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sweatysock
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so Esher remain in driving seat with battle at bottom for that 13th place still up for grabs, with Ionians, Billingham and Wimbledon all winning. Worthing not totally safe, although next weeks game Wimbledon v Worthing will clarify things a bit. Worthing play North Walsham in final game, which may provide a safety net. The Wombles probably need to win final two to escape
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PropDad
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Absolutely brilliant result for Eeeeeeeees today (50-28) over Dorking. Our defence, especially when we were a man down in the second half, was IMMENSE πππ. So pleased we wonβt be going to Barnes in a fortnight needing a win in the last match. Well done boys πππ, back in National 1 next year. A fitting promotion in our centenary year π.
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honestinjun
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Barnes are pleased too π π π
Well done to all at Esher...and good luck next season!
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islander
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Congrats to Esher on the title win + promotion; not sure many will argue that the best team has won over the course of the season.
Went to the game v Dorking yesterday, which was an excellent spectacle - both sides giving it a real crack. Dorking took a while to adjust to the high tackle 'line' and couldn't quite get enough points on board in 1st half. Battled back well in 3rd quarter but then outpowered in the last 20 - Esher had the wind and a bit more oomph off the bench. 11 out of 12 kicks landed on a breezy day. Good atmosphere with 1,415 in attendance (according to TRP) on a sunny day; they looked set for a good party when I left. Good seasons for both clubs: Dorking would be pretty happy with 3rd I sense, and could be 2nd if Esher finish with a win at Barnes.
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Halliford
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Thanks Islander, glad you enjoyed the day out!
I think both sides struggled with the referee's interpretation of the high tackle law and his use of the yellow card. Both sides worked hard to play rugby but Esher had another gear in the last quarter and used the bench well. Dorking also had injury problems in their backs. The kickers were so accurate, Sam Morley was kicking from the touchline into the wind on several occasions and didn't miss until the final kick of the match. I think our experience told in the end, we had kept the same squad from last season and recruited well to fill the gaps. Having a wing like James Botterill has helped, yesterday was the first match he has played this season in which he didn't score! The gate number of 1,415 is correct, it came from our ticket office direct to me and I gave it to Kevin who gave it to TRP. A good crowd and a great evening (I'm told!). Today we had a Mini Festival with 1,000 children and 1,100 parents in attendance. I think the Bar and Catering staff deserve a week off - hang on, we have another match this Saturday! Thanks for the hospitality in National 2 East this season, some great Clubs and some good friends that we leave behind us as we head back to another set of friends.
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Golden Jackal
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Congratulations to Esher, deserved Champions and I wish them well next season.
Commiserations to Walsham, although their fate was sealed early on, they fought all season and will hopefully be a force in London 1 next year. So, will The Wombles survive? By my maths. if Ionians (who play the bottom side) get 5 points then the Dons will need to get something out of their game with Dorking...tough ask! If they stay will it be Colchester replacing Walsham and Havant for Esher or might there be sideways shuffling...viz if B Stortford somehow drop down?
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islander
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Your maths is ok as far as it goes GJ, with the possibility that Wombles (43pts) & Hull I (39) could end up locked together on 44 points and six wins, with a very similar points difference. But it doesn't account for the 3rd team in the mix: Billingham (12th in N2N) have 43pts and host promotion-chasing Rotherham on last day. If they get a point, they'll survive, due to having 7 wins, but that won't be easy - a tense afternoon in prospect!
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@boatyjames
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Absolutely gutted.
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islander
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hard lines; the finest margins - in last 20 mins of their seasons both Billingham and Wimbledon needed one more try that would have kept them up - one scored it, the other didn't...
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sweatysock
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Worthing didnt have a great year this year, but have to say that nearly every game I watched was entertaining and full of interest. Rugby at this level remains a great watch
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