Undeniable Evidence – SPOTTED
Dispute put to rest once and for all
This year’s Two Oceans Half-Marathon attracted many a Nadoe ensuring that their fitness levels would be peaking just before the season kicked off. There was plenty of banter during training and a few bets and challenges were laid down. While it goes without saying that Brad Bermuda’s demolition of Jussy Jake Mitchell was the highlight of the day for most supporters, there was a closer battle taking place around the 100minute mark.
Tight-forward-turned-wannabe-center Yogi Bear had put in an incredible amount of kilometers in preparation for the race, whilst Lloyd-Te-Pokey-Anderson claims he just happen to wake up early that morning and decided that a light jog around the peninsula would be a nice way to start the day. Nevertheless, a neck-and-neck battle took place as two of Nadoes Finest paced themselves to the finish.
As the finish-line approached Yogi was no where to be seen, according to Te-Poke’s thinking that the Bear must have sneakily passed him and already finished. This was then ‘confirmed’ by Yogi after the race, who claimed a sub 1:40 ... However, 10million pixels don’t lie and we can now see what really happened that morning!
Well done Te-Poke’s ... Yogi , best you try a little harder in the Knysna Half during next weekend’s Sieeeeeeek Nadoes Tour!
Special mention must also go to Lloyd’s peak cap, vest and socks…this picture could have been taken in the 70’s.
Uchacha
PLETT/NADOES TOUR 09!!!!!!!
The time for the annual Tornadoes RFC Plettenberg Bay Tour is fast approaching. We tour over the weekend of the Knysna Half Marathon. Nadoes need to start organizing accommodation. We recommend Castleton with the same set up as last year. Get into groups of 6 as its 6 guys in a unit (when u book say its a family of 5 coming for the Knysna Half Marathon or young couples coming for the marathon – dont mention Nadoes or rugby or young bachelors coming to fuckin go nuts). Firstly they don’t want any students & 2ndly its a R300 breakage deposit for normal people & a R1000 breakage deposit if you are students (which we are not!!). Gentlemen, this event is one of, if not THE highlight on the Nadoes calendar.
We are playing probably two matches on the Friday night (Nadoes XV side & then a Nadoes old crocks side featuring the likes of the Meerkat; Thomas Vaughan; Wilko Show n’ Go & Jake White is Dynamite. Some of us will be boozing that night while some of us will be calling it an early one in prep of the run the next day (we can organize entries the day before as per normal). Saturday morning we are urged to run the Knysna Half Marathon. Saturday Night we are all going to Crabs Creek for the biggest party of the year. Nadoes will be flairing, women will be dripping, Donk will be boozing, OJ will be fluffing, Yogi will be wearing his winners medal, AB will be qwakking, Stander will be hunting & Wilko will be preaching.
Details for Castleton are as follows:
Tel number is 044 5012000.
Cost R880 per unit per night (150 per person per night).
Dates: Thu 9th; Fri 10th; Sat 11th, possibly Sunday 12th if you keen.
Arrive on thursday, leave on sunday morning
3 nights = 2640 (440 per person)
There is a R300 breakage deposit in total (making it R50 each). It is NB that you say you are a family or two middle aged couples coming up for the Marathon so the deposit is R300 & not R1k.
Total commitment is R490 per per person.
Get your groups together and book please guys.
Mole in the hole will org one group of 6. Jake Mitchell is doing another 6. Maybe Oh Black Chetty another unit. Let me know who else is keen to org a unit.
A rough budget plan for the tour is:
Accomodation: R440
Petrol: R200
Food: R250
Thurs night jol Plett: R150
Sat Night jol Crabs Creek: R200
Cab from Castleton to Crabs Creek: R50 each
Cab from Crabs Creek to Castleton: R50 each
Total: R1340
VERY NB: Please let JUSSY - 074 159 3286; TOM - 083 860 6997; or AB - 072 416 0328 know if you are planning on attending. PLEASE give us some indication by THIS FRIDAY 19 JUNE, so that we can start organising sheeeeeet!
INWT
Jake Mitchell
WELCOME HOME - SAT PARTY TIME
After all the hype on Friday eve it’s only fair to have an after party and thats exactly what we are going to do…
Saturday sees the running of not only KAPIL in the gold challenge but the prestigious DOUBLES SQUASH tournament held at VOB from 09h00 AM followed by the rugby at 15h00 on the big screen for those who are not going to the game.
Thereafter the MAIN EVENT will take place at the VOB squash club with good food, cheap booze and a place where good friends meet :-)
Not only are we welcoming JED home but we are also bidding farewell to EDWARD THE LONGSHANKS Jonothan Syfret who has overstayed his welcome here in South Africa and returns to the rolling terrain of the North York Moors…
A FESTIVE NIGHT IS SURE TO BE HAD…
Venue: VOB SQUASH CLUB
TIME: 16h00 – 00h (up to you)
Vibe: All welcome – more the merrier!
Naaa-nah-na-na-na-naaaaah-na! Swooooosh-Swoooooosh!
The Return of the Jedi
The Jedi Knight makes a welcome return to Nadoeland next week and to celebrate this brief home-coming there will be a special Mid-Season Nadoes Vibe next Friday . It is essential that ALL Nadoes attend, as alot of the new crew aren’t even sure who im talking about!
We know that okes finish exams next Friday and will probably have a vibe planned, so we’ve made this an early start, have a beer and keep the Nadoes momentum vibe going!
When: Friday 12th June
Where: WPCC, upstairs, Chairman’s Room
Time: 6 for 6.30pm
Dress: Smartish, collars, jeans, basically what the Guru would wear to Tiger…no tshirts/caps (not even KDY)
The new 2009 Tshirts will be on sale at R50...siek!
Spread the word, I.N.W.T.
Uchacha
Nadoes MID-SEASON Games
To all Nadoes,
This break has given us a time to re charge our batteries, think about our exams, ponder our path to success going forward, but most of all it has given us time to get f#@$in amped to play ruggers again.
Due to this ampedness, we have arranged a few mid-season friendlies to test our mettle, and keep the momentum going.
17 June, vs False Bay at the Bay should be a great fixture as the Jedi Knight returns to perhaps have a run-on against his old club.
10 July, vs ? Nadoes tour – for this we’ll need loads of players as we have two games
22 July, vs UCT u 20 A1s – this will be a massive one for us as they are unbeaten and keen for a tough game before the 2nd half of the season begins. But we are ready!!
Please make sure to let me or justin know your availability for these fixtures asap so we can plan.
me at thomasdshb@hotmail.com.
Shot okes, U cha cha
Cos Wednesday’s the Meerkat’s Birthday!
A big UCHACHA to Jason “The Meerkat” Elley on celebrating his 29th (pending confirmation from SA Home Affairs) birthday today! The Meerkat was seen trying to sneak into Tuesday Tiger Student Night last nite for one last throw of the old dice…However when asked to produce his ID at the door, access was denied and he was last seen being cast off into Oblivion ...
Uchacha
PLAYER PROFILE
Today’s featured player is another 2009 Nadoes debutant – Bradman vd Westhuizen, who recently shaved his head to promote breast cancer awareness. After winning South Africa’s “The biggest Loser” in December last year, Bermuda hit the tarmac training for this year’s two oceans half, a race in which he cleaned Coachies pipes, running a sub 2 despite stopping at Steers for a Good Guy meal. Bermuda made the best possible start to his Nadoes career, winning Thornadoe in his first start for the boys and we are all expecting huge things from the big man this season. It’s his birthday on Tuesday – buy him a beer!
To check out who is who in the Nadoes click HERE
MATCH REPORT - GAME 3 – Panthers
Another week in sunny South Africa has gone by where political turmoil has once again been the hot topic on everybody’s lips. A lunacy of activities by our politicians has again drowned the headlines of newspapers across the country. The notorious Jacob Zuma has selected a new cabinet that poses many questions, and ANC Youth League President Julius Malema was quoted saying that “the little racist Helen Zille had slept her way to the top.” As mad as this sounds one couldn’t deny this activity happening in our very own NadoeLand, where the female specimen from across the Cape are continually trying to bed the next Nadoes Superstar in an attempt to become the official Nadoes groupie! And who would blame them after the awe-inspiring, earth-shattering, jaw-dropping, cream-offloading performances by the Nadoes XV this first semester.
Read the rest : HERE
Uchacha
THE JIMMY NASH COLUMN
To check out Jimmy Nash in the Nadoes click HERE
Nadoes win 3 from 3 on the Cream Mile!
Nadoes won last nights game against the Panthers 28-7 !
That makes it 3 wins from 3 games with 105 points scored for us versus 7 points scored against! May the creaming continue!
Match Report to follow shortly…INWT
Uchacha
Message in a bottle – From the Godfather
Ahoy my Brothers
It is almost the start of a brand new Nadoes day and I wanted to be the 1st to wish you all the happiest and best of Nadoes days ever.
Nadoes til we die!
You chaps are an inspiration and on behalf of the Nadoes community I solute you.
These words are from a note I sent Jason a few weeks back which I am not sure if he passed on.
We’re a family.
We care, we play, and we live!
Nadoes is something truly special – you are now the force that carries the legacy.
Play like you know you can.
Respect your fellow Nadoe and all the Nadoes who have played before you.
Play to win and play with everything you have.
I look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks time -I cant wait to hear about the rediculous tries we have been scoring.
Ucha cha
Perspective and Passion!
I am writing this message as I struggle to control my excitement for yet another evening up there on the mile. This year has been a massive privilege for me, taking the reins of what is one of the most special sides around. So far the season has been great, and I think we are only just getting the wheels rolling, so let’s pursue excellence as always.
The reason I’m so glad to be involved with a brand that is so successful, is that it is its on and off-field success that makes the brand so special. We not only win, but we allow new people in, have amazing amounts of vibe and fun, and create a family that others look at with envy. However in light of recent comments I am slightly saddened, by what I detect to be a source that is missing what the Nadoes is actually about. It is about family, fun and acceptance, not arrogance, narrow-mindedness and dismissiveness. Or that’s what I perceive anyways, in fact that is how all of us got involved in the first place! I’ll never forget my first fines as a young 20 year old with the likes of the scotsman, jed elley, james ross and neil Quayles ales. They never saw me as an outsider or dismissed me, even though I was young, thin and quite kuk at touch!!By slagging off others not only on our own site, but also on a public (UCT) site, and showing a complete misinterpretation and dumb approach. What was said on UCT site, was hardly critical, but more a slight dig if any, and there is no need for us to react like an insecure little child in the face of criticism. I am not sure who wrote the mentioned stuff on both sites and do not really care, as it is done and dusted in my mind. All I ask Nadoes, is that we realise what are we really about, and continue to dominate on the field, have fun off it, and throw out the vibe that everyone expects from us. Let’s be the team people love to hate because we are good, and not because are assholes!!
I love all of you, and am amped for tomorrow!!
U cha cha
Thomas Vaughan and management committee 2009
NADOES PLAYER PROFILE
Todays featured player is none other than Nadoes newcomer Matt “he’s got wheeeeeelz” Healy, who made his debut earlier this year at the Cape Town tens. Healz brings electric pace and flair to a very youthful Nadoes backline and he is definitely going to be an impact player for the future. When Matt is not modelling part time, he can be found sitting on the green mile writing poetry or riding horses bareback on Noordhoek beach. Come down to the mile this Wednesday evening and get his autograph..
To check out who is who in the Nadoes click HERE
NADOES Squad – Game 3 – Wed 13 May
Versus: Panthers
Meet: 6.50pm…10min to High-5 fellow Nadoes, then straight to changeroom, then warm up!
Kick-off: 7.30pm
Click HERE or the Match Squad tab above to view the squad for this game…
BEER ROSTER:
Franco
The-O
Stu Habluzenstein
Keric’s Hair
Anton Coosner
Stokes
Brad Horns
Donkey
Matty Morris
Tim Thornton
Please confirm with Dayne 0723942555 or mail him on dayne.x.allenbrook@jpmorgan ASAP so we know we are covered!!
All Nadoes welcome for a quiet, post-match changeroom beer afterwards…please keep an eye out for Beer Roster on this site, email or sms…
INWT…uchacha
CLASSIC
MATCH REPORT - GAME 2 – MARQUAD
The world we live in today is dominated by change. The scientific term for this is a process called evolution, whereby we constantly strive to adapt and be the best we can be at all times and in all situations possible. This is why we have reached unprecedented levels as a race. However the downside to this dominance of Planet Earth is the inconsistencies we see in everyday life. Some of these changes that we have had to deal with on a daily basis that come to mind are; the current global economic crisis, the first African-American president of the USA, dealing with the Swine Influenza epidemic and last but not least Oliver Johnston finally settling down into a relationship.
Read the rest : HERE
Uchacha
THE JIMMY NASH COLUMN
To check out Jimmy Nash in the Nadoes click HERE
NADOES Squad – Game 2 – Wed 06 May
Versus: Marquad
Meet: 5.30pm
Kick-off: 6.30pm, B Field
Click HERE or the Match Squad tab above to view the squad for this game…
BEER ROSTER:
Hello Nadoes
The beer roster will be an integral part of this years march to victory. It is imperative that if you are on the beer roster, you bring your beer!! THe following will be on the beer roster tomorrow 06/05/09 vs Marquard
Curtis
Wilko
Jussy Mitchell
Franco
Stander
Mike Martin
Mike Reid
David Trebble
Iron Giant
Oli J
Please confirm with Dayne 0723942555 or mail dayne.x.allenbrook@jpmorgan ASAP so we know we are covered!!
All Nadoes welcome for a quiet, post-match changeroom beer afterwards…please keep an eye out for Beer Roster on this site, email or sms…
INWT…uchacha
The Godfather goes Global
The Jedi-Knight SPOTTED! this week on Yahoo Finance, clearly dreaming about being back on the Green Mile during the Nadoes opening win over Ikhaya!
INWT
MATCH REPORT - IKHAYA
There was something special in the air on Wednesday. A warm fuzzy feeling that every Nadoe woke up with inside of them…was it their towering Nadoes morning glory? Was it the fit naked Nadoes groupie lying next to them? Was it the freshly cooked bacon and eggs awaiting them next to their bed? The list is endless, but the answer is definite! It was Nadeos Day and the start of the internal league 2009 was finally upon us. All the training, all the hard work, all the hours playing touch would be put to the test in the opening fixture against Ikhaya.
Read the rest : HERE
Uchacha
ALL IS REVEALED
Yes its true, Nadoes Caps are being introduced this season to make the Nadoes vibe even more hectic than it already is! The Capping System with regards to Qualifying Criteria for Past & Present Nadoes is currently being developed and will hopefully be finalised shortly. The formation of Capping Ceremonies is also underway.
This new Nadoes Tradition would not have been made possible without the inspiration and support from our very own sponsor for the 2009 season, Donovan “Kreate-a-Vibe” Everitt. A massive UCHACHA to him!
This is something special, which will only enrich the current Nadoes traditions and build upon the foundations which have been laid down before us! It is initiatives like this which keep the Nadoes vibe and brand alive and anymore ideas are welcome!
Uchacha
A report from last nights 34-0 victory over Ikhaya will be up shortly
THE JIMMY NASH COLUMN - HAPPY NADOESDAY
To check out Jimmy Nash in the Nadoes click HERE
NADOES Squad – Game 1 – Wed 27 April
Versus: Ikhaya
Meet: 5.30pm
Kick-off: 6.30pm, B Field
Click HERE or the Match Squad tab above to view the squad for this game…
All Nadoes welcome for a quiet, post-match changeroom beer afterwards ...
BEER ROSTER IS AS FOLLOWS:
David Bones
Guy Loxton
Marcel Brache
Dayne Allenbrook
Raun Billett
Anton VD Berg
Graeme Stegs
Garth Olivier
Brad vd Westhuizen
Shaun Dyson
Please confirm with Dayne 0723942555 or mail him dayne.x.allenbrook@jpmorgan ASAP so we know we are covered!!
Uchacha
NADOES 2009 SEASON BEGINS – ALL MUST READ
This Nadoes-day , 27 April @ 6.30pm, on the Green Mile B-Field, the much anticipated 2009 season begins! It is much anticipated as it is the 1st time in the last 5 years that the Nadoes begin the season without the Cup in their cabinet. This is proving to be a fantastic motivating element for this year’s large and exciting squad , which holds a mixture of fresh and battle-scarred faces.
Under the management of Thomas Vaughn and Jake Mitchell , the squad will be closely managed throughout the season, in order to reward each motivated Nadoe who puts in the time and effort on the touch field , with game time on the Green Mile .
As it is a large & strong squad, it must be clarified how the squad will be managed:
Each week a Match Squad will be selected. This will obviously consist of the starting XV plus roughly 8-10 reserves .
Each week a core group of players will be retained in order to create continuity within the starting XV.
The reserves for each week, during the first 2 weeks , will be rotated to allow everyone some game time. After these two weeks, the reserves will be re-assessed for each game.
As it is a long season, and injuries unfortunately do happen, it is vital that EVERY Nadoe stays involved and committed throughout the season! If we can keep doing the small things right off the field , it will be easier to clean up on the field !
Wearing the Nadoes Badge on a Wednesday evening has NEVER been something which is handed out for free and this season is NO different. It takes commitment to making touch practices ; to buying into the Nadoes style of play; to keep Kreating the Nadoes vibe; but most of all it takes commitment to fellow Nadoes… Together we can bring back the Cup to where it belongs!
MY team, YOUR team , OUR team ...NADOES !!!!
Uchacha
NADOES PLAYER PROFILE
Today’s featured player is none other than Nadoes back rower Ollie “Tin Roof ladies line up to see my..” Johnson. Ollie is an absolute necessity in any changeroom and his passion for the ‘does will complement this seasons vibe. Amongst other things, OJ (also a member of Loxtons notorious “beater” squad) enjoys Xbox, horse whispering and beatboxing with WP and Ma-ma-marcel for Supersport commercials. Follow this link to find out more about the man..
To check out who is who in the Nadoes click HERE
THIS IS PUSHIN IT…
THE JIMMY NASH COLUMN
To check out Jimmy Nash in the Nadoes click HERE
6 DAYS TILL INTERNAL LEAGUE
Just to let everyone know that internal league starts in 6 days time from today the 23 April ‘09!! It is very important for us to get down to touch and express..
What: Nadoes training
When: Friday 24.04.09
Time: 5pm
Where: Lower desert (RBHS)
Why: Because we can – 6 days till Internal League!!!
U Cha Cha
In Nadoes We Trust
NADOES PLAYER PROFILE
Today’s featured playa, Charlie FRODO Sanderoff, hails all the way from the Shire, in Middle Earth. Frodo, the adopted son of Bilbo Baggins, is a hobbit: a race of short, plump, and cheerful beings guided by the white wizard – Glen Mcleod (My lord). This fiery scrumhalf has been an inspiration to both the Nadoes cricket and rugby sides over the past few years and his presence and preaching will be sorely missed in the changeroom this season! We wish him safe passage on his travels in 2009..
To check out who is who in the Nadoes click HERE
Alternative Training Programme
Nadoes everywhere are well into their training programmes to increase fitness levels, improve on their skills and push their vibe in preperation for the season ahead. For those Nadoes who want abit extra and are looking to increase their VO2 Max, lower that resting heart rate and trim off any excess fat an alternative training programme is available complete with lists of calorie counts. Im sure many a Nadoes Cheerleader will be happy to get the boys in peak physical condition before, during and after the 2009 season!
Uchacha
SPOTTED
Check out what Joe Dirt and Frodo Sunlight Baggins have been getting up to Down Under. Stormers, rock festivals, cleaning, cleaning dishes…and little bit of work in between…
Click:
Uchacha
THE JIMMY NASH COLUMN
To check out Jimmy Nash in the Nadoes click HERE
14 DAYS TILL INTERNAL LEAGUE
Just to let everyone know that internal league starts in 14 days time from today the 15 April ‘09!! It is very important for us to get down to touch and express..
What: Nadoes training
When: Friday 17.04.09
Time: 5pm
Where: Lower desert (RBHS)
Why: Because we can – 14 days till Internal League!!!
U Cha Cha
In Nadoes We Trust
This footage just out! Quayles Ales showing what he’s got?
Elley hopeless as Quayles Ales takes the crown
Quayle’s time: 1:28min
The Cape was greeted to brisky weather this Saturday as runners from all corners of the republic donned the mothercity roads in search of fast times and hot chicks… few participating were fully aware of what this race meant to two certain runners. Yes oh yes, this years Epic Dual was on a knifes edge with 5km’s to go.. however the solid steel of Neil Quayle endeavoured to blastaway an unfit and overweight Jason Elley who forgot to train as well as arrive on time. (excuses still rolling in..)
Elley finished 1km behind Quayle (1:32min) and was greeted at the finish by a cold beer and a hot cross bun. Quayle, unmistakenly delighted was quoted saying thet he feels this sweet victory may just swing the balance for this years Kaahooonies title which is often won on mental toughness alone.
NADOES TOUCH
Touch is on Wednesday 15 April ‘09!! Starts at 5 pm sharp.. The internal league is around the corner and it is vital for all of us to come down and through the ball around.. Remember if you do not come to touch you will not be included in the squad.
U CHA CHA
In Nadoes We Trust
NADOES Two-Oceans 2009
This Saturday will play host to the 2009 2Oceans Marathon. Many of Cape Town’s biggest Names will be out in full force to win the Title as the Fastest 2oceans Nadoe for 2009. It seems that the event has turned into a two horse race, with Jason Elley and Neil Quayle fighting it out for the coveted prize.
Their two vastly contrasting styles will be pitted against one another as they trade blows along the gruelling 21km route that takes the competitors through some of Cape Towns most famous areas. Elley’s erratic bursts throughout the race will be tough to predict and it remain to be seen how the constant and steady rhythm of Quayle will cope. If he can outpace him in the early stages, it will be difficult for Elley to bridge the gap.
The rest of the field vary radically in ages ranging from Callan Williamson, a decent outside bet showing good form, to the experience of Chukka Charton. There are a few other outside chance in the bunch, but most will be fighting it out for the minor positions.
Both the front-runners are in arguably the form of their lives and I dont see any others that will math them over the full distance. This one could go either way folks.
Great Dayne’s Prediction, Quayle to beat Elley in a time of 1:28:25
2009 Runners Are:
Jason Elley, Neil Quayle, Beef Jordaan, Chukka Charton, Dayne Allenbrook, Callan Williamson, Matty Morris, Oli Johnson, Jussy Mitchell, Raun Billet, Graham Barrett, Dave Kitley, Garth Oliver, Bobby Dodds, Brad van der Westhuizen, Stu Sinclair
NADOES PLAYER PROFILE
Todays featured player is none other than Nadoes number 10 – Guy Loxton. He claims that his great-great-grandfather invented the wifebeater, and he is very rarely spotted on the lower desert without one on. When Lockers isn’t hard at work hitting the textbooks, you will find him dabbling in a bit of online poker, highlighting his hair, or cutting the sleeves off old tee shirts. Come down to the mile on Wednesday nights to watch him spark a youthful Nadoes backline..
To check out who is who in the Nadoes click HERE
THE JIMMY NASH COLUMN
Straight off the press, the new Jimmy Nash column is here!!!! This Column describes what’s happening in Nadoeland.
To check out Jimmy Nash in the Nadoes click HERE
THE RETURN OF THE NAKED CHEF
company: GBS Belgium
comment: Hi Nadoes
HAPPY CLEAVAGE DAY
Just thought to let you guys know what I think would be good pre-season preparation for the UCT internal league.
Firstly, to prevent injury: get match fit. Nobody wants you to get hurt and trust me, we do empathise but afterwards the long road is yours. Seriously I encourge you to be match ready to prevent injury.
Secondly, know the laws, even Forest Gump’s mother will tell you: Stupid is as stupid does:
In a final you can give away so many penalties (after a season of more coast to coast tries than your ave. touch game) and go down because you are all heart and no head. Know the rules. Or lose.
I picked up on what the latest rugby forum wants to stick with and to toss out.. But here are a few rule adaptations in brief:
The laws which have been deemed good for the game are: kicking directly into touch after the ball is played back into the 22m area means no territorial gain for the attacking team; permitting quick lineout throw-ins in any direction except forward; lifting in the lineouts; and the 5m offside line at the scrum.
The laws which look set to be scrapped include: collapsing the maul; and allowing teams to determine numbers in the lineouts.
But also worth finding out what your ref wants on the night of the match or what he says he will be strictly policing ie. the breakdown.
In Nadoes we trust!
regards, Andy G.
The Naked Chef
FRIDAY TOUCH 03.04.09
TOUCH AT 5, BE THERE!! SPREAD THE WORD
U CHA CHA
In Nadoes We Trust
WPCC Nadoes take the double!!
The long beautiful summer is drawing to a close now, and what memories it’ll hold for the group of men that fly the banner every weekend in their whites. The league title under the belt, and just a one-day final to go, was all that stood between the men and the glorious double a la Chelsea under Jose Mourinho!! A trip out to Belhar on a sunny day was what greeted us after a fairly heavy Nadoes 7s fines. We chose to bat first and although we contrived to lose wickets at too frequent a regularity the Great Dayne showed temparement and poise to reach a fine 30, and then the impatient Muffin Man Kirkby decided to take matters into his won hand and smash a quick-fire 60 odd. He found some support in Richard “Martin”Barker who walloped a few, and took us to 175 all out. Our answer in the field went ok, despite some errant efforts from a few bowlers and a slightly sub-par fielding performance. After a few mighty blows form their batsmen we managed to get them to 95 for 5. This is when the wheels started to loosen on the Nadoes team, and the opposition got themselves to 155 for 5. this is when it was time for an intervention, and quickly!! Cometh the man cometh the nadoe, and ROcket man De Villiers, and Sam the Yorkshire terrier Scott pulled a miracle out of the fire taking the next 5 sticks for just 8 runs. Incredible stuff. Jubilation rang round the suburb of Belhar as much jumping and jiving took place. A fittin end to a fantastic season, that sees us promoted to our highest possible league next year. Well done to Murray King for being voted players player of he year, and Sibu Ntini for being TFC of the year. The season has seen a few new faces come into the side and this has only strengthened the team into a greater force, and cemented the vibe!
We look forward to next season keenly.
Yours in Cricket
Thomas Vaughan
HERE IS SOME TRADITION FOR YOU!!!
Founded in 1997, Nadoes rugby has been a dominant presance in the internal league at UCT on many a wednesday evening. This site is a tribute to many a nadoe gone by (and current nadoes) who have made the team the success that it is today.
How it all began:
There are many ideas and theories about how the Tornadoes came about, here I with the help of a very misty memory will break it down for you and your grandchildren one day.
Way back in the late summer of ’99 some of the older blokes were wearily heading for another winter with very little to do. Studies are important but the beach takes up a lot of the summers day and with cold fronts on the horizon the lads headed for the shed at no. 36 for a good old fashioned Indian pow wow! Sitting waiting for another hit in the shed, we stumbled very hazily on a great idea – “Lets make our own team?. Brother Jed was last seen running around no. 36 screaming TORNADOES TORNADOES, another baboon from the mist Alfie pottles Tinker got it all wrong and shouted U CHA CHA U CHA CHA and thus a baby was born!
For the record Grant “Whitey go to war? Whitfield came up with the Tornadoes name and many a cap thereafter. The Jerseys and colours were an over stock mistake and helluva cheap. Mat “Phil the skut man skutter? came up with the Logo which like most things Mat does have been brewing for years now. Yes Simon did chip and round Rudy Kyle to win the first years tournament and Stix was unanimously the leading try scorer. The biggest hit to date was made by Jason Gerber! And the floating man of the match award has resurfaced this year thanks to Andrew Corlett one of the first loose forwards of the Nadoes!
HAPPY NADOES DAY
What: Nadoes squad training
When: Wednesday 01.04.09
Time: 5pm
Where: Lower desert (RBHS)
Why: Because we can – 28 days till Internal League
U Cha Cha
In Nadoes We Trust
NADOES PLAYER PROFILE
Today, the spotlight is on Kerrick’s older brother –DAYNE ALLENBROOK! This gifted Nadoes athlete has four internal league titles and two Nadoes 7’s cricket titles under his belt, and he assures us that he will be adding to both of these tally’s this year. He hates to smoke all opposition players, he hates to booze on a worknight and he hates to send smutty emails all day instead of managing his clients investment portfolios. He is hectic, his clothing label is all over the internet, chicks dig him lank, he is THE GREAT DAYNE..
To check out who is who in the Nadoes click HERE
NB!!! NADOES SQUAD TRAINING 01.04.09
There will be touch and training on Wednesday the 1st of April 2009. It is not to be missed. The internal league is around the corner and now is the time to get to know the guys you will be playing alongside and more importantly fixing and ironing out the bad passes or drop balls. 2009 promises alot for the Nadoes!! It is vital for all of us to get involved and get into the vibe!! Touch and training starts at 5.
The squad is as follows:
(If there is someone who would like to get involved or who has been left out we apologise but come down and we will sort it out)
Front row:
Brad Van der Westhuizen, Tim Rawbone, Mike Reid, Shawn Dyson, Tim Thornton, Phil Quma, Anton Coosner, Franco Puccini
Locks:
Garth Olivier, Stuart Sinclair, Jeff Kleu, Dayne Allenbrook
Loose:
Oliver Johnston, Stuart Hablutzel, Matt Morris, Michael Martin, Damian Stander, Theo Von Aspern, Jeff Van Breda
Inside backs:
Anton Van den Berg, Guy Loxton, Marcel Brache, Dave Bonellie, Jared Stokes, David Trebble
Outside backs:
Graeme Steageman, Mike Stevens, Matthew Healy, Marc Mitchell, Raun Billet, Brad Hornby, Aviwe Maqashela, Lloyd Anderson
In Nadoes We Trust
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WHERE IS THE VIBE THIS WEEK?
Thursday night, Chris Jack vs Nic Supply, doors open at 9pm. R30 gets you in! Drink specials all night!!!
For more info: Tim Rawbone 082 879 5010
Nadoes of Epic Proportions
This year sees the Scotsman back on his bike to compete in his 3rd ABSA Cape Epic mountain bike race. Those Danie Gerber legs will be spinning their way up and down through the mountains of the Western Cape this year alongside a new partner in a Nadoes Formal regular, Tash .
Follow their progress towards the Yellow Jersey HERE
NADOES PLAYER PROFILE
Todays featured player is none other than Jason “The Meerkat” Elley. When Jason turned 30 in 2004, he decided that 6 successful seasons for the Nadoes was enough. Little did he know though, that when he hung up his boots that year, Donkey would take them straight back down again. 2009 is the Meerkats 11th season with the franchise and while he may need a physio on the sidelines to help with his halftime stretching, he is eager to jam with the youth. His first touch try under the sticks in the 10’s this year proved that the wiry old fullback still has some gas in the tank. Pick him up on your way to touch please..
To check out who is who in the Nadoes click HERE
NADOES CRICKET 7’s SPECTACULAR - Next TWO PROFILES
The next two Nadoes Cricket 7’s Spectacular TEAM PROFILES are up…click HERE
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WEDNESDAY 25.03.09
TOUCH AT 5pm
SPREAD THE WORD
u cha cha
In Nadoes We Trust
