Can you spot Sally H, Sally T and Cath?
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Monday, 6 February 2012
A blast from the past!
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Sunday, 5 February 2012
Bristol Banners v Mangotsfield 5 February 2012
GK Deb, GD Julie, WD Jo, C Sally T, WA Maria, GA Sally H, GS Laura
Final Score 44 - 26
It was freezing today and everyone of us had several layers on and didn’t rush to peel any off. We all arrived in plenty of time for a good warm up and felt very confident that we were going to win.
The first quarter started well with a 11-6 lead. It started snowing and we were conscious that the game could be called off at any time if we started sliding or slipping about. The second quarter was much the same and we finished at half time leading 19-12. We realised that we were not very fired up on the court and this could have been because we all felt deep down we were winning and didn’t look as though this would change. We made a decision to start encouraging each other and being more narrative on the court. At the end of the third quarter we had extended our lead to 35-20 which was much better. Mangotsfield made a few changes to their positions in the final quarter but it didn’t make too much of a difference to the game and we eventually won 44-26. It was a good friendly game and although we were pulled up for a few faults, we won every tossup - which we practiced at training. Maybe we should have 5 mins each Thursday spent doing these?
I think everyone felt as though they had played quite well and it was good to see Deb facing her nemesis in the goal third and managing to keep her cool –well done Deb.
I got players player this week (I think it was because I was coughing/spluttering and they stayed away from me which meant I looked as though I was always free!!).
Sympathies to Laura who had to score the match after us and was looking like an Eskimo in the snow. The match did start but was called off halfway through the third quarter so she got freezing cold for nothing.
Bristol Banners v Natwest 28 January 2012
GS Laura, GA Sally H, WA Maria, C Sally T, WD Jo, GD Deb, GK Lizza, Sub Emma
Our match against Natwest was our first one since the middle of December and although we had beat Natwest previously, I think we were all feeling a little rusty and anxious.
Emily had taken our training session on Thursday, so we were a little bit more ‘on the ball’. However, we were all determined to keep our winning streak going.
It was great having a squad of 8 as this really took the pressure off of some of the team who weren’t all feeling 100%. Sally H was suffering with a cold and Deb was recovering from a popped cartilage. Not having to worry if someone takes a tumble or has an injury during the match was also a huge relief as we knew a sub was ready to come on at any point.
We had a good start with us leading after the first quarter 12-2. However Natwest made a few changes and at halftime although we were still leading, they had shortened the gap to 20-16. We did a little reshuffle ourselves and Emma came on as WD and Jo took over Debs GK/GD position. After the third quarter, we were leading 32-23 and at the final whistle we won 37-27.
The match included quite a lot of toss ups which I think is a good sign that we are really going for every ball, loose or otherwise. Another good point was that there were hardly any footwork faults. It felt as though we were able to play our own game quite a lot during the match and so we need to keep working on this in order to win the rest of our games.
Well done everyone for a terrific win and especially to Sally T who was nominated players player.
Bristol Banners v Doves 10 December 2011
GS Laura, GA Sally H, WA Maria, C Sally T, WD Jo, GD Julie, GK Lizza
Brr, brr a bit of chilly day today and a few hangovers as well.
We had a great game against Doves. Even though we anticipated we would (or should)probably win, we were not at all complacent.
It was one of the only games we have played this season that we have been able to play our own game and use some of our moves that we practise in training.
Everyone played a great game and it was brilliant to have such a good result as we had our sponsor, Bristol Banners front man Paul Tyler supporting us. (even better when he very generously gave us a bottle of wine each). Thanks again for that Paul!
The score was:
1st quarter 18-1
2nd quarter 36-2
3rd quarter 47-2
4th quarter 63-5
Well done everyone and well done again to Sally H who was voted players player.
Bristol Banners v Ashton 3 December 2011
GK Lizza, GD Deb, WD Emma/Julie, C Sally T, WA Maria, GA Sally H, GS Laura
With half the team on pain killers due to bad backs, headache and hangover and Lizza’s massive bruise on her inside leg, we were a sorry bunch at the start of the match. Our first quarter was not our best and we were losing 6-5. This happens all of the time so I think we need to sharpen up our warm ups and try and change this pattern in the new year. The second quarter was better and at half time, they had only managed to score one more goal which put us in the lead 13-7. We continued our good streak and the third quarter showed a bigger gap 21-10. We eventually finished winning 28-15. A good win, but not one of our better matches I don’t think. We were approached by the Doves team after, who congratulated us on doing so well this season and it felt great to know we have only one match to play before Christmas to stay at the top of the division. We may have to work a bit harder next year in order to stay there as we have had a few close matches and I’m sure some teams will be out for blood..........
Well done everyone and again ‘Well Done’ Sally H for getting players player.
Bristol Banners v Skylarks 26 November 2011
GK Deb, GD Lizza, WD Jo, C Sally T, WA Anna, GA Sally H, GS Maria
WHAT A GAME!!!!!
We knew we were going to have to pull out all of the stops today as Skylarks have won all of their games so far and Sally T watched them play previously and said how good they were. The first quarter was a bit sad for us and we trailed 7-2. Lizza and Deb did some tactical swapping due to the GS being roughly the same height as Lizza. It worked very well and by half time we had pulled back and were losing by just 4. 13-9. The skylarks defenders were very very tight and my shooting was also not the best which made it even more difficult to pull back. However, by the third quarter we were just 2 behind, 17-15. We knew we could win if we really slowed our game down and gave a massive final effort in the final quarter. Nobody wanted to check on the scores until the final whistle when they announced Banners win 20-19. We beat them by one goal!!!!!!!!!!! Fantastic result. It was a great match and great effort by everyone.
10/10 to Deb who was feeling unwell with a cold brewing and thanks to Anna who stood in for Emma today. Also very well done to Sally H who received players player.
Bristol Banners v Bristol & West 12 November 2011
GK Deb, GD Julie, WD Jo/Emma S, C Sally T, WA Maria, GA Sally H, GS Laura
Final Score 43 - 33
Final Score 43 - 33
Hooray, we played today with a sub.....that’s not happened in a very long time. It was great that Jo came along happy to play some of the game and also happy to support and coach on the side line.
Bristol and West are currently top of the division – with a game in hand so we knew this would be a very competitive match. After a very tight fight, we were managing to hold a lead by only one goal 9-8. The second quarter was so much better and we stretched the lead to 24-14. By this time the shooters and defenders had established the opponents movements and we were getting into our stride. The third quarter stayed even which saw our score raise to 36-25 and an eventual win by 43-33. Hurray!!!!!!! There was still a lot of huddling in the centre third, so maybe we have to try at training to practise our space awareness. It was quite a fast game and we all managed to keep up so well done to everyone, especially Sally T who by playing centre, makes it looks effortless – it’s just as well you do all of your running outside of netball Sall. Very well done to Sally H who got players player –(Not man of the match as Emily corrected me).
Bristol Banners v Jets 5 October 2011
GK Deb, GD Lizza, WD Emma S, C Sally T, WA Maria, GA Sally H, GS Laura
Final Score
Final Score
We were very upbeat today wanting to get another win under our belts.
The first quarter was the lowest scoring quarter we have ever played with both teams having to battle so hard just to get a point. 2-1 to us. The game was fast and very scrappy on both sides and also the courts were very slippy which didn’t help. At half time we had stretched our lead 8-4 but knew that could change at any time. Some good feedback from the circle players indicated that we were all muddling together and not creating enough space in the centre third. By the end of the third quarter we were holding onto our lead by 14-9. There were numerous mistakes on court by both teams which resulted in the game stop/starting so many times that we didn’t feel as though the game really flowed. Because of the fast pace of the game and the very tight marking, we weren’t able to play ‘our game’ and got a bit swept up with the pace and the forced errors. None the less ‘ WE WON’.
Very well done to Deb who got players player. Lizza and Deb worked endlessly in the circle and made the shooters game a misery!! Excellent!
Bristol Banners v 15 October 2011
GK Deb, GD Lizza, WD Jo, C Emma S, WA Julie, GA Maria, GS Laura
Final Score 45 - 6
Final Score 45 - 6
After our training session on Thursday, we were aiming to put into play our ‘dodging’ tactics.
They worked brilliantly and the whole game was great. Players were moving into spaces and using each other well to get the ball right into our attacking circle.
We welcome Lizza into the squad and she performed really well and did a spectacular ‘almost’ forward roll on court during play – luckily no real damage done.
The quarters were scored as follows ;
1st – 9-3
2nd- 17-4
3rd- 34-5
4th- 45-6
A brilliant team effort again, bringing us 3 wins out of 3 games. A great start to the season.
Laura was voted players player – well done Laura, your shooting was fab!
BristolBanners v Mangotsfield 8 October 2011
GK Deb, GD Julie, WD Jo, C Sally T, WA Emma S, GA Maria, GS Laura
Final Score 34 - 12
Final Score 34 - 12
We struggled with availability for this match but thankfully Jo played even though she was advised not to at the moment because of her weak ankle. So a big thanks to you Jo for putting yourself out for this game and having such good team spirit.
The team positions were different for some of us so it did take a good quarter for us to settle in and start playing well with each other. The end of the 1st quarter was even 5 – 5. We were all guilty of silly faults like footwork, distance etc. But the next quarter showed we had taken on board our mistakes and we scored 9 and they didn’t score any!!
At half time we discussed our game and said to slow it down and try to remember some moves we had done in training. The third quarter was our best and we were leading 26 – 8. We were playing really well as a team and at the end of the game, we were all smiles with a final result of 34 – 12.
It was a great game with everybody pulling together and doing their part. Today was one of those netball days when you feel great to be playing. I hope everyone felt that way as it was a well deserved win.
BristolBanners v Natwest 24 September 2011
Final Score 34 - 24
Today saw in our first match of the season. Great to be back at the Grange.
It was nice and bright but after our warm up, some of us were already feeling a little puffed! A sure sign of upping the fitness levels.
We played Natwest who were down in our division from div 8. The first quarter was eventful-the very tall GK was knocked out by her own team mate in a clash and had to leave the game. We were trailing 5-4 when the whistle blew.
The 2nd quarter we played a much better game and took the lead 15-8.
We talked at half time and all agreed we were bunching up too much and not driving forward as much as we should. By the end of the 3rd quarter, our lead had increased to 25-13. We were very positive by then and went on to win 34-24. A great start to the season to get us on the score sheet with a win. The game had some really good moments of play and great team work so this could be something to concentrate on at training. If anyone feels we could benefit from certain areas of practise – ie back line passes, centre passes, dodging-anything, then feel free to say at training and we can work on any weaknesses.
Thanks to Anna who stepped in for Emma S at the last minute and fitted in really well. Also thanks to Sally H who was meant to be helping her parents move house but came along to play and got nominated players player. Well done!
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Team Photos 5 December 2009
Sub Wendy, GS Cath, GK Deb, GA Sally H, WD Jo, C Sally T, WA Maria, GD Michelle
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