GDHC Junior Report 2009 - Glebe District Hockey Club

Junior Report 2009
Sam Alexander (Fullback) - he always appeared at the opportune moment, either in time to clear
the ball, make a tackle or intercept a pass. He was solid at the back and would either let the ball past
or the player... but not both.
Angus Baird (Wing/Half) - initially started as a half, but his speed was put to better use on the
wing. He gave his opposite number a terribly hard job and always played with great enthusiasm.
Calam Baird (Centre Forward) - was our smallest and youngest player on the team, but don’t let
his size fool you, he has many skills in his bag of tricks, one of them being a wicked hit. One to
look out for in the future years.
Jack Beehan (Goalie) - Mr No Fear, has developed immensely over the season, with some
outstanding performances in the late round games and the finals. The scores would have been
considerably different if it wasn’t for him. He made an incredible one on one sliding save to keep a
draw in order to advance to the Grand Final.
Alanna Howe (Half) - has a great eye for the ball, which was put to good use in defence, with
many a great tackle. But what distinguished her was her marking ability - the poor opposition
winger! Incredibly this was her first year of hockey too, Looking forward to seeing her in the future.
Jackson Howe (Fullback) - was our resident full back with Sam, who could pull off a goal saving
tackle. He developed a robust hit over the course of the season, and a solid understanding of key
defensive concepts.
Ryan Howe (Wing) - a key member of our forward line (top goal scorer), a formidable finisher he
developed immensely throughout the season. Each week his mantra was “trap before you shoot”.
Hugo Hughes (Inner) - was one of the experienced players on the team, and it was displayed
through his knowledge of the game, and his positive enthusiasm towards the team.
Jack May (Inner) - Chief Annoyer, Jack constantly ran, caused trouble in both attack and defence,
whether it be a goal or frustrating the opposition.
Brayden Morrow (Centre Half) – Brayden, another experienced player, played the pivotal role of
centre half this year. His distribution of the ball was superb through his phenomenal hit which could
slice an opposing team in half.
Miriam Pritchard (Centre Forward) - on her day she could run riot through the opposition
defence, has great hand eye coordination and her passing to players in space greatly improved
towards the end of the season. I hope she continues to play.
Tim Pritchard (Utility) - possesses a tremendous amount of skill, from stick work to the ability to
adjust to any position. He can literally play everywhere from the forward line to the halves and
even fullback. A great asset to any team.
Alice Schacher (Half) - her positional play, ball control and tackling improved every single week,
and this was evident in the Final games. It was a great pleasure to see her develop, and I hope she
continues to play.
Arvind Hughes
Coach
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