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Game 2

Raiders vs Pirates

Hey all Tommy here again to give you the update on how the Raiders went this week.

This week was going to be a tough game as we were going against a team that runs the exact offence we run and also has the Australian Quarter-Back as their starter. But we made sure the Pirates knew they had to fight as we were the first to score with a running touchdown by Wide Receiver Matthew Schwartz. However, the Pirates came flying back with a running touchdown from their Running Back minutes later.

Both the offence and defence were going toe to toe for yardage and field position. Towards the end of the 1st quarter, Wide Receiver Dean Borghuis managed to put us back in front with a passing touchdown. Following that we opted for the two point conversation giving us a 14-7 lead over the Pirates. However, that didn’t stop the Pirates capitalising on a few key mistakes that the Raiders made. This enabled them to run it in for another touchdown now racking it up to 14-14 by the end of the 1st half.

From the start of the 2nd half, the Raiders came out swinging and made sure the Pirates knew we meant business. We managed to keep the score level until the dying minutes of the 4th quarter when the Pirates completed a passing touchdown. The Raiders were determined to try and even the score but sadly ran out of time.

Final Score was 21-14.

Unlucky for the Raiders but this game will definitely be a big stepping stone for the team to learn from their mistakes and will prepare them for future games to come.

Bondi Raiders Report

Round 1

Raiders vs Mustangs

Hey all Tommy here to give you the details on how the Raiders went this weekend.

Having a new side and a new offence, the Raiders showed the Mustangs that we weren’t here to mess around. Within the opening five minutes of the game, The Raiders were first to score with a successful Quarterback sneak by Peter “LT” Tos. However, the Mustangs were quick to respond with a running touchdown by their Quarterback.

 Following this the Defence made it their business to make sure that the Mustang’s offence knew who they were dealing with by forcing them to punt every series they were on and they also made a few fumble recoveries along the way. The offence picked up their game and by the end of the first half Raiders were leading 39-6.

After an inspirational half-time speech by head coach Paul Manera, it was straight back to business. Here the Raiders showed no retreat nor no mercy into showing the Mustangs what we are all about. Even the rookies had a good day as three of them manage to get passing touchdowns.

Final score was 52-6 proving that the new Raiders are definitely a team to be reckoned with. Stand out performances go to Wide Receivers Matthew Schwartz, Dean Borghuis, Kenny Macieira and Dane Robertson for their outstanding touchdown receptions, Outside Linebacker Francisco Garrido for his first interception, Defensive Linemen Roy Morgan for his forty-five yard fumble recovery and finally to all the Offensive Linemen for their protection for Peter Tos.

It’s good to see that the Raiders are back in business and lets hope we can keep up the good work throughout the season.