Count the Positives

We may have lost 2-32 on Tuesday night but I did think we’ve improved from the previous games. There were a lot of positives to be taken out from the game. It was great to have Drew join our team and provide that tall option we’ve been craving. There were some great chain passing, which saw us bring the ball from defense to the forward line in little time (and gives me a glimpse into our potential as a team)! We’re also fouling a lot less than we were previously, which is great!

Thoughts on the game:

Katie – great to have back on the field after missing thru injury! Roamed the corridor and worked well in tandem with Mandy and other midfielders to pass and receive. Able to maintain great balance on receives and play bal quickly.

Mandy – our playmaker in the middle. Always looked to generate play and move the ball quickly along the corridor. Quick passes would be followed up by quick positioning to be ready to receive again.

Rowena – played most of the night on Wing Defense and did a great job. Adapted to on the field very quickly and blended into the team’s play. Was involved in some of the great chain-passing down the field. Thanks for playing!

Julie – Always presented a lead when the ball came down into the forward line, so that when the ball did come down the forward third, it would most of the time end up in the scoring circle. Drew and Julie make a great forward combination!

Carol – continues to work tirelessly. Hopefully down the track we can give you less work! Made some very good intercepts and set up some good runs from defense with her passing. Kept smiling and upbeat thru the game – great to see!

Ken – spent more time in defense this time and played just as well. Grew in confidence as the game went on, managing to get into the front position and spoil his opposite number. Ran hard the whole game.

Peter – put himself on the line in defense (typified by his dive for the ball in the 3^rd quarter and getting hit by the opposition team). Had a go at swatting all the balls that came down his way (and there were a lot)

Scott – covered a lot of ground in the middle and seems to thrive in the thick of the action, following the ball where it went. Had a tight tussle with his opposite number all night, switching back and forth between attack and defense. Well played.

Drew – his first game and got right in! Gave us a tall option up forward and troubled the opponents from the start. Unselfish in giving the ball off to others to try for a better shooting position.