Game Two - Post -mortem

Hello Hammers,

I think my favourite part of last night's game was the beginning. It was great to put the coals to a team for a few minutes like the old days. 4-1 felt awesome. Their 7 unanswered points left me feeling shaken but still optimistic at half. By 4-12 I just wanted to score with a long hammer, learning to my dismay that I can't throw those anymore.

Anyhoo, the good news is that we are still 0-0 in our division, as our two games have been against teams more properly assigned to higher tiers. Considering our performance I am feeling pretty good about being .500.

Next Thursday we play at 6:15 at the Bay Road field. Jacq and I will be in Cape Breton. Considering how thoroughly I have lived up to my nickname "DL" (Defensive Liability) this year, I predict a victory. It would be great if Ivan and/or Ryan could make an appearance this week; like a team of Bonnie Tylers, we seem to be holding out for a hero.

Eve expects to have the jerseys for the newbies and returningbies by next week. Perhaps he could disseminate the cost prior to the game. Those of you who have yet to bring your $33 team fee are invited to do so next week and provide it to Jennifer, the team's treasurer.

Good luck Hammers. We will get better.

XXXo.

-Derek