Quickies, a befitting team name that sends shivers down the spine of the opponents and distracts them with the possibility thought of having a quick one before the match.
Nonetheless, this team is nothing but pure skills and heart (a lot of fun too)
It was apparent that going through all the way to win the championship was no easy task even for a Team like Quickie. One playa had to go through the too-full-of-Maggie-Mee ordeal early in the morning. And the other just had to suffer the socks-deprived -full-of-blister 1st match. It also did not help that the team was deprived of 1 extra player which proved to be extremely crucial in a fast paced 4-a-side game
Qualifying Round 1st game: vs Chunky Monkeyz (1-3)
This was supposed to be an easygoing friendly affair as Chunky Monkeyz were mostly made up of brothas from 6-packs. The pact of “taking it easy” was soon broken when Adam broke through Quickies’ line of defence. Half-awake and still dreaming of having a Quickie, Adam switched from sprinting for the try-line to a stroll-in-the-park speed. Alas, his dream was not being shared by the stud. Galloping down the field that would put even Seabiscuit proud, the “Stallion” went for a try-saving dive. (p.s: which I kind of regret, with all the scabs now). Rejected!!!
Smelling the dejection in the other team, Quickies quickly drew blood from Monkeyz for the 1st try of the day. Wicked
However, the Monkeyz are no pushovers. A quick 1st try response from Khairul/Adam combination, then Loo for the 2nd try, then David for the 3rd try erased all Quickies’ efforts early in the game.
Exhausted, hungry (full of Maggie for one playa) and blistered, Quickies went down to the fresher, Chunkier Monkeyz team. Respecta to the Monkeyz for winning the 1st match
No love lost though as these 2 teams are bratha n sista off the field.
Words of congratulatory were soon shared between the 2 teams…..
“Cya in the final” – Loo/David (??)
“ Ok lah. We (monkeyz) can win already” – David Teo
Qualifying Round 2nd game: vs Bonobos (4-1)
Boosted by the arrival of the extra playa (1 extra sub), Hairul a.k.a the Tapdancing Rugger, Quickies took on the field with a rejuvenated spirits. This is the match which kickstarted the teamplay, grasping of the game concept and “The” idea for a deadly attacking move which was the basis of the commencement of Quickies’ offence (SD). All which were useful traits to winning the Tourney.
Bonobos have a few fast guys which were dangerously unleashed to be running all over the field. Quickies, not known for the skill, leashed Bonobos anyway.
p.s: I can’t remember who scored for Quickies
Qualifying Round 3rd game: vs Big Spring Chicken (5-1)
Up against the Big one, Quickies went to a huddle and collaborated a move that took the Chickas by surprise. Big Spring Chicken is mainly made up of National Rugby players and the gfs. DA MOVE: A quick touch, tap & pass by Hadi to Leander who switched running directions & marked man from right to left, allowed a 2 vs 1 situation (Hairul & Leander vs 1 Chicka). Hairul using his great judgement that the gap was closing up, switched back to the centre creating a 3 vs 2 situation (Hairul- Hadi- Aien vs 2 chickas). Lateral passing among Quickies allowed Aien to ballet through the line with ease. Alas, the referee, who had been using Bausch Renu contact lens solution and now vision impaired, ruled the last pass as a forward pass.
It was easily the move of the tournament, moving the ball from right to left wing and to the right wing again, involving all Quickies to score the try.
But anyway, Quickies slaughtered the Chickans and had it for lunch as they marinated it with 5 tries
Semi-final: vs the Burners (1-0)
It was quite ironic that we had to play against this team called the Burners coz the only thing that got burnt was my skin and it was by the sun, not by “da burners”. But oh !! There was one time when the Burners burnt through the centre and Hairul burnt the Burner to save the try. That was some hot Burning goin on.
Anyway, the score did not do justice to Quickies, as the Renu blinded referee once again ruled out 2!! obvious tries (forward passes)
A try later, Quickies made a date with the final and we arranged the referee a date with the optometrist
Note: In the other Semi-final, our Monkeyz brotha, unfortunately went down to team “No. 1” . The absurdly fast National 7s winger who has an impressive try scoring records against Samoans and Koreans , added Monkeyz to his lists. It was unfortunate as claimed by David Teo, that the “Samoan slayer & Korean Killer” has to strike at the moment when David was having Starbucks and a chat with the referee in the middle of the field. The promise of “Cya in the final” earlier turned to be nothing but an empty promise as I have to “watch them in the semi-final” instead
Da Final: vs No. 1 (2-0)
Putting past the smell of spring chicken behind and smelling the sweet smell of victory, Quickies went off to a quick start, orchestrating the moves and the defence. Knowing that we had to beat No.1 to be no. 1, Quickies defended flawlessly. The “Samoan slayer & Korean Killer” was clamped effectively as the No. 1 team had to work doubly hard to break the Quickies' line of D. However, it was quite a shame that the match had to deteriorate to be a debating match between the referee (a new ref, not the Renu one, this one is an SM, sadomasochism) and No. 1. It was apparent that No. 1 were frustrated for not being able to break Quickies’ D-line. Little did they know that Quickies are not just any Monkeys.
Settled down and with growing confidence, Quickies pulled off a blinding series of switches which allowed Man-o to score at the centre.
Wanting to close the chapter, ending it with an ironic twist of putting No.1 team to be no. 2, a pass from Hairul allowed generous space for Leander to sidestep the defence and create a 2vs1 situation for Man-o to score at the wing. *whistle blown*
BUYA!!!
Quickies
Champion of NTU 4-attack 2006 tournament
p.s: David, remembering your quotes of “Ok lah. We can win already”. I felt really really really bad so I made a picture for you. We are all winners aight! 6-packs!!!
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