St Mary's College RFC Yearbook 2020-21

flanked by two top wingers. Having said
that, it is almost invidious to mention
individuals today, as every player who took
to the field showed that old Marys’ spirit that
has carried us favourably through 120 years
of history. Although one who must be
mentioned is Jerry Sexton, who is very
welcome back to his old club and to his old
friends. It is a real boost to have Jerry back
after his successful spell in the professional
game. David Fanagan and Nick McCarthy
were missing due to injury, but two other
highly influential players returned from
injury, David Aspil, part of that backrow, and
prop Mick McCormack.
Action from St. Mary’s v Lansdowne Energia Community
Series game in Templeville Road 10.10.2020.
Photo by JC Sports Photography.
(Congratulations to his brother Conor who
made his first senior competitive start in that
backrow).
The class of Myles Carey shone out today, as
he conjured some magic moments, while
unselfishly, he worked in both attack and
cover defence. A person who needs special
mention, Mark Fogarty. Mark is not the
biggest player, but none has a bigger heart.
He is fast, skilful and brave, his work rate is
high; he gets hammered and he is straight
up again, looking to do more. His positional
play improves each game, and his ability to
attack a line is notable. He had a fine game,
Game:
From kick-off it was clear that both sides
were willing to play. Therefore it was a
pleasure to watch. After a number of
attacking phases, with Hugo Diepman and
hard-working Podge Dundon involved; on
seven minutes, Myles made a stinging run
from right to left and made good forward
progression, he gave the ball to the ever
supporting Mark, who made some ground
and gave the ball to flying winger, Mathew
Oppermann. He was in a mangle of players,
he just stepped and subtlety, slalomed
through three, and went over in the Gate
Corner. Mick O’Gara converted comfortably.
Near the end of the half, Lansdowne had a
strong patch with lots of possession and
several phases of attacks on the home line.
The defences stood hard and fast. Then in
injury time, our scrum came under pressure
Action from the
St. Mary’s v
Lansdowne Energia
Community Series
game in
Templeville Road
10.10.2020.
Photo by
JC Sports Photography.
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