Reminder to all the Chaos keener's that Doug and/or I will be down at Lochside Turf tomorrow at 5:30pm for a light work-out. Our first league game is not until January 16th but I'm working on exhibition games for January 2nd and 9th.
The weather forecast calls for sun and cold temps so if you're planning on attending dress appropriately.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Practice Cancelled
Just got in from the Western Communities where there is rain and wet-snow and I think it's following me!
As a result no practice tonight!
As a result no practice tonight!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Fields Closed - Practice Cancelled
We will try again next Monday at the same time.
Hope everyone enjoys an evening in front of a roaring fire with their family and some hot chocolate & marshmallows!
Hope everyone enjoys an evening in front of a roaring fire with their family and some hot chocolate & marshmallows!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Holiday Practice Schedule
Weather permitting we will continue with the Monday practices over the Christmas Holidays. You've been working hard on your fitness so one practice a week will go some way to maintaining it.
There will be no Wednesday practices and regular practices will resume on January 4.
There will be no Wednesday practices and regular practices will resume on January 4.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Chaos 0 Gorge 0
A much, much improved performance today and a good way to end the first part of the season. I think it has a lot to do with how hard each of you are working (and running) in practice. Straight from the kick-off we had the Gorge goal under pressure and we kept up that pace (or tempo) for most of the game. This is a result of our fitness workouts on Monday.
In terms of the three phases of the game, when they had possession our shape was pretty good most and I thought we were very quick to shut down the player with the ball. We've been doing far too much standing and watching lately but today we got to the ball before or at the same time as our opponent almost every time - including off their throw-ins.
When neither team had possession I think we did a better job of anticipating where the ball was going to drop and positioning our bodies for the tackle. We were stronger in our defensive third than the attacking third, but it was still far better than recent performances against Bays and Peninsula.
When we had possession I thought we looked pretty good. We passed the ball well, our vision was pretty good and our forwards did a good job of holding the ball and creating good scoring chances. Unfortunately our final shot was too often straight at the keeper, but part of that came down to Gorge defence that did a pretty good of shutting down the shooting channels (particularly their #4). And of course we hit the posts twice and clanged a beautiful free kick off the cross bar.
So after a couple of below-par outings it would seem we've regained our focus and the desire to compete. Put simply when we play like we did today we will be a handful for anyone.
Reminder that we are still practicing throughout the Christmas Break. So unless you have a good excuse (like Lucy, who is going Waltzing Matilda!) Doug and Stephen will see you Monday @ 5:30pm.
In terms of the three phases of the game, when they had possession our shape was pretty good most and I thought we were very quick to shut down the player with the ball. We've been doing far too much standing and watching lately but today we got to the ball before or at the same time as our opponent almost every time - including off their throw-ins.
When neither team had possession I think we did a better job of anticipating where the ball was going to drop and positioning our bodies for the tackle. We were stronger in our defensive third than the attacking third, but it was still far better than recent performances against Bays and Peninsula.
When we had possession I thought we looked pretty good. We passed the ball well, our vision was pretty good and our forwards did a good job of holding the ball and creating good scoring chances. Unfortunately our final shot was too often straight at the keeper, but part of that came down to Gorge defence that did a pretty good of shutting down the shooting channels (particularly their #4). And of course we hit the posts twice and clanged a beautiful free kick off the cross bar.
So after a couple of below-par outings it would seem we've regained our focus and the desire to compete. Put simply when we play like we did today we will be a handful for anyone.
Reminder that we are still practicing throughout the Christmas Break. So unless you have a good excuse (like Lucy, who is going Waltzing Matilda!) Doug and Stephen will see you Monday @ 5:30pm.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Peninsula 3 Chaos 2
A much improved attacking performance in the second-half wasn't enough to undo the self-inflicted defensive errors of our first half.
Highlights for me were the two excellent goals from Robyn (which should have been enough to win the game) and some good passing and aggressive play which lead to several good shooting opportunities late on.
Lowlights from the first half include the lack of focus executing simple passes and the lack of drive and determination getting to the ball and winning tackles. In simple terms we made it far too easy for Peninsula to win the ball from us and didn't work hard enough to get the ball back.
Hopefully we can put together a solid performance against Gorge next Saturday.
Highlights for me were the two excellent goals from Robyn (which should have been enough to win the game) and some good passing and aggressive play which lead to several good shooting opportunities late on.
Lowlights from the first half include the lack of focus executing simple passes and the lack of drive and determination getting to the ball and winning tackles. In simple terms we made it far too easy for Peninsula to win the ball from us and didn't work hard enough to get the ball back.
Hopefully we can put together a solid performance against Gorge next Saturday.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Peninsula game has been switched to Lochside
11am kick-off so please be there around 10:20am.
It could be snowy so be prepared for the cold (gloves, thermal wear) and icy conditions (multi-stud cleats no turf shoes).
Please remember to bring your Salmon Kings tickets & money.
It could be snowy so be prepared for the cold (gloves, thermal wear) and icy conditions (multi-stud cleats no turf shoes).
Please remember to bring your Salmon Kings tickets & money.
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