Round 4 Review – Round 5 Preview

Exactly the reaction that was needed after the upsetting loss in Munich

Round 4 review: First the weather: On the positive side, it wasn’t snowing in Hamburg when the game against the Rheinland Lions was scheduled, but that was about all. It had been raining for 48 hours straight and wasn’t going to stop for the game. Everyone was prepared for a sloppy game. While in the first half, the game developed as expected with plenty of minor scores and only a handful of players being able to control the ball, the second half became much better due to the Lions running out of steam and the full Hamburg squad stepping up to the challenge. The Dockers kept the Lions scoreless in the second half – and kicking 9 majors themselves.

Final Score: Dockers 14.14.98 def Lions 2.4.16
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Round 4 preview: It’s the last game before the mid season and yet another long drive ahead tomorrow to face the Emus near Stuttgart. The Dockers are well prepared after they played another intra club match last weekend which showed how much everyone improved since the start of pre season. It will be a challenge and many other clubs have had some trouble on the small Emu ground but as long as they keep the heads together there is a good chance to bring the points back home. Follow us on twitter and facebook to stay up to date on the scores.

First bounce 4pm on Saturday at Esslingen (details)

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Round 3 Review – Round 4 Preview vs Rheinland

An upsetting 1600km round trip 3 weeks ago but the chance to redeem themselves against last years Runner Up Rheinland.

Round 3 review: It is never fun to sit in 3 mini buses for 8 hours prior to a game and it is probably not the best preparation either. Arriving in Munich the Dockers were greeted by more or less good conditions, mild weather but a Rugby game taking place on the oval that delayed the start of the game. The Dockers came out of the blocks firing, managing to kick the first two majors of the game. Munich seemed a bit stunned but were able to pull themselves together taking a narrow lead into quarter time. In the second quarter the Dockers were lacking a bit of structure allowing Munich to drive the ball forward out of their half back line too easily – Halftime 3 goals down. With the halftime siren the skies opened up, the game became scrappy and the ball felt more like the concrete AFLG trophy covered in soap than a red leather Sherrin. Both teams had their troubles with the conditions, Munich handling them better and running out 5 goal winners. On the bright side, the Dockers won the Boat race again, enjoyed a few more Bavarian beer specialties until early in the morning before embarking on yet another 8 hour drive.

Final Score: Dockers 5.5.35 def by Kangaroos 10.5.65 (details)

Round 3 preview: It’s always disappointing spending 16 hours on a bus and loosing against a side that was beaten twice last year. This weekend is the chance to redeem themselves against last years Runner Up Rheinland at home. With a few guys carrying injuries from the last HFL and Munich matches, others are stepping in to fill their spots and proven to be able to do so in the last training sessions. Dockers: Let’s keep the points at home this time!

First bounce 2pm on Saturday at Stadtpark (details)

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Round 3 against the Roos in Munich

After a solid round 2 win against the Frankfurt Redbacks 2 weeks ago the Dockers are taking the 800km trip down south to Munich.

Round 2 review: The spectators a fortnight ago could see that the squad was a bit rusty in the old engine room especially in the first half where handballs and kicks were inaccurate. The pressure on the ball was driven by the excitement of all players to finally play the first game in 2013 but the ball was over and over wasted by rushing the deliveries. A slim 10 point lead at half time just wasn’t enough. The second half looked much better and the Redbacks were probably getting a bit tired and were kept scoreless in the 3rd with a good finish in the 4th quarter running out 45 point winners.

Final Score: Dockers 11.9.75 def Redbacks 5.0.30 (details)

Round 3 preview: All players were a bit tired after the first game but knew what they had to improve on. Another 3 good training sessions and they are ready to take on last years premiers the Kangaroos who they beat twice 2012. To beat them again on their home soil would mean an excellent start to the still young season.

First bounce 4pm on saturday at Fuerstenfeldbruck near Munich (details)

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AFLG Round 2 Hamburg Dockers vs Frankfurt Redbacks

It’s finally time for the first Game in 2013 after Round 1 had to be postponed the Dockers are facing the Frankfurt Redbacks this saturday!

Round 2: Hamburg Dockers vs Frankfurt Redbacks
Start 2pm
Beer 1 Euro, BBQ 2 Euro
After Match function will be at Gloee – St.Pauli.

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The lineup will be posted after training on wednesday

Match report: 2013 Hamburg Football League (HFL) Round 2

Alster Swans 8.12.60 def. by St. Pauli Pirates 9.8.62

The snow had finally melted and temperatures were back above zero when 28 fired up players hit the stadtpark for round 2 of the HFL between the Swans and the Pirates.

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