'Mundis Looking Strong

With just one game today the Mundis were looking to bring a lot of energy and intensity to the game against Italy. The appearance on the sideline of our captain from '04, Matthew "seppo" Marcus lifting the spirits, the 'Mundis came out on O. Playing on fields removed from frisbee central by a short bus ride and sheltered by much greenery, the wind was minimal. The first point was a carbon copy of our first point v USA yesterday, 4 passes ending with Wazza hucking to Tex for an uncontested score. It's so eeeaaassy!! The Italians had brought their game though and we traded to 4-3 before the Mundis had a timeout before playing D. We then proceeded to make a run on defence. Lee had a come from behind layout block, Freise owned the sky on O- and D in both endzones, Max also saved a goal with a pack grab. Huy created chaos for their dump options, being in their face and hassling on the mark. He probably had 5-6 layout bids on short passes, just missing all of them but letting them know he was there. Lucy had a sweet layout goal take to a low fast disc moving away which surprised some on the sideline - "i thought that was a boy laying out" was the sideline comment by Erin Hobday. Wazza played solidly with great deep throws to Bec and a couple of sky blocks too and Mel's hands were safe as the Italian man flew past her. The Mundis took half 9-3. Yeah us!

However the story of the day belongs to one player. Player #1 - Brett "Sweet As" Middleton. After enduring the crushing news on the pre-tour his worlds campaign was over in Portland, he stepped out for the 1st time wearing the Australian Barramundis uniform in the 1st point of the 2nd half, taking his position as the deep in our pommie zone. Our sideline was anxious, but the physio had cleared him to play in a limited capacity. Laina obliged with a point block and in the ensuing chaos of the transition Sweet As found himself trotting towards the corner of the endzone as Max picked up the disc and floated it nicely out in front for a crowd-pleasing goal. There was much rejoicing. And a wet tear or two.

Not to rest on his laurels, he stepped back out a few points later and we pressured another turned. A few passes later, Sweet As was open in the corner again and Max duly delivered another onto his head. 2 points, 2 goals. Sweet...

But wait, there's more. One final D point, but this time we had to work the length of the field . Lee found himself double teamed but came down with the disc. He looked up, and at the other end of the field was Sweet As strolling towards the endzone. One solid huck later and Sweet was 3 for 3!! I think he even allowed himself a smile, or at least a wry grin.

Our offense line didn't get a lot of game time but they were played for 3 of the last four points, converting 2 D and 1 O point. The final score was 17-5 and a resounding win to the 'Mundis. During the circle of love we learned that italian women don't wear underpants when they play ulti and Lucy, after memorising the bum tautness of our players, also aced the bum quiz the Italians set up in front of her. Even if one boy was facing the wrong way.

Oh, and google Wreck Beach Vancouver. It was our recovery swim spot yesterday. oh the hilarity...

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