SJE Gold team took the field in the first time slot of the day against Nowra High School. Both teams playing a new sport meant it took some time to adjust to the rules and structure of the game.

SJE Gold seemed to find their feet a little quicker than their opponents with Ruby Marshall scoring first points of the day finishing off a great backline movement. SJE built from this to put together a 4-1 win over Nowra High, with Henry Parrish scoring two tries and a home ground feeling thanks to the sideline support of the SJE Blue team and coach Mrs Prayetno.

The next game against Shoalhaven High saw SJE Gold start slow but soon gathered momentum on the back of some tenacious goal line defence by Allira Smith and the pace of Mitchell Spillane to record their second 4-1 victory of the day.

Next up Kiama High School, a match which illustrated a game of two halves. SJE Gold and Kiama High went to the break locked up at two tries a piece but after some wise words from skipper Brydie Maddinson, it was Johnnie’s with all the running come the second half. A strategy change by the middles saw Cooper Bramley complete a hat trick and allowed Jarrah Treweek’s kicking game to shine setting up two tries for the runaway Callum Johnson, finishing the game with a strong 6-3 victory.

This set up a thrilling winner takes all match verses Vincentia High School with the winner going through to the grand final. Strong defensive lines held by both teams meant the kicking game would be the only way through to a scoring opportunity. Results unfortunately fell in favour of Vincentia High 3-1 and our SJE Gold team just fell short of the big dance. A great day had by all involved, learning a new sport and playing alongside new team members. 

St Johns Blue Team started the day off really well winning the first game 4 nil. The team quickly adapted to the new and unfamiliar rules of League Touch. With fast play and quick hands, the ball repeatedly landed in the hands of Christian Page who strategically implemented the grubber kick to score himself not only one try but three!

With a mix of 3 girls and 3 boys on the field, the team cleverly positioned themselves in attack and defence making it difficult for the opposition to score. With great attack down the middle from Todd Mitchell and a few long kicks from Kayd Marsh-Dawson, Reece Manasseh was able to use his speed and find the line. Strong defence on the wings from both Aimee Ward and Gemma Taylor saw the team finish the day with only one loss. Thank you for an awesome day!

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