Casey Hockey Club’s formidable Men’s Vic League (MVL2) side lost its first game of the entire season last weekend in a top-of-the-table clash against Werribee, falling short 5-3.
It was the first time that the Cannons have been on the wrong side of the final result, still sitting first on the ladder with an impressive season record of 13-1-1.
When the sides met earlier in the season, the scoring power of both teams was on display as Casey won 6-4, but Werribee turned the tables.
Tristan Chaffey is the most dominant scorer in the league with 36 goals to his name, but Werribee put some time into him, keeping him to one goal.
Matthew Light and Elliot Stephens produced highlights as they both capitalised on scoring opportunities, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Cannons to a win.
The other men’s teams also faced a similar fate on the day with the MVL2 Reserves going down to Werribee, 4-1.
Tadhg McCurran scored Cannons’ only goal on the day as he continues his consistent season.
The tough season that the Men’s Metro 2 South is having continued as the side was outplayed 4-0 against Southern United.
However, despite those three losses, there was a positive glimpse as the Pennant D South East team salvaged a 2-2 draw against Hawthorn.
Scott Daly and Matt Guastella were standout performers in the match, scoring one goal each to keep their team in the contest.
Things were a bit more positive for Casey Hockey in the women’s fixtures with three wins out of four matches.
It was a thrilling contest in the Women’s Vic League (WVL1) clash against Brunswick as the Cannons fired to win a nail-biter 1-0.
Samantha Dobrich produced the match-winning play to find the back of the net and give her team a great win.
Casey is third on the ladder and will look to go deep into finals after the remaining three rounds.
The Cannons’ WVL1 Reserves also prevailed in a close game against Brunswick, winning 2-1 at the final whistle.
Jenna McLauchlan and Cleo Guastella were the goal scorers in the victory, which gives Casey a bit of breathing room on the ladder.
The Cannons were far too strong for Hawthorn in the Pennant E South East competition, controlling the game to win 5-0.
A huge strength of the side is the many different scoring options it has, with five individual goal scorers in the victory – there is no particular reliance on any player.
Sophie Kimm, Emily Harris, Jane Gipp, Hilary Doulton and Karen Alarcon all made an impact on the scoreboard.
The Women’s Metro 1 South side put up a good fight against Mornington Peninsula, falling short 4-2.
Jessica Hogan and Kelly McLauchlan were the goal scorers in the loss.
Casey Hockey Club is looking good as finals approach and has recently given opportunities to several debutants.
