Senior jets loose to well drilled premier romans

It was a tough game against a well drilled Romans team. From the start, tall strong defence caused Jets problems to find the best pass to Leah (GS) and Rosie (GS). Hope slotted in well as WD making crucial interception on the centre pass. Nicole stepped up as GK in place of injured Josie and worked hard to link with Molly (GD).

The tempo was high throughout Q2 however Jets were on the back foot and struggling to find the best option through the court to their shooters. Maddy replaced Tallula at C mid way through to counter.

For Q3, big changes were made for impact: Jacy (C), Maddy (WA), Nicole (WD) and Katie (GK). Jets were keen to reverse the power of play. Nicole settled into familiar WD position and Jacy formed a steady link between defence and attack. It was still hard work getting balls into the shooters but openings were starting to develop. Leah exited the circle to create more space and Rosie was relentless in exploiting the space and putting up her shots. Katie began to reap the rewards of forcing the GS onto the goal line and balls went out of court. Tallula replaced Maddy at WA. Jets found ways to counteract the Romans attack, ending Q3 in a draw 14 - 14.

The fight back was on in Q4. Molly (GD) came into her own - making her classic interceptions which the attack used wisely and the gap began to lessen. Unfortunately key decisions and unforced errors didn’t always reward the immense Jets defensive pressure but Jets ended winning Q4 14-9.

It was a difficult game with forced positional changes but always lessons to be learned.

Opponents chosen player of the match: Tallula Norman (C / WA)

Player’s chosen player of the match: Jacy Brown (WA / C)

Q1 12 - 17
Q2 17 - 31
Q3 31 - 45
Q4 45 - 54