Spirits were high as both teams went goal for goal in a fast first quarter. New South Wales applied some skilful ball movement to break away from the South Australians. By half time, New South Wales had a comfortable lead, sitting 22 to 14 points.
New South Wales’ defensive trio, Isabella Degei, Neveah Matenga and Frederika Schneideman had an outstanding second half, putting their opponents under considerable pressure. This dominance was replicated by teammate Monika Otai, who was a strong target in the goal circle.
At games end, New South Wales came out on top, winning 46 to 29 points.
South Australia head coach, Peta Maher, said her side had many learning opportunities in, what was, a difficult game. Maher was ‘impressed’ with young player Annelise Janssen, who was well-utilised in goal shooter.
New South Wales team captain, Monika Otai, said her team tried to keep control of the game by using a mixture of different plays.
Similarly, New South Wales head coach Amber Cross was extremely satisfied with her team’s performance.
‘We were quite strong in defence and won a lot of one-on-one contests,’ Cross said.
In round three of the 19/U competition, New South Wales and South Australia turned up the heat in a thrilling match. South Australian goalers Cameron Golding and Kayla Graham put on a stellar performance, boosting their team to a 10 to 5 point lead by quarter-time.
Chasing the win, New South Wales took it to another level in the third quarter. Pocket rocket goaler Kiara Bloor led the comeback, with fast movement and accurate shooting.
At three-quarter time, New South Wales led 23 to 22 points. New South Wales maintained their momentum in the final quarter, accelerating to a 34 to 27 point win against South Australia.
‘It was a game that changed throughout every quarter’, New South Wales head coach Jennifer Wright said. ‘I was pleased with the way the athletes stuck to the game plan and backed each other up.’
South Australia head coach, Amanda Shattock, said her side had work to do if they wanted to match up to New South Wales later in the week.
‘We got on top in the first half, but New South Wales lifted their intensity in the second half,’ said Shattock.
The Tasmanian 17/U team had a brilliant start in round three, beating the Northern Territory 42 to 20 points. Victoria kept Western Australia at bay to win 41 to 29 points. Rounding out the morning’s competition, Queensland beat the ACT 41 to 15 points.
Moving into round four, New South Wales remained unbeaten, winning 43 to 26 points against Tasmania. Victoria claimed victory against the ACT, finishing 53 to 12 points.
South Australia came away with a 52 to 20 points win over the Northern Territory. In the final game of the round, Queensland beat Western Australia, 40 to 22 points.
In the 19/U division, round three saw Queensland come out on top against Victoria, 39 to 31 points. Tasmania took their first win, beating the ACT 32 to 29 points. Western Australia proved too strong for the Northern Territory, winning 52 to 30 points.
Victoria began round four with a 63 to 19 points win over the Northern Territory. South Australia was successful against the ACT, winning 42 to 19 points. New South Wales beat Tasmania, 38 to 21 points. Western Australia ended the second day of competition with a 39 to 25 win against Queensland.
Spirits were high as both teams went goal for goal in a fast first quarter. New South Wales applied some skilful ball movement to break away from the South Australians. By half time, New South Wales had a comfortable lead, sitting 22 to 14 points.
New South Wales’ defensive trio, Isabella Degei, Neveah Matenga and Frederika Schneideman had an outstanding second half, putting their opponents under considerable pressure. This dominance was replicated by teammate Monika Otai, who was a strong target in the goal circle.
At games end, New South Wales came out on top, winning 46 to 29 points.
South Australia head coach, Peta Maher, said her side had many learning opportunities in, what was, a difficult game. Maher was ‘impressed’ with young player Annelise Janssen, who was well-utilised in goal shooter.
New South Wales team captain, Monika Otai, said her team tried to keep control of the game by using a mixture of different plays.
Similarly, New South Wales head coach Amber Cross was extremely satisfied with her team’s performance.
‘We were quite strong in defence and won a lot of one-on-one contests,’ Cross said.
In round three of the 19/U competition, New South Wales and South Australia turned up the heat in a thrilling match. South Australian goalers Cameron Golding and Kayla Graham put on a stellar performance, boosting their team to a 10 to 5 point lead by quarter-time.
Chasing the win, New South Wales took it to another level in the third quarter. Pocket rocket goaler Kiara Bloor led the comeback, with fast movement and accurate shooting.
At three-quarter time, New South Wales led 23 to 22 points. New South Wales maintained their momentum in the final quarter, accelerating to a 34 to 27 point win against South Australia.
‘It was a game that changed throughout every quarter’, New South Wales head coach Jennifer Wright said. ‘I was pleased with the way the athletes stuck to the game plan and backed each other up.’
South Australia head coach, Amanda Shattock, said her side had work to do if they wanted to match up to New South Wales later in the week.
‘We got on top in the first half, but New South Wales lifted their intensity in the second half,’ said Shattock.
The Tasmanian 17/U team had a brilliant start in round three, beating the Northern Territory 42 to 20 points. Victoria kept Western Australia at bay to win 41 to 29 points. Rounding out the morning’s competition, Queensland beat the ACT 41 to 15 points.
Moving into round four, New South Wales remained unbeaten, winning 43 to 26 points against Tasmania. Victoria claimed victory against the ACT, finishing 53 to 12 points.
South Australia came away with a 52 to 20 points win over the Northern Territory. In the final game of the round, Queensland beat Western Australia, 40 to 22 points.
In the 19/U division, round three saw Queensland come out on top against Victoria, 39 to 31 points. Tasmania took their first win, beating the ACT 32 to 29 points. Western Australia proved too strong for the Northern Territory, winning 52 to 30 points.
Victoria began round four with a 63 to 19 points win over the Northern Territory. South Australia was successful against the ACT, winning 42 to 19 points. New South Wales beat Tasmania, 38 to 21 points. Western Australia ended the second day of competition with a 39 to 25 win against Queensland.
