FRISBEE IS BACK!!!
Parker's piece saw the first game of the year for Homerton and Frisee Rascals, with the usual conditions (WINDY...) that previous players were used to. For several people on both teams, however, this was the first competitive match they'd faced.
Homerton began the game, with the wind affecting all players, but Frisee Rascals got straight off to a great start, scoring the first point. Homerton managed to quickly respond to this, and scored a few points, made difficult by the weather and the Rascals' great defense.
The game seemed quite even at times, but Homerton had the edge with half time (and the cap) coming at 7-4 in their favour. After a quick Jaffa cake, Homerton headed out with the intent of finishing the game with the next point. This however did not happen, and Frisee Rascals, scored two exceptional points, including one almost-pitch-length huck straight in the end zone that the Homerton defense could do nothing about.
At 7-6, Homerton were worried that their 4 point lead had halved in a matter of minutes, and pulled out all the stops, to finish the game, at 8-6, with a great formation in the end zone.
Thank you to Frisee Rascals for such a great game, a brilliant introduction to the game for those who have never played and also for the chocolates! We look forward to seeing them again soon!
Sunday 14 October 2012
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Saturday 12th March - Homerton vs Jesus
The game didn't start well, with Homerton and Jesus warming up in entirely different places. However, once Homerton had arrived at Jesus Green, the match could begin, and a great match it turned out to be. The sun was even shining, something that was relatively unknown for a Homerton match and the shelter from the trees surrounding the match also meant that conditions were great for huge throws and great catches.
The match was started with Homerton on the attack, but this possession was quickly lost and almost immediately Jesus were a point ahead, with just over a minute on the clock.
Homerton quickly came back to this however, turning the scoreline around to make it 7-3 in their favour at half time, with 36 minutes gone. After the break, both teams came back well, with Jesus scoring 3 points against Homerton's man-marking, wall and cup techniques and Homerton another 2, to bring it to 9-6 when time was called.
The final point during time went to Homerton, to bring the score to 10-6 and the cap was set at 11. Shortly after this, great play and positioning from Homerton lead to the final catch of the game, bringing the final score to 11-6.
Many thanks to Jesus College for giving us such a great match and to the weather, for allowing some great plays by both teams. We look forward to meeting Jesus again soon!
The match was started with Homerton on the attack, but this possession was quickly lost and almost immediately Jesus were a point ahead, with just over a minute on the clock.
Homerton quickly came back to this however, turning the scoreline around to make it 7-3 in their favour at half time, with 36 minutes gone. After the break, both teams came back well, with Jesus scoring 3 points against Homerton's man-marking, wall and cup techniques and Homerton another 2, to bring it to 9-6 when time was called.
The final point during time went to Homerton, to bring the score to 10-6 and the cap was set at 11. Shortly after this, great play and positioning from Homerton lead to the final catch of the game, bringing the final score to 11-6.
Many thanks to Jesus College for giving us such a great match and to the weather, for allowing some great plays by both teams. We look forward to meeting Jesus again soon!
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Saturday 28th April - Homerton vs HomeGrown
After a refreshing holiday in which everyone revised their socks off (....), we returned to Cambridge for the last term this year. The first match of the term was a match with HomeGrown. Having come only lost the previous match with them 11-9, the Homertonians were hopeful to put up a good show in this match.
Arriving at Parker's piece, we were greeted, once again, with strong winds and the cold. Homerton pulled to HomeGrown start off the first point, whose offensive was met by the new "wall" tactic by Homerton. Homegrown were not phased by this initially and managed to pull the first point ahead. The second point went to Homerton, Homegrown the next, and it was looking like a repeat of last match, with alternate points between the two teams.
This however was not the case. A consistent string for great, almost pitch-length, throws from HomeGrown, along with some huge catches with the Homerton end zone, meant that HomeGrown pulled away, with half time being reached at 7-1. In the second half, the Homertonians came back revitalised managing to score a long and very tiring point thanks to great defending and quick offense, but HomeGrown also managed two of their own. After an hour's play the score was 9-2, which the end being at 10 points. We did not have to wait long for this, with one final deep cut from Homegrown, the disc was caught and the game brought to an end at 10-2.
Once again, despite the weather, the game was an awesome one, and we look forward to playing HomeGrown again in the near future.
Arriving at Parker's piece, we were greeted, once again, with strong winds and the cold. Homerton pulled to HomeGrown start off the first point, whose offensive was met by the new "wall" tactic by Homerton. Homegrown were not phased by this initially and managed to pull the first point ahead. The second point went to Homerton, Homegrown the next, and it was looking like a repeat of last match, with alternate points between the two teams.
This however was not the case. A consistent string for great, almost pitch-length, throws from HomeGrown, along with some huge catches with the Homerton end zone, meant that HomeGrown pulled away, with half time being reached at 7-1. In the second half, the Homertonians came back revitalised managing to score a long and very tiring point thanks to great defending and quick offense, but HomeGrown also managed two of their own. After an hour's play the score was 9-2, which the end being at 10 points. We did not have to wait long for this, with one final deep cut from Homegrown, the disc was caught and the game brought to an end at 10-2.
Once again, despite the weather, the game was an awesome one, and we look forward to playing HomeGrown again in the near future.
Sunday 19 February 2012
Saturday 18th February – Homerton vs Jesus
FRISBEE IS BACK! The long awaited return of flying discs arrived, with the disappearance of the white stuff (the snow..).
The snow may have been gone but when the Homertonians arrived at Parker's Piece, the weather wasn't looking great. The pre-match warm-ups were then met with torrential rain and blustery winds that sent the discs everywhere but to their target. By the start of the match however, the rain and wind had seemed to ease up to witness what turned out to be a great match.
Despite lacking their usual captain, Homerton started strongly against the opposition, using tight cupping and quick cuts. This results in Homerton pulling ahead to 4-0. From this point, Jesus fought back breaking our cup much more often and scoring twice to bring themselves very much back in the game. These were accomplished by some terrific catches, dives and effective long throws.
The unsettled weather meant that there were several wayward throws and dropped catches from both teams, which meant both teams adopted a short-ranged game with quick passes and a lot of crowding in the end zones. Many point-scoring throws were blocked by each team but eventually Homerton found their stride once more and scored some great points.
Half-time was reached, 1 minute before cap, at 7-2 with the agreement that the match would end at 8 points. The final point was a great struggle between both teams with the disc entering both end-zones in the point. However Homerton managed to seize victory from a great Jesus defence.
Everyone would have to agree that this was a great match, despite the awful conditions and I'm sure that the match will be even better later in the year when the weather improves!!
The snow may have been gone but when the Homertonians arrived at Parker's Piece, the weather wasn't looking great. The pre-match warm-ups were then met with torrential rain and blustery winds that sent the discs everywhere but to their target. By the start of the match however, the rain and wind had seemed to ease up to witness what turned out to be a great match.
Despite lacking their usual captain, Homerton started strongly against the opposition, using tight cupping and quick cuts. This results in Homerton pulling ahead to 4-0. From this point, Jesus fought back breaking our cup much more often and scoring twice to bring themselves very much back in the game. These were accomplished by some terrific catches, dives and effective long throws.
The unsettled weather meant that there were several wayward throws and dropped catches from both teams, which meant both teams adopted a short-ranged game with quick passes and a lot of crowding in the end zones. Many point-scoring throws were blocked by each team but eventually Homerton found their stride once more and scored some great points.
Half-time was reached, 1 minute before cap, at 7-2 with the agreement that the match would end at 8 points. The final point was a great struggle between both teams with the disc entering both end-zones in the point. However Homerton managed to seize victory from a great Jesus defence.
Everyone would have to agree that this was a great match, despite the awful conditions and I'm sure that the match will be even better later in the year when the weather improves!!
Monday 6 February 2012
You say "Snow", we say "SNOW FRISBEE!!"
How could we possibly resist?
Things started off relatively normal, with a few passes (and snowballs) on West House lawn. However this was quickly followed by more snow fights, epic layouts and the new sport that is "Contact Frisbee".
The rules are simple, there are no REAL rules. Rugby with a Frisbee... Take down the opposition, grab the disc and RUN!
FRISBEE LOVE XXX
Things started off relatively normal, with a few passes (and snowballs) on West House lawn. However this was quickly followed by more snow fights, epic layouts and the new sport that is "Contact Frisbee".
The rules are simple, there are no REAL rules. Rugby with a Frisbee... Take down the opposition, grab the disc and RUN!
FRISBEE LOVE XXX
Saturday 4th February – Homerton vs HomeGrown
Parker's Piece saw the meeting of a huge Homerton turn-out and a 6-man HomeGrown team, but the Homertonians knew that they were still a force to be reckoned with. The game begun with HomeGrown on the offence and they quickly took advantage and pulled ahead, proving this was going to be no easy match. The next point, with Homerton receiving the disc meant that HomeGrown were down to only 5 players, to the Homerton 7. Homerton then managed to equalise quickly, and bring the opposition back into attack.
A regular pattern seemed to emerge in the point scoring, with a 6-man HomeGrown bypassing the Homerton defence followed by a full Homerton team swamping a 5 player opposition. At 5-5, both teams realised that a break in the scoring was going to be key to the winning of this match and both sides had great attempt at doing so. This crucial point saw great throws and defending from both teams until HomeGrown's speedy passing meant the Homerton cup was beaten and the break was scored.
Half time was reached at 7-5, and with the clock at 45 minutes, the game was open for the taking for both teams. A revitalised Homerton team went back out for the remainder of the game with an effective cup and many chances to break back to draw the score level, but HomeGrown's skill and speed proved to much with the cap being reached at 9-11.
Every match against HomeGrown proves to be an epic one and this was no exception. With the scoreline also getting closer and closer every match, they had better watch out for the Homerton team next time we meet!
A regular pattern seemed to emerge in the point scoring, with a 6-man HomeGrown bypassing the Homerton defence followed by a full Homerton team swamping a 5 player opposition. At 5-5, both teams realised that a break in the scoring was going to be key to the winning of this match and both sides had great attempt at doing so. This crucial point saw great throws and defending from both teams until HomeGrown's speedy passing meant the Homerton cup was beaten and the break was scored.
Half time was reached at 7-5, and with the clock at 45 minutes, the game was open for the taking for both teams. A revitalised Homerton team went back out for the remainder of the game with an effective cup and many chances to break back to draw the score level, but HomeGrown's skill and speed proved to much with the cap being reached at 9-11.
Every match against HomeGrown proves to be an epic one and this was no exception. With the scoreline also getting closer and closer every match, they had better watch out for the Homerton team next time we meet!
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Saturday 28th January - Homerton vs Corpus Christi
After a tough match in week one, Homerton headed to the Corpus grounds to face their second match of the season. Following last week's defeat, with Downing Lions “clamming” the Homerton attackers, the team were equipped with the skills and knowledge to use the technique themselves.
From the start it was apparent it would be a tough match for both sides, with Homerton's new defence facing the impressive speed and agility of the Corpus team. Points were regularly won by both sides, spotting the weakness in the opposition's positions and fatigue. Both teams also utilised great long throws to their deep players to catch some great points.
At half time it was 7-4 to Homerton with only 4 and a half minutes left until a 2 point cap. Corpus wanted a comeback and Homerton would have to fight to prevent it. A cap at 10 was signalled by a catch in the end zone for Homerton, but Corpus responded well to this to pull the game back within their grasp.
Injury worries crept in for the Homertonians, when Tom suffered a knock and so the team had to press on with the captain shouting from the sideline (and rummaging for bananas). At 9-7 the Homertonians only needed one more point which, came from a huge throw from the captain, through Corpus' excellent defending, and into the hands of Peachy.
Thanks to Corpus for a great first meet this year, and we look forward to playing them later on in the season.
Homegrown next week!!
From the start it was apparent it would be a tough match for both sides, with Homerton's new defence facing the impressive speed and agility of the Corpus team. Points were regularly won by both sides, spotting the weakness in the opposition's positions and fatigue. Both teams also utilised great long throws to their deep players to catch some great points.
At half time it was 7-4 to Homerton with only 4 and a half minutes left until a 2 point cap. Corpus wanted a comeback and Homerton would have to fight to prevent it. A cap at 10 was signalled by a catch in the end zone for Homerton, but Corpus responded well to this to pull the game back within their grasp.
Injury worries crept in for the Homertonians, when Tom suffered a knock and so the team had to press on with the captain shouting from the sideline (and rummaging for bananas). At 9-7 the Homertonians only needed one more point which, came from a huge throw from the captain, through Corpus' excellent defending, and into the hands of Peachy.
Thanks to Corpus for a great first meet this year, and we look forward to playing them later on in the season.
Homegrown next week!!
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