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Tense week for Touchers

Big week for Touchers with semi finals berth in the balance
The playing group and administrators have had a tense few days since their win last Thursday evening. Non sanctioned meetings and discussions have been held in the streets and over back fences discussing matters that could bring the organisation into disrepute.

Those who are formerly on a 1st warning are Bob The Builder and BBB who participated afore mentioned breaches. A second breach may not see them get off as lightly as they did on this occassion.

A formal letter will shortly be sent to all contracted players and full time and part time administrators. Advising them that they are bound under their contracts and intern the club constitution, to at all times behave in a manner befitting the brilliance of an Overtoucher.

Any breaking of the rules will have the player or administrator brought to the Fines sub-committee chaired by Milt at which time he shall decide the persons fate. If required, this session will be held at 9.30pm on the 6th of December at The Chairman's estate.

VC and myself have since denied any coo and the Chairman has since been given full suport of the board.

Player movement
After last weeks match report I received a stern call from from The Chairman. After my investigative reporting on the rumours that a founding player will be retiring at seasons end, The Chairman was aggressively enthusiastic in telling this writer that in no way will players be allowed to retire. After the pre-season Harro fiasco in his on again off again blundering, The Chairman stated "no player, i repeat no player will be allowed to just walk out on us"

In spewing out his disgust to any such un-substantiated view from the article, he said "...as The Eagles said in their 1977 smash hit, Hotel California, You Can Check Out Any Time You Like But You Can NEVER LEAVE".

It was like he was channeling his mentor Nick Politis when he went on the state clearly that "Whilst contracted to Touchers, it will shall stop them playing for other organisations or codes....FOREVER"


Moving Forward

After having 5 reserves on the playing roster last week including two rookies. The Chairman and VC have requested that players declare their availability for this Thursday and Thursday the 6th of December.

In great news, after an in-depth discussion with Supercoach Bill and FMJ on Sunday afternoon at Terrey Hills Rugby Park, Kiwi declared he was ready to undertake the infamouse pre-match physical of The Chairman. Looking in tremendous fitness the man from the land of the long white cloud was reported in saying "I am ready to go bro hey"

Kiwi has also offered to perform a pre-game haka on Thursday. However, despite FMJ also having some Aotearoan heritage, FMJ advised the Kiwi of the club constitution by-laws that forbid any silly dances. This by-law was added to the club constitution to stop the Locksmith performing the dance he is famous for "The Macarena" at post game functions.

So the playing which I feel is confirmed for this week are the following:

Chairman, VC, Supercoach Bill, Bob The Builder, Jonty, BBB, Locksmith, Kiwi and FMJ.

Unknown are:

Faz, Milt, Bulldog, The Body, Rolls Royce, Sniper and Roller Door.

Harro has advised that he is having a decorating class with Jude Bolton this Thursday evening and is therefore unavailable.

It is requested that you let the playing group know if you can play this Thursday and / or on the 6th of December.


Club news

Supercoach Bill has reported in to say that he and The Chairman had a successfull promotional event at the Grand BCF opening last Saturday afternoon.

In what could be seen as a way to sure up the support of the owners of the club, The Chairman said he was close to signing a 5 + 5 year contract with the boating, camping and fishing retailer to sponsor the Overtouchers.
A relieved Chairman
Yours in a tense week of Touching

FMJ

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