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In a move reminiscent of one of Geoff Atkinson's global travel tactics we have gone open access.  Anyone can comment now - given that members have taken a vow of silence in a bid to be ready for the next Indoor Bowls season.  I retain the editorial rights however and only members can post.

Let the games begin!

Kelvedon oh Kelvedon!

I still hear your sea waves crashing!

A draw today - the first of the season.

After a mysterious Japanese expedition on the part of two team members and a Melbourne Victory try-out for another, the Taroona boys constructed a two nil lead - one to the ubiquitous Liam O'Donovan and one to Zac Osborne .  The Knights from the Glen cobbled together one goal before  a miracle goal that tied the scores late in the game.  From then the ball raced up and down the field - like medieval jousting charges - as both sides went for the kill.

A great game to watch. Ben Wisby in goals showed poise and skill.

Sayonara Kelvedon - the last home game of the season.

Next week Ranelagh.  By then the Japanese influence may be on show?

Shane Heard, Chris Etherington and Craig Kelly

Taroona Supremo Geoff Guus Hiddink Atkinson dug deep into the bag of coaching tricks to flummox the Kingborough Lions on Saturday.

Firstly he sent two key players - brother Mat and Chris - to another venue until just before the game started.   Then in a flash - they were at the ground stripped and shock inclusions - a bit reminiscent of Shane Heard's inclusion for the Big V all those years ago. Then Chris was given the job of minding the KL superstar  whose return has been a minimum two nets each game so far (except for the game where Chris played on him earlier this year (no goals)). 

I like tagging - it appeals to me as a great tactic. Chris executed it to the letter. One boundary line sequence of throw ins led to the first occasion where the KL player didn't look for the superstar because he knew Chris would spoil the throw.  I was in awe of the concentration (focus) and dedication.

Guus called on his men to play a reticent attacking game.  It worked (first goal to Liam) until the KL conglomerate pulled a trick from the St Kilda  repertoire.

What Guus hadnt expected was the old Moorabbin trick - water the ground, ask the superstar to run to the muddy spot, assume the Taroona players are not wearing snow shoes and kick over the goalie rather than past him.  Unfortunately this led to our downfall.  

We now look forward to Guus's next trick - I caught him checking a travel guide for Japan at half time.  What could that signal?

Taroona back on track

Your humble correspondent must admit he didnt make the trip to New Norfolk. I remember when in 1991 the savs were all gone by half time!

That might have been a different code (ground and time) but I have never forgotten or forgiven.

Taroona faced the demon of complacency this week and overcame it - more clever tutelage from Engineer  Geoff Atkinson (who now spells his name with a G in a tilt to Guus Hiddink).  Coach Engineer Atkinson decided a remodelling of travel cohorting was called for and I was banished to Sorell. As a result the team was even more focused than last week.

Taroona netted 7 - including two from the Imposing Joey Taylor.

More details as they come to hand - hurry up Football Federation of Tasmania.

Partisans in media blitz!

Last week we saw a stern faced Kerryl (is there any other?) in the Mercury staring down those "unions"!

Tonight Phabulous makes a long awaited return to our TV screens - who can forget the 2002 election night coverage?  He looked like a veteran protester.

Hollywood also featured this morning in the Mercury.

Who can be next?

Perhaps Snooker on the front page of the SMH at the WYD!

BFN

Hope and Anchor

It is  a real pity that this lovely old Hobart institution is "boarded up".  I didn't ever go there much but the Sunday Roasts were a treat and it was a good place on the way home for a quiet cleanser.

Occasionally there was even Jazz.

Where is our budding publican who can turn it back into a winner?

Coach Atkinson a brilliant Engineer

Pre-game there was much talk about engineering, fishing, tangles, nets and velcro.  This was another brilliant focusing strategy - Taroona focused on the net and found it three times - a trademark Liam snap and two from Mr Wisby - one a brilliant header that found the tangled hair and then the untangled net. 

Guus Atkinson cast the net far and wide today and caught two schools at once. 

Beachside failed to score despite Mr Jamison's Carlton scarf.

Of some interest pre-game was the Club Secretary's warning to the longest haired player on the team that he must Headband it or get it cut.  My cheque will be in the mail soon Sir!