Round 4
Grading Round 4 saw the Under 12 girls play a strong and determined South Croydon team. The Knox/Bayswater girls showed great energy, determination, and
teamwork from start to finish. Both teams worked hard across the ground, with strong passing, solid defence, and several promising shots on goal.
There were several standout moments throughout the match, including some excellent runs down the wings, determined defending under pressure, and confident
marking. The players communicated well and supported one another, which helped the team stay organised and respond strongly whenever the opposition pushed
forward.
Of note Willow playing her first game put in some strong tackles, Tayla was everywhere across the middle of the ground, gathering the ball and kicking it
back into our forward fifty where the ball spent most of the first quarter, Alesha, Kayla and Alice joined in the display of marking and tackling skills.
The second quarter was much the same as the first, Tayla teaming up with Alessia to dominate in the middle, intercepting the ball and sending it back down
towards our goals, with tackling pressure from Phoenix and a goal to Izzy!
The third quarter saw Grace and Kayla get into the strong marking display from all the Knox/Bayswater girls.
The fourth quarter further displayed the girls determination, skill development and increasing fitness, the ball spent a bit more time down South
Croydon’s end however the defensive pressure ensured that the ball moved down the ground as Bella L joined in the skill display and Izzy added another
three goals!
Most importantly, the game was another great example of positive teamwork between the Knox and Bayswater players. Every player contributed with enthusiasm
and effort, and the team can be proud of the way they represented themselves. It was a strong performance and a valuable experience that will help build
confidence for future games.
Of note this was the only grading game where the opposition managed to get a score on the board!
Final score South Croydon 2 –
Knox/Bayswater 26
