Another big round for the Rams with five teams competing against four clubs at two different venues for Round 5 of the Sydney AFL competition.
The day commences at 10:00 AM at Greygums Oval where the Ramettes Ladies Team take on the well performed might of the Western Wolves. The first year Ramettes are improving rapidly week by week and it would be foolish for any opponents to take them lightly. The Wolves have a 2-2 record. Following a first round 37 point loss to Newtown, they rebounded quickly with a good win against Mac Uni and followed it up with a 150 point victory over UTS Shamrocks. Last week they were competitive against Sydney Uni in their 27 point loss. The Ramettes have shown great attitude this year and despite being at the wrong end of the scorebaord so far, have kept going for the full 80 minutes in their games. The side trained well mid-week and kept the physio busy, hopefully recovering from last week's tough encounter against the Warriors
Ramettes
Penrith Ramettes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Western Wolves |
4 |
5 |
29 |
10 |
8 |
68 |
14 |
11 |
95 |
19 |
14 |
128 |
Best Players: J. Brown, N. Camilleri, S. Kostic, A. Rodman, A. Grosas, C. Manuel
The Ramettes were to again face a tough task against the in-form Western Wolves at Greygums in the opening match. Injuries were to get the better of a few players including star rookie, Katie Easthope, who cracked a finger and knuckle on Thursday, along with Sharon Braddish, Mel Howard and Sarah Rowley who were all late withdrawal. The team welcomed new recruit, Rachael Eldridge to the side as they played the first ever official women’s match at Greygums Oval.
Unfortunately, it became a battlefield in the first half with the Ramettes dropping like flies in the clash against a very well drilled, hard hitting and skilled Wolves outfit. Jess Noble suffered a fractured wrist, Rebecca Coleman’s day ended with a badly sprained ankle and other injuries had the team running at less than match numbers. Jen Brown was launching herself at everything that moves, whilst Nat Camilleri again was involved in all the major play. Crowd favourites Steph Kostic and the “Ash” duo of Grosas and Rodman were inspirational whilst the fearless Claire Manuel was kept busy all day in the fullback spot. Young Lauren “The Boss” Bozic shrugged of injury to play well, whist the Green siblings of Monique and April gave a polished display
The Wolves proved very hard and tough competitors, always within the spirit of the game it should be noted. Their experience showed through against The Ramettes who never, ever give up during a match. Andrea Pearce was a target up front, booting 6 goals whilst Bree Calderwood and Catlin Murray caused havoc to the young Penrith side.
Next Saturday the side returns to Greygums in their midday clash with leading contenders Newtown Breakaways and will be looking to show an improving effort against the strong side that beat them earlier in the season in a trial match at Dukes Oval
Last Modified on 28/01/2013 11:27