Woot! A Win!

After 6 rounds, 2 training sessions, many fouls and injuries – we won! Fantastic effort Chargers! Still finding it hard to believe that we did it – I must admit, I was very nervous in the last 3 minutes and was just willing the clock to go down….

But we did it, and let me just say it was a wonderful team effort! The win was a culmination of everyone’s dedication and effort in the past 6 weeks, constantly striving to improve, staying upbeat and encouraging one another….. and hopefully had fun whilst doing it. Well done everyone!

Thoughts on the game:

Scott – played a great game on Wing Defense. Made some really good interceptions early in the game which I think inspired the rest of the team. Used the ball well when he had it and was just super consistent throughout.

Mel – awesome job defending with Ken in the second half, putting lots of pressure on the opposition forwards and made good spoils, as well as worrying the opposition off the ball on receives. Slotted in really well on her first game!

Ken – top notch defensive effort, especially in the last quarter when the opposition got lots of ball into the attacking third. Didn’t give the shooter/s much to work with at all. Made some desperate lunges for the ball – good work!

Julie – another fantastic shooting effort, despite the fact that the opposition were trying to double team her and take her out of the play. Made some critical shots, evening netting some from far away! Wonderful shooting.

Katie – made use of the extra space on the larger court and kept presenting herself as an option to pass to. Teamed up with Mandy really well in the first half to run thru the corridor and feed the ball into the forward circle

Mandy – our midfield general, directing the play and making sure the opposition didn’t get easy balls down the midfield. Reads the play very well and is often one step ahead of where the play is actually at. Showed great endurance.

Anita – started as goal-keeper and repelled a lot of early attacks (until we found our groove and stopped turning over the ball), then stepped into the midfield at the end and gave us plenty of run! Makes great passes with the ball.

Drew – did great up forward in goal attack. Was a great foil for Julie and did some clever thing in the shooting circle to ensure we got good shots (even got a few in himself, I think). Steadied the team in the middle in the last quarter.

Pete & Justin – special mention goes to these guys for coming out and supporting us. The cheers and clapping had a definite effect on us, and the encouragement helped us to hang on at the end. Thanks heaps!