Akina L (Year 12)

It is sometimes worrying, to watch a grand sports match, only to witness an effortless win for one team – perhaps almost a lack of competition it seems, can make it unentertaining. There’s always merit in suspense and close competition – think of how anticlimactic the 2014 FIFA world cup semifinal between Germany and Brazil was, with a staggering 7-1 defeat for Brazil.

Grade of Origin Netball – a similarly great and monumental match – was no different, a staggering defeat to the Year 11 team (with the score omitted as a courtesy to save the Year 11’s from further embarrassment).

Despite this momentous defeat, the game was still greatly exciting, as Year 12 took to the courts adorned in blue. This huge win for Year 12 is not an example of Year 11 incompetency – they played fantastically – but rather testimony to the wonders of Year 12 under the leadership of Mr Macourt.

Some comments from our boys in the blue dresses highlighted:

With further insight from Ellie P, who made an appearance on the offence.

In terms of game plan for the upcoming games, our school captain Anson L has even floated the thought that:

Adding some insight from Year 11, one student commented:

Year 12 looks forward to seeing Year 11 lose twice again in the two matches to come, versing soon in touch football and soccer.