All 17 Strath U14 girls travelled to McLaren this week, combining with 14 girls from Victor, playing against a combined McLaren and Mt Compass. This meant 22 a side on the ground with a heap of girls on the bench. Most girls got 3 full quarters, with 9 changes each break!
It was a congested game around the packs but when the ball came out there was some excellent running and ball movement by the Strath/Victor “Rooster-Roos”. The ball spent a lot of time in our forward 50 and it was great to see a number of players in particular staying a kick out. Sienna (pictured above) was one who ran and kicked the ball back into our 50 numerous times.
There was some really creative play during the game, with some excellent marking, tackling, running to space and shepherds for team-mates. There were some great runs of play down the wings with multiple bounces by Marley and Lily. It’s also fantastic to see numerous second and third efforts from the girls.
Zoe kicked 2 goals playing up forward, with one from Lily (after kicking 5 points!), one to a Victor girl and a goal to Charlotte Diepgrond with one of her longest kicks ever!
Four of our girls played with the U17’s this week with more to play up a grade in coming weeks.
This week the pizza voucher donated by Cafe Ruffino goes to Zoe for her two goals and the award donated by Country Canines Mobile Dog Wash goes to Charlotte for her excellent goal!
This Sunday we play at home at 11:30 so why not come down before Mother’s Day lunch to have a look at some of the exciting Junior female talent playing for the club!
U14 Girls match report May 2nd
