McCormick Cup and Gee Gage Cup
Beach 1’s 26-21 vs Toronto Scottish
The Game: A fantastic day all round, in that the weather was terrific(14C and sunny), no injuries, buses show up and so did the Scottish.Played on the Nomads pitch as primary field being prepared for the Pan Am Games. One of the best games in a Cup Final in recent memory as both clubs gave it all. Beach scored first on a try by Gowland but the Scottish answered with a couple of penalties. Game see-saws back and forth with the younger MacSween and Douros notching tries to keep pace with the Scottish kicker. Beach kicks a penalty at the half to regain the lead. The second half is a mouth smasher with R. MacSween scoring the only try on a brilliant pass from brother Mark. 26-21. This would be the final score as Beach played superb defense for the last 20 min to keep the thistles at bay. The Piglet had a great defensive day! Beach are also league Champs this season!
Roster
Props: Craig Telfer, Shane Pierce, Chris Sopik
Hooker: John Mackie, matt McCartney
Locks: Jon Heron(TREE), Haddon Murray, Scott Dunham
#8: Mark MacSween, Damian Leonard
Flankers: Rob Falls(Rhubarb), Tony Wodzicki, Gearoid Conbhui (Scottish Gary)
Scrum Half: Brendon Douros
Fly half: Haydn Gage (Captain)
Centres: Tyler Allen, Sean Gowland, Colin Alexander
Wings: Ryan MacSwee, Steve MacDonald, James Mitchell
Fullback: Conor McCann
Coaches Bruce Gage, Paul Ambrose
Beach 2’s 37-25 vs Toronto Scottish Gee Gage Cup
A sluggish start to the match as the Scottish seem to exert control and Beach are down by 15 at the half! Beach Forwards led by S Oolup barely hold them at bay. Then the magic. An inspirational few words by the Dude and exceptional leadership by Bushe and the tables are turned as the speed merchants on the outside finally get their due. The final score 37-25.
Roster
Hooker: Garrett Magee, Michael Herbert
Props: Pete Tomlinson, Hewitt, Alex Kouprianov
Locks: Steffan Oolup, Claude Germaine, Will Lacey
#8: Andrew James (mountain man)
Flankers: Brandon Connerty, Rob Cullen, Ian McCleish
Scrum Half: Eric Shannon(Cotton) Kieran O’Donnell
Fly Half: Andrew Bushe
Centres: Trevor Scanlon, James Mitchell, Curtis Brown
Wings: Caleb Pilz, Corey (the fast guy)
Fullback: Jesse Henkenhoff
Coaches Bruce Gage and Paul Ambrose