R11 WAFLW Match Day Report

WAFLW

In Round 11 WAFLW action the Sharks made the trip to Leederville Oval taking on East Perth this past Saturday.

Elsie Simpson and Grace Freeman made their League debuts after consistent form in the Rogers Cup.  Taya Chambers returned from injury while Mid-West product Tayah Palmer returned to the side.

The first quarter was a tight battle between both midfield groups with the Sharks gaining field territory ascendency.  Beth Beckett converted within the first minute to give the Sharks the start they wanted. The defensive group set up well behind the ball as the away side continued to create scoring opportunities before Georgia Bett kicked her first goal for the year giving the Sharks a 17 point quarter time lead.

East Fremantle extended their lead early in the second term as Ashleigh Gomes found Georgie Cleaver on a lead. East Perth responded minutes later before debutant Freeman weaved around two would be tacklers to kick her first goal in League footy. The Sharks headed into the main break with a 28 point advantage.

The midfield brigade got to work in the third term around clearance and importantly the Sharks converted their opportunities with Cleaver kicking her second for the day before Palmer kicked two in four minutes.

It was much of the same in the final term beginning with the midfield as Chloe Reilly snapped truly before quick thinking from Anjelique Raison added the Sharks ninth as they recorded a 61 point win. This week we celebrate NAIDOC Round taking on West Perth on Sunday May 28 at Pentanet Stadium, 1pm bounce down. 

Round 11 Award Winners:

Best Player: Larissa Versaci sponsored by Cuccovia Brick Laying

Second Best Player: Beth Beckett sponsored by Armando Sports

Third Best Player: Georgie Cleaver sponsored by the Richardson Family

Coaches Award: Leanne Gubbins sponsored by Jewellery Gift Emporium

Players Player: Grace Freeman

ROGERS CUP

In the later game, East Fremantle’s Rogers Cup side took on East Perth at Leederville Oval.

Olivia Cooper made her first appearance for the season while Taylah York, Elizabeth Wignell, Athena Mendoza, Jaya Ingram and Ava Anderson all returned to the team.

The Sharks made the early running kicking three first quarter goals as York kicked two and Lexi Laffrey added one.

The second term was an arm wrestle as East Perth kicked the solitary goal of the term as the Sharks took an eleven point lead into the main break.

The second half turned out to be one way traffic as East Perth found another gear and the Sharks were unable to go with them as the Royals ran away 43 point winners.

East Fremantle come up against West Perth in NAIDOC Round this Sunday at Pentanet Stadium starting at 11am. 

Round 11 Award Winners:

Best Player: Tiani Teakle sponsored by Eugene’s Pizzeria

Second Best Player: Ayla Keady sponsored by the Richardson Family

Coaches Award: Madi Evans sponsored by the Golf Clearance Outlet

Play of the Day: Lexi Laffrey sponsored by Armando Sports

Players Player: Ava Anderson