North Dorset 0 v Oakmeadians 22

Oaks were honoured that N Dorset fulfilled their fixture following the untimely death of 1st team captain Max Biles. Oaks lined up alongside both N Dorset colts sides and their other visitors Sherborne for 1 minutes silence in his memory.

Despite some of the worst weather of the season Oaks maintained their 100% league record. After the initial scrum the referee decided that all scrums go uncontested. Once again Peter Davies opened the score from the uncontested scrum running a simple try through midfield. 0 – 5 converted by Peter Crompton 0 – 7. Ryan Teggin scored both sides of the break 0 - 17 The uncontested scrums took their toll on Oaks concentration during the 2nd half. Nevertheless they did manage to restore some pace in the final 10 mins allowing Alex Shearsmith to walk over the final try of the game.

North Dorset 0 – Oaks 22

Next Match Swanage & Wareham away 13.12.09

Lytchett Minster 0 v Oakmeadians 21

Oaks colts returned to their winning ways after the u17s cup defeat against Swindon, enjoying their latest victory over Lytchett. Pete Davies opened the score for Oaks after the forwards turned over the scrum allowing the backs to run in the try. 0 – 5 converted by Peter Crompton 0 – 7.

The score remained until after the teams turned around at the break, a sporadic 2nd half saw a try for Jacob Wheeler 0 – 12 converted by Pete Crompton 0 – 14 and a try from Jack Hart 0 – 19 also converted by Peter Crompton 0 – 21. Well done to the referee who allowed a flowing game.

Final score Lytchett Minster 0 – Oakmeadians 21

Next Match North Dorset away 22.11.09

Dorchester 3 v Oakmeadians 14

With Dorchester conceding the U17s cup it was mutually agreed that we play a 4 ¼ training match.

Oaks winning the toss kicked off the game was played evenly until the introduction of Ryan Teggin (the scoring machine) in the 2^nd ¼ who outpaced 4 covering defenders to race in from 80 metres to score. 0-5 Converted by Tom keir 0-7. Again the game was balanced until an indiscretion by Oaks in front of their own posts outside the 22 allowed Dorchester convert a penalty 3-7. Dorchester kicked off the 3^rd ¼ with good work from Oaks forwards and backs with counter attacking, fraught with desperate defence from Dorchester. Oakmeadians ill discipline in all areas allowed Dorchester to much ball and only desperate defence stopped a try from Dorchester with it being held up over the line. The final ¼ saw Oaks counter attack when Dorchester conceded a penalty just inside their own half. An attack penalty resulted in good play from backs and sublime hands from Sam (dede) Davies putting Hamish Wilson in the corner on his colts debut. 3-12. Duly converted by Tom Keir

Final score Dorchester 3 v Oakmeadians 14

Areas to work on, discipline at breakdown and decision making from 1^st and 2^nd play.

Next match; Bournemouth 1^st November Home 2pm K.O.

Oakmeadians 12 v Wimborne 7

Having kicked off 10 minutes late due to a no show from a society referee, Oaks entertained Wimborne in a 4 ¼ development match. Oaks started strong putting pressure on Wimborne which saw us close several times but good defence from Wimborne saw 0-0 in the 1st quarter. Wimborne kicked off for the 2nd quarter and where immediately on offensive going close but stout defence from Oaks prevented them scoring. An innocuous kick and a simple mistake resulting in Oaks running the ball out 5 meters from the try line, causing a line out which Wimborne caught, and drove the ball over the line. 0-5 touch line conversion 0-7. Oaks kicked off the 3rd quarter good pressure from both sides, a simple interception from Ryan Teggin scored under the posts 5-7. Converted by Peter Crompton 7-7. Wimborne started the final quarter with good pressure rebuffed by Oaks who then returned pressure and quick ruck ball resulted in a pass to Ryan Teggin who broke 2 covering tackles to score. 12-7 Conversion missed. Final score 12-7

Next match; U17s cup Dorchester Away 18.10.09

Oaksmeadians 15 v New Milton 10

On a dry autumn day Oaks put away their second league win of the season in a hard fought encounter against a strong New Milton pack. Oaks scored first with a fantastic break away try by Ryan Teggin, with Pete Crompton narrowly missing the conversion 5-0. New Milton replied, eventually overcoming some very brave defence on the part of our colts 5-7. After coming on as a blood sub Aaron Garrett re-established the Oaks lead, burrowing his way over the line after a quick tap penalty 10-5.
In the evenly fought contest New Milton again replied after the interval with a try in the corner
10-10.
It was’nt until deep into the second half that Garrett scored again to secure the match after a bulldozing run by him & Tom Hough 15-10. Throughout the match all the players reflected the excellent coaching they receive with good passing, technical kicking & ferocious tackling. A fiery encounter which produced 3 yellow cards. Final score 15-10

Next match; Wimborne Home (development match). 11.10.09

Warminster 5 v Oakmeadians 15

Oaks blew Warminster away at our 2nd 4 ¼ training match. Oaks scored 1st with a drop goal from Tom Keir followed up by a try and conversion from full back Peter Crompton. The next 2 ¼s remained scoreless for Oaks and weak defence on their own try line allowed Warminster to score an unconverted try. Good interchange between forwards and backs allowed Matt Hamlyn to score in the corner, once again unconverted. Oaks went close several more times with Charlie Davis and Stuart Bullard unable to score. Final score 5 – 15.

Next match; Wimborne B Home 27.09.09

Oakmeadians 16 v Lytchett Minster 0

For our 1st pre season match of 4 ¼ s the squad blended well soaking up pressure in the 1st ¼ to turn around 5-0 up. Further good inter play from the squad allowed us another try in the 3rd ¼. 2 penalty kicks in the 4th ¼ left us full time 16 – 0. After much intimidation and pressure an all round good performance.

There is room for improvement from the whole squad, stay focussed and don’t be intimidated.

Next match: Warminster Away 13.09.09