General News
21 June, 2024
Momentum on show in second victory
EXCITEMENT has been contagious for Wedderburn women’s hockey side with a second consecutive win. Saturday’s game against Donald started with the young and fast Royal attacking well. First year Redback goalkeeper Gen Plozza was busy the first...
EXCITEMENT has been contagious for Wedderburn women’s hockey side with a second consecutive win.
Saturday’s game against Donald started with the young and fast Royal attacking well. First year Redback goalkeeper Gen Plozza was busy the first quarter with the assistance from ever reliable full backs Kelsea Nisbet and Carlie Turnbull.
Wedderburn found its momentum with some great work by Neve Nisbet, Ayla Hartnell and Brittany Faduk working down the centre with returning player Annabelle Hargreaves. Annabelle’s last game with the Redbacks was back in 2009.
Playing on grass compared with a synthetic surface after a long period was a challenge, but Annabelle was impressive how quickly she adapted with her direct passes to team mates. Laura and Leane playing the wings were challenged to get the ball across the goals with inceptions from the full backs.
Brittany was the first to score a goal giving the team a great boost.
By the third quarter Taryn Roberts was in the perfect spot in goals to assist a pass from Brittany past the goalie.
The last quarter Taryn was on repeat scoring the final goal for Wedderburn for the win 3-0.
Out for the next few weeks is Maddie Hendy and Annabelle Hargreaves. Back in this week is Shannon McMillan and Johanna Maher.
Last time Wedderburn played St Arnaud was in the first round with a shock 3-3.
Best on ground went to Neve Nisbet, Coach’s award, Annabelle Hargreaves, Encouragement, Taryn Roberts and Brittany Faduk
Underage had nine players on Saturday and welcomed back last season’s player Jacob Ward. Donald had plenty of junior players so the game was played with 11 a side. Donald was very dominant with some big strong hitters. The final score was 5-0. Best on ground was Dakota Martin. Encouragement: Sullivan Steel.
Under 12: Boort 0 lost to St Arnaud 14. Charlton 7 d Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0. Underage: Boort 1 lost to St Arnaud 6, Charlton 2 lost to Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 6. Wedderburn 0 lost to Donald 5. Women: Boort 1 lost to St Arnaud 2. Charlton 3 d Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0. Wedderburn 3 d Donald 0. Men: Boort 4 d St Arnaud 1. Charlton 6 d Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0.