GAELIC SPORTS WORLD Issue 17 – January 10, 2015 | Page 28

WOMEN’S 15-A-SIDE FOOTBALL
Alana Brown and Michelle O’Brien
have led from the front as per usual.
Big moment to date was their Round
7 spanking of the Blues.
Third place Na Fianna - the warrior
women - continue to dramatically improve. Despite the loss of Zoe Tully
through injury, the green and blacks
appear to have the most consistent player numbers of any
side. This will prove handy come finals. Highlight: Increased
offensive potency where Round 8 saw them notch up 10-24.
The Western Ireland ladies move the ball better than anyone between half forward and half back lines but still have a
tendency to break down in crucial games. They are missing
the leadership of Tess Baxter and will be lucky to make the
top four. A highlight was their one point loss in a thriller to
Onkas in Round 4.
Meanwhile Flinders O’Neill’s , after setting a high standard
last season, have had a poor start to the season but are now
back in contention. The addition of Lauren Saunders has
strengthened the squad. They had a massive win against Na
Fianna in Round 5.
New side the Morrigans joined
the competition this season. The
team had a baptism of fire in the
first few rounds but continue to
persevere under the guidance of
Jules Smith. Their highlight so
far was their first win in the SA
League in Round 5 when they
clocked up 2-6 to beat Morrigans
on a historic day.
Bottom of the table, Irish Aus-

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tralian Rovers are winless pre-Christmas. Stacey Richardson
continues to shine with support from Chelsea Hocking. Ex
State President, Lee Hayes still mixes