Considering they only won 2 games in last years British South Division the Wolves blew everyone away last weekend. After winning the opening 2 games without even conceding a point, the Wolves had the final match won only to have the winning play whistled dead by the official...for holding. On the next play, the final play, the London Warriors won the game and the Wolves were robbed of the perfect start. Despite the setback they sit 2nd after opening weekend and everyone knows the Marlow Wolves are for real.
The Wolves turned the Blitz over 3 times and never looked like conceding. Despite star running back George Roberts still missing due to a broken wrist, Phil Hellmuth was on fire, finishing the game with a rushing touchdown following an interception. Danny Aldridge forced and recovered a fumble and Alex Filipov had an interception in his first ever game. The scoreline was close but the Wolves controlled the match from start to finish. A welcome opening win!
GAME 2: WOLVES 15 KENT EXILES 0
The Exiles entered the game on a high after beating the London Warriors (the Warriors first divisional loss for over 2 years) but Marlow made short work of the game leading 15-0 at half time and then coasting the game out, taking the opportunity to give rookies playing time.
Phil Hellmuth ran in a touchdown either side of a fumble recovery from Danny Aldridge. The Wolves controlled the game the second half and spread out the reps to keep people fresh for the showdown ahead with the UK Champion Warriors.
Rookie Nose Tackle James Honke got his first safety as a Wolf in this game which turned into a wild shootout with 3 lead changes in the final 2 minutes after a relatively quiet first half with the Wolves leading 7-6. Oli Tiliouine threw his first touchdown pass of the season to Phil Hellmuth.
The Wolves had the lead going into the final 2 minutes, then lost it, then regained it. Leading 21-18 after another Phil Hellmuth run and less than a minute to go, the Warriors drove downfield to the Wolves 20. Then the Wolves intercepted a pass (Phil Hellmuth again the hero!) and started returning it for a touchdown when the referree blew his whistle, for a holding penalty! The referree apologised for his error and after lengthy discussion as the play had been blown dead the down was replayed, with just 3 seconds left on the clock. The hail mary pass was tipped by a Wolves defensive back and caught by a Warrior for the game winning touchdown and time expired.
Needless to say the Wolves were devastated. They had rightly won the game, losing it to an officials error. But it will leave them stronger and if they play asthey did then they will succeed this year.
MVPs:
Offense: Phil Hellmuth, Danny Aldridge, Oli Tiliouine.
Defense: James Honke, Henry Wallace, Alex Filipov.
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