Annual Report 2007 - Glebe District Hockey Club

As an example, our last game before the semi, 1 st grade had two out, with another sick before
the game but managed to win comfortable against a side that could have troubled us. Another
being GNS having three out on representative duties, one out injured and three more injured
during the game was another hard fought win.
A word on the finals series.
Opposition strategies & tactics to counter our brilliant attacking abilities more than anything
attributed to our two losses in the semi and final, an our inability to counter these strategies as a
group, resulted in making scoring difficult .To score no more than two goals in either the semi or
final, that was the telling knock out punch.
There were many highlights through the season. A number of young players who filled in early in
the season showed a lot promise .Our juniors continue the tradition of talent coming through the
club.
The depth of talent in the club is always on show with the likes of Stephan Madycki, Shane
Nilan, Pat Wark, Zac Farlow, Andrew Cheong, and Pat Casey to the fore.
Games against some of our rivals which were memorable wins, where Briars in the first round
which was probably defensively our best game of the season .The Yates Cup was another
satisfying performance when one considers that two players were in a car accident that morning
and wrote the car off, they were both among the best on field, as well as being Michael Wark’s
21 st birthday the night before so he was running a little late, so really there‘s no excuse if we win
or lose it’s the passion on the day. Our third encounter against Liverpool was in the second
round again it was another comprehensive win by the team. Throughout the year the team’s ball
movement and passing combinations were enjoyable to watch.
I appreciate the total professionalism of the players who always turned up to play their best each
week .Their celebration and jubilation as team in scoring a goal and after the game the
camaraderie in the sheds as the team song was always sung with gusto which was always
enjoyable. The consistent high level of skills; the attitude to continuing to look for improvement.
As Harry commented on presentation night they are full on out there and there is no quarter
asked nor given.
As a couple of first grade award winners remarked on presentation night it’s an honour to go out
and play for this team.
When we look back on the season there has been many more positives than negatives and if we
have enjoyed the time together than that’s also success.
As for next year I am sure we have learned some lessons from this year.
Individual hight lights
In recognition of a great year both Mark & Matt were amongst the top ten nominated by the
umpires for the Brian Booth Medal and Ian was awarded the Rising Star award from Sydney
Hockey.
Aaron Oman 7 goals incl hat trick v UNSW and 4&3 goals respectively v N.W.S.also 3rd highest
goal scorer.
Mark Paterson – Highest goal scorer Hat trick v G.N.S
Michael Wark – 25 goals from 17 games, 2 nd in goal scoring.
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