Demons Digest issue #2
Coach Brylee’s Wrap Up
- B Grade Women Round 1 Match Summary – Hope Valley vs Ingle Farm
Our first game of the season had a promising start, with the girls leading the game for the first half. But unfortunately, heading into the second half, Ingle Farm came out with more determination to hunt the ball in numbers and put on a lot of pressure when we had possession. With a few goals kicked against us in the last half, Ingle Farm hit the front and were able to hold that lead until the final siren, with the girls going down 29-13. We had a large number of debutants and a very fresh, new group, so the girls were finding their feet as first-time players, as well as gelling as a team. Although there were plenty of positives to take from the game, with a few focus areas to improve on in the weeks to come.
Final Score: Hope Valley 2.1 (13) defeated by Ingle Farm 4.5 (29)
Goal Kickers: Skye Grant-Allen, Gabriella Letief
Best Players: Tiannah Field, Sophie De Vries, Aliyah Pix, Ella Ryde, Amy Bull
- B Grade Women Round 2 Match Summary – Hope Valley vs West Croydon
Round 2 saw the girls take on West Croydon at home on Anzac Day, where it was an honour to pay our respects to those who served and sacrificed for us. Having a younger, smaller side worked to our advantage this week as we were able to play out the whole 4 quarters and finish with a 45-26 win as reward for effort. The girls’ efforts were impressive to watch as they worked beautifully as a team, using lots of link up handballs, strong hands in contests, plenty of shepherds, voice and work rate to man up their players. Every one played their role and the 3rd quarter saw 3 goals kicked for a nice lead, ultimately securing our first win of the season. Our accuracy in front of goal played a key role in the win, having had one less scoring opportunity than the opposition during the match.
Final Score: Hope Valley 7.3 (45) defeated West Croydon 3.8 (26)
Goal Kickers: Sarah Fry (3), Chloe Rinna (3), Ella Ryde (1)
Best Players: Sarah Fry, Victoria Carter, Isabella LaVista, Ella Ryde, Saskia De Vries
- B Grade Women Round 3 Match Summary - Hope Valley vs TTG
It was a tough day out for the girls for their Round 3 match against TTG, going down 90-6. All of our best areas from the previous week were sadly lacking in this hard game against our long-term rivals. However, there were some strong individual performances that hold plenty of promise for the season to come and the encouragement and positivity in the group despite the loss was a testament to the strength and foundation they are building as a team.
Final Score: Hope Valley 1.0 (6) defeated by TTG 12.18 (90)
Goal Kickers: Chloe Rinna
Best Players: Sophie De Vries, Britany Morrison, Amy Bull, Keisha Vreudenburg, Madison Zanker
- B Grade Women Round 4 Match Summary – Hope Valley vs Seaton
Round 4 saw the girls take on Seaton in a Quintuple header at Hope Valley, a big day for our club. Despite the home ground advantage, Seaton proved to be too good on the day, defeating us 110-1. Seaton were a more mature and experienced side and our girls struggled to keep up with their quick ball movement. Again, we saw some great individual efforts and the team as a whole had an encouraging and positive mindset, but a few of the fundamentals were missing on the day, which you just can’t win games without. We have been continuing to work hard on these areas and see improvement each week.
Final Score: Hope Valley 0.1 (1) defeated by Seaton 15.20 (110)
Goal Kickers: N/A
Best Players: Amy Bull, Sophie De Vries, Victoria Carter, Skye Grant-Allen, Chloe Rinna
Coach Mike Cini’s Wrap Up
C Grade Round 1 Match Summary – Hope Valley vs Kilburn
Our first hit-out of the season saw a tough start for the C Grade boys, going down to a strong Kilburn outfit 58 to 132. With a few new faces in the mix and still finding our feet, we were a little underdone and got run off our legs at times. That said, there were some promising passages of play and positive signs to build on.
Final Score: Hope Valley 9.4 (58) Kilburn 20.12 (132) Goal Kickers: Adam Lawson (3), Leigh Crowhurst (2), Matt Selvanera (1), Ryan Bunker (1), Jayden Fielder (1), Brett Slater (1) Best Players: Matt Selvanera, Ryan Bunker, Dylan Blennerhassett, Aaron Dunstall, Leigh Crowhurst
C Grade Round 2 Match Summary – Hope Valley vs Scotch OC
It was a privilege to take the field on Anzac Day and pay our respects to those who served and sacrificed for our country. Facing a much younger side away from home, we worked hard but could only string together two quarters of footy — and that simply won’t win you games. Despite the result, there were still encouraging signs and strong individual efforts we can continue to build on throughout the season.
Final Score: Hope Valley 10.3 (63) Scotch OC 20.15 (135) Goal Kickers: Adam Lawson (4), Brett Slater (4), Lachlan Clapp (2) Best Players: Zak Moretti, Ronan Seymour, Brett Slater, Adam Lawson, Lachlan Clapp
Grade Round 3 Match Summary – Hope Valley vs Edwardstown
Back at home in blustery conditions, the boys came out firing with plenty of energy and delivered a solid three-quarter effort against Edwardstown. We were well and truly in the contest at the final break, but unfortunately couldn’t maintain the pressure in the last quarter and were overrun. Despite the result, we took plenty of positives and it's clear we’re improving each week. Final Score: Hope Valley 7.8 (48) Edwardstown 13.10 (88) Goal Kickers: Seth Lafferty (3), Nathan Weinhengst (2), Lachlan Clapp (1), Maximus Turner (1) Best Players: Maximus Turner, Aaron Dunstall, Simon Barratt, Matt Selvanera, Seth Lafferty
C Grade Round 4 Match Summary – Hope Valley vs Seaton
Back at home again the team was full off energy and came out ready to play. This one was a tight contest from the first bounce to the final siren, with every player digging deep and refusing to give an inch. For the first time this season, we strung together a full four-quarter effort — and it paid off. We showed grit and composure to wrestle the lead back late in the game and held on to secure our first win of the season in front of the home crowd. It was a massive effort from everyone involved! Final Score: Hope Valley 13.14 (92) Seaton 12.18 (90) Goal Kickers: J. Hellmanns (4), M. Wordingham (3), M. Selvanera (2), A. Dunstall (1), J. Fieldler (1), B. Slater (1), M. Turner (1) Best Players: M. Turner, J. Hellmanns, A. Dunstall, M. Keil, D. Blennerhassett
Coach Kez Oughton’s Wrap Up
RD1 v Old Ignatians
Our first match of the season was a tough affair coming out on top in a great game 32 to 11 we worked hard all day and kicked away in the last quarter to secure the win.
Goal kickers Taryn Lozoraitis with 2, and singles to Emily McPherson, Emily Habgood and Jaimi Rock.
Best players, Madison Kulow (a grade debut), Taryn Lozoraitis, Tella Wise, Mieke Wilkinson, Phoenix Kulpe.
Rd2 V Angle Vale
Our first home game of the season saw us taking on Angle Vale, we started out strong having the majority of the play in our forward 50, unfortunately we were wayward with our goal kicking and could only manage 1 goal 9 points, as predicted Angle Vale cam back at us and at half time scores were level at 21 a piece, the second half saw Angle Vale use the ball more effectively and take their opportunities on the scoreboard, final score Angle Vale 44 Hope Valley 31, a tough day for the team knowing we put ourselves in a good position but couldn't get the job done.
Goal kickers singles to Taryn Lozoraitis, Jaimi Rock and Mieke Wilkinson.
Best players, Alicia Wordingham, Tyra Pix, Madison Kulow, Elizabeth Rowe and Tiana Tattersall.
Rd3 V TTG at TTG
Rd 3 showed us where we need to be to compete in this competition, we headed up to take on the undefeated TTG team, we again started strongly but could only register in goal by quarter time and TTG evened up with a late goal of their own, the second quarter saw the Gullies come out and kick 5 and keep us scoreless, to the teams credit we never gave up but they were just too good on the day, final scores TTG 75 Hope Valley 29.
Milestone games for our captain Alicia Wordingham with 100 games and Aliyah Pix with 50 games.
Goal kickers, singles to Taryn Lozoraitis, Emily Habgood, Jaimi Rock and Alexandria Krznaric.
Best players, Tiana Tattersall, Alicia Wordingham, Tyra Pix, Emily Habgood and Elizabeth Rowe.
Rd4 V Brighton at home
Rd 4 was an arm wrestle, we played our first night match for the season in front of a home crowd, going down to Brighton in a low scoring affair, after heading into the last quarter with a 10 point lead, this one hurt! Final scores Brighton 19 to Hope Valley 18. Missed opportunities in front of goal cost us dearly.
Goal kickers, singles to Alicia Wordingham and Alexandria Krznaric
Best Players Billee Jay Franey, Alicia Wordingham, Elizabeth Rowe, Zoe Last and Isabel Rowe.
Rd5 V Lockleys at home
Another rough day for the home team, We started the game strong and led by 8 points at QTR time, the second quarter was a tight tussle seeing both teams heading into the main break on 15 points each, the third quarter was neck and neck with us taking a 1 point lead into the final quarter. The last quarter didn't play out the way we wanted it to despite the team playing good attacking footy we went down in another close contest. Final scores Lockleys 34 to Hope Valley 25.
Milestone game for Alicia Botten with 50 games.
Goal kickers singles to Tiana Tattersall, Tella Wise and Alexandria Krznaric.
Best players, Tyra Pix, Tiana Tattersall, Zoe Last, Emily Habgood and Tella Wise.
Despite the position we are in on the ladder we are working hard on the track to secure that second scalp. With 3 of our four losses coming from a total of 23 points combined we know we are close to turning the corner for that elusive Win. I have so much pride in the never give up attitude of this group.