Dodderers TRFC
   
   
  from www.dictionary.com:   dod·der (intr.v.) 
- To shake or tremble, as from old age; totter  - To progress in a feeble, unsteady manner.

 dod'der·er (n.) - one who dodders        
2008 AWARDS DINNER
Once again the crowds were out to see the arrival of the Doddering community at the glittering 2008 Awards dinner at the Anchor at Epney on November 28th.  Paparazzi jostled for position as the limousines arrived and autograph hunters were disappointed as the barriers prevented them getting close to their heroes.
THE PREAMBLE  (click each photo to see larger image)
The evening was marred by the appearance of a down and out tramp who attempted to commandeer the Captain's cocktails.It was speculated this was a former Board member who was attempting to allay rumours of misappropriation of Doddering funds by dressing like a hobo.
THE AWARDS
The Captain began the ceremony with a review of the season and made a heartfelt plea for re-election for a second term of office to finish the work he had begun.
The winning teams were presented with their trophies for the Nadine Cup, Bombay Bowl and the Summer Tournament. (Everyone was most impressed with how the Captain had remembered to write down the team members after these competitions*.)

Nigel Rolphe collects the first of what was almost a clean sweep of the major trophies awarded on the night.
Kiwi shows his delight in not only recapturing the Anchor Butter award, but also the Overseas Player of the Year for a second time.  Postman Pat receives the newly instigated Captain's Award for his outstanding contribution to Doddery in 2008.
Nigel R(ud)olphe completes his hat trick of Awards for outstanding contributons to hair care research and development.
Rhyd Goddard receives the Most Improved Domestic player award, and returning officer Holly Tailor reads the result of the Captaincy election.  The electorate had taken note of The Captain's request for re-election and duly elected Mike Carter.
The Immediate Past Captain takes reluctant leave of office while the new Captain outlines his manifesto, which included a prompt start on Sundays with no late arrivals, fitness training and a commitment to regain the Bit of Stick from the Old Ruckers.
THE AFTERMATH
Following the ceremony there was a showing of the 2008 video "I wanna be a Ruck Star" put together brilliantly by Nigel Rolphe. Copies may be ordered for £5 by contacting Nigel direct.



Those waiting for their taxis then decided that a game might pass the time quicker so the picnic tables were cleared outside and a game of touch began, which lasted 10 seconds before becoming full contact.
Rhyd shows the man marking skills that made his Most Improved Domestic Player Award a shoo-in.
The President sets a fine example by getting an early night so that he can comply with the new Captain's directive of a prompt start at Sunday Doddery. (This was Friday)
(* Awards Footnote: Rumour has it when the Captain handed the President the envelopes containing "The Winning Teams" to be read out for the Nadine Cup and the Bombay Bowl, they both contained a piece of paper saying "Foz: I forgot to write down the teams after the competitions - just pick any five names from the audience")

Apologies to all those who thought they had at last won something in their lives.
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