Season 2006
The 13-a-side season opened with a semi contact game against Sheffield Forgers on 21 May 2006. The game was played at the New River Stadium as a curtain raiser to the National League Two clash between London Skolars and Sheffield Eagles. Griffins led 22-12 at half time and with 15 minutes remaining had extended this lead to 38-18. Three quick tries in a late fightback from the Forgers put the home side under pressure but the Griffins were able to hang on during a nervy finish to claim a 38-32 victory. Griffins man of the match was shared by Dell Bristow and Dan Stapleton
On 1 July 2006, a significant development for the club saw the Griffins playing their first full contact match against Wigan Web Warriors. The game was also the first played at the Griffins' new home ground of London Grasshoppers. On the day, Wigan's experience told in very hot conditions and they were victors by 38-14.
Encouraged by the full contact experience the club applied to join the London Amateur Rugby League for the 2007 season. A new coaching team of Adam Hill (head coach) and Chris Heading (conditioner) was put in place to prepare the team for this transition.
Back on the field, the rivalry started in 2005 with South London Storm continued with a further match on 13 August 2006. In their biggest win to date, the Griffins outclassed a select Storm side to win 52-8. The whole team put in a great performance and debutants Leon Hook (2), Mark Price and Jamie Robinson all scored tries. Joint man of the match were the new coaching team of Chris Heading and Adam Hill.
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