A glorious Saturday at No. 1 Sportsground saw City come up with a result they have been waiting for for a long time. Led by Buckets in "career best form", with Courtney taking mark of the year and posting another six majors and Josh Wheeler kicking five crucial goals, the boys got home by 8 points. Woody started well with two early goals, the midifeld chased and tackled hard and Tom and John showed plenty of skill across the backline, which will be strengthened by the return of vice captain Bottles in coming weeks.
Temporary President and Team Manager Jimmy Mackie had a grin from ear to ear, as did many players and supporters who had not witnessed City get over the Hawks since the 2003 Grand Final.
1st Division also had a tough battle against their arch rivals, with Gordo giving another strong performance and the Rat hitting some good form. Stubbsy was happy to come away with the win but not so happy with the Swans later that evening!
The under 18's again found themselves outnumbered and undersized against some strong opposition, however never gave up and are not to far away from a win.
Best of luck to all three sides against Terrigal this weekend, where the ladies will be kicking back and taking a break to enjoy Ladies Day.
Thanks to Groover for his great action shots - we will post them on the website soon!
Black Diamond Cup
Newcastle City Blues 19.13 - 127 def Cardiff Hawks 17.17 - 119
Goal Kickers: C. Knight 6, J. Wheeler 5, M. Kemp 3, N. Woodhams 2, M. Dinneen, J. Cleaver, S. Burke
Best Players: J. Wheeler, T. Cotter, D. Woerner, C. Knight, T. Hunt, M. Kemp
First Division
Newcastle City Blues 12.9 - 81 def Cardiff Hawks 11.8 - 74
Goal Kickers: M. Deed 3, S. Harrington 2, H. Kavanagh 2, O. Dawes, G. Ratcliffe, L. McMahon, B. Konetschnik, G. Burrows
Best Players: G. Burrows, J. Childs, S. Harrington, B. Cornwall, G. Ratcliffe, D. Bushell
Under 18's
Cardiff Hawks 12.15 - 87 def Newcastle City Blues 4.10 - 34
Goal Kickers: J. Nesbitt 2, J. Rigby, M. Lockwood
Best Players: M. Rawson, K. Wozniak, M. Butterfield, J. Nesbitt, R. James, W. Gleeson
Last Modified on 14/05/2007 15:26