Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Podcast

Geraint Price is back on the field and loving life, but we're talking to him about his work off it, specifically in the realm of mental health. G is one of Ealing 1871's looseheadz, an ambassador for the charity Looseheadz, who train people to be the mental health lead at every club. He talks through how he became involved, what the role entails, how he's smiling now that he's over his rib injury, and what his quiz specialist subject is. #BleedGreenCLUB QUIZ - Trailfinders Sports Club, Saturday 8 November, 19.00Friday 7 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Northold (H) - 19.45Saturday 8 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Old Haberdasher (H) - 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v Old Priorian (A) - 14.15Sunday 9 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 Women v Teddington Antlers (A) - 14.30

It has taken a while, but finally Dave Vater has reached his half-century, and he's holding his bat in the air and saluting the crowd.Chiswick RFC was the venue for such a major achievement, and he marked it in style, with a true second-row try.We find out where it all started, why he joined Ealing 1871, and how he hopes his next 50 appearances don't take as long to arrive.#BleedGreenSaturday 1 NovemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 2nds v London Japanese (A) 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rds v Finsbury Park (A - at Enfield Ignatians) 14.00Quiz Night - 19.00, Saturday 8 November, Trailfinders Sports Ground

It is a sad day at Ealing Trailfinders 1871 as we say a 'see you later' to a long-time servant of the club, Alex Kritikos, who will soon be moving to Portugal. Alex has been at the club as a man and boy, and while opposition flyhalves can rest easy that their ribs may stay intact a little longer, we'll miss him. But, didn't he sign off in style, with a hat-trick of tries in the win over London Cornish? We talk about the match, the farewell drinks that followed, and what life will look like for him on the Portuguese coast. We'll miss you Al, but see you around. #BleedGreenSaturday 25 OctoberEaling Trailfinders 1871 2nds v Rosslyn Park 4th (H) 12.15Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rds v HAC (A) 12.30

George Emerson, one of the new boys, who juggles his degree with running out every weekend. It has been a case of so far, so good for the former Leicester Tigers academy player, who has shown his class in the number 12 jersey. He tells us why it's second time lucky at Vallis Way, the secrets of East Midlands rugby, and why he won't be turned into a flanker. #BleedGreenSaturday 18 OctoberEaling Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Saracens (A) - Hybrid match - 13.30Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v London Cornish (A) - 14.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Old Isleworthians (A) - 14.00Sunday 19 OctoberEaling Trailfinders 1871 Women v Belsize Park (H) - 14.00

Nick Dawes has made a big impression in his short time at Vallis Way. This September, he was fresh off the plane from Australia and straight onto the pitch, but he had already made an impression with an exclusive unveiling with Pat Nash during the Lions tour. We talk over where he's played, how he's enjoying life in W13, why he left Australia for rainy England, and how much he knows about the club's rivalries. #BleedGreenSaturday 11 OctoberEaling Trailfinders 871 ist XV v Ruislip (A) 15.00

Jess Smith and Christina Williams are two of the stars of Ealing Trailfinders 1871 Women. Jess is a long-time member of the club, while Christina is new to the sport, having joined and come through the Learn to Play programme over pre-season. Christina made her debut in the opening match of the season against Grasshoppers, a match Jess started on the flank. Despite the loss, they are now looking ahead to their next fixture, away to Barnes on 5 October. We find out about what Christina learned on the Learn to Play programme, how she's enjoying her new sport, and how the club has grown since Jess joined in the first wave. We also hear about the new Learn to Play programme starting in October. Oh, they also tell us about their two famous coaches who will be joining them once the Women's Rugby World Cup is done and dusted. #BleedGreenSaturday 27 SeptemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v Grasshoppers (H) 13.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Actonians (H) 13.00

Christmas came early for Reggie Elliot-Jones after he was pushed backwards from the second row into the back row.It worked wonders as he put in a man-of-the-match performance in the 36-19 win over Chiswck, one of three wins from three for the 1871 teams.Reggie talks us through the likelihood of him running out in the back row again, how he's now part of the furniture, and the weekend matches to come.#BleedGreenSaturday 20 SeptemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 1st XV - Match v Hemel Hempstead - OFFEaling Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v HAC 2nds (H) 15.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Ickenham and Uxbridge (H) 15.00Sunday 21 SeptemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 Women v Grasshoppers (H) 15.00

Dave Francis has made quite the impact since he returned to the club at the end of last season, and he has started this season with a bang. He helped the 1st XV to a 110-0 win over UCS on opening day, scored a try, and even enjoyed a cameo in the centres. The big number eight first ran out at Vallis Way aged seven, but after enjoying the delights of the other clubs, he made the emotional return to his spiritual home. We look back on the opening match, forward to a full three-match weekend at Trailfinders on Saturday, and reminisce about his early days in green. #BleedGreenSaturday 13 SeptemberEaling Trailfinders 1871 1st XV v Chiswick, Vallis Way, 15.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 2nd XV v West London, Vallis Way, 13.00Ealing Trailfinders 1871 3rd XV v Harrow, Vallis Way, 15.00