Hopefully not too many GASPS for the delayed report however this friendly 'test match' was as expected, highly entertaining rugby from both sides, end to end and in the middle of the pitch for all the spectators and coaching staff to see.

Mackie's Attitude and Skill set saw them off to a flying start where they stressed the defenders and found the space in attack.

This quick success perhaps gave the squad a false Game sense as Garioch then became the threat as they got their tackles in low, manipulated the space and increased their line speed and scored multiple times.

The 10 minute session whistle blew, the squad took a knee and listened Gareththedefencecoach's feedback about the lack of GRIT, lack of competition for the rugby ball and not being brave enough.
Andywackysocks2 was not to be left out as he reminded them how he had seen too many tackle taxis and ruck inspectors!

Refueled and refilled the squad were back out for the 2nd 10 minute session which saw them get back same of their Physical potential in defence.

The 10 minute whistle blew and the squad took a knee once gain. It was obvious to see players had used some of their SCOTS skills as Gareththedefencecoach was passing on some skullduggery dark arts to the squad (this is a happy defence coach), Frankiepitchsideconsultant was casting more PMA potions whilst Dustythefitnesspainmaster was dissapointed the squad had not earned right to do a 100 press ups during the pep talk (which is a good thing) and Andywackysocks2 had to really think hard on how many tackle taxis and ruck inspectors he had seen. (Which is a good thing as everyone knows he auld and cannae what he had for half time snack!!!)

Last chance to refuel and refill and the squad were out for the final 10 minutes.

The spectators could tell. The coaches could tell. The players could tell. Mackie were back! Their Game sense had given them the chance to beat the game. Their Attitude had given them the chance to be more competitive. Their Skill set had given them the chance to use all their rugby skills under pressure. Their Physical potency had given them the chance to use their power. Their SCOTS skills had given them the chance to beat the defence in attack and get the rugby ball back in defence.

The final whistle blew and although the final score was Garioch 13 : 10 Mackie, the squad were well chuffed with their improved performance and even more so when the Garioch coach told them that for most of that final 10 minute session Mackie had ripped apart the opposition.

Thanks to our hosts for providing the squad the opportunity to play against opposition, the much appreciated half time oranges and full time sweeties!

Thanks to all those parents for getting their players to the game and being their 11th player from the touchlines lines.

A special mention has to go to Oscar and Cameron C who both had their first game under pressure and showed just how much their player and rugby skills had come on in such a short space of time.

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Dustythefitnesspainmaster
Gareththedefencecoach
Frankiepitchsideconsultant
Andywackysocks2

Mackie RFC - SC051025

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