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Presenting Master Reader Of The Play Ben
Black
By BIG-STEVE
BIG STEVE'S RED AND BLACK SITE - 19/5/2004
A disappointing first half from the North Sydney Premier League team against Parramatta on Sunday could not ellipse the talent of Norths half back and captain Ben Black.
Former League great and now Bears Coach Gary Larson felt Parramatta had "The skill the speed and defence" to win. A combination the Bears were unable to match in the first half with the Bears only try scored by Namila Davui to make it 32-6 at half-time with a conversion by Scott McLean.
"I wasn't happy with some individual efforts in defence," said coach Larson who was one of the most consistantly committed players to defence that the game has ever seen. "we took wrong options not completing our sets of six tackles."
In the second half however the Bears fought back inspired by two outstanding trys by Ben Black. His consistent ability to read the play and surprise the opposition is a sight to behold and it would be no surprise to see "Blacky" back in the NRL before long. The final score was 46-18.
Gary claimed Central Coast recruit and players players Matt Thurston "was outstanding and played above his size and weight. Ben Black scored two spectacular trys. Brad McLean performed well and Wayne McDade could get be in the starting line up next match."
The Bears next match is against South Sydney at Aussie Stadium. Anyone wishing to witness the class of Ben Black are advised to attend.
Parramatta 46 ( Smith 2, L Hopkins 2, C Muckert, M Gruszka, B Anderson, M Kaufusi, M Witt tries M Witt 5 goals) defeated North Sydney 18 (B Black, N Davui tries S Mclean 3 goals).
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By BIG-STEVE
BIG STEVE'S RED AND BLACK SITE - 19/5/2004
"Outstanding...played
above his size and weight" was how Gary Larson described number 13 Matt
Thurston winner of the players player award.
Photo:
STEVE LITTLE
A disappointing first half from the North Sydney Premier League team against Parramatta on Sunday could not ellipse the talent of Norths half back and captain Ben Black.
Former League great and now Bears Coach Gary Larson felt Parramatta had "The skill the speed and defence" to win. A combination the Bears were unable to match in the first half with the Bears only try scored by Namila Davui to make it 32-6 at half-time with a conversion by Scott McLean.
"I wasn't happy with some individual efforts in defence," said coach Larson who was one of the most consistantly committed players to defence that the game has ever seen. "we took wrong options not completing our sets of six tackles."
In the second half however the Bears fought back inspired by two outstanding trys by Ben Black. His consistent ability to read the play and surprise the opposition is a sight to behold and it would be no surprise to see "Blacky" back in the NRL before long. The final score was 46-18.
Gary claimed Central Coast recruit and players players Matt Thurston "was outstanding and played above his size and weight. Ben Black scored two spectacular trys. Brad McLean performed well and Wayne McDade could get be in the starting line up next match."
The Bears next match is against South Sydney at Aussie Stadium. Anyone wishing to witness the class of Ben Black are advised to attend.
Parramatta 46 ( Smith 2, L Hopkins 2, C Muckert, M Gruszka, B Anderson, M Kaufusi, M Witt tries M Witt 5 goals) defeated North Sydney 18 (B Black, N Davui tries S Mclean 3 goals).
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