Finding a target: Mooroopna’s Lauren Varapodio hits it forward.
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Rechelle Zammit
Mooroopna has delivered a finals masterclass with a blistering 4-1 triumph over Shepparton Strikers in the Goulburn Valley Hockey Association B-women’s grand final.
It was a deserved reward for Mooroopna, which enjoyed a brilliant unbeaten campaign in 2022 and recorded 14 wins and one draw.
A resounding 12-0 win over Euroa in the semi-final further cemented Mooroopna’s flag favouritism and the side did not disappoint on the big stage.
Lauren Varapidio, Stephanie Cardamone, Mia Ponting and Abigail Vaivars were the goal scorers for Mooroopna, while Raechel Gardiner was the sole scorer for Strikers.
News’ photographer Rechelle Zammit was at McEwen Reserve at the weekend to capture plenty of hockey grand final action.
Tight tussle: Strikers’ Brooke Linnett and Mooroopna’s Kirrilly Gollan battle for control.
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Rechelle Zammit
Moving it on: Mooroopna’s Kerry Gannon.
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Rechelle Zammit
On the run: Strikers’ Olivia Forbes chases it down.
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Rechelle Zammit
Winding up: Mooroopna’s Hannah Vibert has a shot.
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Rechelle Zammit
Getting low: Strikers’ Hannah Keady dribbles it forward.
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Rechelle Zammit
Physical contest: Mooroopna’s Katie Crane is muscled off it by Strikers’ Raechel Gardiner.
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Rechelle Zammit
In pursuit: Mooroopna’s Jessica Cassels applies pressure on Strikers’ Amy Harrap.
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Rechelle Zammit
