Melbourne lose to West Bridgford

Team preparation disrupted by WB phoning last week's referee (what is that all about?) about the inclusion of Will Judge and then receiving incorrect information. Melbourne withdrew Will as the risk of points deduction a possibility.

Was windy again

Multiple changes again. Thin on the ground for the backs.
Rich Woodburn made debut.
Melbourne scored first 3-0. Euan
WB scored 2 Trys 3-12.2nd Try good with a nice inside pass from WB 10. Lots of football type chanting when they did score.
Euan narrowed the deficit with another penalty 6-12.
WB scored again 6-19.
Dropped passes
Entertaining cameo from the referee describing a swimming action down the side of a ruck!
Poor defence for 1st and 3rd Try.
Yellow Card for WB flanker

Half time 6-19

Melbourne dominated second half possession and territory for no reward. Could not really make any clear line breaks.
Stringer moved to centre and dangerous running here.
Stringer reduced deficit will a powerful score. 11-19
Another YC card for a WB player
Lowery got a kick in the teeth (accidentally) from Jack Pearce of all people.
2 on 1 overlap missed on the RHS when a second Try was begging.
Good WB defence
Late interception try for WB when Melbourne attempted to run from their own line flattered the scoreline - 11-26.
Late Red Card for WB 10 for a knee to the head (or back) of a Melbourne clearly seen by the referee.

Players very disappointed with pre-match events and performance.

Notts Casuals away next week