MND Masters

On Saturday (15 November), Jase, Darren (both playing) and Ian (groupie) made the trip down to Farnley Falcons RLFC, to turn out for the MND Masters team. Well done Farnley for getting the game on in very wet conditions.

The MND side was made up of players from far and wide, all of whom had the common goal to come together, enjoy a great game of Masters and raise money to help fight MND. The opposition was a side from Farnley Falcons Masters and a combined side from Leeds Underdogs Masters and Guisley Rangers Masters.

The first game was a cracker between Leeds/Guisley and MND. Jase started at scrum half with Darren on the wing. The game was end to end despite the damp conditions and was a great start to the afternoon. Both sides Black and White shorters got ripped into each other, whilst the Reds and above ensured good movement of the ball and defensive stability when without it.

The second game saw MND take a breather as Farnley and Leeds/Guiseley played a very physical game, with both sides being White, Black and Red short heavy. In the 3rd game (MND v Farnley), MND fielded a team heavily laden with Gold shorts and above which did a great job of cancelling out Farnley’s physicality from its Black and White shorters. However Farnley, with “youth” on their side were also on pace, defending against MND. A close game ensued. The final game of the day was a mix and match from all the sides pitching together to make two teams with plenty of subs. This was a very enjoyable game played in great spirit. Post game there was a raffle and auction, which, combined with the subs from the day, raised over £750.

A big well done to Jason Myers for pulling a very enjoyable and worthwhile event together, raising money for a great cause.