Team Jets Loose to Tough Hucclecote

TEAM JETS VS HUCCLECOTE

Q1- 13 - 6
Q2- 21 – 22
Q3-26 – 38
Q4-41 – 48

Amazing start – the Jets came quickly out the blocks and were fully committed to every ball and shooters were on song from the first whistle. The defensive unit caused Hucclecote into errors which Jets capitalised on giving us a 13 – 6 lead at the end of the first quarter. Becca Forrest leading from the back GK was in fine form hunting the ball and with her defensive partner Kat Le Riche GD and Jodie Blampied WD they formed an impressive unit.

The second and third quarters saw Hucclecote turning the tables on Jets, forcing us away from the ball and Jets ended up playing as individuals and not working on the unit principles which had served them so well in the first quarter. Jets struggled to recognise and adapt to the situation and with Hucclecote scoring a run of 10 unanswered goals the end of the third quarter was a welcome relief to push the reset button.

To their credit, Jets were not finished and were determined to play with pride. Jacy Brown moved to C and Aimee Bourke to WA. This opened up the attack and allowed Rosie Tonner GA to take the front cut on Hucclecote defence and Emily Green GS was holding strong. Nicole Goddard moved to her familiar position WD and continued to force pressure on the Hucclecote attack. Hucclecote made changes to steady the ship but unfortunately for Jets, the gap was too large to overcome, but the positive Jets won the last quarter 15 – 10.

The game gave us lots of food for thought, lots to work on, but all in all the weekend was a positive one. Our fitness levels were good. Becca Forrest was awarded POM for both games – two new caps. We will regroup, analyse individual performances and pull together for next weekend’s games against Premier Romans and Poole.

POM: Becca Forrest

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