“The opening game of the season was all about the Reaver's quarterback and receiver. Altdorf, the much talked about Reavers thrower, seemed distracted by the riot at the kick off and fumbled the ball twice to give the Hammers hope of a defensive touchdown, but when on the third attempt he made the completion to Meissen, the Reavers' catcher was away for the touchdown. 1-0 to the Reavers. The Reavers' extensive team of lawyers later claimed Altdorf's gloves had been 'buttered' in an underhand pre-game dirty trick by the Hammers. Stewards are investigating the claim.

In the second period Altdorf first applied himself to defensive duties to sack Hammers blitzer Sir Bobby deep in the Reavers half. Meissen quickly scooped up the ball and ran the length of the pitch to give the Reavers an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Late in the second half all that remained was to see whether the Hammers could score a consolation touchdown or whether the Reavers could run rampant for a third. When the Hammers faltered on the line of scrimmage the Reavers sensed their opportunity and swarmed forward. Meissen sprinted to retrieve the loose ball but in his haste fumbled the pick up, however, he soon redeemed himself by fending off a blitz that looked certain to see him bundled into the crowd. With only seconds on the clock Aldorf, inspired by his magical headband, flicked up the ball and sent an inch perfect pass to Meissen who had assumed his preferred position in the endzone. With a hat-trick to his name Meissen led the Reavers off the pitch but it was the unsung work of Ritter von Baum, the Reavers hard working lineman, that caught the eye of the jury for the team's MVP award. Final score Reavers 3 - 0 Hammers.

Reavers captain and blitzer Griff Oberwald and talismanic giant blocker Zug both had quiet games - the latter needing the assistance of the team's apothecary after failing to defend a routine block. The Reavers legal team have been on overdrive with claims of pre-match drugging of the water bottles but either way expect more from this dangerous duo in their coming games.

Yours with this post match summary - Reavers journalist Rover McGuinley.

(Thanks for the game and good luck on Fumbbl.) ”