Rams are stung by the Scorpions

The Huddersfield Rams Aussie Rules Football Team fell to defeat away against the Nottingham Scorpions in Round Two of the AFL Central and North England League, going down 149 – 40.

Nottingham and Huddersfield clashed in last season’s Premiership final, with Nottingham edging a tight game.

The Rams fielded a vastly inexperienced side with no rotations. Three players made their debuts.

Debutant Cameron Brannan top scored with a Hat-trick in his first ever senior game. Brannan was also the Rams’ “Best on Ground”.  Captain Jason Battye scored the Rams’ other goal.

The Rams are next in action in two weeks time when they play Birmingham Bears and Manchester Mosquitoes in a double header in Manchester.

Captain Jason Battye- “The Rams squad is suffering from a number of long term injuries and work commitments which sees eight players missing from last season’s Premiership final squad. However new players are taking up the sport weekly and are being bitten by the Aussie Rules so I’m confident that we will turn things around and become a strong competitive force once again.”

Rams Team & Goals: M Evans, A Brown, M Whiteley, S Gill, J Battye (1), C Brannan (Debut, 3), J White (Debut), L Booth (2), G Bickerdike (Debut)

Best on Ground Votes: Brannan 3, Bickerdike 2, Battye 1

Trials for England Dragonslayers to be held on 27th May 2012

England's national Aussie Rules side, the England Dragonslayers, will be holding trials on Sunday 27th May 2012.

These trials are open to any English players aged 16+ and will be a major factor in the selection of the 2012 Euro Cup squad.

They are to be held at Willenhall RUFC - home of the Wolverhampton Wolverines - WV11 2BA. Starting at 12:00, any prospective players are asked to be there for 11:30 to ensure a prompt start. There will be a nominal charge per participant in order to cover the facility costs.

So if you think you've got what it takes to pull on the red jersey for your country, or just want to see what is involved with training for the International squad, clean your boots off and go for a run out with them!

RAMS FIND IT TOUGH GOING IN SEASON OPENER

The Huddersfield Rams Aussie Rules Football Team fell to defeat against the Manchester Mosquitoes in their seasonal opener of the AFL Central and North England League, going down 156 – 67.

However, the score reflected only part of the story, as a largely inexperienced Huddersfield side (who went in to the game with a fully home grown squad, with no rotations and two debutants) battled back to beat their Australian heavy hosts 49-41 in the second half.

The Rams showed their usual virtues of commitment, dedication and desire to push their more experienced opponents right to the wire, restoring their wounded pride.

‘Best on Ground’ for The Rams was Luke Booth who, along with full-forward James Sunderland, grabbed two goals. Captain Jason Battye also scored two, combining with Ally Delooze (2 goals) and Matt Whiteley (1 goal) to show why this Huddersfield team currently has the England Dragonslayers national teams starting midfield amongst their numbers.

The Rams will take the positives out of this performance when they face last seasons’ Premiers, the Nottingham Scorpians, in their next match in two weeks time.

The Rams team and goalscorers for the Mosquitoes match: M Evans, A Brown, M Whiteley (1), S Gill, J Battye (2), A Delooze (2), H Ward, L Booth (2), J Sunderland (2).

RAMS ON A HIGH GOING INTO FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON.

The Huddersfield Rams Australian Rules Football Club head into this Saturday’s season opener against Manchester Mosquitoes with high hopes for success.

On the back of winning the Bowl Cup at the pre-season Haggis Cup tournament in Edinburgh - the Rams beat Glasgow Sharks in the final - spirits are high. A strong performance from the team that included five new comers to the game was rewarded when two Rams players, Luke Booth and Captain Jason Battye, were selected for the "team of the tournament".

This weekend’s opening game in Manchester will be a very tough contest, especially due to the Rams losing six key players from last year’s title runners-up squad due to long term injuries and work commitments.

The team is constantly on the lookout for new support from sports minded people of Huddersfield, and anyone wishing to be involved will be heartily welcomed by the club.

The Rams are based at Lockwood Park and train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

New merchandise for the season ahead.

 

The Huddersfield Rams are pleased to announce a new range of clothing for the 2012 season! 

You can access the online store using the link above, or visit Macron directly by clicking here.

The merchandise ranges from vests to hoodies, and all garments are embroidered with the famous Rams logo.

Prices start from £12 upwards, so happy shopping Rams! Let’s get suited and booted for the new season!