SCHOOL SPORTS VICTORIA - SANDHURST DIVISION

Intermediate Girls Football

On Friday 12 June, the Intermediate Girls Football Team competed for the Sandhurst Division title, taking on Bendigo South East College in a match played over four 15-minute quarters.

It was a wet, gloomy day, but the vibes were up from the outset. The girls came out firing, with Milla Dalton setting the tone early with a score on the board. This early scoreboard pressure followed Amelia Brown winning plenty of the footy through the midfield and driving the ball forward.

The second quarter rained goals, with Zara Mould, Imogen Brown, Marlie Skinner and Evie Gretgrix all scoring.

Across the ground, the girls showed real determination, getting their heads over the ball and not shying away from the tough contest. It was awesome to see that level of effort in the cool conditions.

In the second half, there was some positional movement which allowed others such as Ruby Kelly, Poppy Carter and Georgia Bray to see more of the ball. The backline was huge all game, continuously rebounding the ball and setting the forwards up for success time and time again. Their work rate and pressure were consistently impressive as they limited BSE's scoring opportunities.

Up forward, Marlie Skinner and Etta Place just couldn’t keep their names off the score sheet, making the most of their opportunities and keeping the scoreboard ticking over. Evie Gretgrix led the way defensively with her tackling pressure, which also inspired those around her.

Although BSE put up a good fight throughout the game and never relented their pressure, they just couldn’t match the quality of the CMCB team.

The final score was CMCB 13.16. 94 def BSE 1.0.6.

This win sees the team progress to the Loddon Mallee Regional Finals to be played in Swan Hill on Wednesday 29 July.

A big thank you to Charlie Neilson and Christopher Mason for being our College Umpires for the day.

Goal Kickers: Etta Place 3, Marlie Skinner 2, Ruby Kelly 2, Milla Dalton, Zara Mould, Imogen Brown, Evie Gretgrix, Poppy Carter, Georgia Bray

Best Players: Amelia Brown, Etta Place, Zara Mould, Imogen Brown, Marlie Skinner

TEAM: Ava Hope, Sophie McDermott, Ella Saunders, Layla Burn, Lexi Jones, Imogen Brown, Macey Pinner, Evie Gretgrix, Forest Jackson-Leahy, Frankie Stevens, Elke Fletcher, Molly Doherty, Ellie Macumber, Etta Place, Mia Cox, Mrs Natalie West (Coach), Indikah Hedges, Poppy Eaton, Sophie Healy, Zara Mould, Amelia Brown, Georgia Bray, Marlie Skinner, Ruby Kelly, Poppy Carter, Sienna Raco, Milla Dalton, Elle Gilchrist