Hamilton had been touted as having a strong team and did not disappoint, fielding a team of 13 girls who were physical and could kick long. The Lady Roos countered this by kicking to position and marking strongly to hold the ball in the forward line for most of the quarter.
The second quarter was a repeat of the first where Sylvie de Brabandere dominated the ruck and gave followers Kristen Payne and Selina Amaral first use of the ball to drive the football long into the forward line. Another four goals resulted under hot and humid conditions that were starting to see both teams tire. Hamilton started to find their form and posted two quick goals near the end of the quarter.
The third quarter saw Hamilton dominate play with hard running at the ball and long driving kicking to keep the ball locked in their forward line. Sarah Prowse, Shelaine Wright and Laura Betancourt worked hard under constant attack to hold the line and come away from the quarter having conceded only one goal. The Lady Roos only managed to post three points in a tough physical quarter.
The Lady Roos sealed the game with an off the ground goal to Selina Amaral in the last quarter to pull away from Hamilton. Good performances from new players Lenore Marcuson, Sylvie de Brabandere, Belinda Grainger and a cameo from Santina Vegliante that nearly resulted in another goal spells great news for a club on the way up.
Quarter By Quarter Scores
Etobicoke Hamilton
1st: 3.3.21 0.2.2
2nd: 7.5.47 2.2.14
3rd: 7.8.50 3.4.22
Final: 8.11.59 3.6.24
Best Players: Kristen Payne, Sylvie de Brabandere, Selina Amaral, Alison Madeley,
Laura Betancourt, Lenore Marcuson
Goalkickers: Kristen Payne 2, Selina Amaral 2, Madison Amaral 1, Sylvie de Brabandere 1,
Lenore Marcuson 1, Alison Madeley 1
Weekly Award Winners:
Venus Victoria Spa Gift Card: Sylvie de Brabandere
VOS Spa Gift Card: Kristen Payne
Galway Arms Pub Gift Card: Alison Madeley
Posticino Restaurant Gift Voucher: Laura Betancourt
Lindt Chocolate Award: Lenore Marcuson
Frito Lay Twistos Award: Selina Amaral
Next game:
Round 5
Saturday June 2, 2012 vs. Central Blues
Time: 10:00am, Humber South
Last Modified on 11/06/2012 10:03