All Flags Premier League Insider I Issue #3

The weekend of the 16^th – 18^th April sees the commencement of the Women’s All Flags Premier League, which has been eagerly awaited by many since the Men kicked off a few weeks ago. As happened with the Men, the first fixtures of the Women’s competition sees a Grand Final rematch between Hale and Victoria Park Xavier that should be a riveting encounter. Victoria Park Xavier will be looking to cement their 2020 crown with a win in Round 1, whilst Hale will be eager to make amends for the 2020 result, and will feature new recruit Sophie Johnston in a bid to make this a reality.

Other players that have sought new horizons that will be eager to make an impact this weekend will be North Coast Raiders’ Jade Vanderzwan, University of WA’s Danielle Bestall, and Maddison Naylor-Pratt and Madi Ratcliffe both lining up for Westside Wolves in 2021.

A number of coaches will take the reins for their first official match for their new clubs this weekend, with Jayde Taylor at Westside Wolves, Janine Keating at Wesley South Perth, Jeremy Davy at University of WA and Lee Capes with Curtin University. All will no doubt be seeking a positive start from their players to set themselves up for their 2021 campaign.

Hockey Australia have indicated that all fit athletes will be available for their clubs this weekend, which should enhance the quality on offer from all matches.

The full list of Women’s matches for this weekend are:

Lions                                     Curtin University             Friday 16^th April, 2021              7:00 pm @ Lemnos

Westside Wolves                 UWA                                 Saturday 17^th April, 2021         2:00 pm @ Lemnos

Hale                                      Vic Park                            Saturday 17^th April, 2021         4:00 pm @ Hale

NC Raiders                           Melville                             Saturday 17^th April, 2021         5:30 pm @ Warwick

YMCC                                    WASPS                              Sunday 18^th April, 2021           5:00 pm @ Lemnos

In the Men’s All Flags Premier League, a complete 3 rounds has seen 2 teams emerge unscathed with Melville City and Victoria Park Xavier sitting on 9 points each. James Day has extended his lead over Liam Flynn for the Eric Pearce Top Goal scorer and will be hoping the match against Whitford will provide him with opportunities to extend the gap. In other battles, Westside Wolves will meet University of WA in a clash which will further lock away either club’s top four position.

The full list of Men's matches for the weekend are:

 Fremantle Cockburn        Curtin University             Saturday 17^th April, 2021        2:30 pm @ Lakelands

Westside Wolves               UWA                                 Saturday 17^th April, 2021        3:30 pm @ Lemnos

Hale                                     Vic Park                           Saturday 17^th April, 2021        5:30 pm @ Hale

OGMHC                              Reds                                 Sunday 18^th April, 2021           2:30 pm @ Guildford

YMCC                                  WASPS                             Sunday 18^th April, 2021           3:30 pm @ Lemnos

Whitford                             Melville                            Sunday 18^th April, 2021           4:00 pm @ Warwick