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Dee’s were unable to register their third win in a row as they battled
to avoid relegation on the last game of the season.
Though they battled courageously and opened up an early
6 -0 lead, courtesy of two well struck penalties courtesy
of Toby Henry, their 8 season stay in Midlands One came
to an end after a well structured and disciplined display
by Broadstreet.
Dee’s created problems from the whistle and they
looked like a team with a point to prove but after an
early rally their Coventry based counterparts had the
edge and slowly, but surely, turned the screw.
Broadstreet narrowed Dee’s early lead with a
penalty and then an outstanding passage of play saw
them recycle the ball through numerous phases and utlimatlely
over the try line.
The telling period came just after half time as Broadstreet
extended their lead through two converted tries and
a penalty and with Dee’s a man down the sin bin
took it’s toll.
The first try was scored out wide as swift, sharp handling
created an overlap and the second was the result of
quick thinking and poor Dee’s defence as a quick
tap penalty enable Broadstreet to penetrate through
the heart of the home side.
With a little over ten minutes remaining the home side
finally created what they had been striving for all
day and fly half Toby Henry made several outstanding
breaks to keep Broadstreet on the back foot.
Dee’s battled for their lives but more often
that not poor handing and wayward passing were to be
their downfall despite yet another strong, commited
performance by Laurence White.
One of Henry’s breaks was given the finish it
deserved slick handling saw Kevin Boland continue his
recent rich try scoring form as he cantered over the
line.
It was not too be as an exciting end as the previous
weeks derby encounter at Bedford Athletic as Broadstreet’s
lead was just enough to keep Dee’s at bay.
The final game of the season marked an end of era in
many ways for Dunstablians and not just in terms of
its Midlands One status. Director of Rugby, Laurence
White, departs to pastures new and will be playing for
National Two side Cambridge next term and Dee’s
record try scorer Dave Bradshaw also played his final
game for the 1st XV in a stunning career of more than
17 years service.
Dee’s will be looking to retain Bradshaw’s
services in a coaching role next term and on behalf
of the Dunstablians club would like to offer a considerable
thank you for their hard work and years of unrivalled
service and commitment.
Dunstablians will be recruiting a new coach over the
summer in a bid to regain their Midlands One status
in 2009 and we look forward to seeing you at Bidwell
Park again in September.
Scorers:
Kevin Boland 1 try
Toby Henry 3 pens 1 conv
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