“Road Game Needs Improvement

The Aethons first away match took them to the Tilean capital of Remas. The Blue Dogs first match would start with a housewarming present of an early score for Charity Drummond and the half was ended with a score from Janice Shade. In between those two touchdowns, the Aethons barely touched the ball and only 'Bash' Bashington contributed by temporarily incapacitating Connie Crook.

Little changed in the second half, aside from the visitors remembering to put on their knuckledusters. Moizoos injured Zepp and D'Squarius Green dislocated Dinterman's shoulder. But it was little consolation.

'Ozzy' Buckshank was in a wide position which had the potential to develop into an attacking drive, when he chose to try and take down Painter. Unfortunately, he overcooked it and the two of them hit the dirt. Lettie Shores picked up the loose ball and from absolutely nowhere launched a Hail Mary pass straight into the arms of Janice Shade, who was completely isolated and could cross the line at will.

A disappointing defeat and, worse, few blood-soaked trophies to show for it.”