Collegiate turns tables with 2-1 win

Bad luck to us in the last game of the season as a depleted West Hobart team had to borrow three Collegiate players before the match began. Almost half our side was absent at Tournament of the Minds - we sure missed them but congratulations to Collegiate for playing so well today. In two earlier clashes, West Hobart defeated Collegiate 10-nil and 8-nil.

Bella and Jessica played as fiercely as ever with Bella scoring a sliding goal - that's her on the ground in the photo. Alice Cox was invaluable in the first half before departing to play with the U9 Leopards team while regulars Annie, Audrey and Kirra were tireless as ever. And Susie - love those big kicks of yours!

Lots more photos from Saturday's game

We also salute Tim and Paul Tabart for everything they've done this season - rain or shine, they've trained the team each week then corralled the players for the game on Saturday morning. Thanks fellas.

Absolutely HUGE slideshow

Lots and lots of photos from last Saturday's match at Mt Nelson - remember, the one where we beat Fahan? Just about everyone makes an appearance in this production: dogs, Daleks, unicyclists, Tim the coach and of course you, the players. I hope everyone enjoys the pictures - Peter.

Let the slideshow begin

Thanks to Servers Australia for hosting our files - which they do free of charge - and increasing our data allowance (which is necessary for these slide shows).

A game with everything (and a win as well)

West Hobart defeated Fahan 3-1
A beautiful day - a beautiful game. West Hobart played an attacking game from the start and kept Fahan under constant pressure. Bella scored all three goals though at least another half-dozen shots also headed goalwards. Off-field interest was maintained by sightings of a golden Dalek as well as a boy riding a unicycle along the boundary. Oh yes and Charlotte had her birthday. And just look at that sunshine! Roll on global warming...


Later on, most of the team enjoyed drinks and sausages at our end of season barbeque held at Mt Stuart rec ground. Unwisely (for some) this was followed by a fiercely-contested soccer match pitting parents against offspring. The kids won 1-0 but were lucky to do so. Piers, Tim and Paul were relentless against overwhelming (though smaller) opposition.

End of season celebration plans - Saturday Aug 25

With two games to go for the season, it's time to celebrate a fantastic year.

Everyone is invited to an end-of-season BBQ for the U/11 team this Saturday from about 1:00 - 3:00pm. (This is not to be confused with the larger West Hobart Junior Soccer Club BBQ which will be held in October)

Venue: Benjafield Park, at the very end of Benjafield Terrace, Mt Stuart (Benjafield Terrace runs off Elphinstone Rd, where it crosses Gordon Ave. You can get there via Mellifont St or up Elphinstone Rd from North Hobart).

This site has got BBQs and newly opened toilets. There's also a small oval for a friendly kids vs parents show-down. Plus play equipment and a slide for younger children.

There'll be several girls away at Tournament of the Minds the following week so this Saturday seems the time to do it.

A team worthwhile...

To borrow from an old saying:

Its easy enough to be happy
When life flows along like a sweet song
But the girl worthwhile is the girl with a smile
When everything goes dead wrong

2007 has been a great year, full of many sweet victories, and until meeting Princes St at Waimea, only one close loss. For once we struggled against tenacious opposition and found ourselves a goal down at half time. The pressure was on us, and the girls fought valiantly, but never really got their game flowing and couldn't crack the solid, and often packed, defence of Princess St. For the first time this year, we failed to score and ended 0-2 down at the final whistle.

Happily though, our girls enjoyed the game and managed a hearty cheer for Princes St at the close.

We had a full team for the first time in weeks, with no-one off with cold, flu, or injury. It was great to see Sarah back after several weeks recovering from an operation and taking on the role of captain for the day. Thanks also to Phoebe and Freda who volunteered as goalies.

Princes St dead-ends our winning streak

West Hobart fought hard but succumbed to Princes Street 2-nil yesterday. Their winning edge was a strong defence plus star player Tess Nettlefold. Our girls hammered the goal at one point in the second half but were unable to score. It's good to see everyone back after colds and flu. And no - it's just coincidence that Annie McCann figures in all the photos today.