Overtouchers Corporation

As we head to a new year some may reflect on their achievements in 2012. Others will only look ahead, what's past has past and cannot be changed. Well for the fun of it I will try and achieve both. 2012 did see the Touchers go back to back to back but it also saw great improvements in player skills and ability...well in most anyway. In 2012 who can forget the post game speeches from the The Chairman. I believe the big man hit his peak during the 'VC Gate' saga. His wish for 2013 is simple...another premiership. For the VC he had a troubled 2012. The suspension in match award points cut deeply and had him questioning his loyalty to Touching. Looking ahead his goal is a 4th premiership and once again lay claim as the best Toucher in suburban over 35's touch footy. Due to legal proceedings being settled I am obliged to state the following; It's at this time that I wish to make a correction on the Finals edition of the blog. It was the VC who made the pass t...

With the Touchers having a well deserved break after the back to back to back premiership victory, the Touchers are looking forward to seeing many presents under the tree. I hope this simple ditty will inspire much Christmas cheer amongst them all. It was narrated by the Chairman and as I listened with tears of joy in my eyes I jotted down his wise words. ------ Twas the night before Christmas and all through Terrey Hills, not a creature was moving, not even the possum in the roof. The footy bags were hung by the garages with care. In hope that the footy gods soon would be there. The Touchers fans were nestled all snug in their beds, Whilst visions of a 4th premiership danced in their heads. And Chairmans dear wife in her custom Belrose footy nightie and me in my Touchers grand final winning t-shirt, Had just settled down for a cold lime infused beer. When out on the prize winning new lawn, I sprang from my bed to see what the heck was going on. Away to the window I...

 Touchers take their third premiership in a row   2012 premiers Against all odds the OverTouchers continued their domination of the "Over 35's" competition after the toughest night in club history. Coming into Finals night in 4th place, the players knew that if a three peat was to be achieved then they had to be at their best over the next 60 minutes and win 3 games in a row. Starting the night with 13 players it was all hands on deck. Knowing that Faz and Kiwi were still carrying injuries, Harro came out of an enforced retirement to be on deck, if his services were required.  The semi final was played against last weeks opposition, Sodens Warriors. The Touchers started impressively despite the opposition fielding as many under 35s as over 35s. But this time the defending premiers would not be denied.  A flying Supercoach Bill scored down the far right side and that one try was enough to take the Touchers through to the Final. Faz ruled himself...

With the Finals series looming, the Touchers management are looking for confirmation of players availibility. This is what we think we know here in the press room Chairman: IN VC: IN despite heavily swollen ankle from last game Locksmith: IN Bob The Builder: IN Big Bad Brett: IN Jonty: IN and joint recipient of the Mr Reliable award with FMJ as the only two players to play every week Supercoach Bill; IN FMJ: IN Kiwi: IN Sniper: IN Harro: IN.... yes thats right. Harro has offered his services for the season ending gala FAZ: Waiting to hear Milton: Waiting to hear Those who are unconfirmed are: Bulldog, The Body, Rolls Royce, Roller Door The Chairman will inform the playing roster of the start times and other details for the post match function. Yours still looking at myself in the mirror FMJ

"the season starts again next Thursday 7.30" - The Chairman Last nights game started in controversy with Soden's Warriors fielding at least 5 troops younger than 22 and only 2 above 35. The Touchers "comments" before the start of the game fell on deaf ears. But going down 4-2 in their 3rd loss of the season sees the Touchers finish 3rd behind the South African team and an old nemesis and past grand finnal losing team, Koch's mob. The Touchers were competitive and the score at 3-2 with a few minutes to go showed that to be true. This was always going to be a tough game as it was a 3 vs 4 encounter with only the Touchers superior for and against seperating them on the table. Despite the youth in the legs of the Soden's Warriors, the Touchers chose to rage against the dying of the light and stood tall. At half time the Touchers were down 2-0 and were looking for answers. It was the up tempo defence from the Touchers that sapped their strengt...

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 h...

After much nashing of teeth and demands the match report was written 38,000 feet above sea level as I whisk my way to Mauritius for the bi-annual front rowers conference. Halfbacks and wingers are not allowed to attend. Coming off the back of their first loss in their age group, the Overtouchers responded this week in the only way they know how and put together a complete performance to win 5-0. The lockout was helped by the fact that The Chairman and the VC had recruited fresh meat with injury clouds hanging over the team. With 12 players in attendence the defending premiers were able to sub players on and off at will. New members, Sniper, who got off a nude run and scored in his season 2012 debut and [B&D] Roller Door became the 15th and 16th players to pull on the gun metal grey game day shirts. Once again the Touchers went into the clash without Harro, lost to another game. Milt complications onset from prolonged period of Gout. Kiwi who was cut down in his prime, but m...