By Jonty Ralphsmith
Casey’s men banked a crucial 2-1 win in the Vic League 2 competition over bottom-placed La Trobe to strengthen its position in finals calculations.
Forced to fight hard with green and yellow cards at one stage reducing the visitors to nine men at La Trobe Hockey Centre, Blake Edwards and Craig Moore were both able to convert from short corners to ensure victory.
The players ran the game out well and linked up stylishly throughout the game, with Cam Ritchie and Harsimran Grewal playing well, while David Noney’s return to the team in the last three games has added a youthful, versatile and offensive dynamic to the side.
Casey now sits in fourth spot on the table, two points clear of fifth ahead of a clash with sixth-placed Mentone.
Meanwhile, the women had a 3-2 loss against Melbourne University, despite goals to Mikayla Davis and Sam Wagg.
The result causes them to fall out the finals-bound top six, sitting behind Monash University by two points.
