The 2008 combined Senior/Opens X-Blades National Touch League proved a massive
success with the tournament concluding yesterday. Coffs Harbour's BCU International
Stadium was in spectacular condition and saw some great touch being played across
all the divisions.
The Scorpions Men's 40's once again dominated their division, as they have for some
years now. They went through the tournament undefeated and were triumphant in the Final
against a gallant Hunter Hornets side by 3-2. They continue run of 39 games at NTL level
without a loss.
Sprouley went into the tournament nursing a bad knee and came out the otherside with
a hamstring strain but showed hills ticker to play on without missing a game while others
nursed minor injuries throughout.
In the Men's 30's division the Sydney Scorpions continued to be the bridesmaids
after going through the tournament undefeated only to stumble at the final hurdle
going down 8-6 to a determined Sydney Mets team. The team and management will be
once again left scratching their heads as to what they have to do to win an elusive
NTL title after being runners up on six occasions.
Crackers and Mitch held the middle tight throughout the week as they held
their own amoungst a star studded side who showed how touch should be played.
In a 30's team boasting 5 current or ex hills players it shows that the breeding grounds
at Hills touch is as stong as any other sydney club for an affiliate of this size.
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