A cold morning led to the Eagles getting an early jump on the Lions with the girls being forced to play catch up for the rest of the match.
Charlotte Bradley showed her strength in the goal circle with accuracy and linking well with her attacks, earning her the award for the week.
Kyra Pearce followed with a strong presence in the defensive ends, with multiple turnovers and strong rebounds.
The girls couldn’t get it done but they can hold their heads high after putting in their all across the course of the game.
Whistle Award: Charlotte Bradley
After a slow start from the Lions, the 17s finally found some momentum in the second quarter with some strong defence from Sophie Munro and Paige Cooper, rebounding at every opportunity.
Ella Zotti, Ella Reynolds and Taylah Mason showed great control in the mid court.
Grace Le Deux, Chloe Butterworth and Sophie Allen combined well in the attacking end.
O’Sullivan Builders Award: Paige Cooper
Grace Barry and Casey Drummond controlled the mid court from the outset, bringing team mates into the game further down the court.
Shona Gesler continued her strong form shooting with accuracy while Mariah Baumann stood out with strong feeds into the ring.
A 21 goal second quarter put the game out of reach for Mansfield and put the B Res girls on their way to another comfortable win.
Inari Sushi Award – Casey Drummond
The Lions got off to an exceptional start with Renee Sari shooting 12 from 14 in the first period to set the team up for a big score.
The defensive duo of Madi Hager and Ash Webster were too tall for the Eagles, securing many rebounds.
Hard drives from Andrea McKenzie and Lucy Zotti resulted in critical turnovers for the Lions.
Opportunities arose for B Grade to use their bench to include Under 17s players Chloe and Sophie who well and truly held their own.
Ash Webster showed great versatility at both ends of the court.
Café 96 Award – Madi Hager
Rooks Pizza Award – Ashlyn Webster
Club Dinner – Madi Albers
Ellie Fuhrmeister and Ally Black had a day out, combining well in the ring.
Rosie O’Sullivan got in plenty of important touches while applying great pressure.
Ruby Martin and Sarah Szczykulski had their hands over everything and put fantastic pressure on in the defensive end.
Ally Black showed great intensity over the course of the game and transitioned from attack to defence well.
Another great win for the Lions, heading into another home game against the Swans.
Club Dinner – Rosie O’Sullivan
Caffeine Bistro – Ally Black