Round 10 Rewiew

The much anticipated clash of the undefeated Leopards and Kangaroos did not disappoint. Both teams have dominated opponents this year and look set to meet each other in the grand final.

From the start it was hard and very fast hockey with the Leopards scoring the first goal and going into the break with the advantage. Again early in the second half it was the Leopards firing on all cylinders, and with a 4 – 1 lead late into the game looked like they were going to crush the Kangaroos as they had done to all other comers to date. Oscar Stephen had three goals while Sarah Wallis scored the other. Tom Cook, Adrian Creek, and Natalie Jones were also great for the Leopards, and Chris Jones again excellent as goalie.

Then with 15 minutes remaining the Kangaroos fought back with 2 goals to James Klinge, but it was too late and the Leopards held on to just win 4- 3. Nathan Jorgensen, Ben Gebert, and Elizabeth Klinge played well for the Kangaroos, and Clay Nuske scored their other goal. It was a highly skilled match and maybe some home ground advantage helped the Leopards over the line. We look forward to their next clash.

In the women, Warracknabeal and Horsham had a very close match, with Warracknabeal making the most of their opportunities to win 2 – 0, and consolidate their position in the four. Best for Warracknabeal were Julie Langman and Lauren Dart. Ellie Morrow and Robyn Creek played well for the Highlanders.

The Nhill Thunderbirds struck back from their shock defeat last week, scoring two early goals, and having most of the play in the first half against Kaniva. The second half, however, was a different story with Donna Meyer and Hannah Meyer scoring a goal a piece to draw the match 2 – 2. Best for the Thunderbirds were Laura Wallis and Helen Cannell. Hannah Bedford and Donna Meyer were best for Kaniva.

Yanac defeated Dimboola women 1 – 0 in a battle of the defences. In a match with very few scoring shots, Erin Blackwood snuck a goal in after a scramble on the goal line. Sharee May and Sarah Coughlin played well for Yanac, and Michelle Searle and Jess Ross were Dimboola’s best.