Division 1 – Play Off No2.
Tulloch Tornadoes 27 v 46 Kiwis
The game started off with a strong fight from both teams with the first goal being scored by Kiwis. Tulloch’s mid court worked hard to push the ball up the court with Cameron Johnston (C) linking well with Lori Smith (WA) to feed to ball back into the circle. Kim Johnson (GD) and Natasha Tulloch (GK) presented a strong defence for Kiwis allowing the ball to move back up the court. Kiwis gained 2 more goals until Tulloch’s Claire Morris (GA) and Tahnae Maclennan (GS) brought it back and ended the first quarter with 7-7.
In the second and third quarter, both teams didn’t back down. Kiwis worked hard to steal possession of the ball with Tulloch’s Emma Leask (GD) and Megan Keppie (GK) playing flawlessly together in pressuring the Tulloch shooting circle. It was a battle between mid-court players with Kirsten Henry (WA) and Holly King (WD) to gain possession of the ball and work it back into the circle. The 3rd quarter ended with Kiwis in the lead 31-18.
The last quarter was as strong as the first 3 with both teams fighting hard for the goals. Kiwis Kylie Wood (WD) provided great support to the team to work the ball back up the court. Kiwi’s shooters Louise Jamieson and Rhianne Colvin played harmoniously together in the circle with accurate shooting throughout the game. The final score was 46-27 with the win to Kiwis. Player of the match was Cameron Johnston for Tulloch’s and Louise Jamieson for Kiwis.