Nightmare on Collins St
“Klarinda KO’ed”
by Caviar Nick
With a week off competition tennis for the races, the Roosters were fresh and ready for play. Going into battle for Rd 5 were Alan “the Skipper”, Yuri – “the Wall”, Nick – “Black Caviar” and John “Crownclass” – father of Masterclass (more on this later).
Klarinda was the only opposition we’d yet to encounter and conditions playing at home (apart from a slightly slippery track) were near perfect for tennis. The opening bounce saw Black Caviar and The Wall pair up and do what they try and do best - make history. This feat was achieved on court 2, with an emphatic 6-0 6-0 scoreline. From henceforth, we called ourselves “the Donut makers!” An ominous display of dominance that shortened our odds for the Club Champ Men’s doubles too – rival pairs beware!
On show court 1, the Skipper and Crown class were progressing steadily towards their own victory but found the going a little tougher. Still, some solid volley work saw the Roosters pair notch up another straight sets win to make it nigh on impossible for the Klarinda crew to come back from 2 rubbers down.
As the sun came out for the reverse doubles, so did a wedding party in the park nearby and the reverse rubbers were supported in spirit by music blaring from these nearby festivities. Occasional spectator strays ventured over to watch, but their commitment was fleeting as they witnessed Klarinda going down for the count.
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Our true fan base was Kneiile who supported throughout nearly the whole afternoon – kudos to him and also managed to earn the wedding crasher title when he wandered over to see if drinks and nibbles were on tap. Jo B was also in the gallery and Vic and son Levi were a late arrival too.
As “long songs dedications” blared out from the wedding party, Clarinda were humming “Highway to hell” as the Skipper and Crownclass drove the opposition to another straight sets defeat. But there was a different beat for Black Caviar and The Wall as they surrendered the first set. But with some well placed lobs and groundies the second set went to the Roosters and we were back on level terms.
And then came the “indecent proposal”. With the result known and in the interests of getting stuck into afternoon tea, Nick asked the opposition pair if they would play a 10 point tiebreaker rather than a 3rd set. It was met with disbelief and almost disdain by Klarinda who were having none of it. So the Wall and Black Caviar proceeded to show no mercy and took the final set 6-3.
John aka “Crown class” then produced for the second time this season, a 6 pack of cold Carlton Crownies for the thirsty players and this inspired act has elevated him to call sign “Crown class”. His version of afternoon tea was certainly the most popular.
In the wash-up, Klarinda were soundly beaten and the Roosters ruled the roost for Round 5!
Round 6 V Centenary Park Away
Yuri Bruce (pic below) AA and BB
Yuri Bruce (pic below) AA and BB
"One Game at a Time" -Caviar Nick
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