Griffin A's vs. St. Louis Bombers A's - 3/15/08

photos 2008    Sheryl Bury-Michals
Muzza tackles the Bombers' flyhalf; Dave and Ryan ready to support.
BK nails the Bombers' center
Ryan ready to get past the Bomber wing, with Doug in support
Scotty looks for the opportunity to pass the ball on.
The opposition gets brought down by Pat
A Bomber gets tackled, and Griffins are in support to get the ball out.
Jim ready to run over the Bomber defense
Sean in perfect lineout throwing position
a fierce front row of Troy, Sean, and Jim
Griffins look to get the ball out of the ruck
The ball is now in BB's hands, as he races down the pitch...
....to score the first Griffin try!

Muzza kicks the first conversion
Doug ready to zip past the Bombers' center
Griffin forwards get ready to scrum -
Jon ready to ditch past the Bombers' #8
The defense may have a tackle in place, but thanks to a slick move by Jon to pass the ball to Cookie....
Cookie rolls into the try zone to score 5 points.
Muzza kicks another successful try conversion
the Bomber fullback loses the ball thanks to a Griffin tackle, with BB seeing the opportunity to get possession of it.
Sean, with Jim & Muzza supporting, sees an opportunity to race down the pitch
looks like the Griffins scored a try, given Doug's expression
And if you notice the cheering supporter in the background, the Griffins did just that, as Pat Marek scored the try
Muzza leaves the opposition in the dust

Adam gets ready for the lineout catch, as the Bombers' lock loses balance

Sean ready to throw another lineout ball in
Lineout ball nicely caught by Rowdy
Mike gets ready to blaze down the pitch
Troy sees the Bomber hooker in his sights, then gets ready to pass the ball on....
....to Jim, who sees an opportunity to run right through the defense
Ryan about to sidestep the opposition, Scotty in support
Mike bolts down the pitch past the defense, with an army of Griffins in support (Cookie, Adam, Dave, and Jon)
Muzza speeding past the defense, with BB supporting
the loyal crowd on the sidelines, with the B siders warming up.
Griffins push in the scrum
Doug races past the defense, with Matt in support
Adam and the Griffin forwards wheel the scrum

A Bomber loses his footing, as BK zips past him

Jon looks to bolt past the Bombers' wing

Griffins see the chance to pull the ball out of the maul
Muzza has ball possession....
....he speeds past the opposition, with BB in support
Bomber defense is too late, as Muzza scores a try.
an added perk is that you can kick your own conversion!
BB tackles the Bombers wing
Scotty prepares to put the ball in the Griffin scrum
Griffins Justin, Ryan, Mark, and Adam all look to snatch the ball
Justin pushes in the scrum
Justin and Jon tackle the Bombers flyhalf
Muzza and Ryan tackle another Bomber; Jon ready to support
Scotty looks to pass the ball on
Muzza ready to dodge past the opposition
Matt tackles the defense from behind, with BB in support
the victorious heading through the tunnel

 

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