Match Report
A bright, dry day saw the Jets eventually get a home league fixture and it was 1st v 3rd in this Herts and Middlesex Merit League one match. With both the Academy lads and our mates from the Extras also at home Dillingham Park had a great atmosphere and not much space! Academy prefer to play outside the clubhouse in the mud so the Jets had the privilege of running out on pitch 3.
The ultimate in sportsmanship - Self tackle by Will Norford
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Something strange is happening with the Jets this season, Wednesday night training is rocking with great attendance levels. This in turn gives coach Jonny a selection headache each week and today was no different with some quality players not in the 18 man squad.
Will Norford crosses the line to open the scoresheet
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Game started and it was 8 minutes in when after initially tripping himself up near the line Will Norford got back into the line and scored the first try which he converted. Connor Barry then somehow murdered a 2 man overlap but was rescued by brother Ben scoring, again safe boots Norford converting.
Connor Barry just before the rescue…
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Then a scrum to Jets and a back row move called which Beasley forgot to execute but luckily Norford went over for the try which he duly converted.
Will Norford crossing the the whitewash for the second time!
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Spavs then turned over the ball near our own line and Bill carried long and hard. Jets got a penalty which Beasley took quick and soon Norford was over for a first half hat trick and yet another conversion
Will Norford gaining his hatrick in a single game…
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Farmer boy Tomkins then started to carry and bump players off. From one such run Conor Barry went over for a try and again Norford added the 2.
Connor Barry on his way to the line!
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From the kick off Bill caught the ball, carried and passed to George, 10 seconds later Bill has the ball back and scored the try. Norford MISSED the kick!
Billy Ward clears the line despite a high challenge
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George Adamnson debuts a new lineout technique…
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Jets weren't finished and the pack took a scrum against the head and 8th man Beasley carried over. Norford was successful with the extra points so at half time 47 nil to the Jets.
Callum Beasley rounding out the half time with another score for the Jets!
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Not much to say about the second half, a few Harpenden injuries leading to uncontested scrums, 2 Jack Saunders tries, one Norford conversion and two Jets yellow cards.
Jack Saunders shows that the second half can add to the scoreline too.
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Proving it wasn’t a fluke, Jack Saunders crosses the line a second time!
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Harpenden scored an unconverted try and the match was called early at 59-5 on 71 minutes.
Showing they know how to do it, Harpenden #7 crosses the line!
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Man of the match was everyone except Beasley who dropped two kick offs!
Ampthill Jets, a squad on top form!
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