For three rounds this season, Waverley has been involved in clean sweeps in the men’s. Firstly on the wrong side of the ledger versus Blue Mountains, then Petersham. This week, Waverley turned its fortunes around as it returned home, so sneak in four wins past a very strong University of Western Sydney – Hawkesberry Campus (UWSH).

And what it day it was, thanks to the sunny, but cool conditions. Combined with Family Day, many members brought their respective tribes down to enjoy the free jumping castle and face painting, with even some big kids getting in on the action. Note the next Social Event is – Back to Waverley Day on 18th of June.

Waverley’s first clean sweep since 2007 started well with Waverley’s 4th Grade securing an 18 – 12 point win over the tourists. Never having looked like losing the result keeps Waverley in the finals hunt, currently sitting in 5th, just two points behind 3rd placed Hills.

In the Campbell Cup (3rd Grade), it was a bottom of the table clash, with both Waverley and UWSH winless, but with UWS ahead thanks to a healthy number of bonus points. The smashing victory (37 – 17) seems to have done wonders for Waverley’s confidence, with the boys sensing some chance of turning their fortunes around, and fighting for a finals berth. Sitting just 9 points outside of 3rd place (Balmain – this weekend’s oppo), there is plenty of time for Waves to pull out the “M People”…

2nd Grade, no matter the division, is ALWAYS the most closely fought grade in Subbies, and 2011 is no different. Round 6 saw Waverley notch up a 25 to 17 point win over 3rd placed UWSH, resulting in just 8 points separating 2nd to 8th, and with Waves (5th) just 5 points off 2nd placed Petersham. With Waverley due to take on 4th placed Balmain this weekend, here is a chance to move up a notch or two.

The real action and excitement in the day was in 1st Grade, with Waverley snatching a last minute converted try to secure the match, and the clean sweep. With the result swinging back and forth between Waverley and UWSH with some exciting football between the evenly matched sides, it is great credit to Waverley that it could stay focused, score the try and most importantly place one over the sticks (something for which Waverley is not renowned).

Most importantly, the win moved Waverley into 3rd, five points ahead of UWSH, and within three points of 2nd placed Petersham.

Unfortunately, the girls weren’t able to get in on the action, getting trounced (62 – 10) by a very strong Penrith side.

In the Divisional Standings, Waverley now sits forth, 56 points behind this weekends opponents, Balmain.

If you haven’t heard of Balmain, they’re that club just a stone’s throw the other side of the City, have cash to burn and use it to buy clapped out Wallabies and yet still can’t win…

In all seriousness, Balmain are last seasons Clarke Cup Champions, don’t take themselves too seriously and provide a good day out. So get down to training this week (from 7pm) on both Tuesday and Thursday, in order to allow us to put our best foot forward, and continue Balmain’s indifferent season. Make sure you stick around for beers and post match speeches at Dick’s…

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