Grand Finals: Here Come the Tigers!
Score: Cove Tigers 13 - 3 LadyBirds
Scorers: Ella G. 7 goals
Ella K. 6 goals
I must begin with an apology for false advertising; tonight's game was not the Grand Final but rather the semi-finals to qualify. With that apology on the table, I will discuss Friday night's performance.
All season the Cove Tigers have progressed through each game with ebb and flow. Friday's semi-final was the first game was this was not the case. This was a game of only flow. Pure, unadulterated flow. The Tigers began the match with a fierce pressure on the LadyBirds both on offense and defense. The movement of the ball was crisp and the balance of the attack was what made Friday night's display so impressive. The offense would attack one wing, back off when they met resistance, re-direct, and attack the other side.
The shot rate was very high and when the accuracy came online in the 3rd quarter the Tigers stretched their lead and the game was out of reach. The defense was stifling with two of the three LadyBird goals scored from long distance, miraculous shooting.
The performance was truly one of a team that has peaked at the right time and kudos to Coach M. for the growth that the girls have shown. They are ready for the Grand Final, and one can't help but feel prematurely saddened at the reality of the team's disbandment come the end of the season. This team has been a real pleasure to watch.
With the win, the girls get next week off and play in two week's time in the Grand Final. Unfortunately, the Guntons are off to Queensland for theme parks and vacation time. Poor Ella misses the final.
Quote of the Game: " Good shooting tonight. I am going to be looking forward to coaching you in the Under 15's." - A Cove coach catching up with Ella G. after the game.
Photo of the Game: Ella with one of her fans (arguably her greatest fan!)
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This week, the final week for Ella G. and the Blog, we have selected seven bright shining stars! Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2013/2014 Finalists, the Cove Tigers:
Thanks for reading this year. I enjoyed writing the blog each week and appreciate the comments and guest writers. I may continue the writing for the 2014 Winter season if people would consider reading it.
Go Tigers in the Finals!
Congratulations girls!! Wonderful job. I still hope to hear what happens at the finals even if Ella G can't be there! Good luck to all of you! And yes, please blog again next year!!!! (Aunty Shelley)
ReplyDeleteMr. James Gunton. You must continue blogging otherwise how would we get all the news and scoop? Miss Ella, you are such a fantastic player. I hope you continue playing netball because you are a natural at it. You seem to know where to be to attack the ball, catch the ball, pass the ball and of course to shoot and score. If there was a medal for best player I am sure it would be you!. So proud of you and hope you are proud of yourself too. Love you lots, Nana
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the Tigers!! You girls should be so very proud of yourselves. You achieved so much and I hope Ella can be as much a part of the final game as possible. Maybe someone can text during all the plays!!! I look forward to reading all about your next season, as we really enjoy being a small part of it. And keep up the good work James - its so fun to follow. Sending hugs to everyone XXXXXX
ReplyDeletep.s. I think this photo should be framed. It's a keeper!! - and is it possible for you to include all the girls names & their positions. I'd love to know....
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