2014 Colt’s Season – Week 9

 Trojans
May 052014
 

The Trojans hosted the UTS Titans in a must win game for the Trojans to keep their play-off chances alive. No rain today on this cool night.

Titans started with the ball. Teams traded punts. The next defensive stand by the Trojans saw a spark ignited by linebacker Nathan Reeves. Getting the ball back for their offence, the Trojans’ defence were able to watch a sharp drive by the Trojans, capped by a 34 yard touchdown run by Jarrad Clarke. Extra point good. 7-0.

The Trojans kick-off, putting their defence back on the field. Several plays in, a loose Titans’ ball was scoped up by Jarrad Clarke and taken 60 yards to pay dirt. Extra point good. 14-0.

A Chris Cochbain sack killed the next Titans’ drive getting the ball back for the Trojans which resulted in a long Trojans’ drive capped by a Michael Head quarterback sneak into the endzone. Extra point good, 21-0. The first half ended after the extra point kick.

Trojans started with the ball in Titans’ territory after a long kick return by Jarrad Clarke. But the drive ended in a fumble. The Titans capitalised on this and drove the field for a touchdown. 21-6.

Trojans punt on their next drive, giving the Titans the ball on the Titans’ 21 yard line. The Titans had a well executed option play go the length of the field only to be brought back on a holding penalty. The Trojans’ defence didn’t give them another chance and forced a punt.

Trojans take over in Titans’ territory again but are forced to punt again. The Trojans’ defence once again makes a stand not allowing a first down and get the ball back for the Trojans’ offence, again in Titans’ territory. This drive got off to a good start with the first play from scrimmage being a Michael Head to Jarrad Clarke connection. Getting the ball down to the Titans 1 yard line. Three consecutive touchdown plays all had penalties on them, resulting in the Trojans with a first and goal from the 22 yard line. Trojans’ offence couldn’t rebound from that and a 36 yard field goal is attempted but missed. Score remains at 21-6. The Titans mustered a last minute drive, but too little too late.

Once again the Trojans defence, lead by Chris Cochbain (playing his best game of the season), Nathan Reeves, Jarrad Clarke, Adam Goddard and Patrick Olaaiga, kept the Trojans in the game also adding a score of their own. A few plays going the other way and this could have been a very close game. The Trojans’ need more out of their offence, like they saw in the first half, to continue improving. From a team perspective, the Trojans demonstrated amazing positive enthusiasm and energy on their sidelines, showing they can be focused when they need to. A 180 degree turn around from the week before. More of this is needed at training and the coming games for the Trojans to make a run at the 2014 Championship title.

2014 Pirates’ pre-season

 Pirates
Apr 302014
 

Pre-season training for the Pirates 2014 season will be starting soon, so if you know anyone who might be interested in playing now is the time to get them involved.

Check out the Pirates page

Or email – info@wspirates.com

for more details.

2014 Colt’s draw changes

 Trojans
Apr 302014
 

The Central Coast Sharks and the Penrith City Grizzlies have had small squads for this season and so have combined forces to help them finish the season. As a result, the schedule has been shuffled around. Craik Park will be hosting the next 3 weeks with 2 of the triple headers. Week 12 to be announced.

The changes can be seen on the 2014 Trojans Schedule page.

This all starts off with the Trojans taking on the Titans this coming Saturday at 7:30pm. Come down and support your colts team.

West Sydney Gridiron Team App

 Club, Featured
Apr 172014
 

West Sydney Gridiron now has their own Smartphone App. It’ll keep you
up-to-date with the Club’s news, events, sponsors and much more.

To get the full features of your teams App you need to download Team App
onto your smartphone.

Download Team App here (http://teamapp.com/app). Its 100% FREE.

Launch Team App and search for West Sydney Gridiron.
Then:
1. Sign-up to Team App. You’ll be sent an email to confirm your
registration.
2. Search for your club’s App and request access to group(s) that apply to
you.

It’s that simple!

Wolfpack game 1 win

 Pirates
Apr 132014
 

The NSW Wolfpack were successful in their first game of the 2014 AGL (Australian Gridiron League) with a first game win against ACT, 50-0.

The game was played at Greenway Oval in the south of ACT. The weather was clear but windy which had some effect on both teams passing.

Well done to all Pirates involved. Pirates on the team are:

Justice Kantanka
Chris Snagg
Dean Valesini
David Ward
Greg Evers
Josh Kaivaha

2014 week 7 games cancelled

 Trojans
Apr 122014
 

Unfortunately Craik Park has been deemed too wet to play on and there is no alternative field available. Both games scheduled, including 8pm Trojans’ game, have been cancelled.

We will provide more details once they are available.

2014 Week 7 games moved

 Trojans
Apr 112014
 

The league has advised the games originally scheduled for UWS this week (including the 8pm Trojans’ game) have been moved to Craik Park. The weather may change this again so watch this space for any further updates.

2014 Colt’s Season – Week 6

 Trojans
Apr 082014
 

Once again, Trojans had to change venue. This time from Craik Park to 5 Sports as Craik Park was closed for the weekend due to the weather. The night remained precipitation free.

The Trojans headed into this game with a lot to prove as the season has not gone as well as recent seasons so far. Trojans’ defence started off the game and took no time in forcing a punt. Then, first play from scrimmage for the Trojans resulted in a 44 yard cross field scamper by Jarrad Clarke and a touchdown. Kris Gacuma extra point was good. 7-0 Trojans.

The next Grizzlies’ drive saw them get a drive going by way of their passing game. With some added running, the Grizzlies’ found themselves on the Trojans 1 yard line. Some great back-to-back plays by Jamie Goddard saw the Grizzlies pushed back to the Trojans’ 12 yard line. Not to be out done by his brother, on 3rd down, Adam Goddard took an interception on the Trojans’ 5 yard line and proceeded to take it up the Trojans’ sideline, all the way to the Grizzlies’ 12 yard line. First play on offence and running back Jason Ielua scores with some good blocking by Ben Vitagliano and Myles Jones. Kris Gacuma extra point was good. 14-0 Trojans.

Trojans then created a turnover on downs at the Grizzlies 1 yard line which was then cashed in by Jason Ielua on the very next play. Extra point good and the score was quickly 21-0, Trojans favour.

The next Grizzlies’ drive was thwarted by a Jarrad Clarke interception at the Trojans’ 30 yard line and returned all the way for the touchdown. Extra point good, score 28-0 Trojans.

The Grizzlies then saw some success through the air on their next drive but a high shotgun snap resulted in a Nathan Reeves forced fumble and Chris Cochbain fumble recovery on the Grizzlies’ 29 yard line. This ended the half.

The Trojans started the second half first and got a good drive going but stalled at mid field. Then another promising drive by the Grizzlies was stopped by a Jarrad Clarke interception giving the Trojans the ball on their own 10 yard line.

Mishaps and miscues saw this drive not even gaining a first down and the ball was punted away. The ensuing drive again saw the Grizzlies knocking on the door, but a sack by Linebacker Chris Cochbain and then a 45 yard interception return by David Fonti destroyed any hopes of a score for the Grizzlies and setup the Trojans in good field position. 4 plays later, on 4th down, Quarterback Michael Head connected with Jarrad Clarke in the endzone for the score. Extra point was wide right. Score now 34-0.

Another high shotgun snap punched a hole in the next Grizzlies drive with a Nathan Reeves sack on 4th down turning the ball over on downs for the Trojans. This time, on 4th down, a short pass caught by Kris Cacuma was taken to the house by breaking 4 tackles. The two point run by Michael Head was good, bringing the score to 42-0.

The Trojans performed very business like with minimal procedural and substitution errors. This was reflected on the field on each down from snap to whistle. It was good to see the Trojans bounce back from last weeks defeat.

See the Trojans schedule for upcoming games.

Week 6 game moved

 Trojans
Apr 042014
 

The April 5th, Week 6 clash between the newly formed Grizzlies and the Trojans has been moved to 5 Sports with a 6pm kick-off due to Craik Park once again being closed due to the weather.

2014 Colt’s Season – Week 5

 Trojans
Mar 312014
 

After the game had been moved from Craik Park to 5 Sports due to rain, the night remained dry throughout the battle between and Trojans and Seahawks.

The Trojans knew they had their hands full with the #1 ranked Seahawks who had not been challenged so far this season by any of their opponents. The Seahawks started strong, scoring on a two play offensive drive. Trojans’ defence held the 2 point attempt. Seahawks up 6-0 fast. After the Trojans’ offence failed to get a first down in the entire game last week, they were out to prove that that was an anomaly not the norm for them this year. Opening drive and the Trojans get a first down through a Michael Head QB sneak. This took the pressure off them to get that first, first down. But the drive did end in a punt with some missed opportunities.

The Trojans’ defence were on their heels on the next Seahawks’ drive, but recovered a fumble inside their own redzone. Trojans’ offence got a drive going with the first play resulting in a 29 yard pick up by running back Jason Lelua. A nice catch by Nathan Cornwell and then another strong run from Jason Lelua brought up a first down for the Trojans’ offence, starting to dispel the thoughts that the Trojans’ offence was a weak link for the team. An 8 yard pick up by Adam Goddard and then a 15 yard run by Jason Lelua brought up another first down this time at the Seahawks’ 11 yard line. But there the drive stalled with plays for losses and ultimately an interception thrown on a pass intended for Kris Gacuma.

The Trojans’ defence made some good plays on the ensuing Seahawks’ drive, but it was not enough to prevent a Seahawks’ touchdown by their quarterback on an option play from mid-field. Score now 14-0 Seahawks.

A 22 yard catch by Kris Gacuma started another solid drive for the Trojans which got them into Seahawks’ territory again but the drive ends the same as the last with an interception on a pass intended for Adam Goddard which was returned quickly for a touchdown. Score now 20-0 to the Seahawks.

The next drive ended on another interception, the last thrown for the game by young quarterback Michael Head. The Trojans’ defence held a last minute drive by the Seahawks to end the half.

Trojans got the ball first to start the second half, but unfortunately did nothing with it. A good punt and the Trojans’ defence had good field position to work with. After holding the Seahawks to 4th and 10, Seahawks’ running back #21 took a simple zone running play all the way to the endzone. With the two point conversion good, the score was now 28-0 in favour of the Seahawks.

The first play of the next drive saw Michael Head move up in the pocket and connect with Nathan Cornwell for a 53 yard touchdown strike. With the two point conversion good, the score now stood at 28-8. On the very next drive, the Seahawks executed a counter run play for a large gain and then a similar looking play for the touchdown. A two play drive for the second time of the night. Two point play good and the score is now 36-8, which is where it would end.

The game ended with Trojans’ DE Siale Langi stumbling onto the field to take his position with coach Piscioneri on the spot attempting to prevent him to enter the field and then catching Siale as he fell to the ground. Siale was taken away in an ambulance, having difficulties talking and squeaking your hand. Siale was diagnosed with concussion and was kept in hospital for 4 hours. He was home by 2am and resting on Sunday. We wish Siale a speedy recovery.

As for the Trojans’ performance, the offence certainly did better than a week ago, but the team as a whole have a lot of work a head of them and need to work hard from now until the end of the season in order to make the top 3 and thus the play-offs. The level of attendance and focus at training will dictate the Trojans’ fate.

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