The Ramettes were the lone team to play at home with the midday match against Newtown Breakaways. The Newtown girls have had a stellar year so far with an undefeated record including wins over Western Wolves, Southern Power and Macquarie University. In a March trial, The Ramettes second only match, Newtown had won by more than 25 goals with the local girls unable to score a single point. And that was with 15 minute quarters at Dukes Oval.
The task was going to be immense. Jess Noble, Rebecca Coleman and Lauren Bozic were to withdraw with injury but the team had a squad of 23 including new player Haley Short, sporting the teal and pink for the first time. Gun midfielder Nat Camilleri was shrugging off a bad case of flu to take the field whilst Kate Easthope showed what a tough character she is by playing with broken bones in her hand, refusing pleas to nurse the injury.
Newtown were not expecting the physical encounter that ensued. Although their superior skill and experience held them in good stead on the scoreboard, they had to work extremely hard for the result. They added four goals in the opening twenty minutes despite being pressured by the resilient Ramettes backline. The second quarter saw much of the same with the visitors having to work hard for their five goals. Penrith made a few forays into the forward fifty, but Newtown’s backline was up to the task of keeping the girls scoreless.
Nine goals down at half time isn’t usually for a coach to be excited about, but coach John Rix would have to be a happy man with the commitment by all the tea, The defence had been superb and the skill of the team, with accurate chips and nice marks is showing that a win is just around the corner.
The third term saw the team show their “never say die” attitude as they mixed it with the Breakaways. Newtown were to add another five majors, but a great movement and continued pressure by the Ramettes saw Nat Camilleri finish off with a long range goal to the cheers from the players and supporters, the first ever female goal at Greygums Oval. The game finished with Newtown adding another four but it was an exceptional performance by the team.
Nat Camilleri and Jen Brown again led from the front with great performances. Jen’s trademark tackling a highlight of the game. Franziska Fitting again showed her skills in the middle and the German recruit has been an exceptional find this year. The smiling assassin Ashley Grosas was outstanding along with with the extremely sharp and tough Stephanie Kostic. Mel Howard took plenty and returned just as much in a polished display, Zeona McDonagh was inspirational and Monique Green was a great performer with safe hands at fullback.
Next week the team travels to Gwawley Park to take on the might of Southern Power, who recorded an easy victory in a March trial at Greygums. The match, to be played on Sunday at 12:00 PM promises to be another tough affair.
Well done girls. Your dedication is inspirational to the entire club
| 1QG | 1QB | Q1PTS | 2QG | 2QB | Q2PTS | 3QG | 3QB | Q3PTS | 4QG | 4QB | PTS |
Penrith Ramettes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
Newtown Breakaways |
4 |
0 |
24 |
9 |
4 |
58 |
14 |
6 |
90 |
18 |
11 |
119 |
Penrith Ramettes
Goal Kickers: N. Camilleri
Best Players: N. Camilleri, J. Brown, F. Fitting, A. Grosas, S. Kostic, M. Howard
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Last Modified on 22/04/2013 20:07