Rugby Season 2012

Ross has chosen to play rugby as his winter sport this year. Today was his first match and what a game it was! He played like a superstar! Paul wrote the most awesome tribute to him on facebook after the match which put into words (better than I could probably ever do) how proud we were of him.


I am one proud father today......not because my Son Ross who turned 9 two days ago, played his first ever game of rugby for the Palmyra U9's today, not because he scored two tries including a scintillating effort when he palmed off 3 players and outsprinted everyone on the park to dot down for his 2nd, not because he tackled like a beast, not because he tackled a kid back 5 metres who was twice his size and easily double his weight, not because the parents around us were asking who is this new kid, not because his coach said "I have never seen this kid play before, but what a great game, what a talented kid who looks like he could be the new James o'Conner", not because he was awarded player of the match for his superb allround efforts.....but because after receiving his trophy and in front of all the coaches, parents and players he stood up and thanked his team mates for helping him to play so well.....I was literally bursting with pride watching this little man and listening to him being the ultimate team player.....for those who know Ross will know he is a kind hearted, gentle soul and a talented kid in both school and sports, but the graciousness with which he accepted his trophy made me an extremely proud father to a wonderful son...a day I will never forget :) :)