R15 WAFLW Match Day Report

WAFLW LEAGUE:

Returning to action after the bye, East Fremantle took on Swan Districts at the WACA this past Saturday. Ridma Ratnakele made her League debut while Katelyn Catalano returned to the side and Mylee Leitch played her first game since Rd 6 overcoming a wrist injury. The contest was evenly poised with both sides trading goals, the Sharks getting on the board courtesy of a Grace Freeman set shot. Swans finished the quarter off strongly kicking two quick goals to take a 13 point lead into the first change. The Sharks lifted around the ball in the second term led by Caylen Crook. Mylee Leitch and Chloe Reilly combined inside 50 leading to Leitch snapping truly for the Sharks second. It was an arm wrestle early in the third quarter before Swans got an important first goal of the term giving them a 20 point buffer. In the dying stages of the quarter, Reilly dribbled one home from the boundary to give the Sharks life. As they did all game, Swans answered the challenge extending the lead to 26 points. The home side refused to waver as Freeman and Reilly kicked their second for the game respectively as Swans recorded a 14 point victory. East Fremantle travel to Mandurah coming up against Peel on Sunday June 25 with bounce down at 2pm.

The Round 15 League Awards were presented to the following players:

Best Player: Caylen Crook sponsored by Cuccovia Brick Laying

Second Best Player: Anjelique Raison sponsored by Armando Sports

Third Best Player: Taya Chambers sponsored by the Richardson Family

Coaches Award: Grace Freeman sponsored by Jewellery Gift Emporium

Players Player: Laura Catherine

ROGERS CUP:

Nearby at Mineral Resources Park under lights, East Fremantle took on Perth in Round 15 Rogers Cup action on Saturday night. Ruby O’Keeffe ran out for her debut as did Mid-West academy product Abby Green while Jaya Ingram, Amy Thompson and Carys Gourlay returned to the team. The Sharks kicked four opening term goals before adding a further two in the second term taking a 27 point lead into the main change. The Sharks were never headed running out 35 point victors. Elsie Simpson, Tiani Teakle and Lexi Laffrey kicked two majors each while Green and Athena Mendoza kicked one apiece. East Fremantle take on Peel in Mandurah on Sunday June 25 at 12pm.

The Round 15 Rogers Cup Awards were presented to the following players:

Best Player: Kaylee Fisher sponsored by Eugene’s Pizzeria

Second Best Player: Charlotte McGregor sponsored by Richardson Family

Play of the Day: Abby Green sponsored by Armando Sports

Coaches Award: Gisela Zumpano sponsored by the Golf Clearance Outlet

Players Player: Kaylee Fisher