WGHA Match Reports

Round 3

Under 9s

Aztecs 2 Def Gulls 0

Gulls are improving every week! The match was a hard fought one with the Gulls running hard and defending and attacking fiercly. Gabbie Farnham, George Smith, Cameron Dyt, Pippa Dent, Nicholas Mann and Ryan Claxton did a

fantastic job on the forward line, the defence was also strong with Daniel Greenall, Isabelle Mann, Eloise Smith and Stewart Bedford. Over all an impressive effort Gulls!

Aztecs defeated Gulls thanks to two goals from Jake Brown. Sarah Chandler and Eleanor McKenzie had a great game running, tackling and pushing the ball down field. Great team work everyone!

Drouids 8 def Warriors 0

Drouids Blue played a good team game. Ebony Logan-Stoll and Sara Fleming played well in their first game and Riley Jamieson was solid in attack and defence. Piper Hobson and Chellsea Beca Worked well with Alice Grant across centre, ably assisted by Jenna Wright, Felicity johnsonand Meghan Wright were great in attack and were instrumental in setting up the goal scorers, Charlie Park 7 and Callum Hobson 1.

Under 11

Gulls 2 def Aztecs 0

The Gulls dominated this game. Sam Tyson and Alec Bedford were in scintillating form up forward. The Aztecs were unable to counter Luke And Jamie Mc Wha. These two  were ably assisted by Gabbie Farnham and Pippa Dent. They stopped all of the Aztec attacks and drove the ball into the Gulls forward area. Backing these four players were the ever reliable Jamie Hallihan and Cameron Bedford.

It was a slow start for Aztecs with only 8 players on the field to start the game. Gulls managed to get two goals past after a good defense was put up by Aztecs. The second half saw a full team and Aztecs working hard with great hits and stops from Stewart McKenzie, Dean McMaster and Ebony Scott. Congratulations to Eliza Bullen on her first game of hockey.

Drouids 2 def Warriors 1

Some strong defence from Ethan Calway, Fletcher Boreham and Jack The first half saw the young Warriors fight hard to keep the score to Rinehart. Ben Murphy worked hard in the back line also. A very improved Warriors team showed strong determination. Madelyn Noye, Haley Knersch & Sam Cumming all played well.

Goal Scorer: Ethan Calway.

Drouids started off with a lot of the ball in attack and Warriors defended well until Thomas Park finished off good work with a goal. After a great attacking run by Stephanie Zurer, Richard scored a second goal. In the second half, Jenna and Tara Pederson teamed well on the right wing moving the ball quickly into attack. Edwaed Edmonds was busy in defence preventing Warriors shots on goal- he was everywhere. Thomas parkwas hardworking all game in defence and attack.

U13

Gulls def Aztecs 2-0

A hard fought, dynamic first half was dominated by many short corners for both sides. The strong defensive lines of Aztecs, made up of Cameron Price (GK), Ryan Ward, Katie Finger and Dean Masters, kept Gulls scoreless.  Chris Cooper & Sara Howard traversed the field from end to end, showing skillful game play.  Shannon Ward applied constant pressure to her opponents.  Two late goals by Gulls couldn’t be matched by the determined Aztecs players.

Drouids 5 def Warriors 1

A spirited effort by an undermanned Warriors team which included 6 Under 11 players finally succumb to the powerful Drouids combination There were some exceptional individual efforts displayed during this very entertaining match. This included Nicholas Brown who showed speed and agility throughout the game often beating 2 or 3 defenders to almost score. Fletcher Boreham, Ethan Calway and Samantha Cumming showed amazing determination and stamina to consistantly win the ball especially as they had already played a game prior. Leigh Boreham and Aidan Cumming were solid in defence all day often turning defence into attack. New players Jade Duke, Daniel Boyd and Rebecca Shell all tried really hard. Thanks to our team of young players for a wonderful effort. We welcome new U13 players to join our team.

Strategic passing in the first half by Drouids with inspiring plays by Keishsa Leggett in centre set the pace for this match. Harry Hearn scored three goals with team passing and calling proving the key. Matthew Zurrer and Lachlan Mclean scored one goal a piece also, to give our three new players a real chance to move the ball thru the centre and get a feel for the game, good efforts Ashleigh, Clare and Anne Marie. A great team effort with a worthy result, thankyou coach Alec

U15

    Drouids 3 def Warriors 0

Great team effort. Everyone played hard in defence, intercepting many attacks by the Drouids. This was backed up be great attack work, with runs down the field. With strong overall field play by, Sam Lodge, Jack Trippet, Sean Boulma, Rebecca Wardell, enabled Warriors to continually pressing forward the back line was held up by Daniel and Jesiah Bertoli with Clay Beasley, Tyler McGinness assisting through the center.  Great to see so many players this year.

Drouids dominated all match. Dylan Thomson[capt], Kate and Lizzie, Clare W and “Dobbo” displayed excellent hockey skills, combined well and ran hard all day to enable Julian, Luke and Penny to score a goal each. The highlight of the day was Luke Jamieson’s excellent running goal and powerful hit past the GK. Well done Jevan and Tom for excellent interchanges.

Goal scorers  Luke Jamieson 1   Julian Hannah 1  Penny Johnson 1

Gulls def Aztecs 3-0

An exciting start to the game between Aztecs and Gulls. Always a tough game between the the two teams, bringing out the best in all players. Fantastic goal keeping by Tori Brown. Great passing by Jake Griffiths and Dana Howard, with great backup by all the team.

U17

 Drouids v Warriors  Score 1 all draw

Warriors and Drouids played a fast, even first half. Matt Jarvis dominated half back. Jevan Leggett scored late after a great pass from Jack Dwyer. Drouids dominated play in the second half, but couldn’t convert after several shots hit the post. GK Leigh Jamieson made a miraculous save with minutes to go. Sophie, Katie Jamieson, Tom Watts and Danielle were great contributors.

Goal scorer Jevan Leggett 1

The team was supplemented well this week with some very eager and capable U15 players. Alana & Samuel worked together well in defense down the centre of the field.  Michael tackled the ball from Drouids defence, sending the ball down to Hayden who skillfully kept the ball in play. Lyndon saved an early goal attempt by Drouids, but one slipped through just before half time. In the second half, Toffa and BJ stopped attempts by Drouids to get the ball down the field.  Great team work helped Hayden to score a much needed goal.

Gulls 3 def Aztecs 1

Great game played by all – defense was particularly strong. Patrick Childe very strong in goals and defense by Steph Crookston, Jake Griffith and Sam Hill gave good support. Midfielders pushed the ball forward well, several attempts at goal with one success. Welcome to Lucille  and Liz who played a great first game against a tough team. Sam Nap played strongly forward along with Leigh Childe and Jamie Cochrane, our only goal scorer.

Gulls welcomed Ewan Wallin back to hockey on grass today with a good team effort all round. Again, the second half showed more determination, which is something Gulls need to work on Peter Eshuis, Isaac Armstrong, Matthew Vorbach & Chris Miles all had strong games.
Goal scorers: Chris Fox, James Meaker & Ewan Wallin.

WOMENS

Aztecs 6 def Gulls Green 1
Aztecs attack shone with Alicia Wood-Davies on fire and scoring four goals. Melanie Crookston put an awesome rebound into the net and Rowena Beck scored the other goal from a free hit by Jan Park. Robyn Ridsdale's field play assisted the attack with good support also from Sam Hill and Penni Beck.

Gulls Green again were short of a full team. Melinda Kemp under 15, Emma Hoffman and Casey Crestani under 17 played their first women match, showing determination and improving skills. Emma Wallin moved all over the field, involved in many clashes with the opposition. Michelle Goulter scored Gulls only goal and with Cathy Gower repeatedly attached the goals. Sarah Miles and Laura Court defended solidly alongside goalie Rochelle Macfarland who successfully repelled two penalty strokes.

Warriors 2 def Drouids 1

A friendly match was enjoyed by all. The first half saw Warriors ladies with all the play. Great hitting and teamwork resulted in a great goal by Lisa Hatfield. Janelle New scored a great goal in the second half. Tracey New played great defence in goals. Rachel Taylor played well in the half back position.Goal scorers; - Lisa Hatfield. Janelle New.

Some lovely saves by Michelle Olsen in goals for Drouids resulted in a low scoring game. Good team work by the forwards in the second half making some strong attacks: Angela brown, Helen Dionysopoulos, Sophie and Clare Wigglesworth, Lauren Conochie, Lorraine Tyson, Belinda Hatfield and Meg O’Brien. Goal scorer: Lauren Conochie

 

MENS

Drouids 2 def Warriors 1

The Drouids good start to the season continues with the third win in as many games, this time against last season’s premiers, the Warriors.  It was a great team effort with all players getting plenty of the ball including Doug Earwicker and Leigh Jamison in the mid-field and Michael Smythe in goals. 

Goal Scorers: Alister Wright 1 Alistair Milne 1

A hard thought game where warriors were very undermanned playing with just six players on the field. The team ran really hard and made the most of there opportunities up front. Steve and Jim were all over the field and were warriors best player also Lyndon to who made plenty of saves. Warriors were able to score through Andrew from a great pass from Steve.

Gulls Aztecs

The Ballantyne brothers again ran hard for Gulls to generate attacking moves from defence. Key Player Chris Miles was solid in defence As a new recruit, Andy Armstrong is improving with every game and has become one of the Gulls most attacking players. After a series of passes at the top of the circle he received the ball and decisively hit the ball into the back of the net.