Chirnside Park Football Club

After coming from a loss to East Malvern last week, the girls had something to prove. The girls arrived early to prepare the ground and facilities for the game – having some fun along the way.

With almost everyone arrived (due to the team managers incorrect time… Hayley) and prepared to go out and play a strong game of football against St Simons the only thing we needed  now was St. Simons and the umpire. Upon arrival of them both we discovered we were playing with only 11, making the panthers bench a very full one.

1^st quarter kicking towards the creek was tough, but the girls opened the quarter with 4 goals holding St Simons to 0, with the girls entering the field in unfamiliar positions. All the girls played strong consistent football, the fantastic linking up, team work and LEADS showed strong improvement from the beginning of the year to now!

2^nd Quarter came quicker then it seemed, the girls jogged over had a quick drink and a enthusiastic talk from the coach. The girls went out talking loud and prepared to get into the play, the mud proved slippery with girls looking like afl players slipping over. (not as much as the Hawks tho).

Kicking a whopping 7 behinds and 3 goals didn’t leave the coach too happy, but the girls were having fun and enjoying the game – so what more can you ask for?

3^rd quarter saw the girls fly high kicking 5 goals and only 1 behind, with Zoe Alston and Ashley Porter both injured. Keltie handed the coaching board over to them, standing back and watching the future players and possible coaches to take the lime light. They moved all the players around fairly and in different positions. 3^rd quarter was a great effort from everyone.

Final quarter, still in the hands of Zoe and Porter, with small inputs from Keltie saw the girls increase their lead, still keeping St Simons scoreless, with a impressive run from Courtney – to save St Simons near goal. With strong performances from Monique, Rebecca, "Ponga", Kiah, Courtney , "Lettuce", Ebz and Nikki it was great to see with improving efforts from first year players Keira, Greta and Jennah playing in the midfield.