The Plague vs. Rumblebees 20/04/2013

Last weekend Swamp City Roller Rats team, "The Plague" took the win over Taranaki Roller Corps "Rumble bees" 368-29.

This massive score disparity was some-what unexpected as almost one year ago The Plague took a much smaller win of 155-63. However a look over the Rumble Bees line-up displayed a much different team - with half the team being fresh-meat graduates or first season rookies compared to The Plague made up of players mostly in their second and third competitive seasons. Regardless of the score, Swamp players noted the grit shown by their opposition, with many skaters showing good potential and the all-important trait of a successful derby girl - never giving up.

All in all, it was a great game to play and watch. The following interview with TRC's captain, Bomb, really sums up the spirit of the day.

1. Overall what did you enjoy most?

We all enjoyed the humour and jokes shared between both teams on the line.

2. What was a 'YES!' moment for you/or your team?

When F Hoff just got out of the pack and for once did not get caught

3. What goals have you got for 2013?

To bring all of our new girls up to a competent bouting level

4. What did you take away from the game?

We tried to take Underage Rage but she didn't want to be paid in Tui

5. Who was a memorable player from the plague/why?

Underage Rage by far.  Her speed and agility was totally annoying

6. Did you really hire a limo to road-trip in? 

No - but next time we will be coming in a vehicle that goes from 0 - 100km in less than half an hour

Uhhh best roadtrip ever?

No - but the best road trip ever was when we last came to Palmy and almost got kicked out of our accommodation at 4.30am

 Photo's courtesy of Sandy Carter Photography.

The Plague Open Season with Victory

Swamp City Rollers Rats kicked off their 2013 season with a 196-72 win against the Bay City Rollers.

The Plague bench held a different line-up from the end of last season, noticeably with Blue Blaze, Missy Tero and Blossom Rocket all absent with relative new-comers in those spots.

Both teams presented solid defensive walls on the first jam with both jammers fighting to emerge. Sunflash from SCRR grabbed the lead jammer status but was quickly followed by Angel Rage from BCR forcing her to call if off - snatching two points to zero.

The Plague settled into rhythm of strong defence and a focus on recycling the BCR jammers. Plague jammers then pulled in high scoring passes; including two 14 point jams from Underage Rage and a half-time score of 108 – 18. SCRR players all commented on the strength of the rolling four-wall of their opponents with some jammers struggling to initial pass.

The second half continued with a  dynamic of strong defensive walls; once again leaving both teams jammers working hard to score points. SCRR’s blockers began to make use of strong hits and their fast turns to keep the BCR jammers stuck in the pack resulting in 30 unanswered points.

BCR had a resurgence when SCRR gave away several power jams where Krash Bambi Kute made her presence known as a strong BCR jammer scoring two swift 10 point jams. Blockers Happy Kilmore and Porterhouse Skate made an impact in with decisive hits to clear paths for their jammers.  

However Underage Rage brought it home for SCRR with an impressive 24 point power -jam, where fluid team-work and offensive play from SCRR blockers allowed Rage to run down almost a full two-minute jam of scoring passes.

All images provided courtesy of Sandy Carter Photography

More Derby Action: 

SCRR’s Poison Ivies have their first 2013 game this weekend in Levin against the Whenua Fatales and The Plague face off against the Taranaki Roller Corps “Rumblebees” on the 20^th April in Palmerston North. 

Swamp City Roller Rats "The Poison Ivies" vs. Whenua Fatales 

The Poison Ivies and Whenua Fatales have battled it out before but this event is a bit more than ordinary as it marks the Whenua Fatales Roller Derby Leagues first Open-Bout. We are honoured to be skating out in their première home bout. 

Come along and support your team - plus it's a dress-up game which is always a good time.

We wanna see all the best Poison Ivy costumes okay?