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SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS JUNIOR ARLFC

Under 13

2006-2007

Coach: Barrie Wheatcroft Joint Managers: Mrs Pat Smith & Mrs Debbie Woods

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13 2006

Full size version viewable by clicking on the picture below

(Team photo from left to right)
Back Row: Kev Brown ( Team Fitness ) Simon Proctor ( Assistant Coach ) PLAYERS: Dan West - David Brown - Ryan Marritt - Rory Wheatcroft -Vice Captain Myles Woods - Ben Mahmoud - Joseph Calverley - Barrie Wheatcroft ( Team Coach )
Front Row :Joshua Plester - George Thorpe - Nathan Sharpe - Tommy Laughton - Captain Ben Hawksworth - James Proctor - Danny Smith.

Fixtures - The fixtures have changed and will be updated asap.

West Riding League

Date

U13

Result Man of the Match Report
10th Sept Halifax Vandals(a)

No game

 

Vandals withdrawn from League

17th Sept Keighley (h) w: 50 - 0

James Proctor

Read

24th Sept Ovenden (h) WRC l : 0 - 30

Rory Wheatcroft

Read here & See the photos here
1st Oct Newsome (a)

l: 0 - 50

 

No report received

8th Oct * Keighley (h) w: 32 - 20 Dan West

Read

15th Oct Meltham (a) l: 30 - 12 Ryan Marritt Read
22nd Oct * Siddal (h)HWRILC      
29th Oct Meltham w: 20 - 8

Ben Mahmoud & David Brown

Read

5th Nov * Farnley (a) l: 12 - 10 Ben Mahmoud Read
12th Nov Newsome(h)

l: 6 - 48

Nathanial Skeltos

Read

19th Nov *
Keighley (h)
l: 14 - 26 TBC

View the match gallery here

26th Nov Meltham(a) w: 4 - 20

Johnny Hatfield

Read

3rd Dec * Moldgreen (h) l: 6 - 8 Rory Wheatcroft Short report
7th Jan 2007 Newsome(a) l: 54 - 0 Ben Mahmood

Read

14th Jan Keighley   POSTPONED Pitch unsuitable
21st Jan WR Cup  

No game

 
28th Jan Farnley (a)WRC l: 24 - 8 Awaiting report  
4th Feb * Moldgreen

w 14 - 46

Josh Plester

Read

18th Feb Moldgreen

w: 16 - 26

Ben Mahmood

Lion Award : David Brown

Read

25th Feb * Wyke      
4th March Slaithwaite (Friendly) l : ??

Awaiting report and score

11th March Moldgreen w: 30 - 8 Nathan Sharpe

Lions Award:

 Haden Cornish Jenkins &

Ben Hawksworth

Read
18th March Farnley

w: 34 - 12

Ben Hawksworth

Read

* subject to County Cup and National Cup games

In April WR, National and District Cup finals take place

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Match Reports (By Barrie Wheatcroft (and unedited) unless otherwise stated)

   Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks Under 13's (26 )50 - Keighley Cougars U13's (0) 0..............17th September 2006

Conditions sunny & warm. Pitch firm : Photos owned and taken by Barrie Wheatcroft

Hawks off to a flying start first game of their season.

10 try extravaganza with Proctor & Hawksworth bagging 8 of them.

Hawks started with a bare 13, no subs. Watching the game you would have thought we were four points behind all through the game, they did not let up. Defence was superb, in attack breath taking.

With a first half score of 26 - nil, confidence was high. James Proctor ( Man of the Match ) scoring 4 tries ( 16 points ) in the first half, ably supported by all his team mates. James worked his tries well taking every opportunity from scrum to take the ball in hand from loose forward ( his new preferred position ) and using his speed and agility to score. Congratulations James on a fantastic game. Not only did James receive the man of the match award but also joint top tackler. Lovely to see. Captain Ben Hawksworth using his new found height and strength scoring one, hell of a determined try. Brilliant Ben. Rory Wheatcroft converting three to add 6 extra points.

Second half 'off to a flyer' this time seeing George Thorpe power his way through a strong defence, close to their line. Well worked team try, brownie point to George for this one for reading the game well.

 

Video ref says yes.  Well done George Thorpe 17.9.06  What did you let him do that for ?


Ben Hawksworth again showing true captaincy by taking them all on. Another one for Ben. James did the same again working well and communicating with fellow team mates, quickly followed by another stormer from Captain Ben H.

Ryan Marritt, using his strength and determination to power through for a well worked try. Four extras converted by Rory Wheatcroft.

Special mentions, where do I start. Dan West's tackling saw him 'rag-doll' the opposition where ever he could. He just doesn't leave them alone. Brilliant work rate Dan. If I am not mistaken Dan went from marker 5 times on the trot and nailed his opposite number each and every time.
Josh trying his hand as fullback and didn't he do well. Great work rate Josh. We'll see if we can get the ball to you more next game as when you had the ball you made great ground. Lovely stuff Josh.
Newcomer Tommy Laughton showed true Hawks spirit. Tackling SUPERB. His game awareness as though he had been playing all his life. A great addition to our now strong under 13's team. Welcome aboard Tommy, great to have you with us.
Danny Smith defended his wing extremely well. Bit starved of ball as Hawks used the 'big lads' through the middle to make their ground today. Great tackling Danny, good support.
Ryan not only scored for his team but found himself tackling and second in at every opportunity. Will send you a photo shortly Ry

Ryan Marritt & Rory Wheatcroft

. Fitness improving makes for an easier game. You are doing great Ryan. Keep it up.
David 'BIG-LAD' Brown, true to form took the ball at every chance he got. He was like a tank powering through. Great work rate David keep it up.
Vice Captain Myles Woods. Whenever he could he did exactly what he does best, got involved. Also got a great photo Myles reminiscent of a game you played a couple of seasons ago where you took six Huddersfield players from half way to score. Similar photo. Lovely to see your fitness up.
Joseph Calverley. Perhaps not the quickest player, certainly one of the most determined we have. If they're not wearing a red shirt, he has 'em. Great work Joseph, keep it up.
Ben Mahmoud again using his incredible strength to power through all before him. Right attitude, have all Hawks under 13's have, no-nonsense attitude being his asset. Keep it up Ben M, you're going to have a great season as with your team mates.
Rory Wheatcroft converted 5 tries today.

Wheatcroft in action

 Try and get the try under the posts lads and give Rory a better chance with the kicks. Joint top tackler with James, Dan West one point off joining James & Rory at triple share top tackler. Rory's work rate superb. Well done.
George Thorpe. Quiet, but very effective. His try caught Keighley on the hop, his all round performance saw George leave the field of play with a smile knowing ' he'd had a good one'. Well done George.
 

6 to tackle showed the strength of David BrownI'm off, that doesn't look like too much fun !!I heard that Proctor !

Ouch - That hurt !


Spectators were treated to unbelievable all round team effort and fantastic tackling. Keighley never left their half, Hawks were all over them at every part of their game.

Team:Josh Plester; Dan West; George Thorpe; Ryan Marritt; Danny Smith; Rory Wheatcroft; Tommy Laughton; David Brown; Myles Wood (VC); Joseph Calverley; Ben Mahmood; Ben Hawksworth (C); James Proctor.
 

Scorers: Tries - Procter (5); Hawksworth (3); Marritt; Thorpe; Goals : Wheatcroft 5/10
Joint top tacklers:- James Proctor & Rory Wheatcroft, Dan West one tackle behind.

MAN OF THE MATCH - James Proctor ( chosen by parents of players )

FANTASTIC TEAM EFFORT HAWKS !

Note from editor: An excellent performance which was enjoyable to watch. Credit must be given to Keighley for NEVER giving up, and their coach who tried hard to keep them focused. The match was a bit "Men v Boys" style, but not all matches will be as easy. The Keighley lads took some hard knocks, but got up and kept trying. They will get better. Hawks, don't fall into the trap of overconfidence now. Good to see the line being used. Good to see chip kicks being chased and the "team" support at every opportunity. Encouraging each other is such a bonus. Finally, I know not everyone (coachwise) agrees but when you score tries, if the opposition is not swarming over you, try to give your kicker a chance...the nearer the posts the easier the kick, the more points you score and more importantly, if it is a close game you need successful kicks! Well done. I enjoyed the game.

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SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13s (0) 0 OVENDEN U13s (20) 30 ... 24th September 2006
( West Riding Cup )
 

Different game to the last Hawks played with a 50 - 0 score line in their favour against Keighley. Hawks with bare 13 players ( no-subs ) took the kick off and battled non-stop against a well defending Ovenden team who were unstoppable whenever they took ball in hand. Brave attempts made by Hawks in their tackling, sheer strength and power from their opposition saw Ovenden with a 20 - 0 score at half time. Second half saw Dan West run almost full length of the field, only to be stopped 10 metres short of the line.  Great to see Kirk Atherton & Nathan Sharpe back on form and playing well. Top tackler and Man of the match for Hawks - 'Rory Wheatcroft',  closely followed by David Brown for both accolades.  
 

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Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13's (24) 32   Keighley Cougars U13s  (4)  20...8th October 2006

Hawks set off in superb style seeing prop forward David Brown storm over the line with only two minutes play gone to put Hawks on the score sheet.  Two minutes later Hawks saw George Thorpe pass to Dan West for him to skittle his way through to put another 4 points on for Hawks.  Both converted by Rory Wheatcroft. Keighley quickly took matters in hand, tightened their defence and put up a good fight, making their tackles count. Hawks responded again seeing Thorpe pass to Dan W twice more to score two more lovely worked tries. Both converted Wheatcroft. Keighley came back with a try, making the half time score: 24 - 4

Keighley did not give up the fight putting 3 more tries and two conversions on their score card.

Once again Thorpe working with Dan W ensured Dan got his 4th try of the game.  Fantastic work and well deserving on his 'Man of The Match' award for his all round skill, determination and effort.

Hawks were flagging but a stray pass saw a knock-on into the welcoming arms of Rory W, scoring to take Hawks final tally to: 32 - 20.

'Top tackler' Captain Ben Hawksworth, one tackle behind Nathan Sharpe , special mention Ben Mahmoud for his hard work throughout the game & strong tackling.

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MELTHAM ALL BLACKS U13s (0) 32  SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13s (12) 12 ...15th October 2006

Hawks were hoping for a repeat of last seasons victories over Meltham All Blacks.  They came away disappointed, lack of fitness being their downfall once again. First half saw Hawks utilise last weeks man of the match winner Dan West  twice to score two well run tries solo. Great speed and evasion used by WEST. Both kicks converted by Rory Wheatcroft.

 Second half saw a different Meltham.  Every play of the ball Meltham nailed either acting dummy half of first receiver, with style.  Hawks unable to get into their stride watched as Meltham stepped through an ill equipped Hawks defence to finish the game at 30 - 12.

 Man of the match, due not only to his superb tackling but constant work throughout the game, RYAN MARRITT.  Top tackler for the Hawks MYLES WOOD with an impressive tackle count, MARRITT not far behind.

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13s  (16) 20  Meltham All-Blacks U13's  (4) 8 ...29th October 2006

Match Gallery    ......... CLICK HERE

James Proctor showing scored three well thought out tries in the first half. Dan West also scored arty and Rory Wheatcroft converted two. Joint 'Man Of The Match 'winners ' Ben Mahmoud & David Brown ', worked themselves into the ground with their tackling and carries of the ball.  Pleasure to watch and a great treat for all the spectators.  Good win Hawks!

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 Farnley (12) 12 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13s  (0) 10 .... 5th November
 

Hawks saw a very much improved Farnley team. Farnley with 19 players all eager to step on the field, Hawks 14 players in total. First half saw Farnley run through Hawks defence three times. Lack of effective tackling once more Hawks downfall. Second half saw a more determined Hawks team take up the challenge pushing up toward Farnley's line at every opportunity. Scrum-half / Acting Dummy-Half George Thorpe forced his way low through Farnley's defence, on their line twice to score two well determined tries for Hawks. One converted by Rory Wheatcroft.

Last weeks joint 'Man-of-the Match' Ben Mahmoud showed true Hawks spirit with his great runs and tackling. Mahmoud winning the MOTM trophy for the second week running.

 

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Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13's (0) 6 Newsome U13's (28) 48 ......12th November 2006

Hawks expecting a tough game, with only one sub on the bench. They hoped for a better show that last they played Newsome. Hawks tried their best but the hard tackling by their opponents kept them at bay. Some good defence was shown by Hawks in part, constant good tackling by Newsome unnerved Hawks.

Half time score Hawks 0 - Newsome 28

Hawks tried to keep the pressure on against fit opponents. Dan West scored an amazing try from within their 20 metres all the way through, brushing aside some good tackle attempts. Rory Wheatcroft converting the kick.

Man of the Match Nathanial Skeltos, (playing a year up ) tackled with great determination and assisted his team mates wherever he could. Great improvement from this new Hawks player.Hawks being the first team this season to score against Newsome, applauded by Newsome's coaching staff !

U13s team
1 James Proctor 2 Ryan Marritt 3 Nathan Sharpe 4 Dan West 5 Josh Plester 6 Rory Wheatcroft 7 Myles Wood ( VC ) 8 David Brown 9 Danny Smith 10 Kirk Atherton 11 Ben Hawksworth ( C ) 12 Joseph Calverley 13 Tommy Laughton Sub; Latahnial Skeltos
 

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13's (10) 14 Keighley Cougars U13's (14) 26 ...19th November 2006

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Meltham All Blacks U13's (4) 4 - Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13's (0) 20 ...26th November

What a game, & with only 13 available to play !

First half saw Hawks timidly getting into their stride due to ankle deep mud covering the whole of the pitch. Early in the first half Meltham moved the ball down their line to pop one over. Soft try. Hawks defence then quickly changed to being the best it has been all season, held Meltham to their 4 point lead at half time:

Half time score Meltham All Blacks 4 - Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 0

Captain Ben Hawksworth and Vice Captain Myles had stern words with their team mates at half time and a determined Hawks team came out ready to do the job they set out to do.

Forward moving Hawks moved their attacking line like clockwork. One pass, two, three then Tommie Laughton scored his first try for his team. Spurred on by their efforts the whole team dropped a gear and powered through with a pass to Dan West who ran three quarters of the pitch to score. Meltham 4 - Hawks 8. Another fine string of passes saw George Thorpe do his trademark masterpiece to scurry over Melthams line at ankle height to put another 4 points on the score card. Rory Wheatcroft converting. Dan West again ploughed through Melthams defence to run almost full length of the pitch this time to place the ball directly under the sticks. Wheatcroft converting.

Debut performance by Johnny Hatfield. Sheer determination and pride saw this young man win the 'Man-Of-The-Match' for his valiant efforts throughout his first FULL game.

All players deserving of ' MOTM ' today.

Team :Josh Plester; Ryan Marritt;Nathan Sharpe;Dan West;Tommie Laughton;Rory Wheatcroft;George Thorpe;David Brown;Myles Wood ( VC );Johnny Hatfield - ( Man of the Match );Ben Mahmoud;Joseph Calverley;Ben Hawksworth ( C );

Hawks back on form, ready and eager to show true Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks spirit.

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Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks (0) 6 Moldgreen (4) 8....10th December

Unfortunately the game had to be stopped for a long period in the second half due to a serious neck injury to Ben Mahmood. The Hawks were not overwhelmed by the physical Moldgreen side and put up a good display. The second Moldgreen try was contentious and looked very much as if it had been scored off a knock-on but with exceptional motivational chats by Dan Hawksworth (Under 16's captain) the Hawks never gave up. The pressure eventually told on Moldgreen and a clever kick through put the visitors defence under pressure and as they tried to escape their ingoal area with a passing move, the ball went loose and great follow up play saw Man of The Match Rory Wheatcroft take the opportunity needed and he dived on the ball to score a deserved try, which he easily converted and gave the Hawks a real chance. Unfortunately the stoppage due to Ben M being injured had taken the momentum from the Hawks, but they put on a spirited display and deserved a share in the spoils of this encounter. An excellent display, which I enjoyed watching.

 

Scorer: Rory Wheatcroft - Converted his own try

Man of the Match: Rory Wheatcroft

Unfortunately I do not have the team list. They all deserved a pat on the back and a special thanks to Dan for his help. The whole team and spectators wish Ben a speedy recovery.......... and their coach Barrie, who has a slipped disc .....NRB  

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Newsome U13's 54 Hillsborough Hawks U13's 0 ....7th January 2007

Hawks ready for action with bare 13 players available. A valiant effort was made by all Hawks players against a squad of 20 opponents ( Newsome ). Hawks welcomed new player Ian Stewart to their ranks today and didn't he have a splendid game. Tackling superb, all round effort a credit to himself and team. Big well done Ian on your first game ( they are not all as today's game, we have some great wins Ian.)

The conditions were appalling, pitch muddy, strong wind & rain. Undeterred Hawks once more out-numbered up for the challenge. Newsome fought to keep Hawks in their own half for most of the first half, scoring well. Just prior to the end of the first half two Hawks players were taken from the field of play injured, one unable to return.

Second half and Hawks with 11 came out steaming. Newsome's defence strong with Hawks narrowly missing out on a well worked team effort, with Vice Captain Myles Wood being stopped yards short of the line. At no time did heads drop even when their coach offered to speak with the referee to stop the game due to lack of players fit to play on. Hawks refused point blank and gave their most determined effort right up till the end of play.

First game back after a neck injury ( prior to Christmas ) saw Ben Mahmood back on true form. Sheer determination in his running and tackling winning him the ' Man-Of-The-Match' trophy. Well done AGAIN Ben !!!!!!

Some excellent tackling seen by Hawks, PRIDE keeping them going throughout the most horrid of playing conditions.

A big
WELL-DONE to all Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks Under 13's, they showed true Hawks spirit!

Further well done to Captain Ben Hawksworth & Vice Captain Myles Wood for showing team spirit and keeping their team together when the going got tough!

1. JOSH PLESTER; 2. DAN WEST;3. IAN STEWART;4. DANNY SMITH;5. RYAN MARRITT;6. RORY WHEATCROFT;7. GEORGE THORPE;8. DAVID BROWN;9. MYLES WOOD;10. JONNY ??????? (Ed);11. BEN HAWKSWORTH ( CAPTAIN );12. BEN MAHMOUD;13. TOMMY LAUGHTON;

 

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Moldgreen U13's (10) 14 Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13's (12) 46........... 4th February 2007

  1. James Proctor

  2. Nathan Sharpe

  3. Dan West

  4. Ian Stewart

  5. Josh Plester

  6. Rory Wheatcroft

  7. Tommy Laughton ( first half ) - George Thorpe ( second half )

  8. David Brown

  9. Myles Wood ( VC )

  10. Kirk Atherton

  11. Ben Hawksworth ( C )

  12. Ben Mahmoud

  13. George Thorpe ( first half ) - Tommy Laughton ( second half )

SUBS: Joseph Calverley; Dan Smith

Pitch conditions firm.  Weather warm & sunny 

Sheffield Under 13's travelled to Moldgreen for a return match having come second to Moldgreen last they played each other.  A much more determined Hawks 'took them on'.First half saw quick feet, strength and sheer determination from Dan West. West scoring, having run three quarters of the pitch to do so.  Rory Wheatcroft converting. Soon after James Proctor did the same, dropping down a gear and motoring away to the delight of his team mates.  Wheatcroft converting.Not to be outdone Moldgreen used the speed and skill of their number 6 to quickly make all even up to half time.

Half time score 10 - 12 

Team work and astounding passing skills saw Hawks break through Moldgreen a further 6 times to score, second half with Dan West a further try; James Proctor a further 3; Nathan Sharpe 1 ( fantastic personal effort from Sharpe - outstanding try ); David Brown one of his trademark tries.  No stopping Brown when he's coasting toward the line. Wheatcroft converting 5 of the second half 6 tries scored ( 7 x 2 points total ).

 Parents and spectators we treated to the very best performance Hawks have played this season.  No soft tries, all well judged, well supported in particular by this weeks 'Man-of-the-match' Josh Plester.  Playing winger Plester did his job and MORE with his support play and tackling. Superb Josh.

 FANTASTIC effort from all players, all did their bit to make this a victory to savour.  Always remember lads one guy puts the ball down between the posts, the team make it possible for the try scorers to do so.

 Stern / strong  Captaincy & Vice Captaincy from Ben Hawksworth (C) & Myles Wood ( VC ). Communication being the key to both players success along with each and every other player today.

 Pride restored.

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MOLDGREEN U13's (16) 16  SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS U13's (6) 26 ..17th February 2007

Team sheet:

1. Josh Plester
2. Danny Smith
3. Nathan Sharpe
4. Dan West
5. Luke Duckworth ( First game )
6. Rory Wheatcroft
7. George Thorpe ( No. 7 first half - No 13 second half )
8. David Brown
9. Myles Wood ( VC )
10. Joseph Calverley
11. Ben Hawksworth ( C )
12. Ben Mahmoud
13. Tommy Laughton ( No. 13 first half - No 7 second half )

Conditions: Weather 'fair', ground conditions swamp.

Only two weeks had passed since Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks ventured to Moldgreen for their game today. Hawks were back again, two players down on last they played Moldgreen.

TEAM WORK paid of in great style with a touch of sheer determination being the key to today's endeavours.

Captain Ben Hawksworth decided to play uphill from kick off with the idea that Hawks opponents may just run out of pace second half when they had the unenviable task of ploughing uphill. It worked as never before.

Moldgreen with subs in hand came at Hawks strong and hard for the first 10 minutes, play turned in hawks favour when a string of well worked passes found the ball in the capable hands of Dan West. Dan dropped down a gear and powered through a well disciplined Moldgreen defence ( well they were until Dan shot through ), scoring the first of his 'HAT-TRICK' for his team. Superb run. Rory Wheatcroft converting: 0 - 6.

Soon after Moldgreen not wishing to be outdone saw a gap, took it and did exactly the same: 6 - 6.

First half saw George Thorpe actively seeking the ball at every play of the ball, second half, position change and equally equipped Tommy Laughton taking over to feed good ball also. Great involvement George, hard tackling !!

Joseph Calverley taking his new set starting position as prop seriously. If it moved, he had a go. Great effort Joseph!

Dan Smith doing his bit and more wherever he could. Great to see some big hits going in Dan, well done.

Rory Wheatcroft also nominated for MOTM, as all other lads for his work today. Good vision, lovely low tackling throughout the game.

Nathan Sharpe although still not 100% fit, did more than his bit with runs and great tackling. Nice to see you almost fit & back on form again Nath'.

Heads down momentarily Hawks saw Moldgreen put a further two tries in, one converted:

HALF TIME SCORE: - 16 - 6

Stern words from Captain Ben Hawksworth & Vice Captain Myles Wood saw Hawks put their second half plan into action with no score response from Moldgreen second half ! Ben & Myles had the game of the season. Tackling, ball carrying and 'discipline control' being their joint responsibility and forte. Lovely to see such a well captained & V-Captaincy on the field of play.

Second half with the wind behind them and playing down the steep slope saw an even more determined Hawks come out refreshed and eager to regain the lead. Dan West again, superb long run try converted by Rory Wheatcroft. Then activity started to happen. All Hawks players did as their new mentor Nick Wood ( V.C Myles Wood big Bro' ) had been coaching. One high, secure the ball, one low. Once again, it worked. Hawks did not allow Moldgreen space to breath, defensively the best all season due to sheer team work. Each and every player did more than their bit for the benefit of the team, not for personal glory.

On the attack 'full back' Josh Plester took ball in hand from another well worked string of passes scoring. Quickly and soon after Vice Captain Myles Wood popped one over the line in flamboyant style, ably supported by 12 other team mates. That ball was going over their line come what may. Rory Wheatcroft converting a long angled kick for the additional two points.

Final moments of the game and once more pass, pass, pass, pass & SCORE, Dan West completing his hat-trick.

Fierce tackling was seen by both sides. Luke Duckworth, first game ever played hit anything that wasn't wearing red, black & yellow. Superb first game, team mates appreciating his efforts.

Man-Of-The-Match award going to Ben Mahmoud for his all round excellent play, tackling, ball carrying and making great yards.

Close second Prop forward David Brown. David chosen by his team mates for the Players Player for today's game, his accolade a two and a half foot long / high brass lion to take home for the week (The Lion Award)

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Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks U13's (18) 30 Moldgreen U13's (4) 8 .......[Friendly]...11th March 2007
 

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks played a friendly against Moldgreen. First time all season Hawks with 17 players. Due to Hawks numbers, all players assisted the coaching staff by playing out of position when required, showing just how versatile they all are. Fantastic effort from all players.
Team work once again the key to an outstanding performance. Very few missed tackles, spirits high, off they went.George Thorpe with his determined trademark scurry, diving for the line saw an early lead for Hawks. Converted Rory Wheatcroft. Lovely work George.
Astounding determination in his tackling saw Nathan Sharpe hit everything which moved. One set of six saw Sharpe hit home five tackles one after the other. No messing with our Mr. Sharpe today. His runs & efforts unanimously seeing him voted; ' Man-Of-The-Match. '

Fantastic work rate Nathan.

James Proctor not once but twice found a gap in Moldgreens normal tight defensive line to see two sprints within minutes of each other providing his team with two lovely tries. Both converted Wheatcroft.Moldgreen not to be outdone caught Hawks on the hop, saw a gap and their number 6 paved the way for a strong run ending in try scored.Strong runs by all Hawks props saw great ground made. Special mentions to Kirk Atherton, Joseph Calverley & David Brown for their efforts. Winger Ian Stewart tackled great and did all which was required of him.

HALF TIME: 18 - 4

Second half saw an even more determined Hawks come onto the field.Dan West taking ball in hand powering his way straight through six tackles, scoring having run almost full length to do so. Great try. Converted Wheatcroft.
Once more Moldgreen forced their way through giving them the last of their points for the game.Yet again Proctor took flight, storming through to score his SECOND HAT TRICK in two weeks. Excellent work. Wheatcroft converting.

Players player was almost a tie today between Captain Ben Hawksworth and debutant Haden Cornish Jenkins. Captain Ben offered the 'LION AWARD' to Haden in true Captain style. Due to Hawksworth's efforts throughout the game decision was made for the trophy to be shared by both players. Excellent first game played by Haden, brilliant all round effort Ben!!


RORY WHEATCROFT; JOSH PLESTER; NATHAN SHARPE; DAN WEST; IAN STEWART; BEN HAWKSWORTH (CAPTAIN); JAMES PROCTOR; KIRK ATHERTON; MYLES WOOD (VICE CAPTAIN); JOSEPH CALVERLEY; LUKE DUCKWORTH; HADEN CORNISH JENKINS; GEORGE THORPE;SUBS: DAVID BROWN; TOMMY LAUGHTON; DANNY SMITH; JOHNNY HATFIELD
 

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SHEFFIELD HILLSBOROUGH HAWKS UNDER 13'S (28) 34 FARNLEY U13's (4) 12 ....... 18th March 2007

TEAM SHEET:

1. JOSH PLESTER
2. IAN STEWART
3. DAN WEST
4. HADEN CORNISH JENKINS
5. DANNY SMITH
6. RORY WHEATCROFT (Kicker)
7. JAMES PROCTOR
8. JOSEPH CALVERLEY
9. MYLES WOOD (Vice Captain)
10. DAVID BROWN
11. BEN HAWKSWORTH (Captain)
12. BEN MAHMOUD
13. GEORGE THORPE - TOMMY LAUGHTON ( change each 5 mins )

Subs: JONNY HATFIELD
LUKE DUCKWORTH ( Broken nose )


Conditions: Blizzard !

Return game against Farnley, this time seeing a very determined Hawks 'come out to play'. That they did !
Weather conditions were so bad at one point that the referee sent all players back to the changing room until the weather bated.Hawks got into their stride immediately seeing James Proctor take ball in hand an plough through from kick off to score the first try of 5 for Hawks. Kicker Rory Wheatcroft almost on the side line converted. Superb James, great kick Rory. Not to be outdone Dan West almost immediately did the same working from centre today. Excellent try Dan, converted Wheatcroft.A further 3 try's scored by Proctor put Hawks into a commanding lead of 28 just prior to half time. Give Farnley their due they didn't give up and caught Hawks on the hop running in one try before the break.

HALF TIME SCORE - 28 - 4

The weather deteriorating all the time saw a few slippey balls hit the deck, no blame laid. Some amazing tackles went in from start to finish of the game, better support play seen by all, determination and sheer team work keeping Hawks with the noses in front. Man - Of - The - Match and ' Player's Player' first time awarded to one player, Captain Ben Hawksworth. Well timed tackles, ball handling excellent and carrying ball in hand ensuring he received both accolades.
Vice Captain Myles Wood's tackling and support play 'Top-Notch', Rory Wheatcroft carrying, tackling and kicking earning him good mentions from all spectators. Each and every players to receive 'Coaches Treat' at training Tuesday for their all round efforts in every aspect of their play in their game against Farnley. Wingers although a little starved of ball due to not wishing to risk ball leaving hand ( Ian Stewart - Danny Smith & Luke Duckworth ) did their utmost with their tackling to bring Farnley to a halt when ball carrier came their way.Dan West playing out of position as centre again ably supported by Haden Cornish Jenkins did their joint bit, again superb tackling by both players.
George Thorpe and Tommy Laughton exchanged positions more that four times with each other, both hitting hard and supporting at every play of the ball. Great work you two ! Joseph Calverley took matters into his own hand on more than three occasions hitting hard and using his strength as did Jonny Hatfield, substitute prop / second rower & David Brown as prop.
Farnley, far from beaten twice more took ball to wing adding their last points. No conversions from Farnley. Josh Plester doing his utmost to stop their winger with a lovely tackle, lack of support on this occasion seeing Josh's efforts go to waste. Ben Mahmoud once more taking ball forward every time it came his way, linking up with whoever was in support and taking hard tackles when required. Great effort Ben M! Lovely hard hits also. To finish off Proctor once more taking on the opposition, in & out, forward, sideways and evading as he does running in a great final try for Hawks ( 5 in total for Proctor ), Wheatcroft converting.
 

 Date of last update: 08 May, 2007  18:00:46am 

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