GDHC Junior Report 2009 - Glebe District Hockey Club

Junior Report 2009
Song early in the season and even after our loss in the semi-finals the mature and balanced way the
players managed their disappointment was a credit to them all.
For many of the team this will be their last years in Juniors and we wish them all the very best for
their future as hockey players. We anticipate that we will continue to see stunning performances
from them all, on the field in the future. For those of you who remain in 17’s for one more year, we
wish you all the very best for the competition next year and will follow your progress with interest.
Kolja Brockmann – Kolja joined us as an international exchange student from Germany and from
day 1 showed an enthusiasm and team spirit that was contagious. Playing mainly in the mid-field,
he was lightning fast to the ball and a ferocious competitor for it when he got there. When given a
“spell” in the forwards to rest his legs, he also showed himself to be a strong striker of the ball
raising questions as to where best to place him in future games. Thanks for playing with us Kolja
and all the best on your return home.
Alasdair Brown – Alasdair, playing his last year in juniors, moved from his accustomed inner
position to the back line. His speed onto the ball, his vision and his ability to move it quickly
forward either through the mid-field or direct to the strikers was instrumental in opening many of
the attacking passages of play throughout the season.
Eugene Brown – Eugene was one of the new players in the U17’s team and has shown enormous
development throughout the season. Playing in the forward line, Eugene was always very quick
and as his ball skills developed to become a major component of the team’s attack.
Cameron Elliott – Cameron was also a “first timer” on the team this year having joined us from
one of those – “not to be spoken of” - Northern Clubs. Cam filled the goals with confidence and
enthusiasm throughout the year and provided us with some astounding saves. We all enjoyed his
slide into the goal mouth each match – ready for battle.
Max Jefferys – also playing for the first time in U17’s Max proved himself to be a versatile player
whether on the wing or at an inner or in mid-field positions. Max is a solid competitor and as a
result played a major role in many of the team’s attacking plays.
Paris Litton-Strain – sadly Paris left the season early due to injury and left a large hole to fill. He
was always strong in defence and quick and capable in distributing the ball to the forwards. We
hope the recovery is complete Paris and wish you well for your future.
Corey Morrow – Corey formed the other mainstay of final defence throughout the year. His
powerhouse tackle rarely saw an opponent evade him and coupled with his speed and agility made
it very difficult for his opponents to intercept, once he had the ball. On short corners, the oncoming
opposition always faltered a step when they realized Corey was taking the shot. Corey too was
playing his last year in U17’s.
William Noller – William, one of the players who will be leaving juniors, has consistently filled
one of the main striker roles throughout the year. His tenacity in attacking the ball and then taking
it to the circle regardless of the swarm of defending players followed by his driving shots on goal
has elevated him to equal top goal scorer for the season.
Eoghan O’Donnell – Eoghan in his last years of juniors, has been one of the team’s stalwart
players. Carrying an injury for much of the season Eoghan played week after week and gave his all
on every occasion. With lightning pace down the wing, Eoghan often was the player to arrive at the
right moment to pop in that unexpected goal.
Jake Ribarovski – Jake also was a key part of the goal scoring attack for the team. Mostly at the
inner position, with dazzling speed and outstanding stick skills, Jake was able to weave his way
through a seeming wall of defensive sticks to deliver the ball into the circle for his own or another’s
shot. He too has been rewarded in sharing the top goal scoring spot – a fine memory for his last
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