ROC had fine start to the season, all players showing great determination and spirit and winning five of six games.
A GRADE
In a great first game for the season all players worked with great persistence. Sheree Smith and Brianna Rolteveel had excellent first games in A grade. Laura Quinn and Mel Whursthorn were unstoppable in defence and the centre court was strong, feeding the ball to Andrea Boon, who shot beautifully.
Scores: ROC 68 d Devon Meadows 25.
J. Finn and Son award: Laura Quinn.
B GRADE
Tooradin showed excellent encouragement and teamwork by all players. Davina Milnes jumped into the game with great strength and with Davia O’Hehir posted an impressive score. Lisa Stephens defended beautifully all game, while the centre court played powerfully.
Score: ROC 66 d Devon Meadows 21.
J. Finn and Son award: Davina Milnes.
C GRADE
In a brilliant start by all players, Helen Conjar, Leia Van Deelen and Jess Allchin worked well together in goals. The defence played with outstanding perseverance, lots of turnovers ending in goals, while the midcourt put up a fine effort.
Scores: ROC 45 d Devon Meadows 8.
J. Finn and Son award: Jess Allchin.
UNDER 17
After a shaky start, through determination, the ROC players were able to get to the top. The midcourt worked hard, displaying excellent teamwork, and there was fine play from defence and great accuracy from the goalers.
Scores: ROC 26 d Devon Meadows 15.
Blockbuster award: Emily Hobson.
UNDER 15
In a good first game everyone put in a great effort. The defence played tightly while the goalers shot well and with growing confidence. In the final quarter there was a fightback due to the combined efforts of centre players Lauren Mynott and Jessica Hamilton.
Score: Devon Meadows 20 d ROC 12.
Blockbuster award: Jessica Hamilton.
UNDER 13
Oakleigh Mullan fed the ball swiftly to the ROC goalers and the defence made it difficult for Devon Meadows’ attack, Emily Armstrong keeping things tight throughout. In the final half ROC moved forward with the assistance of Emily Marks in her first game.
Scores: ROC 26 d Devon Meadows 10.
Blockbuster award: Oakleigh Mullan.
Stunger award: Emily Armstrong.
