TraffordMVRFCC

 

The selected XV warmed up keenly for the game showing concentration and intensity and the full squad on the day can be congratulated on making themselves available and taking to the field for this anticipated tough game away from home.

 

West Park opened strongly and the first half was mostly theirs as they used quick ball to their wide players to ample effect. Tries came for the home side at frequent intervals and despite Trafford crossing the line on 4 occasions, the ball being held up on each occasion, West Park owned the scoreboard leading 43-0 at half-time. Trafford competed well at times but the dangers lay out wide with the wing players for West Park. It took a while for Trafford to settle into any game pattern but the half backs Pat Eccles and Ollie Jones eventually found their rhythm and the ball was moved more sweetly.

 

Fortunes changed in the second period of play as Trafford played to their strengths and limited possession for the opponents to attack with. The forwards performance leapt a level and intensity and snap came into their game, ball retention was much better and power and pace came into the attack and quick thinking with tap penalties put the home side under pressure. Tries came for Trafford through Kieran Edgar, Joe Owen and Jimmy Craven with Pat Eccles converting 2 of them. Trafford actually got the better of the second half taking it 14-19 but the damage had been done earlier. A winger for the home side collected 36 points which capped a great game for him. Jimmy Craven was Player Of The Match for Trafford for the second week running rewarding his good form of late. The final score 57-19 was deserved but somewhat flattering for West Park and keeps the pressure on Trafford MV as we enter the business end of the season.

 

The result keeps Trafford under the threat of relegation but with only 4 points separating the 6 teams fighting to avoid the second from bottom spot, above penalised Glossop, anything could happen !

 

This coming weekend Trafford are on the road heading for another tough game this time at 3rd placed Tarleton. Coach Brian Collier is calling on his players to show commitment in the challenge that lies ahead - climbing the league - by showing in increased level of availability for all 3 of the Senior Men's teams over the next couple of months.

 

This weekends results in the 1st XV League