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Metro Recap: New Recruits Shine in a Short-Handed Bout

Metro Recap: New Recruits Shine in a Short-Handed Bout 0

Another beautiful Friday night welcomed the latest edition of the Metro League with the Piranhas taking on the Rhinos down at Waveland Field.
Rhinos Best Pirañas in a Physical One: Metro Round 4 Recap

Rhinos Best Pirañas in a Physical One: Metro Round 4 Recap 0

The cold weather subsided finally to allow for a beautiful spring day in the Second City to get Round 4 of the Metro Competition under way. The Chicago Swans were graced with some Tassie Footy Legends who were travelling through Chicago and stopped by to have a gander.
Rhinos Gore Their Way to Victory With Strong Finish

Rhinos Gore Their Way to Victory With Strong Finish 0

Just 15 minutes before the scheduled bounce down of the first metro match of the 2016 Chicago season thigs were not looking too promising. Only a handful of players had roughed the 38 degree rainstorm and made it to Waveland Field.
2014 Metro Round 1

2014 Metro Round 1 0

Welcome back to Chicago footy everyone. Round 1 of the 2014 season was a rematch of the 2013 metro grand final, Lincoln Square Tigers Vs the Lincoln Park Piranhas. The match started a little after 6 as the weather was delaying some of the local baseball games, but at soon as the boots were tied and the legs were stretched, the whistle blew and the game was underway. From the first ball up it was apparent that Jason “Ponyboy” Wilhelm was going to win the taps all day, but with “cannonball” Kiefy roving for the Tigers he was quick to play off the taps and keep the ball in the Tiger side of the Field. Conway kept Pony occupied all day keeping a body on him at all times and really shutting him down. The first half was all Tigers as there more veteran side was apparent over the younger and more inexperienced Piranha side. The Piranhas were lucky to hold the Tigers to only 5 goals in the first quarter, but the second half was the comeback we were all waiting to see. Tiger goal kickers first quarter were Beckham…err I mean Sainty…X2, Al “I’m still young enough to kick ass” Macglashin X2, and Eric “Cutter” Conway.

The second quarter was more in the Piranhas side of the field and the goals starting coming back their way. New players Patrick, Tom, Mack, Joris and Kevin all started to get a feel for the game, and soon enough Dougy “Fresher than Fresh” Malcolm slotted 2 goals and Alex “roids” Wallach snapped a ripper from 30 out. “Drakey” made a veteran appearance for the Tigers and showed he still has years of footy in him, and while he made the honorable call to let the younger players play while he ran the boundary. For the Tigers, Nolan “what’s with the hat” Schmelzer grabbed a pair of goals and looked smooth out there with his spin moves and jukes. Best on Ground Player of the match Sam “I swear I’m not 19″ Svoboda played incredibly well looking super sharp for still being a newer player. Mark after mark and spot on kicks got this kid the Blue Jacket at Brownstone. At the half, the scores were a little more even at 7.2 (44) to 3.3 (21)

Coming into the premiership quarter the Piranhas were stopped again and again by one very big man: Russ “the bus” Adams. With more years playing that probably the entire Piranahs team combined, it was hard to not only get the ball into the forward fifty but get it in the hands of those who could put it through the big sticks. Al “silky smooth” Martain was instrumental in keeping the ball moving forward for the Tigers. Coming out the wood works Graham “Crackers” got his name on the sheet with a major score, along with Oscar “mile high” Meyer. Pony receiving a handball from Doug off the wing kept the Piranhas alive with the only goal for the quarter for the blue and reds. Lots of hard work was to be had by Tyler “Minutes” in the pocket keeping Paul “Garden Gloves” scoreless on the day. Russ kept Rhino gun Dave “Wild Child” Deutz goalless for his cameo appearance. Sars was another key player on the Pirhanas who made the 3 hour drive in and drive home that night (huge effort) to keep the flow moving to the Pirhanas offensive sign, but the Tigers were just too strong. Hoyt played too.

The Fourth quarter was nothing short of a fizzle out. Lungs were short of breath while Big Al and Crackers bagged another goal each. In the End the Tigers were just too strong and will absolutely be a force to be reckoned with. Next week the Pirhanas get a chance to get their name back when they face the Wrigleyville Rhinos.

As always, huge thanks to all the WAGs/friends/family and kids who came out to support the footy and have a drink while watching men beat the crap out of each other. Always good having the support and the cheers/jeers when we kick goals or shank them miserable. Huge thanks for Anthony Hendrie to umpire the game. See you all next week!

Results

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Piranhas 0.2.2 3.1.19 1.3.9 0.0.0 4.6.30
Tigers 5.1.31 2.1.13 2.2.14 2.3.15 11.7.73
Goals Piranhas: Malcolm (2), Wilhelm, Wallach
Tigers: MacGlashan (3), Brennan (2), St John (2), Schmelzer N (2), Conway, Meyer
Best Piranhas: Shinsako
Tigers: Jimenez, Svoboda

Best on Ground: Sam Svoboda
Oxford Landing: Pedro and Kevin Shinsako
Golden Goose: Kiefy

2013 Metro Grand Final

2013 Metro Grand Final 0

Results

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Tigers 2.2.14 3.1.19 3.2.20 3.2.20 11.7.73
Rhinos 4.3.27 1.6.12 4.4.28 7.1.43 16.14.110
Goals Tigers: Wallach (5), Adams (2), Schmelzer N (2), Meyer, MacGlashan
Rhinos: Wilhelm (5), Malcolm (3), Edwards (3), Campion (2), Bennett (2), Saarbacker
Best Tigers: None
Rhinos: None
2013 Metro Rd 8

2013 Metro Rd 8 0

Results

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Piranhas 2.3.15 4.6.30 1.5.11 2.3.15 9.17.71
Rhinos 4.2.26 2.1.13 3.2.20 2.2.14 11.7.73
Goals Piranhas: Wilhelm (2), Yunes, St John, Q, Malcolm, Bennett
Rhinos: Porter (4), McKeegan (3), Martin, El Zoghbi, Hoyt B, Wallach
Best Piranhas: Wilhelm, Malcolm
Rhinos: Porter, McKeegan, Martin, Deutz
Injuries Piranhas: None
Rhinos: None

BOG (Blue Jacket): Jason Wilhelm
Oxford Landing Wine: Alistaire/Mckeegan
Golden Goose: Wade Porter