Last night saw another defeat, this time to the Croydon Hotel. One could defend the Breakers with very plausible excuses like several (last year’s) 1st Division
(Croydon) players lining up for a hit; the vacuum action of the centre table’s corner pockets, or indeed, that every bit of luck on the night went to Croydon! But the truth is, experience always comes through
in the end.
As we are aware, Fastbreak is having a ‘transitional’ year. A lot of regrouping is taking place, new players to break in and older players being asked to step up (on tippee toes!!). So the fact of the matter is, the motivation is still there, the spirit is still there and the ability is still there - it’s just “experience” that is in need, and rest assure, by this time next year everybody else better look out! So well done to the Croydon, for it was ‘experience’ that saw them through, not necessarily the ‘lack’ of Fastbreak’s skill or lack of heart. |
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And speaking of BIG hearts and gutsy efforts, a big Sharky flipper on the back for Tammy Bryson and Tracy Ladlow. These “Darlings of the Doubles” chalk up their first win for the season in a great show of determination and persistence.
Not to be outdone, the “Delectable Duo” of Carly Clarke and Roxanne Talbot put on a display of 8 ball finesse that drew serious comments of admiration - from the opposition!!
The “Odd Couple” (coz 1 has boobs and one doesn’t!!) Becky Fisher and Mark (Benny) Benesovski were last seen tapping a white ball against a black ball against a cushion - over, and over, and over….
The elation of actually sinking 1 ball soon turned into a well deserved victory for Steve (I have no issues with females) Jefferies. It seems Steve got to play an ex State
Rep, so it was no wonder he had a blank look on his face after the first game. Indeed, his wily female opponent put on a classy display of 8 ball that left none watching in any doubt what division she “should” have been playing in! Much to Steve’s credit he did win 1 game - without cheating even!!!
‘Smokin’ Joe Saldaneri started off strongly with a superb win in the first frame. Unfortunately the Croydon voo-doo started playing funny bugger’s with Joe’s hoo-doo - and you doo guessed it…yibida
yibida, that was all folks!
Enter the ‘Maestro’, Daniel Eaton - who as anyone who knows
him knows - he ain’t no slouch
behind a stick. After a well fought out ‘tactical’ tug of war, Daniel secured 1 win, which was no indication of the level of playing (just one of those luck things…)
Danny (I would rather be in Queensland) Searle started off well enough, however was struck down by an acute case of ‘black-ballietist’ followed closing by ‘white-ball droppsies’. These not so rare conditions, usually clear up as quickly as they appear, so lets all hope he is on the mend for next week! He was last seen staring vacantly into space muttering “The
horror...the horror…”.
But no horrors for Marco ‘Mr. Consistent’ Peccenini who once again got a hat trick! Well done Marco
- but any more of these great wins and his quintessential other half (Mel) will have to start buying him some new jumpers and tee shirts (pssst. With bigger neck holes!! Hehehehe).
Last year’s 3rd Best Singles Player EDPL 3rd Division Craig (I’m a man of leisure) Chenco managed a very nice win in the first frame but kind of, sort of, well you know…mind you, he was playing on the dreaded centre table with its amazing ‘suction’ pockets. After positioning his ball perfectly in the corner pocket to block 3 of the oppositions balls,
the vortex to a parallel universe opened up and sucked his ball into the pocket amazing Craig and onlookers alike!
But one man who doesn’t put up with pesky alien horseplay is Justin (I’d rather be shoottin’ me some deer!!) Rosmalen who was once again in the company of the irrepressible ‘Mr. Breaky’. Controversy seem to follow this dubious union, however last night it was the Croydon Referee’s (shall we say) ummm, ‘confused’ interpretation of the RULES of 8 ball that caused the kafuffle (after Justin broke and launched the white ball into orbit around the sun!!). By the way, keep an eye out for the
‘Adventures of Mr Breaky’ soon to appear on this website!
Jason “The Surgeon” Lowe waisted no time in methodically slicing through the balls, displaying a care, patients and concentration akin to microsurgery! Jason won a well
deserved and played 2 frames.
Finally Craig “Der Kapitän ” Zammit played possibly the classiest match of the night. Pitted up against Peter Jones of the Croydon, Craig always knew he was going to have to dig deep - and dig deep he did with 3 very cool, calm and unwavering wins over a well known, and highly regarded opponent. If he was nervous it didn’t show, and between you and me if it was
I playing Peter I reckon you wouldn’t have been able to get a pin up my arse with a jack hammer!! But then again I am a fish - and we do have
a water tight….oh you get it…
Anyways, another tough match next week against Rack’em Up @ Rack’em Up, but as long as our Fastbreak Breakers keep playing how they have been playing, they have nothing to worry about!! Playing well and losing is no reflection of your
strength, and to continue playing well and still keep losing is an indication
of your resolve...
GO FASTBREAK!!!
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