After six weeks without a game, Cowra’s women’s side made a triumphant return to the pitch with a commanding 5–1 win over a strong Waratahs Blue outfit on Saturday.
Coach Mitchell Thompson admitted the opening stages were tense, with the Waratahs pressing hard and testing Cowra’s defence in the first 15 minutes. “The team were so nervous and it showed,” Thompson said. “Waratahs came out fast attacking our goal early.”
Once the side settled into rhythm, Cowra began to dominate possession in the opposition half. A sweeping move down the right led to a pinpoint cross from Jaca, met perfectly by Allie Woods who volleyed home to open the scoring.
The second half saw Cowra sharpen their passing game and exploit space with well-timed through balls, adding four more goals via Candice, Courtney B, Tay, and Jaca. Thompson praised the even spread of scorers as a sign of the team’s depth.
Defensively, the backline absorbed plenty of pressure from Waratahs’ quick strikers, with goalkeeper Linda Woods impressing for her decisive interventions. A special mention went to Courtney M, who returned from running the City2Surf in Sydney to take the field the same day.
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“This group have trained the house down despite not playing for six weeks,” Thompson said. “I’m proud of their commitment.”
The Player’s Player award went to Allison Buttigeig. Cowra now turn their focus to building momentum ahead of the finals.
C Grade Put 12 Past Waratahs
Cowra’s C Grade side produced an attacking masterclass at home, thumping Waratahs 12–3 under coach Drew Willis.
A four-goal haul from Toby Morrison led the way, with Connor Munroe (3), Levi Strange (2), Toby Croker (2) and Tyler Morgan also finding the net. Midfield generals Jack Croker and Jackson Brown controlled the centre of the park, helping to stifle Waratahs’ forward threats.
Willis said the performance was a confidence boost for his young side but warned against complacency. “There were moments where we got comfortable, which led to lazy shots and passes,” he said. “It’s important to keep the mindset that there’s always room to improve.”
Senior Men Hold Barnies to a Draw
Cowra’s senior men played out a tight contest with Barnies, finishing locked at 1–1.
Cowra will look to build on the result as they push toward the end of the season.
