2006 Season Game 1 - Cougars v Eagles
It was a rainy Vancouver day that greeted the Cougars and Eagles players as they showed up at Burnaby Lakes Rugby field for Game 1 of the 2005-06 season. Clearly this was going to be a game for the rovers, as despite the pitch being in fairly good knick it was still pretty wet everywhere.
Both teams managed to field 16 a side with the Eagles providing the Fozz and the Wiz to the Cougars to even up the numbers.
From the start, the Eagles took it to the Cougars. Eagles Coach Freeman surprised many. Known usually for his yips in front of the goals, Freeman not only kicked the first two of the game for the Eagles, he also ended up kicking 4 for the game - a nice little b'day present for himself. Grills and Vargo kicked a goal a piece in the first half for the Cougars, but the Eagles went to half time with a handy 3 goal lead.
Half time - Cougars 2.2.14 to Eagles 4.8.32
The third quarter saw further Eagles dominance as they slammed on 4 goals to one. If it wasn't for the sterling work in the Backline by Fozz, Brock and Coops, the lead would have been much bigger. The Cougars seemed to have a lot of the footy, but just couldn't convert their opportunities (Grills and Vargo kicking many,many....many points between them, with the "slippery ball" being designated as the culprit).
The 4th quarter was frustrating as the Cougars seemed to be constantly propelling the ball into the forwardline with first year players Brad and Luke dominating across the centre setting up a lot of forward thrusts, but the Cougars just couldn't get the score on the board.
Both teams managed to field 16 a side with the Eagles providing the Fozz and the Wiz to the Cougars to even up the numbers.
From the start, the Eagles took it to the Cougars. Eagles Coach Freeman surprised many. Known usually for his yips in front of the goals, Freeman not only kicked the first two of the game for the Eagles, he also ended up kicking 4 for the game - a nice little b'day present for himself. Grills and Vargo kicked a goal a piece in the first half for the Cougars, but the Eagles went to half time with a handy 3 goal lead.
Half time - Cougars 2.2.14 to Eagles 4.8.32
The third quarter saw further Eagles dominance as they slammed on 4 goals to one. If it wasn't for the sterling work in the Backline by Fozz, Brock and Coops, the lead would have been much bigger. The Cougars seemed to have a lot of the footy, but just couldn't convert their opportunities (Grills and Vargo kicking many,many....many points between them, with the "slippery ball" being designated as the culprit).
The 4th quarter was frustrating as the Cougars seemed to be constantly propelling the ball into the forwardline with first year players Brad and Luke dominating across the centre setting up a lot of forward thrusts, but the Cougars just couldn't get the score on the board.
Brad and Lewie fight for the ball (Pic courtesy of Mario Bartel-Burnaby NewsLeader)
In the end, the Eagles were just too good on this occasion.
Final Score - Cougars 3.8.26 to Eagles 9.11.65
Goals - Grills 2, Vargo 1
Bests - (From) Fozz, Coops, Brock, Brad, Luke
A point on the Eagles
1. 2005 B&F - Louie played yet another game for the Eagles to no-ones surprise. From a playing point of view, the Cougars certainly won't be too sad to see Louie leave for his South American travels next week. Take as looooooong as you want Louie.
2. It was good to see the return of Matty Werner to the field after some injuries and travels last year. He played a great first up return game and took a lot of big grabs despite the wet conditions.
3. Yes Chris - well done, nice goals. Freemo almost got as many goals as times he cried out for a free kick....just kidding Chris.
Post Game
Thanks to Mrs Freemo (Mel) for supplying lots of nibbles and cake to celebrate Chris's milestone 30th b'day, which now officially recognises him as a "veteran".
Freemo, about to enjoy a nice birthday shot
Apparently Tabasco isn't the best addition to a birthday shot
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