The RSL tables proved a lot quicker and livelier than those at Fastbreak, which caught many players off guard. However, as all agreed, the RSL tables were excellent. Indeed, it seemed to be the little things that usually work (doubles / reverse cuts etc. etc) that just didn’t seem to work for our Fastbreak players on the night. Don’t get me wrong, the playing and shot selection was very good, but missing the black ball (often more than once) caused more than one loss. Credit should also be given to the RSL players who played a very good tactical game.

The highlight of the evening came when “star ruckman” Justin Rosmalen approached the table in his third game for the break. Brandishing his home made breaking cue (solid steel butt!) which can only be described as a ‘weapon of mass destruction’, he let forth a mighty SMACK! Suffice it to say, several balls took flight clean off the table,  and the opposition was left asking “What the #@$%”!!

Fastbreak also saw some new and old (returned) faces to the team. Tammy Bryson and Mark (Benny) Benesovsky are first time players, although Tammy has been part of the Fastbreak family for years (we finally got her to play!!) and Roxanne Talbot has returned from the realms of obscurity to play once more.

Regular faces included Craig Zammit (c); Craig Chenco (vc); Jason Lowe; Justin Rosmalen; Daniel Eaton; Marco Peccenini; Joe Saldaneri; Steve Jefferies; Peter Greenslade; Danny Searle; Tracy Ladlow and Carly Clarke. Unfortunately regular player Becky Fisher couldn’t be with the team due to illness - get well soon Beck!

Whilst this loss is not a huge concern, it may be just what the Breakers need to blow out the cobwebs and focus back on the task at hand. Next week we see our gallant breakers take on The Blackburn Magic at home.