Western Blues 3-16 Eden Stallions...

It was a whitewash.

We scored 16 goals. The only bad thing to come out of the game was that they scored 3 goals against us, but I think that was because for the 3rd quarter, Dave was off, Nick was up front, and the rest of the attacking midfielders and defensive midfielders were playing like centre forwards as everyone was trying to get a piece of the goal scoring extravaganza, with Rob exasperated since he was the only one who was managing to actually stay in his position.

Owen scored 4 goals in the first half which was a marvelous effort. McKinlay, Miller, Robbie all chipped in with a brace each, and Markos, Rob, Casey, Nick, Hamish Syrett and notably Dave scored 1 each. Dave’s goal a superb solo effort from deep inside his own half with a lovely finish from 20 yards. Other notable goals were Owen’s first ever headed goal after 20 years as a striker, Hamish Mckinlay’s dribble round the keeper to score, Markos and Casey’s first goals in only their 3rd game of soccer, Robbie’s double in only his second game.

There was also some pretty awful fouls. Dave was almost put in a wheelchair by a 2 foot all stud lunge. His retort: “I am going to cripple you you f*&wit” or something of that ilk.

A marvelous stretching routine led by Hamish Syrett really set the tone for the professional display put on by the Stals. I have heard rumours that Markos Pantyslides thinks he can do a better job. Next week, can Markos please lead the stretches, and then if everyone could vote for the favourite stretch instructor, and they will hold the position for the rest of the year.

All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable day out. We don’t want to be winning like that every week, but it certainly was a lot of fun.

OG EDIT - funniest moment of the game... Miller's diving attempts to win free kicks came close but not as funny as whoever (McKinlay??) shouted a Kaiser Chiefs style "RUBY RUBY RUBY RUBYYYYY" after one of their players called for the ball. Pictures to follow soon...