U16 Girls Match Report

Round 1

Vs Montrose
Welcome to the season, today we finally got to step out onto the field and put all our hard preseason work into action. It was a debut game for Megan and Kira, and also debut club games for Tyla, Ruby and Charlie. 

It wasn’t quite the result we had hoped as we came up against a very experienced Montrose outfit. I couldn’t fault the effort and intensity of all of our players which has been a focus in the preseason. The tackling pressure on point and we were rewarded with multiple holding the ball decisions to give ourselves the best chance to move the ball forward. Voice and communication (which was another focus of pre season) was exceptional and heard right across the field. Thanks to all the parents who helped out on duties, looking forward to round 2. 

Best: Keely, Raelene, Shaylee, Megan, Jade.  Goals: -

Round 2

This round was ANZAC round where we come together to recognise men and women who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served".

We also celebrated Keely’s 50th game. We played against CHIRNSIDE park. They were another strong, well organised opponent. Like round 1 we gave effort from starting bounce to final siren. Our tackling pressure was outstanding as we received multiple hold the ball decisions. Megan was rewarded for her work in the ruck by winning the ANZAC MEDAL from CHIRNSIDE.

Best : Megan, Matilda, Keely, Leah, Jade

Goals : -

Round 3

R3 v Blackburn

Bayswater 9.11.65

Blackburn Red 4.0.24

This week saw us take on Blackburn on a perfect autumn afternoon at home. Right from the first bounce you could see that the girls were focused and committed. The tackling pressure was immense. We used the wind to our advantage and managed to put 3 goals on the board early. The second quarter was a bit of a see-saw with both teams scoring goals. In the third we again used the wind to our advantage and we managed to lock the ball in our forward line for most of the quarter. The wing players Carly Charlie Lily and Ruby setup behind the ball well. This allowed multiple shots on goal and we kicked 4 for the quarter. The last quarter was a bit quieter with Blackburn scoring 2 goals. Everyone played their roles and gave 100% effort 100% of the time. 

Best : Shaylee, Shayla, Fenix, Jade, Jess, Matilda, Carly, Ruby Mac

Goals : Shayla 3, Fenix 3, Shaylee 1, Ella 1, Jess 1

Round 4

v Kilsyth 43-7 loss

Today we celebrated Mothers Day and Ruby  Mac’s 50th game on a glorious Sunday afternoon. It was hot, damn hot and the girls worked tirelessly all day. We had a big team with 7 players on the bench. Rotations were difficult and many girls were trialled in different positions. 

The first half was a tight affair with both teams moving the ball from end to end. There were some great defensive efforts from Lara and Keeley. The 5 girls who were rotating through the wings did a great job at positioning themselves so that the ball stayed in our forward half. We eventually scored a goal with a set shot from Jess. As with previous weeks, tackling pressure was immense. 

The second half was much like the first but it felt as though the bounce of the ball always went Kilsyth’s direction which resulted in a few goals to them. 

We had many opportunities in our forward line to score but unfortunately we were unable to capitalise on our field position. 

Overall we should be proud of the way we played and not focus on the result. 

Best - Jade, Matilda, Leah, Shaylee, Ava, Ella, Lexie

Goals - Jess.

Round 5

v The Basin 35-40 Loss

Today we faced off against the Basin on what was a beautiful yet cold Autumn day. 

Before the march we celebrated Ella’s 50th game. 

It was a tight tussle from the get go with both teams struggling to move the ball. 

After some clearer directions at the qtr time break we managed to snag a couple of goals from the boots of Tori and Fenix. We took a small lead into the half time break but the job wasn't done. Both teams kicked goals in the 3rd term as the ball moved freely from end to end. There were some great handball chains involving Shaylee, Ella, Carly and Jade. There were some great pressure acts from Kira and Tyla. In the last qtr we fell behind by a couple of goals but we worked tirelessly and we scored one back but unfortunately time ran out and we went down 40-35. We will learn a lot from this game and be better next time. 

Best - Shaylee, Jade, Grace, Jess, Tori

Goals - Jess 2 Tori Fenix Matilda

Round 6

This round was a BYE

Round 7

v Blackburn 

BJFC 2.5.17 Blackburn 7.9.51

Another brilliant winter afternoon which saw Ralene take charge as captain in Shaylee's absence. 

Blackburn made a strong start which really put us on the back foot in the first qtr. After a reset at qtr time we managed to win the territory battle and put a few scores on the board. Tori and Summer had enormous contributions in the forward line which led to scores. Our pressure was so good in the last minute and it led to Ella having a shot on goal after the siren. 

The third qtr was much the same as the second with great pressure from our forward and midfield. Blackburn's running capacity was just too strong in the 2nd half and they kicked a couple of goals to make the final margin 40 points. 

Coaches award Grace. Listens. Follows instructions, willing to work on her game and try new things. 

Best : Jess Jade Leah summer Tori 

Goals Jess Jade.

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