“Orcland Muscle got off to a winning start in the 145 Rookie League IX.

The game didn’t start well for the greenskins. A bad kick touched back to the Skaven thrower, bad blocking saw the orcs face down in the dirt, and two turns later Top Rats were winning 1 – 0. The Orcs rallied for a counter attack but Biggutz the Thrower dropped the ball on a pick up and the rats rushed through for what looked like a sensational break away touchdown. However, the reckless Gutter Runner was brought down and the Orcs began a methodical march up the pitch. The rats gave ground and tried to slow the advance, but with the aid of some helpful armour breaks and a few Go For Its the Orcs were able to run in a last turn equaliser.

The second half looked a lot like the first. Krug caught the ball from kick off and the Orcs stomped forward, being harassed and harried by the Rat defence. However, the Rats could only slow the drive – the Orcs ran in a last turn TD for the 2 – 1 win.

Man of the Match for the Orcs was the Black Orc Skull Crusha, who was a wrecking machine throughout! He killed two rats (one of whom was saved by the apothecary) and left another badly hurt. He’s the team captain from now on!
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