Shebeen Social Sports Club

Despite the windy conditions at the Green Mile Shebeen rocked up to play some good running rugby.

After last week’s walkover over Smuts Shebeen was eager to get out the blocks and play a decent game of rugby.

Ikhaya were lacking numbers so Shebeen lent them our entire bench for the game so we could play 15 on 15. We even gave them the Godfather and founder of Shebeen Sean Grobelaar to try and improve their chances. Not even the resident Australian could help Ikhaya!

Shebeen put together some nice passages of play in the first half with Captain Hosepipe breaking the Ikhaya defence at will. After dominating the uncontested scrums and 1-dimensional lineouts Chabal found himself on the wing to finish off a good move in the left corner with a rather unconventional run in and dot down. Siv will have to give Chabal some lessons on the sawn dive finish. Shebeen managed to score another try before halftime with Karl Spartan finishing off a try in the right corner. The standout player for Ikhaya was our very own Carl Bestbieber who took to tapping quick penalties for them and running hard through the Shebeen first line of defence before being mowed down and turned over by the Shebeen forwards. Ruxton the Killer decided to take it easy on our Shebeen players playing for Ikhaya and did not break anyone’s noses this week. The highlight of the first half was Junior running over a number of Ikhaya players, squashing and injuring 2 of them before being held up over the line right on the half time whistle. I think he was possibly held up by his amazing ‘Tap Out’ Belville shirt!?

Shebeen kept the ball closer to the forwards against the wind in the second half and played some of their best supporting rugby with good continuity and ball handling (the Boks could of taken some tips). Spartan scored his 2nd try finishing off a try after some more great work by the forwards. With Ruxton now filling in for Ikhaya, Devzo’s younger boet Mike thought he would move to the wing to exact some revenge for his brother. After pulling out the move of the game, Andre took a great drift pass from Captain Hosepipe, offloading to Richard who sent the ball wide to Mike to run in the try of the match for Shebeen (let’s be honest Ikhaya never looked like scoring). Ogre had a great 80m run off the kickoff only to be absolutely smashed in the tackle on the 22m. Guess he had flashbacks to being outdowned by his girl Kirsten at the previous week’s fines (followed by a sympathy score) but a great run none the less! If memory serves me correctly Karl Baywatch Bergeman got over for yet another Shebeen try donning the well-deserved pink pants for his antics on the balcony in Langebaan.

Welcome to our new players Ryan and Chris. Thanks Chris for taking over the pouring duties and Junior for taking over the pouring duties from Chris. This really is not the season to be the pourer! (God, I hope Kyle actually rocks up for the next game!) Thanks must also go to the female spectators…let’s hope you are all still in play for our next match.

Well done on a good result against kak opposition! Kopano is up next in 2 weeks and should prove to be our toughest game in this pool.

Thanks Chris Rood!

The Shebeen Boys scored a bonus-point victory for the second
consecutive week when they smashed Ikhaya 20-0 on Wednesday.

Shebeen were awarded five log points when Smuts failed to pitch up
last week, and collected another full haul when Ikhaya struggled to
field a full team on Wednesday. Wanting the team to enjoy some match
practice, the Shebeen management supplied Ikhaya with several Shebeen
players and after a quick word with the referee, the 15 on 15 contest
commenced.

Scrums were uncontested, but the Shebeen forwards dominated at the
collisions. All four of the tries were scored out wide as the backline
took advantage of a solid platform.

Chabal raced in for the first, while another good build up resulted in
a try for Spartan in the right-hand corner. There were a few butchered
opportunities, but Shebeen stayed hungry in the second half to pick up
two more tries through Spartan and Mike van Schalkwyk.

Hi All,

Last week saw Devzo 6 unseated at the top spot in the Pink Rankings by our very own Charna, Quade Epstein (if you missed it, check it out here). This week, we have something a little different… There is the ultimate heads up, single confrontation between the two princesses. But at the end of the day, there is only one candidate worthy of the Pink Pants this week… Let’s get into it:

Princess Showdown:

In the aftermath of the w@nker move from the Smutsmen, there was a little internal game that went off fairly well. Aside from this incident, that is.

Tale of the tape:

Rux “Angry Midget” McClure:    VS         Devon “Devzoooo6″ Van Schalkwyk

Height: 3’5”                                                 Height: A lot taller

Weight: 32.8 kg                                           Weight: A lot heavier

Reach: Just past his nose                            Reach: A lot further

A broken nose and many tears (from both parties) later, these two qualify as our princesses this week. Rux, calm down brother… He’s your teammate! Classic little man syndrome… And Devzo, he’s a midget. Let’s be honest, you need to man up!

As awesome as that little matchup was, we have a special someone that grabs the Pink Pants this week. Known for his bullocking runs from the base of the scrum, his love of his own guns, and a new found dress sense…

Congrats to:

Karl “Baywatch” Bergemann

100 plus Shebeen members just vomited in their own mouths…

A HUGE FINE FOR THIS AFTER THE GAME, PIKEY!!

SHEBEEN

Hi All,

So tonight we take on Ikhaya on the Mile. Meeting at 17:30, kickoff at 18:30 on the B Field.

With a number of ex- Ikhaya players in our ranks, we would seriously like to give them proper carrots, and our team available should be able to deliver this result!

The team for tonight is as follows:

1. Junior

2. Kyle Wall

3. Bryan

4. Jarrod

5. Chabal

6. Siv

7. Mike VS

8. Baywatch Bergie

9. Erin

10. Pikey (c)

11. Ruxton the Giant Killer

12. Andre

13. Ogre

14. Karl Spartan

15. Geriatric JC

On the bench:

Trevor, Boner (TBC), James, Treebeard, Rob Raw, Craig Bestbier, Smeagol (TBC), Ryan Nash

Remember: If you haven’t paid subs, bring that with. Also, bring a bit of cash for fines (and all make an effort to stay, Captain Hosepipe will make your night worthwhile!), and then The Shebeen thereafter!!

Let’s smash ‘em gents, the beer will be so much sweeter that way!

SHEBEEN

Dear Shebeen,

This award has not been given nearly enough airtime this season, probably due to me being stuck on the highveld and unable to witness the ridiculousness that gets the nominees noticed. But the pink pants are back!

The Shebeen Boy’s version of the Darwin award, considered actions encompasses anything that earns the receiver ridicule, pity and many a downed beverage… So let’s get into our nominees:

Second Princess:

Though this player has not had much game time for the Shebeen Boys in his career, it is not through lack of trying on the administrative part. However, “my shoulder is buggered” can only be used so many times. Eventually, it is evident that time with females (and by females I mean hairy left palms) takes preference as a Wednesday evening activity. His redeeming moment, however, was when he was named Man of the Match with a momentous performance in the big Shebeen vs Fourths derby earlier this year. Mike VS, good to have you back mate, thought we had lost you for good there.

First Princess:

Blood relation to the second princess, this player is no stranger to the pink pants. But then it is his own fault… While it is usually his off field antics that gets him noticed, this time his unusual lack of ability has caught the selection panel’s eye. Our “blitz” outside centre was reeled and caught by the 2 heavies of the Fourths, Wazza and Milf. Devzo, this is not acceptable… but you are spared this week by our resident personal trainer…

This week, for handing out “Jack 3D” in the change rooms to all of his charnas before the Fourths clash, congrats to…

Jev “Quade” Cooper, boet. The Pink Pants are great because they show off how huge and ripped your legs are charna.

I urge you all to consider one of these three special cases when selecting a pourer tomorrow night!!

SHEBEEN

Hi All,

So as you know, tomorrow we take to the field against Smuts. Historically, our record against them has been very good, and we don’t want this to change tomorrow! We have a very strong squad for the game, so if we all come down ready to smash these poor fellows, all should go well!

Cappie Rood and Coach Pete have asked me to post a list of the players for the match, but not necessarily assign a starting lineup, as the conditions and direction of play will affect this quite heavily, so the available players have been listed in general positions (more than one if applicable):

Forwards:

Front row: Bryan Hansen, Kyle Wall, Dieter Schreiber, Junior Viktor, Jacques the Dutchman (thanks Timpo), Boner Davies

Second row: Baywatch Bergemann, Jarrod Lewin, Chabal Elk, Rob Raw

Loosies: Timpo Vann, Siv Ngesi, Michael van Schalkwyk, Tim Craib, Rob Raw, Baywatch Bergemann

Backline:

Scrummy: Erin Laubscher, Timpo Vann

Fly: Pikey Fickling (C)

Centres: Ogre Elsworth, Devzo6 van Schalkwyk, Anees Pretorius, Spartan Meiring

Wings: Milo Weissenstein, Spartan Meiring, Craig Bestbier, Anees Pretorius

Fullback: Quade Epstein, Just JC

Sweet gents! Remember to stay for fines afterwards, we are saying farewell to one of our stalwarts, so let’s give him a great send off!

Good Luck…

SHEBEEN

Dear Shebeen,

It has been a long break for the players. Our last outing was against the old foe, The Windhoek Fourths.com. Much relaxation has taken place, and I am sure many centimeters have been added to waistlines. But this Wednesday marks the beginning of the second half of the internal league season, so time to suck it up, grab your gear and get ready to hurt some humans!

Details of the clash on Wednesday night:

Opponent: Smuts House (they deserve a proper hiding already!)

Venue: UCT Green Mile B Field

Meet time: 16:30

Kick off time: 17:30

What to bring: Kit, R30 for fines, Subs if you have not paid, and a fire for playing some awesome rugby!!

Gents, it is an early game, but please make the effort to be there! Nice fines afterwards to get the festivities going, with a little trip to the Shebeen to finish the evening off!

Let’s smash the Smuts boys like we always should…

SHEBEEN

… the fixtures are up. Look on the sidebar to your right.

Or for ease of use:

27 July – B Field – vs SMUTS 17h30

03 August – B Field – vs IKHAYA 18h30

17 August – B Field – vs KOPANO 18h30

Don’t forget, touch is on Sundays at 4pm at Lutgensvale. I’d expect a good turnout this Sunday considering you are seven sleeps away from playing again. Get with it.

ALSO get with paying your SUBS! Else Wazza is not going to be very nice to you.

…you have been hiding under a rock or your electric blanket the last few weeks, I thought it best to mention what has been happening on the Shebeen front.

In no particular order: Gazza ‘double 8′s’ defied all odds and beat all and sundry to the first prize in the Windhoek Fourths.com poker fundraising evening. Nice one Gazza. (Got your dealing commission back yet? Ha ha. Dork)

Shebeen boys rugby took a knock against the self same Windhoek Fourths.com rugby team in our annual derby. The score was 25 – 19. (Still waiting on JC to write the match report) But you can see the Fourths.com match report here.

It is 20 more sleeps until Shebeen boys get back on the Green Mile to continue the UCT Internal league season. Hope you boys are seriously looking forward to it. Just waiting on UCT to provide details of that fixture.

In the biggest news yet, our esteemed Chairman, well let’s not go that far, Richie, the Pirate and his fellow first mate Moby have been plundering all and sundry on the Put Foot Rally 2011. A superb idea from Shebeen’s finest, Daryn ‘Mountainshak’ Hillhouse, sees entrants traversing 7 countries in seventeen days, over 7000km’s and with 7 checkpoint parties. Sounds flippin awesome and I know I’m not the only one pissed off at not being there. I must say a massive well done to Daryn for organising this awesome event. It is for charity and is showcasing the best of what Southern Africa has to offer. Catch updates from Shebeen’s representatives, the  Pirates of the Kariba Dam on Facebook and twitter. Also see Daryn’s updates here. It won’t be long before you see the evidence of these plundered states by the Pirates and the other naughty fellas on this rally. Look out for the naked pics and listen for the fireside stories. They are sure to entertain.

A very big thank you must go to two Shebeen old boys who are both on mud island at the moment. I suppose they will tell us it is summer there in England or something, but nevertheless, thanks to Blinky (Tom Loubser) and Brettster (Brett Wilson) for paying their Shebeen membership subs. What a fine example you set for the boys.

Just a reminder for Shebeen Boys to PLEASE pay their subs and internal league fees for this year. PLEASE!

Have a lekker weekend, enjoy the Super 15 Final or the Knysna half marathon if you are there running it. That goes for Sean ‘Gov’ Voigt and many others.

Congratulations must go out to pokerface Gary-Mark ‘double 8′s’ Fouche for walking away with the FIRST PRIZE in the Windhoek Fourths.com Poker fundraising evening on Friday night.
A little payback for the defeat suffered on the rugby field. Nice one Gazza!