Match Report
Round 2
2 April 2022
AJAX v Canterbury - Away
We went into this game with a theme of first impressions. First impressions are an important part of life, including sport.
This was the first time we have ever played Canterbury. We wanted to come out hard from the outset and hopefully set the scene for this game as well as potentially future games. Our 5 first gamers had the opportunity to create a great first impression with their new team mates. How did they want to be seen? Our captains, leadership group and the rest of the team had the chance to create that impression on the new girls as well. Impressions on coaches, staff, parents were important as well.
In rainy and windy conditions the girls were definitely raring to go. We came out full of intent and had the best of the first quarter. Klooger carried on her fine pre season form and slotted our first from range. The defence lead by J Gabriel, Mrocki, Abraham and Grek were holding firm and we took an 8 point lead into the first break.
The second quarter started brightly as the Jackettes started to get on top in most parts of the ground. Diamond and Amira were knocking up getting possessions and together with J Caplan, J Marget and A Caplan were starting to form an exciting midfield for the season. After an inaccurate quarter, kicking 1 goal 5, we took a 19 point lead into the half.
We were looking to increase our lead going into the last break and with N Gabriel coming off the physio bench and kicking 2 goals for the game, Kate Taylor dominating up forward with 2 as well and Kloogs slotting through her 2nd, we took a 31 point lead into the last quarter.
Winning all four quarters was the aim and the girls did just that finishing the game strongly. Special mention to Ari Goldman, playing her first game for the club and was asked to ruck. Without complaint she took on an unfamiliar role and played an excellent game.
Debutants Romi Amira, Ariella Goldman, Romy Klooger, Jess Newitt,
Goals: Taylor 2, Marget, 2, R Klooger 2, N Gabriel 2
Best: A Caplan, J Caplan, J Gabriel, R Klooger, J Marget, K Taylor
Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |
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Canterbury | 1.0-6 | 1.0-6 | 1.1-7 | 1.2-8 |
AJAX | 2.2-14 | 3.7-25 | 5.8-38 | 8.9-57 |
Next week Jackettes play Oakleigh in Oakleigh at 12pm on Saturday 9 April