Match Report
Round 2
Saturday 22 April 2023
AJAX v - Parkside - Home - Princes Park
In perfect conditions, the Jackettes were looking to notch their first win of the season against Parkside.
Parkside started the better and had more of the ball in the first quarter. Their midfield was getting first hands on the ball and eventually the pressure told, with Parkside scoring the first major of the afternoon.
Maya Burstin, playing her 50th game was having a blinder and repelled attack after attack, together with Gabriel and Payne-Gill. Lindi Nankin then snapped her first and scores were all tied at 8 a piece at quarter time.
The 2nd quarter followed the same trend as the first. It was an arm wrestle and when Parkside scored another goal, the girls knew they would be in for a fight. Boylan was dominating in the midfield and Cobbe was having a great game in the ruck. Marget, Klooger, A Caplan and Gabriel were all having good games. The Jackettes lead by 2 points at the main break.
The girls started to gain some control in the 3rd and when Nankin slotted her 2nd and Cobbe scored her first goal for the club, the Jackettes lead by 2 goals at ¾ time.
With Burstin having a great day , Cobbe and Boylan both hit the scoreboard with 2 goals and 1 goal respectively. Both Cobbe and Boylan were grand in only their 2nd games of AFL football. Mrocki gave us some nice run on the wing, while Goldman, Grek, Goldberg, Shustin and Newitt never stopped trying. Ossip and Aarons were also looking dangerous at times up forward.
The girls dominated play in the last quarter and ran out convincing winners.
Special mentions to Lorri Gunn and Ruby Jacobs on their debuts. Both found a bit of the footy and we are excited to see what they can bring this season.
Goals – Cobbe 3 , Nankin 2 , Boylan 1
Best – Cobbe , Boylan , Burstin , Marget , Nankin , A Caplan