Saturday 25/3

[newtownbluebags]

Bags packed and I'm ready to go! :alcho: Really looking forward to this one. BTW anyone know what happened to the "Bluebags" banner off the hill last week?

P.S. Oldies have a look at this - http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/loooneytunes/33_1.jpg

 

[2 True Blues]

Sorry about that NBB. I will bring it on the weekend and make sure it takes it's rightful place back on the Hill at Henson. Was a bit tired last weekend as was awake most of the night.

 

[newtownbluebags]

Top stuff 2TB, as Big Kev used to say, I'm excited!!! May the Hill Mob stave off the Federal Raiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[2 True Blues]

Bad news NBB. Not gonna put the banner up today now as forgot I am heading straight from the game to Canberra. And I want to make a quick exit straight after the game rather than bum around. But it will be up for the next home game mate.

Gonna be a big game today against Raiders. Think the Jets only lost one game last season at henson and we have started the season retaining the home ground record well, however today will really test that home ground record and also test where we are as a team.

GO THE MIGHTY BLUEBAGS........

 

[newtownbluebags]

no worries 2TB, best news is we nailed the Quenbeyan raiders in fine style, Jets urged on by a vocal hill crowd! like to see our placing on the ladder after this one!,,,,lookin good!

 

[JF_Henson_Hill]

no worries 2TB, best news is we nailed the Quenbeyan raiders in fine style, Jets urged on by a vocal hill crowd! like to see our placing on the ladder after this one!,,,,lookin good!

Who the hell is that old Heckler who never stops barracking & yelling out at the ref touch judges and opposition. He always brings everyone to a chuckle with his banter & antics.

One thing that I think we should develop on the hill is to all sing the club song in unison after a win. Maybe hand out flyers with the words (Choopies & I are nearly there learning it ). Or have it in the club match 'programme'.

I know I'm from an AFL background where singing your club song is virtually second nature. But I can't see why this can't be a part of the Newtown post match ritual at Henson on the hill.

Was an awesome match. Great attacking rugby league & some highly audacious tries from both sides.

JF

 

[Glory and Fame]

I enjoyed the game today. I don't get to many games because of my other sporting commitments, but was up on the hill today (I'm the fat bastard who was wearing the Essendon polo shirt and maroon cricket cap). Very entertaining game between a couple of teams not afraid to have a go and throw the ball around. And it's always great to watch a game standing on the hill with a sausage sandwich and a can of beer.

Anyway, I had my digital camera at the game today, so here's some of my pics. Enjoy!!!

13 men all dressed in blue, look out cause they're coming through

Newtown scores

Lining up a conversion

From the western side, looking towards the hill

Canberra play the ball

 

[Glory and Fame]

Newtown look to stop another Canberra raid

Is there a pot of gold out there?

Looking to the media box and the King George V Memorial Grandstand

Game set and match Newtown

 

[newtownbluebags]

Fanbloodytastic pix glory and fame! I move that we install you as the official "Hill" photographer!!!

 

[Jeffles]

I second it.

As for the club song, if you guy say nice things about The Jet Base Rag editor, he may put it in the next edition.

 

[colcaseysheadband]

I'll third it! Motion passed!

Hey G & F, one question ,how did you take all those photos and get none of me? :lol:

 

[newtownbluebags]

Uncle Col,was that ye VG Val resting in the shade in the reverse garbo joint this afternoon???

 

[colcaseysheadband]

NBB, if it was a blue Val with a white roof and the 2 door model, it most definately was mine.

How did you enjoy today? I had a great time! Well worth the drive down from Newcastle.

 

[newtownbluebags]

As a fellow Val pilot I enjoyed today immensley! how can it get any better! :^)

 

[newtownbluebags]

In fact I had as much fun as this bloke!

 

[testeagles]

just wondering why are the crowds down on last year??? they look really small compared to last yrs crowds?

 

[Glory and Fame]

Hey G & F, one question ,how did you take all those photos and get none of me? :lol:

Got to keep some photo tricks up my sleeve so I've got something to take next time. ;-)

 

[newtownbluebags]

just wondering why are the crowds down on last year??? they look really small compared to last yrs crowds?

All the trendy's have become fair weather soccer supporters ie Mockeroo's...they'll be back when they realise the errors of their code choice!
The recent sellout soccer final should be a real wake up call to the NRL/NSWRL etc....
As uncle John said -

 

[Jeffles]

Canberra don't bring many people, the weather has been a bit ominous (let's face it, there's no hiding from the rain) and the kick off time was unusual.

I'll reserve my judgment for the next game.

 

[newtownbluebags]

Henson Park in the rain is a glorious place, on top of the hill with the elements in your face and the wind blowing in across the burbs! nothing beats it.