Location: McAlister
Date: Saturday 31st May
Kick-Off: 12.30pm
Last time they met: First meeting. Olympic played in Capital 11 in 2007.
Match Preview:
The Beavers return to a happy hunting ground in their clash against Olympic on Saturday. McAlister Park was the scene of a 7 – 1 preseason romp for the Beavers, with Shaggy grabbing a brace and Mad Dog rarely being threatened. However, Olympic will be no Captial 14b lightweights, and the absence of Mad Dog and Frontrunner may leave a hole at the back for the Beavers. University will be desperate to stay in touch with the top of the table, but will certainly have their work cut out in doing so.
Where it will be won:
Defence. The Beavers have only conceded two goals in their last two games, but both have come from lapses in concentration – one in failing to react to a short corner, the other directly from a kickoff. Patching these lapses up could go a long way towards taking the three points.
Hitting the target. Lets give ourselves a chance, and follow up on the keeper all day to pinch one.
Key men:
Dave: Donning the gloves and dying to get dirty.
Falconer: Always threatening to induce a red card. Alternatively a yellow card himself for simulation. Either or, the affect on the match could be instrumental.
TAB Odds:
Beavers $1.80
Olympic $4.00
Draw $2.00
Prediction:
Beavers 3 – 2.
Reporter: Versteeg
Friday, May 30, 2008
University Beavers vs Upper Hutt City Marauders (Match Report)
Final Result : University Beavers 1: Upper Hutt Marauders 1
Player of the Day : Tanus Falconer
The lack of mental preparation may have been a factor in the end result of this match. The Beavers woke up on Saturday morning expecting a cancellation. Hearing nothing, they made their way to the group in usual fashion with one exception- Mad Dog had to be picked up out of not wanting to risk taking his wiperless car in the rain.
Battery and Sammy still looking and talking drunk from a night on the Whiskeys, Clarky had forgotten his Beaver shorts and Shaggy was as white as a ghost. No-doz.
The Marauders looked like the tossers that they are- was anyone expecting anything less?
The first half progressed like any other Capital 10 battle of the titans. With 65% of possession running towards the Porirua end at Nairnville, the Beavers were unable to open their account. The defensive line was sound and a nil all scoreline was only reflective of missed opportunities.
The second half began at a level of high intensity and it was clear a goal was coming.
An attacking corner saw Mark McLeod send in a ball to the penalty spot. The ball flew past the big thumb head of a hungry defender and boggled around. It popped clear to Falconer who moved it shamelessly from an open left foot to his favoured right boot. 'PULL THE TRIGGER' someone yells. And that he did. Only a deflection from Mannfred slowed its path. Good deflection however as it trickled into the bottom left net.
51st Minute, Luke Manfred (Tayne Falconer) …….1-0 BEAVERS
The word needed to go out to not rest on this lead and to make sure the intensity remained the same. But, as often happens with the Beavers, a equaliser was to follow. From the kickoff the Ratty Marauders pushed forward as if the Piped Piper was playing in Mad Dog's goal. Pushed out to the right they appeared to be shut down- but with only a very acute angle to work with, one of the two resident skin heads put one into the back of the net. Granted, it was a well placed shot.
52nd Minute, Tayne's headbutt mate…….. 1-1 MARAUDERS
And that was the way it remained. The chances came for the Beavers in the back end of this half but were not taken.
The points shared. A number of good things to come from the match for the Beavers. They continue to dominate and it is always a sign of dominance when teams above you on the table are happy to settle for a draw with 30 to play. The game threatened to get scrappy at times- maybe out their in the return leg fists will come out. The Beavers will be disappointed they couldn't capture the full 3 points, but a draw is better than nothing.
It is a painful process when the editor can copy and paste in the score from the week before, when that too was a disappointing 1 all draw. But it is no good worrying about what has been and gone- the Beavers have the success of their season at their own feet. The time has come to start getting full points from the scrappy matches they dominate so much.
Roving and raiding, in search of plunder.
Reporter: Barrett
Player of the Day : Tanus Falconer
The lack of mental preparation may have been a factor in the end result of this match. The Beavers woke up on Saturday morning expecting a cancellation. Hearing nothing, they made their way to the group in usual fashion with one exception- Mad Dog had to be picked up out of not wanting to risk taking his wiperless car in the rain.
Battery and Sammy still looking and talking drunk from a night on the Whiskeys, Clarky had forgotten his Beaver shorts and Shaggy was as white as a ghost. No-doz.
The Marauders looked like the tossers that they are- was anyone expecting anything less?
The first half progressed like any other Capital 10 battle of the titans. With 65% of possession running towards the Porirua end at Nairnville, the Beavers were unable to open their account. The defensive line was sound and a nil all scoreline was only reflective of missed opportunities.
The second half began at a level of high intensity and it was clear a goal was coming.
An attacking corner saw Mark McLeod send in a ball to the penalty spot. The ball flew past the big thumb head of a hungry defender and boggled around. It popped clear to Falconer who moved it shamelessly from an open left foot to his favoured right boot. 'PULL THE TRIGGER' someone yells. And that he did. Only a deflection from Mannfred slowed its path. Good deflection however as it trickled into the bottom left net.
51st Minute, Luke Manfred (Tayne Falconer) …….1-0 BEAVERS
The word needed to go out to not rest on this lead and to make sure the intensity remained the same. But, as often happens with the Beavers, a equaliser was to follow. From the kickoff the Ratty Marauders pushed forward as if the Piped Piper was playing in Mad Dog's goal. Pushed out to the right they appeared to be shut down- but with only a very acute angle to work with, one of the two resident skin heads put one into the back of the net. Granted, it was a well placed shot.
52nd Minute, Tayne's headbutt mate…….. 1-1 MARAUDERS
And that was the way it remained. The chances came for the Beavers in the back end of this half but were not taken.
The points shared. A number of good things to come from the match for the Beavers. They continue to dominate and it is always a sign of dominance when teams above you on the table are happy to settle for a draw with 30 to play. The game threatened to get scrappy at times- maybe out their in the return leg fists will come out. The Beavers will be disappointed they couldn't capture the full 3 points, but a draw is better than nothing.
It is a painful process when the editor can copy and paste in the score from the week before, when that too was a disappointing 1 all draw. But it is no good worrying about what has been and gone- the Beavers have the success of their season at their own feet. The time has come to start getting full points from the scrappy matches they dominate so much.
Roving and raiding, in search of plunder.
Reporter: Barrett
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
University Beavers vs Upper Hutt City Marauders (Preview)
Location: Nairnville
Date: Saturday 24th May
Kick-Off: 12.30pm
Last time they met: 1-1 Draw. Harcourt Park. Round 2, 2007.
Match preview:
“Marauder: To rove and raid in search of plunder.”
This week’s encounter serves up a mouthwatering clash of footballing styles. The Beavers will, of course, aim to keep the ball on the deck and penetrate with width and pace. This approach has certainly paid dividends in recent weeks, with the Beavers unbeaten in their last three after a shaky start to their campaign.
The University side will also be keen to erase their demons after a disastrous result in their last performance on Narinville 1, but will certainly have fond memories of their first ever win on the very same ground against the very same opposition.
Upper Hutt, on the other hand, will undoubtedly play an aerial, direct game, and will look to spoil the Beaver rhythm wherever possible. The Marauders will be determined to get their season back on track, after being the early pacesetter but tailing off in recent weeks.
The stage is set, then, for a clash between two teams desperate to keep their position near the top of the congested Capital 10 points table.
Where it will be won:
If the Beavers keep their composure all over the park – in front of goal, at the back and through the midfield – they should be able to grind out a hard-fought result.
Last week they were unfortunate, but with more of the same, and with a little bit of luck and composure, they’ll give them selves a really good shot at winning the match.
Key men:
Little Sammy. If he keeps his cool, he’ll run circles around them all match. Also key for punching someone in the balls if a fight breaks out.
Murphs. Origin-inspired hits are tailor made for this encounter.
Mad dog: If he’s in red, the new strip will finally be complete, rendering the Beavers an unstoppable force. [They’ll probably be in orange, so it should be all go].
TAB odds:
University Beavers: $3.00
Upper Hutt Marauders: $2.20
Draw: $2.00
Prediction:
Against the odds, Beavers win 2-1.
Reporter: Versteeg
Date: Saturday 24th May
Kick-Off: 12.30pm
Last time they met: 1-1 Draw. Harcourt Park. Round 2, 2007.
Match preview:
“Marauder: To rove and raid in search of plunder.”
This week’s encounter serves up a mouthwatering clash of footballing styles. The Beavers will, of course, aim to keep the ball on the deck and penetrate with width and pace. This approach has certainly paid dividends in recent weeks, with the Beavers unbeaten in their last three after a shaky start to their campaign.
The University side will also be keen to erase their demons after a disastrous result in their last performance on Narinville 1, but will certainly have fond memories of their first ever win on the very same ground against the very same opposition.
Upper Hutt, on the other hand, will undoubtedly play an aerial, direct game, and will look to spoil the Beaver rhythm wherever possible. The Marauders will be determined to get their season back on track, after being the early pacesetter but tailing off in recent weeks.
The stage is set, then, for a clash between two teams desperate to keep their position near the top of the congested Capital 10 points table.
Where it will be won:
If the Beavers keep their composure all over the park – in front of goal, at the back and through the midfield – they should be able to grind out a hard-fought result.
Last week they were unfortunate, but with more of the same, and with a little bit of luck and composure, they’ll give them selves a really good shot at winning the match.
Key men:
Little Sammy. If he keeps his cool, he’ll run circles around them all match. Also key for punching someone in the balls if a fight breaks out.
Murphs. Origin-inspired hits are tailor made for this encounter.
Mad dog: If he’s in red, the new strip will finally be complete, rendering the Beavers an unstoppable force. [They’ll probably be in orange, so it should be all go].
TAB odds:
University Beavers: $3.00
Upper Hutt Marauders: $2.20
Draw: $2.00
Prediction:
Against the odds, Beavers win 2-1.
Reporter: Versteeg
Monday, May 19, 2008
University Beavers vs Western Suburbs (Match Report)
Final Result : University Beavers 1: Western Suburbs 1
Player of the Day : Luke Manfred
Saturday was looking pretty good. Not messing with any superstitions, the beaver drivers split up from KP and all choose their own route out to Narnville, the park looked good. Long shots during warm-ups missing, Tayne late, pork chop hungry – everything was going to plan for 3 straight wins.
It didn’t take long to figure out that Western Suburbs were a tad better/more aggressive than our last two opponents. Maybe this came as a shock as the Beavers struggled to maintain the good possession it has been use early on. Reverting back to Capital 10 football, The ‘Mad Dawg to Mann’ Hail Mary formula was looking danger time. With about 20 gone, someone sent one through (lets say Dave) which he latched on to, dribbled, then lasered in the top left from 30 out. Pretty sweet goal, celebrated with a hot Milo, and Indiana Jones later that evening.
25th Minute, Luke Manfred …….1-0 BEAVERS
It stayed that way until half time. It was essentially a 10-10 battle as pocket rocket Sam and PJ were flirting on the right wing for the remainder. Maybe 11-10 to us if you include Wilko reffing. Sammy bombed one from about 7 yards, but to off set that they Bechamed from 4 yards.
Not a lot changed in the second half. We probably secured some better possession around midfield, but weren’t too decisive closer to the box. A lot of this was from Suburbs aggressive fouling as soon the beavers got on a roll. Then, out of no where a sloppy defensive corner turned deadly as we own goaled. Didn’t get a clean look myself, but Shaggy took the blame.
65th Minute, Ben Yagesmier OG…….. 1-1
The final 25mins we owned more possession as they played a tad deeper obviously happy to concede a draw, they used their size advantage and defended bloody well. Really it seemed the only way through would be from a set piece, which we had plenty of but all came to nothing.
That was it 1-1, the points shared. Don’t like saying it, but probably a fair result.
Going forward the Beavers need to figure out how to beat these kind of scrappy teams if we want to win it all. We seem to struggle when the game doesn’t open up, allowing these older/slower teams to stay behind the ball for most of the game. As Capt 10 is loaded with these teams expect similar battles as the season pushes on. Luckily the teams above the beavers on the ladder either drew or lost, keeping us in striking distance at 4th.
Reporter: Smith
Player of the Day : Luke Manfred
Saturday was looking pretty good. Not messing with any superstitions, the beaver drivers split up from KP and all choose their own route out to Narnville, the park looked good. Long shots during warm-ups missing, Tayne late, pork chop hungry – everything was going to plan for 3 straight wins.
It didn’t take long to figure out that Western Suburbs were a tad better/more aggressive than our last two opponents. Maybe this came as a shock as the Beavers struggled to maintain the good possession it has been use early on. Reverting back to Capital 10 football, The ‘Mad Dawg to Mann’ Hail Mary formula was looking danger time. With about 20 gone, someone sent one through (lets say Dave) which he latched on to, dribbled, then lasered in the top left from 30 out. Pretty sweet goal, celebrated with a hot Milo, and Indiana Jones later that evening.
25th Minute, Luke Manfred …….1-0 BEAVERS
It stayed that way until half time. It was essentially a 10-10 battle as pocket rocket Sam and PJ were flirting on the right wing for the remainder. Maybe 11-10 to us if you include Wilko reffing. Sammy bombed one from about 7 yards, but to off set that they Bechamed from 4 yards.
Not a lot changed in the second half. We probably secured some better possession around midfield, but weren’t too decisive closer to the box. A lot of this was from Suburbs aggressive fouling as soon the beavers got on a roll. Then, out of no where a sloppy defensive corner turned deadly as we own goaled. Didn’t get a clean look myself, but Shaggy took the blame.
65th Minute, Ben Yagesmier OG…….. 1-1
The final 25mins we owned more possession as they played a tad deeper obviously happy to concede a draw, they used their size advantage and defended bloody well. Really it seemed the only way through would be from a set piece, which we had plenty of but all came to nothing.
That was it 1-1, the points shared. Don’t like saying it, but probably a fair result.
Going forward the Beavers need to figure out how to beat these kind of scrappy teams if we want to win it all. We seem to struggle when the game doesn’t open up, allowing these older/slower teams to stay behind the ball for most of the game. As Capt 10 is loaded with these teams expect similar battles as the season pushes on. Luckily the teams above the beavers on the ladder either drew or lost, keeping us in striking distance at 4th.
Reporter: Smith
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
University Beavers vs Western Suburbs (Preview)
Location: Nairnville
Date: Saturday 17th May
Kick-Off: 12.30pm
Last time they met: 1-1 Draw. Kelburn Park. Round 2, 2007.
Match Preview:
The University Beavers play host to the Western Suburbs in an important fixture of week 7 of the Capital 10 Competition. The Beavers are sitting comfortable in 4th spot within reach of the leaders where as Wests are lingering dangerously at the bottom of the table.
The Beavers were impressive winners last week against an understrength Brooklyn XI and Wests proved they could foot it with the leaders in the comp, putting 3 goals on the Karori Aces in a goal fest away from home. With fine weather predicted in the lead up to this match, this should provide for an entertaining and high scoring match.Last years result will play on the minds of both teams. The Beavers will not want to settle for a draw this time round, where as the sole draw point would help Wests get their season back on track.
Where it will be won:
If the Beavers can hold out the Wests' goal scorers then they should be able to come out on top in this one. Having said that, it will be important that those Beavers playing up front put the ball in the back of the net. If the Beavers play with the width and time they have in recent weeks, their perfect record in the new strips should continue.
Key men:
Guy Simmo. Playing up front Simmo has gone without a goal for a few weeks. Touted as a potential Golden Boot recipient, it is important the Beavers get him back on the score sheet.
Mark Rooter. He has developed an uncanny ability to put himself in goal scoring positions. If he can put some of these opportunities home he will significantly bolster the chances of a Beaver victory.
Mad Dog Benton. His leadership at the back as been instrumental in the last 2 weeks. If he can rally his defenders together again they will prove hard to get through.
TAB Odds:
University Beavers $1.90
Western Suburbs $4.50
Draw $2.75
Prediction:
Beavers 4-0 Victory.
Reporter: Barrett
Date: Saturday 17th May
Kick-Off: 12.30pm
Last time they met: 1-1 Draw. Kelburn Park. Round 2, 2007.
Match Preview:
The University Beavers play host to the Western Suburbs in an important fixture of week 7 of the Capital 10 Competition. The Beavers are sitting comfortable in 4th spot within reach of the leaders where as Wests are lingering dangerously at the bottom of the table.
The Beavers were impressive winners last week against an understrength Brooklyn XI and Wests proved they could foot it with the leaders in the comp, putting 3 goals on the Karori Aces in a goal fest away from home. With fine weather predicted in the lead up to this match, this should provide for an entertaining and high scoring match.Last years result will play on the minds of both teams. The Beavers will not want to settle for a draw this time round, where as the sole draw point would help Wests get their season back on track.
Where it will be won:
If the Beavers can hold out the Wests' goal scorers then they should be able to come out on top in this one. Having said that, it will be important that those Beavers playing up front put the ball in the back of the net. If the Beavers play with the width and time they have in recent weeks, their perfect record in the new strips should continue.
Key men:
Guy Simmo. Playing up front Simmo has gone without a goal for a few weeks. Touted as a potential Golden Boot recipient, it is important the Beavers get him back on the score sheet.
Mark Rooter. He has developed an uncanny ability to put himself in goal scoring positions. If he can put some of these opportunities home he will significantly bolster the chances of a Beaver victory.
Mad Dog Benton. His leadership at the back as been instrumental in the last 2 weeks. If he can rally his defenders together again they will prove hard to get through.
TAB Odds:
University Beavers $1.90
Western Suburbs $4.50
Draw $2.75
Prediction:
Beavers 4-0 Victory.
Reporter: Barrett
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Beaver Website
Welcome all to the all new website and homepage of the The Big Kumara University Beavers.
Stayed tuned in throughout the season to see match reports, game analysis and competition standings. We will also have Beaver Profiles and weekly polls running for team and fan interaction.
So, strap yourself in and enjoy the rise of the Beaver to Capital 10 supremacy.
Stayed tuned in throughout the season to see match reports, game analysis and competition standings. We will also have Beaver Profiles and weekly polls running for team and fan interaction.
So, strap yourself in and enjoy the rise of the Beaver to Capital 10 supremacy.
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