Training Tonight!
6.30pm, Swansea University rugby fields, Sketty Lane.
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Thursday, 28 June 2012
Thursday, 21 June 2012
Magpies cruise home by a 73-point margin
SWANSEA Magpies produced a fine display of Aussie Rules Football to shock Vale Warriors 106-33.
The Magpies travelled to Barry RFC hoping to return to winning ways against the league leaders, despite having a squad depleted by injury.
The first quarter saw Swansea struggle with the dreadful conditions of a rain-soaked pitch and a strong wind.
Time and again, the Magpies coughed up the ball in prime positions, only for Vale to spurn their opportunities, or for desperate Magpies defence to intervene. At quarter time, the Magpies looked rattled and were 12-3 down.
The second quarter saw the Magpies regroup and improved conditions allowed them to stamp their authority on the match. The introduction of Jon Richards to a forward line missing all its big hitters due to injury saw the Magpies dominate the quarter with eight goals and six behinds to leave the half-time score at 57-13.
The third quarter saw the momentum shift back to Vale, who used the wind to their advantage. But Magpies full-back Geraint Havard cut a solid figure at the back, taking a number of impressive marks to halt the Warriors momentum in the final third and using his strength to dominate the loose ball on the floor.
Only an element of luck saw Vale pick up two goals, with the ball being deflected onto Havard's head as he was set to take a mark and rolling through for one of the goals. But Swansea held a strong lead going into a final quarter with the wind on their side.
The Magpies used the wind to see themselves home in the final quarter to eventually end up with a 73-point winning margin. Next they face last season's champions South Cardiff Panthers at Sketty Lane.
Monday, 18 June 2012
WARFL Table after round 5
Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Pts | For | Agst | % | |
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 403 320 | 125.9 | |||
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 289 499 | 57.9 | |||
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 358 65 | 550.8 | |||
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 266 143 | 186.0 | |||
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 225 514 | 43.8 |
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Magpies Scoring Chart
Donal Galvin 3 16 5 101
Jon Richards 3 9 8 62
Dan Gelabert 4 7 4 46
Evan Phillips 4 4 8 32
Chris Griffiths 3 4 2 26
Tim Walkden 1 4 2 26
Geraint Havard 4 2 5 17
Rob Baker 4 2 4 16
James Moon 3 2 2 14
Jack Garner 1 1 1 7
Paul Flynn 2 1 0 6
Eddie Condon 2 0 4 4
Sam Martin 1 0 2 2
Alex Parry 2 0 1 1
Siamak Samavat 3 0 0 0
Jon Richards 3 9 8 62
Dan Gelabert 4 7 4 46
Evan Phillips 4 4 8 32
Chris Griffiths 3 4 2 26
Tim Walkden 1 4 2 26
Geraint Havard 4 2 5 17
Rob Baker 4 2 4 16
James Moon 3 2 2 14
Jack Garner 1 1 1 7
Paul Flynn 2 1 0 6
Eddie Condon 2 0 4 4
Sam Martin 1 0 2 2
Alex Parry 2 0 1 1
Siamak Samavat 3 0 0 0
Vale Warriors v Swansea Magpies
Vale Warriors 4.9 (33) - 15.16 (106) Swansea Magpies
First quarter:
Vale 1 goal 6 behinds (12): Swansea 3 behinds (3)
Second quarter:
Vale 1 behind (13): Swansea 8 goals 6 behinds (57)
Third quarter:
Vale 2 goals 1 behind (26): Swansea 2 goals 1 behind (70)
Fourth quarter:
Vale 1 goal 1 behind (33): Swansea 5 goals 6 behinds (106)
Swansea Scorers:
Evan Phillips 1 goal 2 behinds
Rob Baker 1 behind
Jon Richards 5 goals 2 behinds
James Moon 1 goal 1 behind
Dan Gelabert 3 goals 1 behind
Jamie Evans (Double Blues) 4 goals 6 behinds
Rob Fielder (Chippenham) 1 goal 2 behinds
Other Players:
Geraint Havard
Alex Parry
Andy Stevenson (Chippenham)
First quarter:
Vale 1 goal 6 behinds (12): Swansea 3 behinds (3)
Second quarter:
Vale 1 behind (13): Swansea 8 goals 6 behinds (57)
Third quarter:
Vale 2 goals 1 behind (26): Swansea 2 goals 1 behind (70)
Fourth quarter:
Vale 1 goal 1 behind (33): Swansea 5 goals 6 behinds (106)
Swansea Scorers:
Evan Phillips 1 goal 2 behinds
Rob Baker 1 behind
Jon Richards 5 goals 2 behinds
James Moon 1 goal 1 behind
Dan Gelabert 3 goals 1 behind
Jamie Evans (Double Blues) 4 goals 6 behinds
Rob Fielder (Chippenham) 1 goal 2 behinds
Other Players:
Geraint Havard
Alex Parry
Andy Stevenson (Chippenham)
Bristol Dockers home match report (As evening post didn't publish it)
Magpies Docked by Bristol
Magpies James Moon attempts to kick the ball out of danger
Swansea Magpies 62 - 148 Bristol Dockers
The Swansea Magpies headed into this game against the Dockers keen to avenge the away defeat in Bristol 3 weeks ago. The Magpies were in confident mood going into the game, feeling that they had improved on their weaknesses in the previous fixture and knowing that if they could get parity at the restarts, they possessed the fire power to out gun their opponents.
True to form, the Magpies came out of the blocks flying, dominating the first quarter, scoring 4 goals and 6 behinds to take a 30-21 lead. It appeared that the hard work in training since the previous fixture was paying off for Swansea as they took full advantage of the upper hand at the restarts that they developed.
However, what followed was a calamitous error-strewn second
quarter where the visitors took complete control of the fixture,
scoring 60 points to the home teams’ 14. Unlike in the previous
fixture, where the Dockers Australian contingent took control and
strangled the Magpies out of the game, this game saw a comedy
of errors by the hosts, whereby Swansea gifted easy goal after
easy goal to the visitors.
A tight 3rd quarter saw the Magpies regroup and regain control of
the ball and cut out the basic errors and the 6-6 score line for the
quarter was a fair reflection of the tough midfield battle. Having
regrouped in the third quarter, Swansea knew that a dominant
final quarter could see them steal the win and make up for the
disastrous 2nd quarter. Swansea threw caution to the wind trying
to chase the game, but in doing so, they left themselves
vulnerable to the Dockers counter attack and with tiring bodies
unable to retreat and defend, Bristol took full advantage to score
a further 61 points and put the tie well and truly beyond the
hosts. In the face of the resounding loss, Jon Richards was the
Magpies stand out player, taking some impressive marks and
scoring 3 goals and a behind from half forward, while Dan
Gelabert and Siamak Samavat also battled hard.
the ball and cut out the basic errors and the 6-6 score line for the
quarter was a fair reflection of the tough midfield battle. Having
regrouped in the third quarter, Swansea knew that a dominant
final quarter could see them steal the win and make up for the
disastrous 2nd quarter. Swansea threw caution to the wind trying
to chase the game, but in doing so, they left themselves
vulnerable to the Dockers counter attack and with tiring bodies
unable to retreat and defend, Bristol took full advantage to score
a further 61 points and put the tie well and truly beyond the
hosts. In the face of the resounding loss, Jon Richards was the
Magpies stand out player, taking some impressive marks and
scoring 3 goals and a behind from half forward, while Dan
Gelabert and Siamak Samavat also battled hard.
Despite the emphatic scoreline, Bristol knew that they had been
in a much tougher game than their previous fixture and that the
score line flattered them. However, ultimately, Bristol ran out
worthy winners and will next week hope to make it three from
three against last season’s champions Cardiff Panthers.
Meanwhile Swansea will look to return to winning ways at Barry
RFC against the Vale Warriors. The Magpies know that in order to
return to form and pick up the win, they must cut out the basic
errors that saw this game slip away from them.
in a much tougher game than their previous fixture and that the
score line flattered them. However, ultimately, Bristol ran out
worthy winners and will next week hope to make it three from
three against last season’s champions Cardiff Panthers.
Meanwhile Swansea will look to return to winning ways at Barry
RFC against the Vale Warriors. The Magpies know that in order to
return to form and pick up the win, they must cut out the basic
errors that saw this game slip away from them.
Friday, 15 June 2012
Vale Warriors Away saturday
Saturday sees the Magpies facing the Vale Warriors at Barry RFC. Barry RFC will be televising the Wales v Australia game at 11am, so for those who wish to travel down early to watch the game, then meet outside Fulton House at 9:45am. For all those who aren't interested, meet at 10:45am to travel up to Barry.
Please let myself or Evan Phillips know you're availability for this game.
07824770312
The post code for Barry RFC is CF62 9TH
WARFL Table after round 4
Round 4 results:
Swansea Magpies 9.8 (62) - 21.22 (148) Bristol Dockers
Vale Warriors 15.0 (90) - 12.2 (74) Cardiff Double Blues
Swansea Magpies 9.8 (62) - 21.22 (148) Bristol Dockers
Vale Warriors 15.0 (90) - 12.2 (74) Cardiff Double Blues
Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Pts | For | Agst | % | ||
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 256 | 393 | 65.1 | ||
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 358 | 65 | 550.8 | ||
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 266 | 143 | 186.0 | ||
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 297 | 287 | 103.5 | ||
4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 225 | 514 | 43.8 |
Monday, 11 June 2012
Magpies Scoring Chart
Player Games Goals Behinds Total
Donal Galvin 3 16 5 101
Jon Richards 2 4 6 30
Dan Gelabert 3 4 3 27
Chris Griffiths 3 4 2 26
Tim Walkden 1 4 2 26
Evan Phillips 3 3 6 24
Geraint Havard 3 2 5 17
Rob Baker 3 2 3 15
Jack Garner 1 1 1 7
James Moon 2 1 1 7
Paul Flynn 2 1 0 6
Eddie Condon 2 0 4 4
Sam Martin 1 0 2 2
Alex Parry 1 0 1 1
Siamak Samavat 3 0 0 0
Jon Richards 2 4 6 30
Dan Gelabert 3 4 3 27
Chris Griffiths 3 4 2 26
Tim Walkden 1 4 2 26
Evan Phillips 3 3 6 24
Geraint Havard 3 2 5 17
Rob Baker 3 2 3 15
Jack Garner 1 1 1 7
James Moon 2 1 1 7
Paul Flynn 2 1 0 6
Eddie Condon 2 0 4 4
Sam Martin 1 0 2 2
Alex Parry 1 0 1 1
Siamak Samavat 3 0 0 0
Bristol Dockers result
Swansea Magpies 9.8 (62)
- 21.22 (148) Bristol Dockers
First Quarter: Swansea 4 goals 6 behinds (30); Bristol 3 goals 3 behinds (21)
Second quarter: Swansea 2 goals 2 behinds (14); Bristol 9 goals 6 behinds (60)
Third quarter: Swansea 1 goal (6); Bristol 6 behinds (6)
Fourth quarter: Swansea 2 goals (12); Bristol 9 goals 7 behinds (61)
Swansea Match scorers:
Evan Phillips 4 behinds
Rob Baker 1 behind
Jon Richards 3 goals 1 behind
James Moon 1 behind
Chris Griffiths 2 goals
Dan Gelabert 1 goal
Donal Galvin 3 goals 1 behind
Other players:
Paul Flynn
Eddie Condon
Geraint Havard
Siamak Samavat
Other result: Vale Warriors 90-74 Cardiff Double Blues
First Quarter: Swansea 4 goals 6 behinds (30); Bristol 3 goals 3 behinds (21)
Second quarter: Swansea 2 goals 2 behinds (14); Bristol 9 goals 6 behinds (60)
Third quarter: Swansea 1 goal (6); Bristol 6 behinds (6)
Fourth quarter: Swansea 2 goals (12); Bristol 9 goals 7 behinds (61)
Swansea Match scorers:
Evan Phillips 4 behinds
Rob Baker 1 behind
Jon Richards 3 goals 1 behind
James Moon 1 behind
Chris Griffiths 2 goals
Dan Gelabert 1 goal
Donal Galvin 3 goals 1 behind
Other players:
Paul Flynn
Eddie Condon
Geraint Havard
Siamak Samavat
Other result: Vale Warriors 90-74 Cardiff Double Blues
Friday, 8 June 2012
Bristol Dockers Home Saturday
Saturday sees our return leg against the Bristol Dockers and I'm sure everyone is gunning for revenge having gone all the way up there to lose 3 weeks ago. If you are available, it's your chance to set the record straight and give them a miserable trip home, like they gave us. We will be meeting outside the Pavillion on Sketty Lane playing fields at 12 noon, with kick off at 1pm. Don't forget the £3 match fees.
If you are unavailable for whatever reason, please contact Geraint on 07824770312
The other fixture taking place this weekend sees a return fixture between Vale Warriors and Cardiff Double Blues.
If you are unavailable for whatever reason, please contact Geraint on 07824770312
The other fixture taking place this weekend sees a return fixture between Vale Warriors and Cardiff Double Blues.
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Magpies Merchandise
We now have some Magpies merchandise available for anyone who wants to show their support, be you players or fans. At the moment we have baseball caps and beanie hats complete with Swansea Magpies logo available at the price of £12 each. If you are interested in one of these bad boys please contact Kim or Alex Parry or let either myself or Evan know next time you see us.
As far as polo shirts are concerned, I am working on getting some polo shirt designs ASAP from our supplier and options will be presented in training soon. Membership T-shirts have been ordered and should be available for collection in the next couple of weeks too.
Saturday, 2 June 2012
WARFL Table (After round 3)
Results:
Cardiff Panthers 25.3 (153) - 2.4 (16) Cardiff Double Blues
Bristol Dockers v Vale Warriors (Postponed)
Cardiff Panthers 25.3 (153) - 2.4 (16) Cardiff Double Blues
Bristol Dockers v Vale Warriors (Postponed)
Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Pts | For | Agst | % | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 358 | 65 | 550.8 | ||
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 235 | 139 | 169.1 | ||
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 166 | 319 | 52.0 | ||
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 118 | 81 | 145.7 | ||
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 151 | 424 | 35.6 |
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