Women Retain Top Spot

It was a gala day at Dorothy Laver Reserve West as Camberwell Women's team took on MCC in a delayed round 6 game. The Camberwell women played short on Sunday but showed some real grit to power their way to a 20-8 victory over MCC and hold their top standing in the Division One competition.

With an 8-7 lead at half time the game was in the balance.  When Melissa Hadden was sidelined with a rolled ankle,  Camberwell needed to dig deep.  They did so in the second half with the Hollenkamp sisters taking control and combining brilliantly with Laura Braakhuis and Cassidy Richards in a run of scintillating goals.  Fiona Carroll was steadfast in the goals as the opposition battled unsuccessfully to break Camberwell’s tight defence.  Poppy Ashby and Sophia Tatlis won some great ground-balls and made quick runs to take the ball forward and set up Camberwell attacking plays.

The club was delighted to see local Solway Ward Councillor, Garry Thompson and a number of local residents among the spectators.  The subject of the Dorothy Laver Reserve proposed soccer facility was a hot topic of conversation, punctuated by some spirited cheering as the Camberwell goals flowed. 

Camberwell 20 def MCC 8

Goals: Saskia 5-3, Laura 4-1, Cassidy 4, Amanda 3-2, Cat 3, Mel 1-1, Lyndal 0-1

Best: Saskia, Laura, Amanda

Photos by Alan Ryan