Round 3 Review

Third round brings cooler day for hockey
Kaniva and Yanac provided the venues for Wimmera hockey’s round three on a cooler Saturday this week.
At Kaniva, Revengers rallied despite a couple of first half injuries which saw two teammates leave the field for the remainder, but Raiders eventually got on top and scored late in the game to win a close 1-0.
Kaniva Women built some good momentum through Hannah Bedford and the team managed their first goals this season. Warrack’s Linley Arnold-Wardle pushed from their centre half and both sides used good passing. Kaniva gained a high percentage of possession for a satisfying 4-1 victory.
Hoops and Kaniva Men played evenly but Kaniva converted their chances better. The second half was fast and rough with two yellow cards issued. Hoops clawed back to finish the match at 2-2.
Hurricanes had enough players to fill spots on the field while Nhill Men used some juniors in what must have been a tiring match, with Hurricanes getting the edge 3-2.
At Yanac, unbeaten Kangaroos got an early jump on Warriors but Erin Blackwood pushed her team forward and they scored. Nathan Jorgensen in his own role at centre half steered his team to a second goal for a close win, 2-1.
Bombers defended strongly but were hindered from missing some chances to score. A strong performance from centre half Ben Smith including two goals sealed the 7-1 win for Leopards.
Kookaburras had the bye.
Highlanders’ Ellie Morrow set up many shots at goal against Thunderbirds, converting twice herself. With good passing and teamwork Horsham had most of the play and should have scored more but for Nhill’s strong defence, finishing an unbeaten 4-1.
A game of end to end fast hockey saw both Dimboola and Yanac women’s teams with chances. Centre halves Elizabeth Klinge and Sheree May directed play respectively, while three goals to Adina King put Dimboola in front to win 4-3.An exciting first half saw Dimboola Men score off a fast break, but another half of speed and skill saw the unbeaten Tigers attack more and with four goals to Adam Clohesy finished 7-1.
- Rachel Clark