The team was helmed by Cathy MacLean, who according to opposition captain "was making everything" and was backed up by recent new reserve member Megan, who is returning to curling after several years off and 'super-sub' Susanne Udall.
Congratulations again to our all female 'super reserves'.
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| Graeme & Adam playing in the rain |
Although the final result shows a four end to three win for Team Maguire, all of Julia's ends were kept contained to single shots while Graeme's team were picking up shots right and left. Both skips regularly making good use of their final stones. The final score was 12 - 3.
So, it is congratulations to Graeme, John G, Adam and Ian for the winning and successful defense of the Trophy Competition. This also gives them a handy lead for the Peter Allan Shield.
The first two games of the second round in the trophy both provided surprises.
Firstly Julia's quartet were beaten by third placed Mike Wood's Rink. Then winless bottom of the table Dale and his crew thoroughly humiliated the previously undefeated Team Maguire ! There was one thing that linked both these memorable (for some) games and that was Graeme played for both defeated teams !! - He should never have washed his 'lucky' trousers.
As the first round robin comes to an end, the four teams are evenly spread.
The Maguire Rink is in pole position to defend the title with a 100% record. Snapping at their heals are the Mackey Squad with only one loss, more importantly they are only one end down (Team Maguire do, however currently have a considerable shot advantage). It should be remembered that Graeme only won last seasons trophy by two ends !
In the meantime, Team Wood takes third place while Team Callander currently sit in 'The Strong Position'.
We are still have the second round robin to play, so anyone can still win with a strong finish.
Graeme's rink got off to a flying start taking the first three ends. The game was fairly evenly balanced though. Graemes squad were winning ends but mostly by single shots while Julia's team were picking them up two at a time. After six ends, Team Mackey were still playing catchup but were only 5 - 4 down.
Graeme finally made his last stone count and took a two leaving Julia needing three shots to peel. Due to several takeouts, this was looking unlikely when Graeme played another strike, through a port to further restrict Julia's chances, when he got a lucky (no such thing, it's all skill - ed.) double to remove the shot stone and set up a steal of 3 for the title and more importantly, the PIES.
The final score of 10 - 6 did NOT reflect the game.
Congratulations to Graeme Maguire, John Good (who had a belter of a game), Adam Hicks and Cathy Maclean (subbing for Ian Campbell)
With three players muddling up the start time (all different times) it was a confused start and three teams commenced short handed.
Julia's Rink was helmed by Dave Wyllie, got off to a great start , going 6 - 0 up after 3 ends against the absent Mike Wood's Team, skipped by John McOmish. John made a fight back splitting the last four ends but it was a little too little too late. The final score saw Team Wyllie prevail 8 - 5.
Meanwhile, The Callander Rink got off to a great start leading 5 - 1 after three ends. The opposition then took their revenge by taking the next three ends with a 5 then stealing a 4 then stealing again for 5. The final end was also another steal leaving the final result 15 - 5.
The Final will, for the second year be, between Teams Mackey and Maguire and will be on Saturday 15th October at 16.45.
Julia's new team started the season off exactly the way she ended last season. On a mission.
Having got a taste for The Bothy's finest, there is a determination to scoop up everything on offer !
The opening game against Dale's squad saw every end score at least two shots. Unfortunately only one of those ends went in Dale's favour while Julia's team showed a dominant performance. Indeed they didn't have to take advantage of the additional ten minutes session time before lapping the opposition on the scoreboard. The eventual result was 15-2.
Congratulations to Julia, Dave Wyllie, David McKay (sub) and Rosie.
The other teams tremble !
