Budgies Plucked

The events of Sunday’s match have tended to overshadow a tremendous 3-0 win by the Relics over the Budgie Smugglers on Saturday. It was the first time the Relics have beaten the Smugglers

The Relics went into the match against the Smugglers brimful of confidence after some strong recent performances. The old adage that a champion team will beat a team of champions was never more apt than in this match. To a man the Relics were there to support one another and this led to some wonderful team play right across the paddock. Despite dominating the first 40 minutes, the half time score was 0-0. The writing, however, was on the wall. It was only a matter of time before the Relics’ dominance translated into goals.

Banker continued his great form up front. The Relics first goal came after Banker got his generous melon to a corner kick. The ball, rather than deflecting to the intended target (the goal) fell to the feet of Darchinyan who made no mistake punishing the ball into the back of the net. Banker pressured the Smugglers defence for 80 minutes. This pressure paid huge dividends with the man with the money booting home two goals himself. A deserved man of the match performance. Banker celebrated heartily post match knocking back more cans of Pepsi than he care to remember. Interestingly some keen Relics watchers have noted that due to Bankers shift up front, the Relics’ defence and attack have both been strengthened!

The backbone of good attack is good defence. This match was no exception. The real work was done at the back. Smokey, Wreckin’ Ball, Statue, The Toe and Crowch were impressive. They withstood, with ease, everything the Smugglers threw at them, turning defence into attack with either scintillating runs forward, or laser-like precision passing.

The mid-field also impressed with the Wyong Whiz combining well with Shadow, Howler, Bung, Tolly, Wildthing and the Hat to pressure the beleaguered Smugglers.



With their bums well and truly wiped the Smugglers left the field at the final whistle a beaten brigade. No doubt they will remember this loss and will look to atone when next we meet.

Well done team!

Bex