Getting there...

I personally had a great time on Tuesday night. It was our best game yet and we scored our highest score ever (7 goals). There were a lot more feeds down to our forward line, and even though the opposition scored a lot more (45!), this told me that the game was played more freely, with less stoppages from us for fouling etc. Seriously, we improved heaps, and once we learn to address the 1-2 things that the opposition is doing that we’re not, we’re going to be really competitive.

Vanessa – played well on Wing defense and was very reliable in manning up and defending up. Took a lot of the penalty passes for us and got them off neatly and quickly. Learning by leaps and bounds with each game!

Eddie – plays the game in good spirits and with a smile (as it should be!). Has good vision and spots well for open players. Very good at bringing the ball out of defense and into the forward line. Used every ounce of energy in the game!

Ken – played both attack and defense for the night and ran hard throughout, providing leads on attack and sticking close to his opposite number on defense. Would have to say you’re probably the best one on our team at getting into good defensive position.

Drew – Was an eager energetic presence on the field! Teamed up well again with Jules in the scoring circle and was unselfish multiple times, passing off to the shooter for the better positioned shot…. played hard, to the point where he took a ball in the face from a fellow teammate ;)

Katie – played fantastic game on Wing attack. Gave leads everywhere, often doubling back or zigzaging to find space. Gave great support from the edge of the circle to the shooters. Made a fantastic play in the 3^rd quarter when she came out of nowhere to spoil a pass.

Julie – our goal shooter got a lot more feed this game and made use of them, despite tough (and bordering on illegal ) defense. Played smart and often passed out of the circle, got in a better position and re-took the ball for the shot.

Carol – filled in for us at the last minute and played tops in goal-keeper role. Made lots of intercepts at the last line of defense, or otherwise was making the opposition earn the ball before they could take a shot. Thanks again for coming in at the last minute!

Kudos to Mandy & Matt for coming out to support us for a 10:20 game. Both of you are ace!