Today the Leopards played a skilled Taroona Red side on Hobart's prettiest ground, situated on a grassy headland overlooking the Derwent. Two years ago an U11 game was interrupted when players spotted a pod of whales in the river!Here are the full match details from Eva's dad, Graham Schroter:
Great Defence results in draw
The Mighty Leopards fought hard to hold out a determined Taroona to a nil-all draw in wet and blustery conditions at Taroona. The wind-swept Derwent River provided the backdrop for what was an enthralling contest. Taroona were well drilled and highly skilled and asked questions of our defence, as well as doing a creditable job of repelling our attacking raids on their goal.
The game was in the balance right up until the final whistle. Both teams showed a willingness to run and pass and put pressure on the opposing team. To their credit both teams showed steely resolve to fight out the contest to the last minute. The final two minutes of the game saw an attack by the Leopards on the Taroona goal followed immediately by an attacking raid on the Leopards' goal.
The determination of the Leopards to not have their line crossed was illustrated at one point in the second half when Alice was on the goal circle taking the ball from an attacker, while Alice-Mary was crawling around trying to grasp the ball. In the third line of defence, Tessa and others were standing in the goal mouth to prevent any chance of a goal.
Special mention needs to be made of Alice and Rosie who were (as always) fantastic in their efforts to defend the Leopards' line. Well done girls, and well done to all the other members of the team. GO THE MIGHTY LEOPARDS!
