Having won three in a row we thought it was about time the fourth team finally got some respect for their behaviour (on court at least). For those of you wondering how we managed to actually win a game, let alone three in a row, we have two words. Jess Shannon. Poached from the thirds a few matches too late, Jess has completed the fourth team; slotting into her new role as shooter like Deevy into early (Wednesday night) retirement. The first of our epic wins was some three weeks ago, on a cold and rainy Wednesday afternoon nine dedicated players battled through the chav ridden town of Egham to commence battle with Royal Holloway’s fourth team. It was clear from the outset that Jess was exactly what the fourths needed, with some great support from Rachael and Shinling in GA the finishes we’d always dreamed of were finally realised. Although the first quarter was relatively equal on the score card (ending 6-5) it was clear we deserved the win. Ferociously pulling away like a young Ainsworth and Pornstar in the second quarter, and maintaining a convincing win throughout, that’s exactly what we did with a final score of 36-21.
Our second victory against Queen Mary’s fourth team was a far more dramatic affair.
With an umpire who could only be likened to America’s next top model judge Miss Jay, and a snowstorm to contend with, the complete lack of knowledge of the rules displayed by Queen Mary’s fourth team came as a welcome surprise. Not that the diva’s patronising lisps of “lithen girlth” offered them any help despite his/her total inability to hide its bias. With some great play from centre court veterans Kate Henry, and some kind of glee style routine from Deevy in defence, the fourths strutted their “thtuff” all over both Queens of Mary. This one ended in a 29-3 victory, after a strong Campbell-West defence maintained a clean sheet for the first three quarters (unfortunately something neither has managed off the court this year).
This week, it was Queen Mary’s third team in for a thrashing (or so we thought). Despite total domination in the first quarter, the rowdy east landaaners made a commendable effort to catch up in the next two. Big shout out to Hannah Davies is absolutely necessary here for maintaining order amongst a team even more vocal than us after a pitcher or six. Captain ‘mean’ Green also pulled some quality chat out of the bag, rallying the troops into a new arrangement; exploiting Swirski’s and Jaz’s flexibility in multiple positions, as well as Charly’s suprising ability to see over the top of the GD in her second ever performance as GA. Being adventurous apparently does pay off, as this one seemed to work. Thanks to a player of the match performance, from Selina, and a “steamrollering” (as described by the GS she was marking) from Campbell, two of our lesser spotted (at Zoo) players kept us in the game. The final quarter was ours, as was our third victory in a row.
This week, the mighty fourths face St Bart’s at our beloved fortress, Berrylands. Unfortunately, this will be without everyone’s favourite “player” Kate Henry, who, due to a wrist injury is rumoured to be resorting to BJ’s full time. Nonetheless, we’re hoping this week sees the fourth win for the fourth team. May the fourth(s) be with you all.
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