Line up trial 4.

All the same except v Kanwal

Line up trial 3.

Same time same channel v Gosford Cavemen.

Line up trial 2

Same time same channel

Line up trial 1

Relics v Cavemen

Saturday at Terrigal High, please be there by 11am

Kenny Calander's end of year form guide.‏

Once again the RELIC'S have commissioned form guru Ken Callander to follow up on his pre season tips with an update on how the RELICS performed in 2012 & his VERDICT on how each individual may perform in 2013.


BANKER BOY: A solid campaign by the old stager, probably carrying a bit more weight than he should, but always competitive. Probably needs to take the lead more often next year, could be the difference when it gets down to the nitty gritty end of the run.
VERDICT: GET BACK ON THE PISS!!!
BELLDALE BALL: Forced to run out of blinkers this season & wasn't always at his best. Needs to be given a clear path & watch him go! Likes to fire up the rest of the field & can handle a good whippin.
VERDICT: Treat him mean & keep him keen.
SULO STAR: Big improver for the year, running with much less weight, quick off the mark & breathing easier. Looked better to the fillies as well. Still a work in progress as he tries to get his legs to work in unison with his brain. Running all over the place may eventually take it's toll on his body, but considering he's done nothing for the last 20 years his body's probably as fresh as a 25 year old, which in horse years makes him frickin old.
VERDICT: May need to put some weight back on, is getting bounced by feather weights.
BLACK CROWIAR: SCRATCHED !!!
VERDICT: Waiting stewards enquiry.
TOE JAM: Reliable again, a bit one dimensional, may need to drop the blinkers and mix it up a bit. Certainly has the love of the crowd (all 4 of them). Also likes to get the colours off at every opportunity.
VERDICT: PLEASE keep the colours on !
BOLD BECKS: Stodgy at best, probably better suited to pulling a plough.
VERDICT: The less said the better!
SHADOW CHASER: Mixed up his campaign with the odd run & a lot of stud work, very much in demand with one particular mare. Looked a bit drained when the gates opened but always gave it a shot.
VERDICT: The stud work should dry up next season, expect to see him prancing thru the field.
RANGIRANGHOWLER: A gifted animal who can handle the long & short trips equally. A pleasure to watch when he pins the ears back (his & others). Unfortunately it seems the fetlocks are giving out, has an injury list to rival OLD SMOKEY.
VERDICT: May be his last race in colours, retire him out to stud.
MR BLACKBEARD: Runs a good race & always keen. Tends to put the head down however, and can lose his line, taking others out with him. Likes the adulation of getting past the post.
VERDICT: I'm thinking one of those bondage masks with the mouth bit in it could improve the problem.
AXE MARK: Pugnacious pony who likes it up front, easily lost when back in the pack & starts to pig root for no apparent reason.
VERDICT: Change of diet from the green can to gold can may extend his racing career.
HEAD BUTT: Early promise shown at trackwork did not materialise on the track, regularly missed Relic race meetings to run in other divisions. Certainly looked quicker when around the refreshment trough.
VERDICT: They shoot horses don't they?
VICTORIOUS: Little goer from previous years with plenty of form. A change of stables early in the year put his preparation back but he finished the year solidly.
VERDICT: Sowing his oats in 2013 may consume his new found energy.
OLD SMOKEY: Ran in a lot of different positions this year and didn't look comfortable in any of them. His best contributions were off the field managing the refreshments trough.
VERDICT: Could go down as one of the best beer bitches ever.
VERDICT: Look for a more relaxed Hat in 2013.
THE WHIZTHATWAZ: Always the one to watch..... when he turned up! Expected to lead early but never really got in to the race. A great pacer on his day and always has the attention of the rest of the field.
VERDICT: May look to greener pastures in 2013.
THE RUBBER ROD: Works best when well lubricated, unfortunately spent most of the year dryer than a nun's nasty. Has a distinct dislike to running which doesn't augur well when you consider the sport he's in.
VERDICT: Needs to get his head out of the chooffe bag and smell the roses.
DEBBIE DOES: Likeable rogue who likes to talk the talk, hasn't been seen if he can walk the walk yet, but hey ! I wouldn't want to ride him!
VERDICT: Needs a tight rein.
RED JAFFE: Burly animal running out of the same stable as THE WHIZTHATWAZ, lacks the same finesse as his stablemate and is prone to pig rooting when cornered.
VERDICT: Candidate for Perkins paste.
TONKA TRUCK: Running on memory ( what's left of it) showed glimpses of the old magic whenever he decided to turn up.
VERDICT: Needs to show more glimpses.
BELLADONTE: Late starter that never left the barriers all year. Asian trained & known to like a drink, this big unit is a stayer not a sprinter.
VERDICT: His lack of mobility won't be a problem.
Good luck to all the runners, have a safe & happy Xmas & we'll see what turns up on Derby Day 2013.
THE FASCINATOR: A trying year by any stretch of the imagination, showed plenty of heart under extreme duress and always put in a good run. Courageous effort !

Hat and Wild Thing share

At the Shoal bay trip. our Steven "Statue" Dunlop Best & Fairest award was presented for the first time.  The award is designed to recognise contributions both on and off the field, and supporting the Relics spirit. The award was jointly given to Phil and Steve on equal votes from the panel.

The inaugural supporters award was awarded to Ida (see following story).

The initial "Balls Up" award was given in a narrow vote to Spaldo for his wonderful call of "dont worry I've got him covered" just before Ninja took the ball off him and scored. A honorable mention in the Balls Up was earned by Shadow at the weekend by getting the bias wrong on his bowl, not once, not twice, but four times!! in a row, talk about Alzheimers setting in.
Phil was voted in as coach for 2013 (Posh abstained so he couldnt be blamed for any carnage).
Grant volunteered Kathy to be BB as they are about to move to Kincumber, (Thanks Kathy).
Also Crowy initially volunteered to be Manager, but has subsequently realiased it won't quite work in with his kids football commitments, so we still need a team manager/ coordinator. A great weekend for all, not even spoiled by having Bella back !!
Next years trip date is decided, 8,9 10 November, weekend after the Melbourne Cup, so keep it free.

Ida Crys coz she misses you all !

For those of you who aren't aware Ida's health has deteriorated rapidly and after a recent visit to Tassie for work, she has decided to stay there. Her stuff has been moved down and she's living quite close to my sister. I saw her at the weekend and she told me how much she's been missing you all. I had taken a Relics top and told her I needed a photo for her 'boys'. Then I presented her with the inaugural Relics Supporters shield,the Rosanna Fleming Memorial award, which had been kindly given to me on the weekend away.

 Fair to say, she was chuffed and very sad but asked me to pass on her best to you all, (actually she told me to tell you all to get stuffed) but I knew what she meant. The shield has gone to pride of place on her mantle piece and she knows she has to give it back at end of next season. Thank you all from me as well. A wonderful tribute to Rosanna, who was always a strong (and quite vocal) supporter of the Relics and me. Especially thanks Crowie, a great way to support the Relics spirit.

End of Season Trip- Shoal Bay 2012

Its on Again.!

Friday 9 November to Monday 12 November.
Shoal Bay village, as usual, and we have units 4,6 and 8 all on the same side and close to each other.
Own linen (sheets and pillowcases) required as well as towels.
If everybody shows on the Saturday night, we will have 17 there so 2 people will need to share queen beds, or just bring a fold up bed or mattress. Some of us will golf on Friday on way up, and will be at the Shoal Bay hotel by 3pm.
Anybody needing keys or instructions just phone me.
On Saturday morning at 10am I've organised social lawn bowls at Fingal Bay Bowling club until midday. Flat soled shoes or barefeet OK. We can catch a courtesy bus back and they may even pick us up.  Dont forget your swimmers and a cricket bat for other times.
Below is my understanding of whos coming and what nights. Please let me know if I've got it wrong.

End of Season Trip Relics- 9/12 Nov
		Coming	Golf	Fri 9th	Sat 10th	Sun 11th	Notes	Own car
Laurie	Blair	NO
Tony	Butwell	X	X	X	X			Tolly
Peter	Crowson	X	X	X	X			Flemo
David	Cullen	X		X	X			X
Brian	Donnelly	X	?	?	X	X		X
Steve	Fleming	X	X	X	X		Leave Sun10.30 am	X
Ian	George	X			X	X		X
Dave	Gray	X		X	X		Fri Arvo	X
Steve	Harvey	X		X	X	X		X
Greg	Howell	NO
Victor	Iribarne	X		X	X		Working Fri	X
John	Jafestas	X			X	X		WIZ
Phil	Lahiff	X	X	X	X			X
Grant	Nettheim	X			X	X	Open Home Sat.	X
Rob	Reckin	X	X	X	X			Phil
Stephen	Spalding	NO
Michael	Tempest	X		X	X		At Conf- Friday	X
Jeff	Towler	X	X	X	X	X		X
Mark	Wheatley	X		X	X			Shadow
Mark	Newton	X	X	X	X	X		Tolly
		Nightly Nos	8	14	17	7
Bring own linen and Towels

 Congratulations Banker & Tolly. At the Preso on Saturday night Banker received the Players player award and Tolly received the Coaches award. Banker accepted his (6th or 7th?) with his usual aplomb, whilst Tolly madly elbowed, kicked and scratched his way to the front just in case Phil had misread the winners name!! Well done lads, the team applauds you both. 

To the Relics

SHIT...SHIT...SHIT, I was only joking when I said I would take the money out of the esky jar for air fairs to the final so you did not have to chuck the game. Skinny arms you have no hope of wearing Flemos boots (aren't they great).



Missing my kisses from all the boys......... Number 1 supporter.

Ida

Smile- Thanks for the Season Guys

Guys, today was tough and a disappointing end to our season, but in fairness we've finished in our ladder position. I really wanted to win today and probably felt the loss more than in previous years. By the same token, I know I didn't play today as well as usual for yous.
We must remember that at our age, even being able to play is a privilege, many of our mates can no longer play, their injuries no longer permit them to . Each game we get is a bonus as one of our team mates from last season is gone forever, and my greatest supporter is missed by me so much. Few of you realise just how tough it was for me to continue to play this season.
What we have in the Relics is special, and as our older players retire and pass on the baton it's important to try and retain the team spirit for which the Relics are known. We all play because we love to compete and we still can, but that should never be at the expense of appreciating that we are lucky to be able to play.
Smile today if you can, remember the good times you've had this season and the positive things you've done. If you can't today, then smile tomorrow, but smile.
Its been an honour to have another season with the team and I look forward to the pleasure of still being able to play in the future.  Kindest regards from Hat, Flemo and Steve

Semis line up.

 

2012 Relics

Relics Charge Into Finals

The Relics have consolidated their 3^rd spot on the ladder with a comprehensive 2-1 pillocking of the Berkelers on Saturday. The Relics went into the match needing to win to be assured of avoiding undefeated Gosford in the first week of the semis. Not because we’re worried about them, but it will be much sweeter giving them false hope and then beating them in the Grand Final.

The named team was the strongest in form team all season, and continued our surprising new trend of strengthening at the right end of the year. Our confidence was up after a solid training session on Wednesday night (the esky was emptied).

Pre match was livened up with the unveiling of Flemo’s new personalised boots, causing most of the team to retain their sunglasses until just before kickoff. Coach Waz lost the toss, again, he really is a pathetic excuse for a tosser, but it was just as well, as changing ends is the closest we manage to a pre match warm up.

The Relics passed well early and dominated play with our own resident Rick Allen with ears, trapping first time and distributing very tidy balls to the other forwards. Wiz, Howler, Wheats and Phil were on top of their opponents and Howler was always pressing forward. Then the subs halted the momentum a bit and the backs had to work to keep the Berklers at bay. Fortunately Banker, Rob, Grant and Tony had them under control whilst Hat at stopper, merely had to waggle his boots in the sun to blind the opposition.
Just before half time the ref decided to try and even things up a bit, but reacted rather strongly to suggestions from Coach Waz and Hat that his whistle should have a pea in it, or was it that we wanted to pee in his whistle?

Anyway half our team were mugged by tackles that Mario Milano would have been proud of.  Meanwhile, Howler, miffed at the Berky keeper tripping over and blocking his only shot on target, surprised not only the Relics, but also the Berky keeper by getting a second shot on target. 
Relics 1-0.

Half time discussion revolved around the fact that John and Vic had a dozen shots between them and one almost went near the nets. Hat did his best to make up for Dallas’s absence, when it was suggested that maybe a free kick against Hat was merited, and he said that the referee and any body who agreed with him  could #$^%^^ !!. 

The second half started the same as the first with the Relics constantly pushing forward but failing to score. By this stage Vic had 7 Gaelic Football points, but the Ref hadn’t heard of the rule that 7 overs equals 1 under.  Good work just outside the box, saw Berkly use another Half Nelson to stop us, but this time the ref, who was facing away from Hats boots, saw it. Coach Waz, still smarting from his two feeble penalty attempts in recent weeks, stepped up to take the free kick. 

Berkely were worried when Hat ran up from Stopper position to confer with Waz. They suspected some sort of fancy boot  blinding technique. However I can report that Hat simply told Coach Waz that going on previous form he had no chance of getting top corner and he should just #$^^&$!! kick it into em and hope something happened.   He did, and it did, with Coach Waz smacking the rebound on his left sweetly into the net.  Note Waz, please take future free kicks with your left.  2-0.

Shortly after the ref was again counselled by Hat and Waz, about allowing Berks to run through players jumping for the ball. In retaliation, he then over-ruled his linesman who was in perfect position by stating that a pass back from Smokey to Bella had crossed the line. Of course the Ref could see, as he was at least 30 metres away at a 90 degree angle! Its still a carton though Smokey!

The Relics then kept the great Berks out of the rest of the game.  Hat at this stage , believing that he must be playing league because of the tackles on him, snarled at his forwards to stop running away from him (in truth they were fleeing boot glare) and launched an erratic 40-20 kick which wasted at least 2 minutes whilst the ball was retrieved from the creek.  A well deserved 2-1 win with good contributions from most.  Only two minor points for improvement this coming week, tie the forwards neck to their balls to keep their heads down when shooting, and rub some mud on Hat’s boots. It was also wonderful to see Glenda Dunlop at the game and catch up with her afterwards, as well as Dave and Alice Allan. Also thanks to regular supporter stalwarts Kathy, Sharon, Daniel, Josh and Sky.

Finally thanks Bella for talking one for the team.  The big man has lost his last 8 grand finals, so rather than jinx us he’s opted to miss the finals and  go to an overseas drinking finishing school so that he’s in top form for the Shoal Bay trip in November.

Next Saturday 11.45 Eastern Road, Killarney Vale

Hi guys.  Great 2-1 win today.  Unless Avoca beat Woy Woy by heaps we will be playing Woy Woy at 11.45 am next Saturday, at Eastern Road, Killarney Vale.  Easy way is up Entrance Road, turn left at roundabout before Bay Village onto Eastern Road, and its opposite the first roundabout on your right.  Parking is a problem and you need to be there at least 1 hour before kickoff, as card checks are 30 mins prior and they can start up to 10 minutes earlier than scheduled.

Line up 15 take 2.

Kick off 1pm v Berkeley Vale on Frost field 1.

Just had a look at the CCF Website we play Berkeley Vale at Frost 1                1300        18/8/2012
                                                               Doyalson v Gosford at Doyalson     1300       18/8/2012
                                                               Avoca v Woy Woy at Erina High     1200        18/8/2012

Grant

Finals M 45 B Details‏

this out today from CCF.

Can you please post on the web site.

Key info is that we are at Mangrove (as predicted) Saturday week at either midday or 2pm.

M45B	MINOR SEMI	Saturday 18 Aug 12	Bloodtree 2	12:00 PM	2nd vs 3rd - winner plays winner of Major Semi - loser is out
M45B	MAJOR SEMI	Saturday 18 Aug 12	Bloodtree 2	2:00 PM	1st vs 4th - winner plays winner of Minor Semi - loser is out
M45B	GRAND FINAL	Saturday 25 Aug 12	Hamlyn Terrace 1	12:30 PM	Winner is Premiers of their league - loser is Runner Up

Thanks

Flemo

Line up 9 take 2.

Kick off 1pm v Berkeley on Frost field 1.