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Our latest outing was played in great spirits, with both teams contributing to a fast-paced, if at times a little frantic, contest.
We came out firing, taking an early lead in the first quarter and setting the tone for a closely fought battle for the next three quarters.
The intensity remained high throughout, with neither team willing to give an inch.
Mulwala, however, showed their composure early in the final term, lifting their pressure and pushing out to a handy lead.
We rallied strongly in the last five minutes, going on a bit of a run to close the gap, but unfortunately time wasn’t on our side, and we couldn’t claw it back.
Keely Mitsch had a standout game as our swing player, rotating through multiple positions and making strong contributions wherever she was needed.
Her growing connection with Bonnie Everett was a real highlight across the attacking end, with the duo linking up confidently and creating plenty of scoring opportunities.
In defence, Emma Parks and Ella Park were again impressive, working tirelessly to disrupt Mulwala’s attack and earning multiple turnovers between them.
Ella Park catches the ball in flight.
Their pressure played a key role in keeping us within striking distance.
It was also great to see under-17s players Shontai O’Callaghan, Phoebe Newman and Zoe Circuitt taking the court and make the most of their opportunities.
Their energy and composure added real value, and it’s exciting to see their development continue.
While it was disappointing to fall short of the win, there’s plenty to be proud of.
We’re staying focused on building strong performances as we head toward the business end of the season.
Awards: Keely Mitsch, Emma Parks, Bonnie Everett.
Bonnie Everett shoots for goal.
B-grade: Mulwala 45 def Rams 31.
Rams B-grade started strong in their game against Mulwala on Saturday.
The Rams were able to match the fourth placed side with strong, persistent defensive pressure and concise movement into attack in the first quarter.
Katie Arandt had another solid game in defence, teaming well with Lucy Pitt.
Tess Parsons had a consistent game in attack following a one-month hiatus.
Mulwala were able to push ahead their lead at each quarter break, but overall a good team effort by the Rams girls.
Awards: Katie Arandt, Amber Farley.
C-grade: Mulwala 51 def Rams 16.
Tough game for the girls this week.
They were very physical up and down the court; however, the whole team held their own.
We had three girls away, so two stepped up from C-reserve. Thanks to Keely Hussey and Macy Butcher, who slotted in perfectly.
Hilary Porter and Rose Nevinson provided great space in the mid-court, helping get the ball down to our goalers.
Awards: Hilary Porter, Keely Hussey, Rose Nevinson.
C-reserve: Mulwala 49 def Rams 28.
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Awards: Sami Davies, Ayla Nganeko, Abby Doncon.
Under-17s: Rams 47 def Mulwala 27.
The under-17s took to the court with focus on Saturday, with multiple turnovers in defence by Ava Marshall and Alice Circuitt.
Transition through the mid-court was smooth, and the girls settled into the game in attack and had patience feeding into the goalers.
Zoe Circuitt worked hard in attack with a high conversion rate. As always, she combined beautifully with Phoebe Newman in goals.
Abbey Doncon and Bella Hillier filled gaps in the team due to some player absences and played a pivotal role in the win.
Awards: Zoe Circuitt, Ava Marshall, Alice Circuitt.
Under-15s: Rams 29 def Mulwala 20.
The under-15s had an outstanding win again a strong Mulwala side.
It was a solid four quarter effort from the team, where every player gave 100 per cent to walk away with the win.
Olivia Jeffrey was unstoppable in goal attack, shooting accurately and executed space to her advantage.
Emma Wettenhall was a force to be reckoned with in defence, creating lots of drive through the midcourt and reading the play remarkably, getting her hands to numerous turnovers.
Brydey Maher worked tirelessly in the centre for four quarters, applying relentless pressure and fed the ball beautifully to our attackers.
Awards: Olivia Jeffery, Emma Wettenhall, Brydey Maher.
Under-13s: Mulwala 33 def Rams 3.
The girls showed a fantastic “never give up” attitude all day, even when facing a strong and skilled opposition.
Each player stepped up with determination and resilience.
Stella Chadderton delivered a solid performance in the centre, earning herself an award.
Chloe Marshall gave her all, no matter what position she was asked to play, and her positivity and teamwork stood out to earn her the second award.
Charlotte Gatacre showed grit, battling hard in defence all game and earning the Captain’s Award for her efforts.
Awards: Stella Chadderton, Chloe Marshall, Charlotte Gatacre.
Under-11s: Not scored.
The girls delivered a very strong performance this week, proving too powerful for their opposition.
It was fantastic to see the team take on all feedback and apply it confidently on the court.
Harriet Maher, Stella Butcher, and Isla Moodie were dominant in defence, consistently turning the ball over and applying pressure throughout the game.
In attack, Aysha Bartlett, Stevie Williams, Indi Hillier, and Maggie Burge worked seamlessly together, moving the ball with precision and creating scoring opportunities.
A great game all round, showcasing growing skills, teamwork, and determination.
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