Time: 5am, Sunday morning. The morning of the Mighty Maroon’s last game(s) – the Lightning Carnival – to be held in Port Melbourne. Place: Sheeds’ shower. “Dum de dum.., dum de dum….la la de dah, ta ra de dah……oh, I do like to be beside the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon – Lightning Carnival
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Under 8 Maroons vs St Peters (R13)
The Last Game The wind it blows cold on the oval, so green, The rain it pelts down – the weather’s so mean; So freezing and icy! The last game is here! For the mighty Maroons – they will give a cheer! It’s beanies galore – for the noggin you … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroons vs St Peters (R13)
Under 8 Maroon vs Mordi Brae (R12)
DING!! “Wow!” Dimma thought. He had set up his email on his computer to have a special “ding” (at maximum volume) every time Sheeds sent him an email. It automatically tagged the email as “High Importance”, coloured it red, had an automatic Follow … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Mordi Brae (R12)
Under 8 Maroon vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R11)
Beep Beep Beep Beep… 10 minutes go by… Beep Beep Beep… 10 minutes go by… BEEEEEEPPPPP!!! 7.00am! Time to get up! The school holidays are now done and dusted and the Mighty Rovers are getting ready for their first big match after two weeks … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs St Paul’s McKinnon (R11)
Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R10)
Sunday 24 June. What a day. A momentous day. Not sure what it is particularly about the 24th of June generally, but it certainly holds a special place in many people’s hearts and certainly yours truly. But I am not here to talk about the merits of … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Beaumaris (R10)
Under 8 Maroon vs Cheltenham (R9)
It’s fair to say that Melbourne’s weather really turned in a ripper on Sunday for the mighty Maroons game against Cheltenham. Warm, sunny conditions prevailed, with a light SE breeze and a very comfortable temperature of 23 degrees greeted the … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Cheltenham (R9)
Under 8 Maroon – The Bye
Castlefield Oval – Sunday 10 June 2018 The Bye The wind it blows cold on the oval, so green The field it is empty – not a kid to be seen The Maroons they are resting – can’t you see why? It’s because they can’t play, it’s due to the bye … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon – The Bye
Under 8 Maroon vs Bentleigh (R8)
A hamburger walks into a bar, goes up to the barman and orders a beer. The barman looks at him, and says: “Sorry mate, we don’t serve food here….” Cue Cricket noises here..………. Now that I have your undivided attention, you have recovered from … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Bentleigh (R8)
Under 8 Maroon vs Caulfield Bears (R7)
Scene: Psychiatrist Rooms, Hampton, Victoria Ben “Dimma” Pickett is attending his 5 am appointment (he couldn’t get in at any other time) with Dr Vanessa Mindful – known to all as Ness Mindful….and a world renowned leader in her field…..the reason … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs Caulfield Bears (R7)
Under 8 Maroon vs St Peters (R6)
The Frost The wind it blows cold on the oval, so green The frost it does glisten, and has a soft sheen So bright and so lovely, when exposed to the sun And eventually the grass and the frost become one The hours tick by – it is Sunday you … [Read more...] about Under 8 Maroon vs St Peters (R6)
