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tain, Matthew Nell, at centre half to get the ball into
the opposition’s half, our gameplay was characterised by crisp, short passes, one-twos, and running
into space to receive the ball.
Overall, we had a very successful season. When
I refer to success, I allude to the kind that cannot
be represented in a “Win/Loss” column. The boys
learned a lot more about the game of hockey and
themselves than they had anticipated and this was
incredibly evident in their growth as players. Our
side had a mixed season but an enjoyable one none
the less.
From the beginning of the season we constantly battled with consistency issues, but toward the end we
became more confident in each other and played as
a team, instead of as a group of individuals. A disciplined structure, coupled with the jovial camaraderie within the group, allowed us to enjoy a great
year of hockey and personal growth. I would like
to congratulate each and every boy in the team for
making this year an enjoyable and successful one
for all. Good luck and all the best for the future.
Mr Adrian Ryan
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