Story courtesy of Northern NSW Football
Wallsend v Thornton
Sunday, March 18th 2:30 pm
Kurraka Oval, Fletcher
Last start: Thornton lost 2-1 to Adamstown; Wallsend had a 1-1 draw with New Lambton
Position on ladder: Thornton 6th, nil points; Wallsend 3rd, 1 point
Squad news
Wallsend will be at full strength with the return of Jess Evans and Ellie Halls whilst Thornton is expected to field the same starting side.
What the coaches say
Thornton coach Rob Richardson is expecting it to be a tough match.
“Wallsend shared the points last weekend and we were unlucky not to do the same,” he said.
“The girls know it will be tough again this week as Wallsend have plenty of speed up front and the heat will probably be a factor.”
Wallsend coach Marc Hingston is hoping slight adjustments will improve their game.
“We are looking to keep the ball better this week and a solid preparation will allow that to happen.”
Bottom line
Last year’s cellar dwellers, Thornton, were unlucky not to share the points, but the team have already made a noticeable improvement which can be attributed to the culture and friendships formed on and off the field. Wallsend will be hoping to improve on last week’s performance and should be strong in attack with Sass Seaborn and Libby Copus-Brown. The key for Thornton will be holding a strong defensive line and shutting down the Devils’ strike power while Wallsend will need to focus on execution and ball movement. Predicting a close match with Wallsend to edge the Redbacks out.