Yes, it’s that time of year again, the opening of the summer Rugby League season. In theory it doesn’t really start for Nottingham Outlaws until 1st April when they play their first game in the Yorkshire Men’s League. It’s going to be quite a test, and interesting to see. We’ve beaten Yorkshire teams before, but this is a step up in class so we will have to see what happens.
Today it was the seventh Heroes Trophy match, an annual fixture against the Royal Artillery. It marked our fourth win in seven years, and was an excellent match despite the wintry conditions. I say “our” though, of course, I confined my part in the match to a spot of gentle supporting from the sidelines.
Obviously I shared some of the team’s discomfort, as it was wet and cold, and I didn’t get a cup of tea for over 80 minutes, though I didn’t have to cope with the hostile intentions of an 18 stone Gunner.
As I said to Number 1 son, who was visiting for the weekend, a summer season is all very well, but it does depend on the weather cooperating. It wasn’t a great day for photography: there wasn’t enough light for decent photographs, and water on the lens really didn’t help either.
Roll on summer…
All the best for a successful season
Thank you. It’s been a mixed season so far – one spanking and one convincing win. 🙂
We’re still in rainy season here for a few more months. The grass has grown so much now it needs cutting!
If it’s raining and you have to cur grass that sounds like the worst of all scenarios. Good luck with it. 🙂
Greatly atmospheric 🙂
Thanks – the rain certainly helped with the atmosphere!
Excellent photo of the Man of the Match
Thanks. He’s very photogenic. The photo of the Gunners MotM was not quite so successful – rain on the lens and he looked like a wet kitten.
I can sympathise with your summer lament.
At least I don’t have to ride a bike through it! 😉