3rd November 2012 Drybrook 41pts Painswick 6ts

Gloucester Premier League

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Drybrook’s forwards laid the foundation for this bonus point victory with an excellent display that eventually wore Painswick down.
Painswick started well and opened their account when they capitalized on some early complacency from Drybrook to kick a penalty through centre Bressington.
Two minutes later Bressington added a monster penalty from half way to increase the visitor’s lead.
Stung into action Drybrook soon replied when scrum half Carl Moore stole down the blind side of a 5 metre maul for a good individual try.
Fullback Mitch Baldwin added the conversion and was soon called on again to add the extras to Drybrook’s second try. This time relentless pressure was rewarded when second row Marcus Cowles drove over from close range.
Drybrook kept up the tempo and eventually a third try resulted when flanker Liam Jackson was at hand to finish off another powerful forward surge.
With half time approaching centre Luke Fisher was brought down just short of the line but skipper Simon Rugman was in support to grab the bonus point try.
Half Time Drybrook 26pts Painswick 6pts
Drybrook continued their good form after the break and prop Nick Ovens was prominent with a number of powerful runs that kept the visitors on the back foot.
With 15 minutes gone Painswick eventually conceded another try when quick hands put Fisher through for a try under the posts.
Baldwin’s conversions bounced the wrong side of the upright and it seemed as if Drybrook would run up a big score but Painswick had other ideas and denied the home side time and again.
Drybrook did manage one other score when substitute Andy Bulumakau, back for his first game since breaking his leg, was put through the gap for a simple try that Baldwin was able to convert.
There were a number of player who did well fro Drybrook but it was fullback Mitch Baldwin who was awarded the Protech Windows man of the match award.
Drybrook team: Mitch Baldwin, Rory Day, Simon Rugman (capt), Luke Fisher, Sam Peaper, Ben Large, Carl Moore, Nick Ovens, Craig Clarke, Tom Reed, Rich Cottrell, Marcus Cowles, Andy Chesters, Liam Jackson, Mitch Renton.
Substitutes; Andy Bulumakau, Jun Sing Lee, Chris Rawlings

 Gloucestershire Reserve League North 1

Gordon League II 5pts
Drybrook United 97pts

Drybrook’s second string were simply awesome at Hempsted Lane where they annihilated Gordon League with a record breaking score.
The United’s previous best was an 81pts – 4pts victory at Abingdon-on-Thames in 1977 and they surpassed that total with 15 try blitz that included some fine tries.
Neil Morgan, Conner Hale and Charlie Dagwell added 2 tries apiece with others coming from Pete Meek, Connor Auker-Howlett, Joe Tingle, Mitch Browning, Kane Hale, Dean Jelf, Toby McCormick, Danny Griffiths and Jack Davies.
Skipper Andy Milner added 11 conversions.
The unluckiest man on the field was second row Joe James who had to sit out the game after being hurt in the pre-match warm up.
Drybrook United; A Milner (capt), Kane Hale, Charlie Dagwell, Mitch Browning, Connor Hale, Adam Swordy, Danny Griffiths, Connor Auker-Howlett, John Baynham, Dean Jelf, Ben Waren, Pete Meek, Toby McCormick, Joe Tingle, Neil Morgan.
Substitutes;Tony Suter, Craig Boughton, Jack Davies.

 Gloucestershire Reserve League North 2

Painswick II 27pts
Drybrook Extras 22pts

Drybrook’s third XV were unlucky to again lose out in a high scoring game where Painswick finally sealed victory with a late score.
Painswick went into an early lead before Chris White pulled a score back for Drybrook with a kick and chase try.
Lots of Drybrook pressure at the end of the first half brought a try for Craig Moore to keep them in contention.
Although Painswick looked to pull clear in the second half a Tom Maskell try brought Drybrook back to 22pts – 24pts but a late surge from the home side eventually made the game safe. Tom Treherne added a penalty and 2 conversions for Drybrook.
On the plus side for Drybrook it was great to see Nick Christian back playing after an 8 year absence.
Drybrook Extras XV; Dave Payne, Dan Large, Chris White, John Jeffs, , Dan Wilce,Tom Treherne, Jim Ryder (capt), Lee Phelps, Tom Maskell, Steve Virgo,, Steve Turley, Paul Cocker, Craig Moore, Mark Castree, Rich Roberts.
Substitutes;Ben Venner, Nick Christian, Craig Lancett, Tony Hussey.