their respective victims.
Adelaide Attitude
A number of new components failed to click with Adelaide humiliatingly unable to register a single point. To add injury to insult, Dylan Brown and Stephen Crichton both have extended injury time on the sideline with suspended prop Payne Haas.
Auckland Orcas
A missed Mitchell Moses conversion 2 minutes before the bell let Auckland squeak home against Glasgow. As usual it was the Orcas backline which got them home with recent acquisition Jesse Ramien especially impressive.
Brisbane Raiders
A dream return for Coach Maunder pummeling current asrl joint champions Darwin. True to historical form, the coach inspired his halves with videos of his own days as a halfback for the Queenbeyean Green Beans under 7s.
Darwin Dragons
A bruise and battered Dragons are off to a poor start and with star player David Fafita already injured four the next four weeks, one already has to wonder about their noticeable lack of depth this season.
Glasgow Reapers
What might have been! It is said that Coach Simon took his left glove to Mitchell Moses right cheek after the star half missed a relatively easy conversion that cost Glasgow the points against Auckland. Moses will be without partner Mitchell Pearce for the next few rounds after Pearce was waylaid by a high hell thrown by his ex-fiance in the car park after the match.
Gold Coast Crusade
A measure of revenge for GC as the Crusade methodically destroyed Joint champion Adelaide. Known as the quiet contemplative buddha of the asrl, Coach Matt showed his excitement by affectionately patting his albino cat once more than normal. Nick Cotric looks like the only player unlikely to back up next week.
Hull Kingston Rovers
More misery to start the season for Coach Paddock after a club worst season in history last year. After an injury riddled previous season, Hull have already lost Viliame Kakau (7) and Daryl Clark (4). The profanity and shrieking led to police being summoned to his residence on Saturday night with drugs being administered on the spot.
Merseyside Dockers
Coach Jims famed grumpiness was somewhat alleviated on sunday with the walloping of Hull KR. Kotoni Staggs was almost omnipresent as he swashbuckled and made a mockery of the Rovers defence. Debutant Jonny Lomax also looked as comfortable as an old shoe pairing with fellow Englishman Jake Connor, both previous players at the Orcas.
Perth Panthers
Joy for the mining community as the Panthers came from a 12-2 deficit to win 14-12 in the final minutes against Sydney. Perth will be looking to continue late last seasons run of good form.
Sydney Oilers
Things looked to be sewn up with a 12-2 lead coming into the final 20 minutes. Coach Rogers left butt check will no doubt be red from scratching as he puzzles what to do with his non-performing halves. Paul McShane(2) and Tohu Harris (2) look unlikely to play next round.
Adelaide Attitude
A number of new components failed to click with Adelaide humiliatingly unable to register a single point. To add injury to insult, Dylan Brown and Stephen Crichton both have extended injury time on the sideline with suspended prop Payne Haas.
Auckland Orcas
A missed Mitchell Moses conversion 2 minutes before the bell let Auckland squeak home against Glasgow. As usual it was the Orcas backline which got them home with recent acquisition Jesse Ramien especially impressive.
Brisbane Raiders
A dream return for Coach Maunder pummeling current asrl joint champions Darwin. True to historical form, the coach inspired his halves with videos of his own days as a halfback for the Queenbeyean Green Beans under 7s.
Darwin Dragons
A bruise and battered Dragons are off to a poor start and with star player David Fafita already injured four the next four weeks, one already has to wonder about their noticeable lack of depth this season.
Glasgow Reapers
What might have been! It is said that Coach Simon took his left glove to Mitchell Moses right cheek after the star half missed a relatively easy conversion that cost Glasgow the points against Auckland. Moses will be without partner Mitchell Pearce for the next few rounds after Pearce was waylaid by a high hell thrown by his ex-fiance in the car park after the match.
Gold Coast Crusade
A measure of revenge for GC as the Crusade methodically destroyed Joint champion Adelaide. Known as the quiet contemplative buddha of the asrl, Coach Matt showed his excitement by affectionately patting his albino cat once more than normal. Nick Cotric looks like the only player unlikely to back up next week.
Hull Kingston Rovers
More misery to start the season for Coach Paddock after a club worst season in history last year. After an injury riddled previous season, Hull have already lost Viliame Kakau (7) and Daryl Clark (4). The profanity and shrieking led to police being summoned to his residence on Saturday night with drugs being administered on the spot.
Merseyside Dockers
Coach Jims famed grumpiness was somewhat alleviated on sunday with the walloping of Hull KR. Kotoni Staggs was almost omnipresent as he swashbuckled and made a mockery of the Rovers defence. Debutant Jonny Lomax also looked as comfortable as an old shoe pairing with fellow Englishman Jake Connor, both previous players at the Orcas.
Perth Panthers
Joy for the mining community as the Panthers came from a 12-2 deficit to win 14-12 in the final minutes against Sydney. Perth will be looking to continue late last seasons run of good form.
Sydney Oilers
Things looked to be sewn up with a 12-2 lead coming into the final 20 minutes. Coach Rogers left butt check will no doubt be red from scratching as he puzzles what to do with his non-performing halves. Paul McShane(2) and Tohu Harris (2) look unlikely to play next round.