Six Pack vs bit of Nuck Fose & Lots of Pukekos

18th March, 3.30pm, Turf City

Round 5 Match:

Score : 3-4

Playa of the Day: n/a

Dick of the Day: n/a

Play of the Day: n/a

Nuck Fose was not able to field enough players to play last Saturday. Thus the match is an automatic walkover to 6-pack. With 3 pts in the bag, 6-pack braved on the challenge when Nuck Fose combined with Pukeko for an exciting close match. We learnt a lot from the experienced opponents and also DVD-ed the match down for further studies. 1st of April, the joke will be on Pukeko.....so...those who hasn't got a copy. Look for me.....

Nuck Fose forfeiting the match also means bountiful time for Xiang Junn to put his off-the-field peripheral "vision" and camera skills into effective use. For the beloved 6-pack avid readers, we proudly bring to you....

The Miss Rugby Singapore 2006

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Cast in your votes in the "comments" now now now.....

p.s: The article above should not be taken seriously. No harm intended. Sorry ah, refs & beloved camerawoman...

Training no. 10 (17th March)

Fa-la-la Friday, NUS field, 7pm
Training Objective: 4 vs 4 mini game (supposedly)

Not in position to comment.
I am sorry everyone.
The bros were playing soccer for rugby training and I was in Mr.A-Z concert.

"it takes a crane to build a crane
it takes two floors to make a story
it takes an egg to make a hen
it takes a hen to make an egg
there is no end to what i'm saying

it takes a thought to make a word
and it takes some words to make an action
it takes some work to make it work
it takes some good to make it hurt
it takes some bad for satisfaction

la la la la la la la life is wonderful"

The Friday Quotes:

Friendship

"Winning has always meant much to me, but winning friends has meant the most" - Babe Didrikson Zaharias

"When we hurt each other we should write it down in the sand, so the winds of forgiveness can make it go away for good. When we help each other we should chisel it in stone, lest we never forget the love of a friend" - Christian H. Godefroy

"The bond that links your true 'brother' is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life" - Richard Bach

"One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team" - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

"To err is human; to admit it, superhuman" - Doug Larson

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you too, can become great" - Mark Twain

"Hard work and togetherness. They go hand in hand. You need the hard work because it's such a tough atmosphere... to win week in and week out. You need togetherness because you don't always win, and you gotta hang tough together" - Tony Dungy

One moment in time.....Even if the parting has to come sooner or later, treasure every moment we have, bro. May our achievements and friendships are carved forever in our memories for eternity. The Legacy of 6-pack. RESPECTA !

p.s: Don't be a penguin. Don't kill each other, aight....

Quickies' NTU touch 4-attack tournament (side entry)

12th March, Sunday, 9am - 2pm, NTU sports field

This is a tale of 4 brave lads and 2 lovely ladies overcoming all odds to triumph as the sole surviving team in the grueling hot tournament.
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!!!

Six Pack vs Goodies

11th March, 2.40pm, Turf City

Round 4 Match Objective: Perfecting the Teamplay & Flow (NOT QUITE ACCOMPLISHED)
Score : 8-3

Playa of the Day: David Teo (hat-trick) & Jielun (playing w heart)

Dick of the Day: pls see at the end of the post

Play of the Day: The team try with all 6 players involved, passing the ball, running to the gap, drawing the oppo to score from one end of the wing to another.



The lime green outfit of the Goodies were to be this weeks victims although it wasn’t to be the one-sided onslaught 6PPB had hoped for. The early frustration was plain to see amongst the Goodies as 6PPB continually set up camp on their 5m line probing their defence for signs of weakness.

Not surprisingly it was a French man who was first to crack and admit defeat. In a momentary loss of self control the onion chopping Frenchie was issued his marching orders by a no nonsense Marli for a flurry of verbal insults.

Phases of brilliance soon followed from the 6PPB both from the individual (as demonstrated by David)……



as well as the whole team ……



Khairul got in the thick of the action by yet again turning defence into immediate attack with his trademark steal move, which is rapidly being known as “the Khairul”



However the Goodies didn’t just roll over. They regroup to cause the 6PPB a few blushes by scoring a quick brace leaving the score 4-2 at half time. A stern team talk at half time was needed to focus the team. The second half brought more of the same, some moments of brilliance followed by frustrating errors and sloppy defending.


David and Jielun lead by example and formed the backbone of creative play in the team thus being this weeks Men of the Match and deservedly so. The match ended 8-3 in favour of 6PPB.



It has come to my attention that Dick of the Day has become a more closely fought competition than Man of the Match. This week sees no less than 4 candidates competing for this prestigious prize, so in true Oscar tradition the nominees are;

Loo, for a warm up that has earned his “passive” reputation at California Fitness. (! Warning viewers must be 18 or over. Possible side effects upon clip exposure include nausea, vomiting, tongue swallowing, thoughts of suicide and for women abstaining from men!)



Green number 4, for being French and for a verbal assault on Marli and Millie that was more accustomed to a Quentin Tarantino film (parental guidance is advised)



Myself, for a shocking opening 3 minutes that saw a loop pass going to ground not Hadi, a certain try for Adam being squandered after another bad pass and the schoolboy error of dumping on no touch.



Junn, for gifting Bryan with Khairul try of his own. Although this was missed on the video nothing can escape the all seeing eye of our 6PPB satellite launched last week to spy on rival teams and provide Leander with match data to analyse.
6-Pack's satellite

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Training no. 8 (10th March)

Fussy Friday, NUS field, 7pm
Training Objective: 4 vs 4 mini game (Intensive Attacking & Defending play)

Short training.
4vs4 mini game for everyone to get used to each other's playing style & deeper understanding of Touch Game concepts.
Communication is the key of the day. The team with the best communication and confidence in each other will win the match.

Dinner @ Niggi's ....the usual....some pic



The tradional Friday's Quote:

Ability

"Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily" - Johann Friedrich von Schiller

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it" - Lou Holtz

"Behind every able man, there are always other able men" - Chinese Proverbs

"Tactics, fitness, stroke ability, adaptability, experience, and sportsmanship are all necessary for winning" - Fred Perry

Achieving the full potential of our Ability we shall... we are not potato...

Six Pack vs Bucks Pilners

4th March, 2.40pm, Turf City

Round 3 Match Objective: Special Attacking moves (ACCOMPLISHED)

Score : 10-1

Playa of the Day: David Teo

Dick of the Day: Yum Hwa

Play of the Day: The creative switch between Hadi and Adam that create the 1st try for Jielun

A late kick off in the girls match meant Aien wasn’t available to catch the 6PPB back in action doing what they do best; winning games! Bucks Pilners were to be the day's opponents and consisted of some familiar faces from pre-season trial matches making each team very familiar with their respective opponents.

Bucks hoped to capitalize on last weekend and inflict a second defeat in a row on the 6PPB. However it wasn’t to be. To say the flood gates opened immediately would be an understatement as I don’t feel they were ever closed. The tries came thick and fast in a one sided first half. The only moment of reprieve for Bucks emerging through a classic display of koyak defending on my behalf allowing for an easy score, my bad! Allowing Bucks to stroll over our line against the run of play should have been more than enough to ensure the dick of the day award. Lucky for me the Yum Effect hadn’t been taken into consideration.

The Oxford English Dictionary describes the “Yum Effect” as;
-Being completely and utterly lost in what should be familiar surroundings and settings.
-Inability to see bright orange cones and chalk lines during rushes of blood to the head.

In a masterful exhibition of blur attacking Yum race off the end of the pitch not once but twice to the total amazement of spectators and team mates alike. As Yum strode to the line on his third attempt people averted their eyes or peered through gaps in their fingers in anticipation of the Yumification of another potential try. Luckily mercy prevailed thanks in part to the law of averages and a quick demonstration by Jun

The first half ended with 6PPB well up 6-1 so time to try out some SD’s Ninjas and Teapots.
The second half brought 4 more tries the best of which resulting from the aforementioned moves which when done correctly made the Bucks defence more disjointed than an English mans teeth. Some scored more than just tries…..




Good teamwork, an excellent display by Man of the Match Dave, orchestrating the moves allowed a return to winning ways for 6PPB taking the Bucks Pilners scalp 10-1.

As for Dick of the Day, need we say more…..


“GOOD JOB GUYS!!!!!!” (said in an annoying Californian accent)

Training no. 6 (3rd March)

Fabulous Friday, NUS field, 7pm
Training Objective: 5-metre Attacking moves (can be used in open play)

Did 5- metre attacking moves today.
Timing the dumps, meeting the supporting Dummy 1/2, Splitting left/right (depending on defence's reactions) to open spaces and making crucial decision to commit to score at the tryline or move back to reorganize

The list of moves we went through on Friday:
1) Ninja
2) SD
3) SR or SL

The tradional Friday's Quote:

Teamwork

"I play with a fear of letting my teammates down. That's what motivates me" - Jonny Wilkinson, England Fly-Half

"A team with a star player is a good team, but a team without one is a great team" - Unknown

"The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club wont be worth a dime" - Babe Ruth, greatest baseball player in history

Help to bring the best in each other. We are still not reaching our full potential....yet

Six Pack vs Bro-Town

2.30pm, Turf City

Round 2 Match Objective: Game Plan & Attacking moves (ACCOMPLISHED for 10 mins)

Score : 5-6

Playa of the Day: Hadi

Dick of the Day: Amila

Play of the Day: 6PPB's cohesiveness in time of adversity

Enticed by the prospect of a titanic clash against Bro-Town, an impressive 6PPB squad flocked to Turf City. Alas, Dick of the day was won instantaneously early in the day by Amila, leaving his jersey behind with the launderer.


Anticipating a close game, the walking wounded from our sister squad remained to offer their much appreciated support. The Supporter of the Day's voice is pretty much heard throughout the match To maintain our self proclaimed status as, “the ridiculously good looking rugby team” Dennis directed the warm up with some classic moves fresh from Zoolander.

Unfortunately the opening exchanges set the precedent for most of the match as Bro-Town adopted tactics straight from the John McEnroe School of sportsmanship. With verbal exchanges the most overpaid Italian footballer would be proud of, Bro-Town attempted to moan their way over the try line. Fortunately a steadfast Marli was rock solid in her decisions.


This match was a tale of two 10mins halves. In the first 10 mins of 2 halves, the 6PPB went out firing at all cylinders. Rock Solid in Defence and ever threatening with their well-worked game plan.

Unphased it was, 6PPB went 2-0 up; a well worked move allowing Dennis to dive in at the corner and a perfectly timed Khairul steal & pass left Leander to gallop the length of the pitch for a try. However Bro-Town successfully regrouped. Utilising their experience finally instead of their mouths they displayed an impressive array of 5m moves scoring 4 well worked tries in the last 10 mins, ending the first half 4-3 up.

The second half saw a change of refs and tightening up of defenses.


There was also evidence that this blog maybe being studied by the opposition as last weeks playa of the day seemed to be a marked man and singled out for some pathetic manhandling.


6PPB's unorthodox attacking moves in the last 10 mins…….


6PPB managed to claw their way back to within a try of Bro-Town twice. Thanks to tries from Yum and Hadi (whose incisive running and matured play earned him the man of the match),



Unfortunately, 6PPB were ultimately unable to recover from the one try deficit in the first half. The final whistle saw the abusive Bro-Town took the match 6-5. It was a shame that 6PPB had to go down marginally. Down but not out, 6PPB will have to match their potential if they’re ever going to get the better of other teams & the championship.

Reported by Alan Lowton