Chris Paterson running the ball up hard against the Beechwood defence in their Hastings League clash on Saturday
Kendall Blues secured their first victory of the season in a hard fought Hastings League clash against Beechwood Shamrocks on Saturday.
Beechwood started the scoring with the first try of the day scored in the 6th minute. Kendall then replied in the 20th minute with Peter Sproul crossing the line for the first time since starting with the Blues in 2008. This was followed by another 2 tries to Kendall which saw the score 16 - 4 at half time.
The Blues came out firing after half time and Dave O’Hara ran an almost length of the field try to kick off their scoring in the second half. This was followed by a barrage of tries from both teams with Kendall running in three more tries to Beechwood’s two resulting in the final score of 40 - 14 in favour of the Blues.
Tries on the day went to Peter Sproul (2), Chris Hanlon, Arnold Turnbull, Dave O’Hara, Ethan Barber and Dylan Baldry. Goals went to Shaun Pearce (3) and Chris Hanlon (3).
Well done to all the boys and let’s hope this is the first of many wins to come. Next game they travel to Comboyne to take on the Tigers on Saturday 16th June at 2pm. We hope to see as many supporters there as possible.
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected in the Hastings League representative team for this weekend Beach v Bush matches: Dylan Baldry, Chris Hanlon, Chris Paterson, Dave O’Hara, Shaun Pearce, Ethan Barber and Peter Sproul. Games kick off from 1pm at Lank Bain Sporting Complex Wauchope on Saturday 9th June.
FAMILY FUN DAY SPECIAL GUEST KURT GIDLEY
Attention all supporters and their families: Kendall Blues in conjunction with Camden Haven Junior RLFC will be holding a family fun day on Saturday 7th July kicking off from 11am. Special Guest star on the day will be Kurt Gidley from the Newcastle Knights. There will be a few junior exhibition matches from the Eagles and other surrounding junior league teams followed by the main game of Kendall v Long Flat from 2pm. There will be lots of fun things for the kids to do on the day followed by a live band, ‘Crank’ back at Kendall Services and Citizens Club . The club hopes to see all league supporters back there.
OLD BOYS UP AND RUNNING
The Kendall Old Boys are up and running, and successfully inspired The Blues to their first win on Saturday against Beechwood.
They looked pretty flash in their new shirts and hats. Memberships are still open and the goal is 100 members.
On Saturday June 16 The Old Boys have organised a bus to the Comboyne game and will meet up with The Comboyne Old Boys. Cost is $20 (includes refreshments) and seats are limited. Contact Harry Harris on 0457733344 to book your seat. You must be in full uniform (including hat) or you are not allowed on. Also please pay your membership funds ASAP.
