Bishop Auckland 50-0 DMP
After the disappointment of losing at Consett last week, we just asked the lads to do the basics really well.
We'd concentrated on the jackal, pinching ball and counter ruck in training and it really came off.
From the first minute we were right up for this game and through the first half we were rarely in our own half. Our defence was solid, we were dominant around the ruck and our go forward was amazing.
We kept all our own ball in the scrum, and drove our opposition off theirs, often winning possession against the head.
So many positives in this performance, and it was lovely to hear the feedback from our opposition on how much we'd improved in the last 12 months.
There were stand out performances all over the field, but Elliot pipped others in the forwards for player of the match for his carries from the base of the scrum, and Finley at fullback who never drops a high ball, and always gets us up the pitch and over the gain line.
Great to have Sparky and Nicky back again today who made a huge difference in pack, and big shout out to Oliver Moses and Harry Gash who get better each week.
Archie did so well on his debut (im hearing Jake is giving him extra coaching) putting himself about and retaining possession in the tackle.
As I always say, I've got so much confidence in this group of lads, when they turn up for games, this is what they can produce, very proud of them all!