Match Report
Round 10
18 June 2022
AJAX v Oakleigh
We travelled to Oakleigh in what was a huge game for us in the context of the season.
Unfortunately with a few outs again we had no rotations, so the girls were asked for a special effort against a very good team.
In perfect footy conditions, the girls made a bright start with the first couple of forward attacks for the game. Unfortunately we couldn’t convert and Oakleigh soon moved the ball forward to score the quarters only goal. Shustin was leading the way in the midfield with Gabriel and Mrocki strong in the backline.
The 2nd quarter started with a real arm wrestle and the ball was rebounding out of both teams 50’s. Then, with a great passage of play, Grek spotted Klooger in the forward line. Klooger marked well in the pocket and calmly went back and slotted the goal. Scores were tight at that point until Oakleigh won the resulting centre clearance and kicked a goal within 30 seconds of ours. Osrin was doing well in the ruck against a good opponent and after being slightly down in the first quarter, A Caplan lifted, together with J Caplan and J Marget in the midfield. We went in a couple of goals down at the half, but could not fault the girls commitment and attack on the ball. Taylor was looking very dangerous up forward and Blum and Shustin did not stop running.
The second half was even, with the Jackettes having several chances and many inside 50’s but couldn’t capitalise on the scoreboard. Sami Diamond came into her own and dominated play. Goldman and Newitt, both playing in unfamiliar roles in the backline, never stopped trying as did Burstin who was swung forward and back throughout.
Whilst beaten on the day, the girls never gave up and realistically it was a difficult task without having any rotations. It may have been a different game otherwise. With this kind of effort as a benchmark and some more personnel we are still looking to give this season a real shake.
It starts with a must win game at home vs Powerhouse next weekend.
Goals: R. Klooger
Bests: J Caplan , Diamond, J Gabriel, Taylor, A Caplan, Shustin
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Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
AJAX |
0.0.0 |
1.0.6 |
1.1.7 |
1.2.8 |
Oakleigh |
1.1.7 |
2.6.18 |
2.7.19 |
3.7.25 |