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| Yorkshire U19 Colts League Division 1... |
U19 | Old Brods 0 v 17 Malton & Norton
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Based on the highly successful U17 team from last season Malt decided to enter the U19 Colts league and were placed in the top league by their peers. Games to date have shown that the majority of teams are able to field teams made up of mainlyU19s where Malt are mainly U18. Results to date are a win at Sheffield and a defeat at Harrogate in the League with a 45-0 trouncing of Wensleydale in a friendly.
This week: On a breezy damp day Malt travelled to the hills of Halifax to take on a side who have proved their nemesis over the past four seasons beating Malt in all crucial Cup & League games. NOT TODAY!
Captain Sam (my head hurts) Davies lost the toss and Malt started with the wind at their backs and the slope in their favour “you’ll need 20 points” warned a side line sage. The early exchanges saw Malt’s fly half Dan Asquith make good use of the conditions pinning Brods back into their 22. Brods fought their way upfield and attacking through their backs in the Malt 22 a pass went to ground and was gratefully hacked on by centre Sam Davies before James Dempsey, home from University, showed his footballing skills to guide the ball over the line and dive to score. 5 –0. The restart was quickly dealt with and Malt started to place steady pressure in the Brods 22. A Malt lineout 20m out resulted in a clean take for Rob Freer and from the resulting drive the Brods defensive gate suddenly opened and Rupert “I’m the man” Garland strolled over for his 4th try of the season. Dan Asquith made a good conversion in the blustery conditions 12-0. A poorly dealt with kick off produced a period of pressure from Brods but with ferocious tackling from back rowers Angus Ramsey, Kit Wilson and prop Rich Brown, ball was soon turned over and pressure returned to the Brods 22. Brods started to concede penalties under the pressure and Malt opted to run. Tom “the Refrigerator” Francis was first to try, a second was given to Sam Harrison, the recently converted inside centre who in traditional style waltzed over. 17 – 0 and so it remained to half time.
Was it enough? The coaches emphasised the commitment required against a talented side used to winning and captain Davies rallied his troops. Changes were made, Davies moving to flyhalf, Alex McVeitch to outside centre with Mattie “I’m injured” Clarke coming onto the wing. The second half was a phenomenal, a display of total commitment. Brods as expected pounded the line and were met with stout resistance at every point. Turnovers were forced and lines cleared before the same pressures were repeated. With the “bog snorkelling” apprentice Sam Stevo and Rob “ron weasley” Webster at the centre of the action, Brods could not break the line. Scrumhalf Tommy “chubby” Moore had his usual hard working vocal game and there was even opportunity to give flanker George Nutt the final ten minutes to get the frustration of being injured out of his system!
A tremendous game of rugby showing what can be achieved with team spirit and determination. Indeed one of the Malt spectators who had been at Keighley the previous day suggested the first team squad could do worse than watch the workrate, tackling ability and commitment of the U19s
Next game Home v Doncaster 1st November |
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| Malton cruised to a comfortable win against old rivals Pocklington... |
U16 | Pocklington 0 v 29 Malton & Norton
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Malton cruised to a comfortable win against old rivals Pocklington. Kicking off into a strong wind Malton went on the attack with the forwards taking the game to and ultimating besting a strong and determined opposition eight and were soon rewarded with a well deserved try from winger Joe Payne. With hooker George Smith taking several strikes against the head in the scrums and Jake Silk taking opposition ball in the lineout the pack were having their best game of the season with first half short range tries from Mark Sleightholme (converted by Ali Heard) and Charlie Read no more than they deserved. Pock's attempts to use their big forwards to batter their way over from a series of tapped penalties were repelled by committed defence.
The second half was more even but with the wind in Malton's favour fly half David Bellwood was able to peg Pock back with long kicks deep into their half. With the half looking as though it might remain scoreless Malton quickly moved the ball out left to winger Joe Payne who with a lot still to do stepped inside to wrongfoot the defence and touch down for his second try. Then with minutes to go scrum half Jack Wilson capped a fine display in both attack and defence breaking from a set scrum near to the half way line and beating three defenders to go in under the posts with Bellwood converting. |
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| A slightly depleted Malton side struggled to stamp any authority on the game... |
U15 | Pocklington 19 v 24 Malton & Norton
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A slightly depleted Malton side struggled to stamp any authority on the game as their more enthusiastic hosts spoiled or slowed down the visitor's possession at every opportunity. Malt opened the scoring with a well taken Tom Lowry try after Dan Boddy has covered almost the length of the field, but were further handicapped by the loss of Lowry and Durrant to injury. Pock went on to score twice in a spell of end to end rugby before Malt moved up a gear with the forwards running off each other in a drive for the corner with Paul Sykes crashing over to make it 14 - 10 at the interval.
After the re-start, playing down hill and with Durrant back on the park Malton played some more structured rugby, resulting in two well worked tries by Charlie Greswold, both converted by James Bulmer, to one try in reply by Pock. Regular three quarters Ben Sunderland, Rob Dempsey and Paul Sykes all contributed well playing in unfamiliar foward roles. |
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| This second league fixture (the first a win at Scarborough) saw a spirited and determined win for Malton... |
U17 | Malton & Norton 21 v 17 Pontefract
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This second league fixture (the first a win at Scarborough) saw a spirited and determined win for Malton. The injured Alister Wilkinson who came to support donned some kit in order to make up a team. His presence was made known with a strong performance in the back row. After 20 minutes the deadlock was broken by a fast flowing movement from a ruck 45 yards out from the Pontefract line. Ali Coe’s strong pace saw him evade two defenders and with support outside him a deft little dummie set him clear to cross the line. Five minutes later a well slotted penalty by Ben Holtby from 30 yards gave an eight point lead. Malton’s defence, especially in the pack, led by Luke Jagger, was resilient but in the end unable to prevent Pontefract scrambling over for a try just before half time.
The loss at half time of the industrious hooker Lewis Welch meant Malton were down to 14 players. The 7 man pack rose to the occasion and excellent tackling from Marcus Christopherson and new boy Mathew Todd provided opportunity for some strong rucking by Lewis Barraclough and Phil Hughes, whose presence is increasing each game. John Kennedy, playing in the forwards for only the second time made a fine lineout jumper and won several of their throws aswell as Malton’s own. This gave good ball to Ben Holtby who this season is raising his scrum half play to a higher level. Ben’s distribution was long and accurate and enabled the ball to be moved along the threes with confidence. Centres Alex Varey and Nathan Pratt passed well and quickly to allow wingers Dan Harvey and first full game newcomer Jeremy Gray the chance to gain good ground on each side of the pitch. From one of their combined movements along the line Dan scored in the corner. Pontefract however were playing with strength and power that kept them coming back and their fast backs also found the line mid second half to make the score 13-12. This may well have been worse but for the sound catching and tackling of this season’s new full back Andy Denton. His rock solid defence turned also into quick thinking attack when he ran from depth and evaded tackles to score a fine try in the corner, 18-12. With five minutes to play Ponty worked their way back up field and eventually squeezed over again to make 18-17. Malton forced several errors in the last minutes and drove down field. One error too many gave a penalty to Malton in the last play and Ben Holtby slotted for an exciting and superbly played win 21-17. |
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| With eight regular players missing at the East Yorkshire trials Malton struggled to get a team together... |
U16 | Bridlington 21 v 10 Malton & Norton
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With eight regular players missing at the East Yorkshire trials Malton struggled to get a team together. Their cause was further hit when both William McBeath and Jake Cunningham-Evans had to leave the field through injury. Although Malton went well in the set pieces with Jake Silk outstanding in the lineout and in general play handling errors gifted Brid two converted tries with a third converted try conceded to an oppostion forward drive.
Malton improved in the second half with Phil Rutter and David Cole leading from the front and some good tactical kicking by Ali Heard. Late unconverted tries from Sam Myers and Rutter kept Malton in a game which with better handling they might have won. |
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| Malton’s illness and injury ravaged squad travelled to last year’s East Yorkshire champions with enough numbers for a team.. |
U12 | Pocklington 49 v 7 Malton & Norton
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| Malton’s illness and injury ravaged squad travelled to last year’s East Yorkshire champions with enough numbers for a team, only if you included the walking wounded. It was no surprise therefore that they were well beaten by an experienced Pocklington side, however Malton never gave up and but for a poor five minute spell either side of half time, when they conceded 28 points, they would have achieved a very respectable result.
Malton were forced back on the defensive from the start and some super tackles from Callum Young, James Wood and Jack Lear kept the home side out. The forwards were battling well and more than held their own against the vastly more experienced Pock pack. Particular mention should go to John Vasconcelos and Lucien Watts on their debuts along with power house James Bulmer. Not to be outdone, Angus Bulmer saved a certain try with a fabulous tackle on his own line.
Malton began to exert some pressure of their own thanks to some strong runs by Alex Taylor, Hamish Evans and yet another debutant Oliver Blades, but they soon found themselves 14 – 0 down when the experienced home side punished Malton errors ruthlessly.
Immense credit must go to Freddie Greswold who played on the wing despite obvious injury and put in a brave performance.
Following the five minute blip, Malton fought back bravely and some strong running from Will Hampshire saw Malton in the ascendancy. Some good handling and a strong run from James Wood saw him offload to the rampaging Tom Nesfield, who crashed over for a deserved try. Malton were now giving as good as they got and were unlucky not to add to their points tally, but Pocklington showed great resilience in defence and had the energy to break clear in the final minute to complete the scoring.
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| In a hotly contested local derby no quarter was given... |
U15 | Malton & Norton 5 v 20 Driffield
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In a hotly contested local derby no quarter was given until late in the first half when Driffield centre, Sam Stephenson, intercepted a Malton pass and raced in for a try. A further period of Driffield pressure earned them another try via their number eight from a five metre scrum on half time.
The second half produced some end to end rugby, but Driff again managed to capitalise with a touchdown. Malton then scored a well taken try by James Bulmer after a storming run by Adam Durrant, who was felled five yards short of the white-wash.
Driffield had the last word as they spun the ball wide to take advantage of an overlap. Neither side landed a conversion. |
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| Malton unable to translate their possession into points... |
U16 | Malton & Norton 15 v 0 Driffield
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Malton's game against old rivals Driffield was marred by a dislocated knee injury to Malton forward Joe Sails who was taken to hospital. Everyone at the Club wishes him a speedy recovery. The game itself was a hard fought affair with Malton unable to translate their possession into points apart from two first half tries by Joe Godliman forcing his way over and winger Will McBeath, who seems to have grown 10 inches and gained 10 yards of pace over the summer, racing down the right hand touchline to go over in the corner.
The second half was more even with Driffield showing great determination in defence and threatening to score on a number of occasions. However David Bellwood's astute kicking relieved the pressure in a half which was looking likely to remain scoreless before a mis-pass in the Driffield centre let Sam Myers in for a try in the last play of the game. |
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| Malton received something of a schooling at Percy Park... |
U15 | Percy Park 41 v 12 Malton & Norton
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Malton received something of a schooling at Percy Park who monopolised possession from the kick-off and put Malt's defence under a relentless pressure and despite heroic defence from the visitors the tries inevitably came. An interception try by Charlie Greswold converted by James Bulmer was Malt's half time total.
Malton dug deep after the break and competed better going up-hill, Neil Adams scoring after a touchline sprint, but the well drilled and organised Percy Park boys kept finding the gaps and adding the points. |
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| The eagerly anticipated re match of last year's Yorkshire Cup semi-final took place this Sunday |
U13 | Malton & Norton 14 v 27 Harrogate
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| The eagerly anticipated re match of last year's Yorkshire cup semi final took place this Sunday at Claro road, Harrogate's famous home turf.
The full sized pitch providing lots of opportunities for both sides from the first whistle.
Malton's pack appeared to give too much respect to the hosts and in the first half had to endure long periods of desperate defence. Leading the line was new man Paul Le Marchon at full back. Never mind all the one way traffic over the channel, we have imported some Gaelic flair! and he didn't disappoint.
Chris Inman kept his pack rumbling at 9 and George Wainwright's trusty boot meant Malton played some of the first period in the opponents half!
Back rowers, Nick Foxley, Josh Raines and Harry Leonard left no stone un-turned as they tackled for England. However Harrogate's pressure finally told and they scored two well worked tries.Malton's not so secret weapon had other ideas. Thomas Somers lit the blue touch paper and scorched through the defence to touch down under the posts, despite having a rotten cold!
Second half progressed much the same apart from Malton woke up and started playing as the supporters knew they could.The pack were dominant at set pieces and were more than a match in the loose. Harrogate sneaked another good score, but Malton, thanks to jet shoes again kept in the hunt. By getting both conversions Malt kept the score really close at 17-14 going into the last 5 minutes. Some how the defence lost concentration and Harrogate put some distance on the score by getting two further scores. This really flattered the score line as Malt were right in the game until the final stages. Still that's sport and the team must learn from this defeat if they wish to progress further in the knock-out cup latter in the season.
next week is at Old derby rivals Driffield. Lets hope for a return to winning ways.
U13 Coaching Team |
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| With the game level on points and with two tries apiece... |
U16 | Malton & Norton 10 v 10 Sandal
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With the game level on points and with two tries apiece Sandal as the away side went through to the next round of the Yorkshire Cup. Although they started brightly Malton can have no complaints about the outcome spending most of the time after the break in their own half.
After the forwards had taken Sandal's ball in the scrum Malton drove downfield. A loose clearing kick by a Sandal defender went straight into the hands of centre Joe Godliman who powered down the right hand touch line to open the scoring. Sandal soon equalised with a forward drive over the line. Malton came back and after a tapped penalty Godliman made a half break and with several Sandal defenders clinging on to him managed to release the ball to left wing Joe Payne to go over in the corner. At that stage it was difficult to predict the outcome.
After the break Sandal began with an aggression and commitment which Malton were unable to match and were soon rewarded with an equalising try. That Sandal were unable to score again was a testament to Malton's excellent defence. With the forwards visibly tiring in the last quarter Malton had very little possession. Even so Malton might have won the match when full back Tom Clark returning a Sandal kick ahead cut through most of the Sandal defence to put the backs away on the left with Joe Payne storming down the wing to touch down in the corner only for the final pass to be ruled forward. |
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U16 | Beverley 0 v 66 Malton & Norton
Malton bounced back from last week's disappointment to cruise to a comfortable victory against a determined but outgunned Beverley side. The forwards dominated upfront with Charlie Read, Will Smith and Mark Sleightholme using their bulk to good effect in the loose. Out wide Beverely had no answer to the strong running of the Malton backs with Joe Godliman in the centre using his stregth and speed to break the opposition defence at will. Tries from Phil Rutter, Harry Owston, Tom Clark and Joe Godliman(3) with conversions from David Bellwood and Ali Heard saw Malton comfortably ahead 34-0 by half time. Although Beverely initially showed greater resistance after the break further tries from Joe Godliman(3), Tom Clark, Tom Parsons and Jack Wilson with a conversion from Ali Heard saw Malton run out easy winners. |
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U15 | Beverley 7 v 41 Malton & Norton
Malton struck early on when full back Danny Boddy joined the back line and tore up the left wing to make the touchdown. Beverley's enthusiastic and ebullient pack then managed to spoil or deny Malton any quality possession to feed their potent back division for a lengthy spell before Charlie Greswold ended the drought with a wonderful searing run in just before half time.
After the interval Malt put in a dogged and determined effort by all fifteen players to nail Beverley back at every opportunity. Some sublime handling was evident as Boddy and Greswold found the gaps and added another brace apiece and fly-half James Bulmer capped a good performance with a try plus two conversions.
A concerted drive by Beverley's forwards earned them a converted try, but with Malton hardly missing any tackles were denied any additional points whilst Neil Adams, Markie Mark and Will Witty were all only narrowly denied additional tries in a very encouraging team performance by the visitors. |
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U15 | Hull Ionians 17 v 41 Malton & Norton
A promising start to the season by the u15s saw visiting Ionians denied any ball at all for the first ten minutes, whilst Jack Howarth opened the scoring with a characteristic short range drive and full back Dan Boddy typically took the long route to the try line. Ionians, suitably stung, fought their way back into the game and over the try line and Malt were given a sterner test from then on. Some wonderful handling by the home side throughout the match saw Ionians' defence stretched to the limit with further tries coming from Boddy, Will Witty (2), Adam Durrant (1) and Charlie Greswold (1), with James Bulmer adding three conversions. Ionians added two more tries and one more conversion in reply. New-comer, Neil Adam, made a promising debut on the wing and on today's evidence should see plenty of ball in the coming fixtures.
U16 | Malton & Norton 6 v 36 Hull Ionians
After a close first half Malton fell away to concede five second half tries against last year's Yorkshire Cup winners. Malton started brightly with the forwards in particular acheiving parity with their opposite numbers in both the loose and set pieces. Allowed to lift for the first time this year the lineouts went well despite limited pre-season practice helped by some excellent throwing in by hooker George Smith. Determined defence limited Ionians to one try in the first half with two penalties from Ali Heard putting Malton 6-5 ahead at the break. Malton might also have had a try of their own when Jack Wilson forced Ionians into a hasty clearance behind their try line. In the second half the Ionians' backs came into their own with some strong clever running from centre and fullback supported by two fast wingmen. Malton stuck to their task but found it difficult to cope with Ionians excellent back play.' |
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