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Round 10: 3rd XI 2 lost to CGS 3 »

After 3 weeks on the sidelines cooling hamstrings, metatarsals and the like the SKC 3rds were keen to get out on the pitch this Saturday morning. Princes Park was the venue the last time the two sides met in an encounter that prompted keeper Matt Stin to retire to the 4ths in a Shane Warne-like […]

Round 8: 3rd XI 3 defeated HC 2 »

On an incredibly frosty and dewy Melbourne morning SKC were met at Princes Park by crazy Turkish supporters, delirious due to their teams win in the European Championships. SKC, keen to emulate a similar frivolous and extraordinary aura in their game were spurred on by the presence of Brett ‘The Head Honcho’ Torstonson. Once HC […]

Round 7: 3rd XI 6 defeated Carey 3 »

On a frosty morning SKC were looking forward to getting warm out on the pitch. After a solid training session and a week’s rest the boys were raring to go. The inclusion of the cheekily creative Anthony Viglietti was an added bonus. His zest and vigor was sure to be handy for the boys coming […]

Round 6: 3rd XI 6 defeated WC 0 »

The 3rds were looking forward to performing on the big stage that is Oval #2. Used to the 1sts hogging all the attention it was feared some of the 3rds would become somewhat ’sunburnt’ by the exposure of Oval #2, however the limelight was dealt with quite adequately. The 3rds were still bitter from last […]

3rds Round 5: 3rd XI 0 defeated by XC 4 »

It was the morning after Collingwood’s inspiring win and yours truly was hoping the sterling display of pressure and hardness would rub off on his team for the always tough encounter with Xavier.
We started the game fairly positively creating a couple of attacks. However this miniscule period of play did not last for too long. […]

Round 3: 3rd XI 4 defeated CGS 3 »

There are many lingering questions in the world of football: How did Michael Carrick score 2 against Roma? When will Adam Federici become the No.1 at Reading? and Why did Max Vieri ever get the honour of playing for Australia? Well one more question was asked on Saturday morning at Princess Park: Why are the […]

Round 2: 3rd XI 4 defeat GGS 1 »

We arrived at the grounds with a sense of vigor and zest going into the game with GGS. Shin pads firmly strapped on and ice packs at fingertips we had come prepared, we all knew too well that GGS liked to play hard.
The pitch wasn’t in perfect condition, being very hard and dry, strange so […]

Round 1 - 3rd XI 5 defeat MGS 0 »

As I ventured over the Wesgate for my shortest journey of the APS season to Melbourne Grammar’s wonderfully kept Sports Grounds I looked forward to the teams first game at senior soccer level. Full of Yr 11’s the 3rd’s ably coached by Mr. Feain were confident of a succesful year.
The teams trump card was that […]