Ladies' Day Reunion Wrap-up

It was a ladies’ day like no other. In fact it was a Steampackets game like no other. A testament to the powers of persuasive advertising and the (albeit misguided) promise of food. A whopping 15 players arrived on Friday, including 2 ladies (Ann-Maree and Sally) and, of course Dinil (although I think we’re all agreed that joke is wearing a little thin). Also included were a couple of new Steampackets who had heard about the carnival atmosphere of a ladies day, and could not resist the attraction.

With the return of so many players, it should have been no surprise that we also saw a return of the true grit, guts and determination that made the Steampackets the renowned club that it is. Even players that have been playing consistently all year slipped back into the reliable tactics that gave them the grounding of their current skill sets.

Rather than running up and down the wing, as he has been wont to do of late, Club Founder Luke Roolker picked up his old habit of planting himself squarely in front of the keeper, and picked up three goals as a result.

And of course Willis, who has only played in a handful of games this year, brought her arsenal of motivational catch cries to the ground, most of which, as usual, cannot be printed in any publication that does not come in shrink wrapping.

Club President, Adrian Dillon, was quick to call the day a success, despite the lack of key Ladies players (you know who you are, Bee and Parsons), and the lack of food. “Ladies day was never about the food. Or the ladies, in fact. To be honest, I’m not sure what it’s about, but whatever it is we had buckets of it on Friday.”

Will this amazing event see a return of the regular Ladies Day? Says Dillon, “Only time will tell, and as we all know time flies like an arrow, and fruit flies like a banana”.

If you would like to see Ladies Day thrive then come to Steampacket Park on Tuesdays and especially Fridays, and make a successful day all the more worthwhile.

Rob Jennings,

Steampackets Media Liaison.

The Callista Steampackets: Skill is not an Option

Ladies' Day is Here

The time has come, the walrus said, to speak of many things,

Of Ladies day and Steampackets, of forwards, goals and wings

Of cuts and scrapes and bandages

And whether iodine stings.

The ladies day reunion is upon us. This Friday will see the first official ladies day since it was declared defunct back in March, and the Steampackets, as always, have thrown their full support behind it.

“Although it was officially finished in March, in truth there have only been a handful of ladies out on the field this year, even before then,” said President Adrian Dillon. “This week will be a huge occasion. Bigger than Benji.”

There have been rumours of all sorts of festivities being planned for the day, and although some, like the fireworks and Monster Truck display, have almost certainly been ruled out, it has been confirmed that an informal BBQ has been suggested.

Of course, being a Steampackets rumour, it is often difficult to distinguish between truth and conjecture, so there may or may not be sausages, veggie burgers, hamburgers, lobster, duck, croissants, bread, mayonnaise, sauce, pâté, caviar, and various cheeses (soft and hard).

Everyone is agreed that there will be no salad.

At some time during the day, some football may or may not be played.

If you would like to play, and eat, then come to Steampacket Park on Friday (and don’t forget Tuesday’s game on Tuesday). Everyone is welcome to come, and to chip in for the goodies, on the condition that you are or were (or lie and claim to be willing to be) a Steampacket at some stage, or you know or work with a Steampacket. Those with portable barbecuing facilities are more than welcome to offer their help.

Rob Jennings,

Steampackets Media Liaison.

The Callista Steampackets: Skill is not an Option

4 days to go

Trivia Night

The Steampackets held their annual fundraising Trivia Night on Friday, which was hailed a resounding success, despite the many fist fights, thrown chairs and calls to Triple 0.

For the third year running, the quizmaster was clad in a balaclava, employed a voice changing device to conceal his identity and would only answer queries when referred to as “Mr Quizmaster Sir”. Every time a trivia question was unable to be answered by any team member he performed a victory dance and chanted “In Your Face!”

As usual there was a number of controversial questions, including “How many ants make up the colony currently living in the Steampackets Clubhouse brickwork?”, “What is my favourite colour?” and “Discuss in at least 1000 words, and using three examples from the text, the concept of treachery as performed by both Claudius before the start of the play and Hamlet towards the end. Ensure that each example is correctly referenced.” But it was generally agreed that a trivia night is no fun unless everyone has something to complain about.

Even a simple question like “What song is Number One on the ARIA charts?” caused problems for at least one Steampacket (who wished to remain anonymous, but we can’t all have what we wish for, can we Sally?) “I am SURE Andrew G said that Pink was number one last week on HIS charts. I got that wrong just because Justin Timberlake is number one on ARIA… I mean really, who cares about ARIA? Andrew G has the best hair so it stands to reason that his charts are also the best.”

Overall the night raised enough money for the Carnival that the Steampacket plan to hold on the Ladies’ Day Reunion, which is fast approaching.

If you would like some questions answered, then come along to Steampacket Park on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Rob Jennings,

Steampackets Media Liaison.

The Callista Steampackets: Skill is not an Option