Following the addition of 20-odd J1s, our originally dwindling numbers has swelled up immensely by a astronomical percentage, which is a pleasant headache for all of us here to have, and one that's welcomed by all coaches alike worldwide.
Intensive training has been ongoing for the J2s since the end of last year's promos, and orientation-cum-CCA open house has been a huge success for us, amassing as much as 48 names just on the day itself. It was a huge morale booster, as well as a tremendous change in trainings. From just a handful of people doing 'hands' up and down the college field with constant shouts of 'QUICK HANDS QUICK HANDS' from lixi, to the constant reminders of 'you guys need more cardio' by junzhe, continuing with henri, junzhe's brother, who keeps screaming 'WTF IS THIS, and eventually with cheetuan's 'you guys better LISTEN ARH'. This turnout rate was totally unheard of, foreign, or even alien to us last year.
Indeed, we have been through lots of turmoil throughout the short period of a year. Braving through all the storms can only make us stronger, the bond between us being doubly as strong as the carbon-carbon bonds in diamond. Whatever arguments/fights we've had on the field, we've left it on the field. In this critical period of time, it is everyone's hope, especially mine, that no conflicts befall us and separate us from our goal.
Right as I'm speaking, the team is slowly falling into place, just like a well-greased motor, or a almost-completed jigsaw. It's heartening to see so many people putting their hearts into trainings, and even age-defying stunts (quotes cheetuan "the fittest guy in the team is an old man, how ironic").
To those who may be in the matches these season, take heart; for it is remarkable seeing the progess you guys have made in such a short time. You guys have caused a serious amount of headache to the team selection, which can only be beneficial to everyone. To those who may be playing, be warned; perhaps you are here due to your position, or because you have the heart and guts to be there, but one thing is for sure, you have taken someone else's place. Make full use of it, never compromise, never back down from a challenge, have pride in what you are doing, and do the others proud.
Throw in your hardest tackles, reach for those ankles in desperate times, or even have a perfectly inelastic head-on collision just for the greater good. Swing out your smoothest pass with deadliest accuracy, the decisive pass which unlocks any defence, or simply throw your opponents off their feet with one wicked swerve-and-turn.
Be proud of yourself, be proud to be a HC rugger.
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