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Compass Vikings Vs SWR Goalers This Saturday @ Oxely Oval - All the Action to Kickoff at 1:45pm
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Vikings set to kick another goal

THE Compass Hastings Valley Vikings will host the South West Rocks Gaolers tomorrow in both grades at Oxley Oval, Port Macquarie.  

As the Mid-North Coast Zone Rugby season enters round five, the Coastline First XV heads into the match keen to maintain its undefeated run in 2009.

The Gaolers, however, will prove stiff opposition, with reasonable form also under the belts.

With one game deferred, due to weather, South West Rocks suffered a tight first round loss to last year’s premiers.

The side followed up with a draw against Kempsey and a win over the Port Macquarie Pirates “seconds”.

Without having seen the Gaolers play, Vikings coach David Keys is cautioning his players not to rely on the results so far.

“We’ve got the basics right and have been starting and finishing each game well,” he said.

“Our defence across the paddock is good, but we probably need to sharpen the positional play of our back three for kick defence.

“And, around the fringes, we need a put a bit more pressure on.

“Basically, we are going okay and gradually improving each week, so hopefully we’ll see more of the same tomorrow.”

With the Vikings demonstrating an ability to mount periods of sustained pressure, goal kicker Andrew Barnes is hoping to get a few more opportunities to add to the scoreline.

“The Gaolers play a lot like Kempsey in that they just keep coming at you,” he explained.

“They don’t mind throwing the ball around, and they’ve got a few players who can create tries out of nowhere.

“We have a similar for-and-against record so far this season, so it’s going to be tight.

“But, there’s a good feeling among the guys, and hopefully it will all just click tomorrow.”

The C2C under 19s are keen to return to the winner’s arena after a heavy loss last Saturday.

Form halfback Sam Priddis believes the game will be an entertaining one.

“The team that can best convert half-chances into tries will prevail,” he said.

“We both play a similar game.

“Each side can make good ground around the fringes, as well as throwing the ball around.

“If we can retain a fair share of possession and the passes stick, we should end up with a win, but we’re going to have to work hard for it.”

Spectators are reminded the Tacking Point Lions Club will again be at Oxley Oval to offer exceptional catering.

All proceeds raised, during the season, are going towards children’s equipment for the Oncology Ward at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

The under 19s kick off at 1.45pm, with the main game starting at 3pm.THE Compass Hastings Valley Vikings will host the South West Rocks Gaolers tomorrow in both grades at Oxley Oval, Port Macquarie.
 

Source: Port Macquarie News 8/5/09 4:00pm www.portnews.com.au  



Coach's Corner with
Dave Keys



Training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
6:00 – 7:30 at Oxley Oval
My goal in 2009 is to get as many people along as possible. Some real positives signs have come from the appointment of Dave Keys as first grade coach and Paul Chaplin as U/19's Coach, but much more needs to be done. So make sure you grab a mate and bring them along and help the Vikings continue to be a dominate force in the Mid North Coast Competition.
 



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New Coach Dave Keys along with U/19's Mentor Paul Chaplin wants each player to bring along a mate to help the Vikings to grow and develop as a community and as one of the premier clubs on the Mid North Coast. Both Coaches have worked hard in the offseason in developing and restucting training and game plans and will bring a new exciting style of rugby to the Vikings
 

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9th May: Vikings Vs South West Rocks
Where: Oxley Oval
Time:    U/19's  @1:45pm
              1st XV @ 3pm 
             
 

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