CONGRATULATIONS BORJA
Hackneys Spanish signing proved his grit and sporting prowess to secure the inaugural Tin Man Trophy. Having comfortably won the bowling and punched way above his weight in the ALLYOUCANEATCURRY Rabid Dog Monreal wrapped the event up with a conservative approach to the 999 challenge. While John “Mongrel” Tully went hell for leather in pursuit of a place in the “I drank 9 pints in 99 minutes” club, his efforts ended, one pint short, in vomit (as did Captain Morgan Whitlocks’, but on a far girlier score!).
The first round saw the Griffins compete in one of pool’s all time classic tournaments. Held at The Swan, the evening saw highs and lows, shock victories and sound thrashings, early favourites fell by the wayside and when all was said and done Ben “TPT” Chamberlain emerged victorious, claiming the first Tin Man 10 pointer with some delicate pool far removed from his barn-storming style of rugby.The second round was held at the Bowling Mecca that is Rowans in Finsbury Park. Following the earlier stunning
Italian victory over Scotland several big-hitters were missing from the evening, John Young and Tristan 
simply couldn’t pull themselves and their tearful eyes away from their pints. After flattering to deceive in the pool, Borja “Rabid Dog” Monreal wrapped the bowling up with a frame to spare. JT pushed him close till the end though, and was awarded an extra point for bringing not one, not two but three game Aussie lovelies along with him.
simply couldn’t pull themselves and their tearful eyes away from their pints. After flattering to deceive in the pool, Borja “Rabid Dog” Monreal wrapped the bowling up with a frame to spare. JT pushed him close till the end though, and was awarded an extra point for bringing not one, not two but three game Aussie lovelies along with him.
Determination, speed off the mark, physical endurance and a strong stomach are all needed to succeed in the third event - ALLYOUCANEATCURRY. Captain Morgan Whitlock set the early pace and those that knew of his disproportionately large appetite had him pegged as favourite. However five plates in he began to flag. John Williams put the young pup in his place and promptly moved into what turned out to be an unassailable lead. Borja also managed to get onto his fifth plate, and his third placed finish saw him move to the top of the table.9 PINTS - 99 MINUTES
Oh dear. It was never going to be pretty. In fact it was just plain ugly, as JT was forced to spend some time getting up close and personal with The Swan’s toilet and Morgan Whitlock displayed an utter lack of respect for all things good when he just used an empty jug on the table to help alleviate the pressure on his stomach. And ugliest of all was the grinning mug of Borja Monreal, sealing the tournament with some calculated drinking.
Stunningly little George Williams won the event. Drinking more than any of the forwards, George made amends for dropping a try scoring pass earlier in the day.
HACKNEY RFC TIN MAN 2007