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Jersey Cup Winners 2002 & 2004Morris Rugby Masters Spring 2004 Schedule
Morris Masters is under new Management, a picture of our illustrious new Leadership Team is shown above so that you can buy them a beer in the futile hope of getting selected. All forms of bribery are encouraged. If you were wondering why Morris Masters is under new Management, last year's Management is pictured below. Doesn't take a genius to figure out, does it?
Previous Seasons:Fall
2003
Morris Masters vs Connecticut Greys 4/17/2004Won 18-14 The
Masters won their opening match against It
was an excellent match with over 25 active Morris Masters participating for at
least one 20 minute half. Both Omar
was warned against 1980 style pop-kicking and actually behaved himself. Fatman
and Murdock came out of retirement for spectacular debuts in the late periods.
It was also great to see Tom Joyce and Steve Brewer (who was knocking hard at Tony Jones took care of the barbecue for us with his catering company “Now We’re Cooking". It was outstanding and if any of you have an event coming up I highly recommend checking Tony out. This is not to say we don’t owe you a family day and we will keep you posted as we progress. The Connecticut write up about the match is below. Well Done Masters! MORRIS
TAKES IT TO GREY Morris Masters vs Union 5/1/2004Tie 13-13 (Editors Note - Please note I am CONVINCED we scored another try and WON this game) A
twenty year rivalry is still going strong between the Union and Morris masters,
with the tie game being called early - mid-way into the 3rd, twenty
minute period. The play was as aggressive as ever between the two teams,
bringing back memories of the Division Championships and Jersey Cups of the late
eighties. Union came out strong, scoring early in the first and seemingly
catching Morris off guard. The Masters showed their grit, however, rallying
quickly on the attack and forcing Union mistakes. As a result, Tony Jones was
able to capitalize on two penalties leaving Morris a point behind at the
whistle. As
the minutes waned in the last period, play became more frenzied. Tempers flared
and play inside the rucks and mauls grew more aggressive. A Morris penalty
resulted in a tied game and the intense play became even more heated. A blatant
stomp by CLEAR
YOUR CALENDARS BOYS as it seems that this year’s Jersey Cup will have to
settle the matter of the better team. Man
of the Match was a close competition between Alex and Tony. In the end, because
of all the rucking and mauling, it went to the scrumhalf. Both Masters played an
excellent game and had a huge impact on play. Congratulations to both of them
for an exceptional game. Thanks to Tex and Gamer for their captaincy and leadership. Thrust upon them unawares, they did an excellent job. A special thanks to John Sutherland for stepping in and calling a very difficult game. Knowing John’s style of play, it was a match he would have loved to have been in. We owe you again, Toe! And I, for one, will make sure your glass is never empty on the next World Cup tour. Morris Masters @ Village Lions 5/15/2004 Won 18-14 Morris Masters Go Undefeated into Jersey Cup
When the 19 members of the Morris Masters
finally braved the traffic on the Cross Bronx and arrived at Randles Island
we were all met with Bad News. In order to ensure that his close
friend and mentor, did not have a lock on the "GOLDEN SHORTS award
", Mitch "Pinky Toe" Miller withdrew from the lineup
when he dropped the jerseys at Chapman's and said with a tear in his eye, he
was not coming to the game. He was overheard saying as he pulled away,
Toma made me do it..
This did not deter our captain Alex from putting
together a strong line up for the first of 3 halves. He actually had plenty
of time to come up with a line up and game plan, opening remarks, closing
remarks etc... on his several trips across the bridge.
Once the game started we played solid defense
with everyone getting around the field. Due to the superior effort of
the 18 other members of the team we allowed Tony Jones to account for all of
our 18 points in the 18-14 victory. We did have to hold on for
dear life at the end and we can say a friendly referees whistle giving us 2
penalties in front of the post made Tony's kicking easier.
Thankfully there were no serious injuries
although somehow Andy did manage to knock heads with the shortest member of
their team splitting his head open. Luckily one of the members of the
lions claimed to be a surgeon, and said he had some man glue (that's what he
said on the field) which would save him a trip to the hospital for
stitches, after the game Andy came back from enemy territory with a smile
saying he was a great doc.
Things to remember for Jersey Cup, we need to
try and keep the ball in hand no kicking from the wings and centres, (ok
Omar 2 of your 3 kicks were alright but the one to the center of the
field to their fastest guy, remember it's not the 80's). Also the
Lions did a lot of talking to the referee causing them some penalties, we
have to keep our mouths shut like we tried to do Sat.
Man of the match and captain for Jersey
Cup: Tony
Jones
Golden Shorts: Mitch Miller
Laundry Boy: Ed Joyce
Morris Masters @ Jersey Cup 6/5/2004 Game 1 : Morris v Bayonne: Won 19-0Scorers: Tries: A. Jones, P. Stumpf, N. Davies Cons: A Jones (2) Game 2: Morris V OMEX: Won 19-14 Scorers: Tries: A. Jones(2), T. McBride Cons: A Jones (2) Undefeated Masters Win the Jersey Cup!
The Morris
Masters finished the spring season undefeated, beating both Bayonne and OMEX
to win the Jersey Cup Masters Division.
The BAM game was
a 19 point shutout, with three tries and two conversions by the Masters. The
first try was scored down the middle and early in the first half by Tony Jones
with a pop kick to himself. The next score was in the second half by Neil
Davies. The third try was by member in good standing, Phil Stumpf, who flew in
from Chicago for the event. He scored in the weak corner, confusing the
opposition with a flying glissade
from the En premiere.
The OMEX game
ended with the score 19 to 14. Tony Jones was able to duplicate his earlier
exploit by pop kicking to himself and scoring once again. Tex blew everyone
away with his fake and 70 meter run for a try from the scrum down. Some of the
older masters grew winded just watching Tom. sprint downfield. The final try
was scored by Jones, this time in the more conventional manner.
Omex was able to
score twice on Morris in the second half, overloading our wing. This was soon
remedied and the game ended with the Master's finishing the 2004 spring season
undefeated and Jersey Cup champions. Special mention should go to Jack for
making five tackles in as many seconds, Gamer for putting a brutal hit on
Francis, Chappy for trying to catch the lineout with his penis and Mitch for
his infamous behind the back pass (it would have worked too, if only a
Morris player was there to catch it). Quote of the tournament goes to Fatman:
"What's the good of being stupid if you can't prove it?". Runner up
was Andy, heard to shout from the maul: "MY FOOT, LEGGO OF MY FOOT!
ALRIGHT I'LL GIVE YOU THE BALL!".
Morris Masters’ Rugby Summer Soiree You are cordially invited to the Morris Masters’ "Come as Andy Steinberg" Summer Soiree. When: July 24, 2004 from 7:00 -11:00pm Where: Lake Telemark Club House in Denville Dress: Casual Buffet Dinner- Marinated London Broil, Stuffed Chicken and Penne in Vodka Sauce, Rice and Vegetables Dancing, laughing, drinking, Laughing, drinking, laughing with friends. What more could you ask for in the middle of the summer? $40.00 per couple includes dinner, beer, wine, DJ & dancing. You’re also welcome to BYOB. For more information, please contact
MaryAnn Joyce @ 973-537-9070 Mared28@worldnet.att.net
or Please mail your checks to: MaryAnn Joyce, 401
West Dewey Ave., Wharton, NJ 07885 or |
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