Sometimes it just feels right

The first game of the second round, our first game against the Frisbee Dojo in season 2, the first point of the game:
The Bugs scored the goal with a 3 pass offense that could have come directly from page 1 of the Moreton Bay Buggers 2000-2005 nationals offensive play book. Safe, controlled, aggressive and purposeful - everything you want from your first point in a big game.

After the first point the Bugger's improved defensive mindset and structure generated some stops and the score quickly reached 4 to 1 to the boys in white. The Dojo dug themselves in and the score traded up to 8 to 5 at half.

All was working nicely for both teams on offense with man and zone defenses being tested out. This was the highest energy half of frisbee that we have been involved in so far this season. The defense from both teams was tight, and offense had to be played with control.

During this first half there were some unusual events. A pull hit the middle of the away sideline light pole half way up and came bouncing right back. Lankowski ripped out a sweet mid field 2 handed rugby pass style Greatest. Next point while fielding a wayward swing pass Andy balanced his ledger by ground stripping himself inside the endzone. Bugger Neild attempted to block a cross field swing however due to the sticky ground conditions the knees then hips and finally chest and arms all ended up on the ground well before the frisbee gently touched down 2 meters away. All a bit 'special'.

To start the second half the Dojo scored a few points in a row and forced the Bugs into a time out and an offensive recap. The trend did not continue however and once the Buggers got back onto defense momentum swung back in favour of a determined Bug team.

The Bugs outscored in the second half to the tune of 7 to 5 for a final score of 15 to 10. The Dojo suffered without frisbee weapons Leon Mac and Ryan Black, and they failed to capitalise
on the last minute inclusion of former BPL regular Chris Cunliffe. An almost complete MBB attendance lead directly to lots of enthusiasm for game time and a high work rate out in the mix.

The positive steps taken last week continued into this weeks game for the Buggers. Blocks were generated and the frisbee was controlled rather than risked. A trait that may become more and more important for all premiership hopeful teams as this league continues to be the most competitive yet.

The best game of the season, and maybe even the year for the Moreton Bay Buggers. It just felt right.