Match of the Week: Comets blaze to a win
Curtin Hamersley Comets took on Southwest Jets in round 9 of the GIG WANL competition where Comets blasted their opponents away with a final score of 57-37.
Quarter One
Comets raced away at the starting whistle creating a five-goal lead early in the first term.
Comets’ defenders picked up effortless intercepts in the circle.
Jets trailed by 9 goals at the first break.
Quarter Two
Jets began to play catch up, matching each of Comets’ goals.
Maintaining their consistency, Comets held on to their lead despite Jets’ best efforts.
Comets stayed in the lead, 33 – 21 at half time.
Quarter Three
Some confusion through the midcourt for Jets proved costly, allowing Comets to take the momentum.
Comets’ defenders were in control of Jets’ goal circle, effectively zoning out their opponents.
Comets extended their lead to 17 goals.
Quarter Four
A fiery final quarter from both sides showed a vastly different game than before.
Jets’ midcourt showed great athleticism however Comets closed the game with a 20-goal lead.
Round 9 Overview
Open’s
Rangers bested Sharks and Warriors defeated Lightning while on Sunday, Roar claimed a narrow win against Demons.
Rangers V Sharks: 69-46
Warriors V Lightning: 50-35
Roar V Demons: 55-51
20U
Close games in the 20U division with Rangers, Lightning and Comets finding victories on Friday night and Roar finding theirs on Sunday.
Rangers V Sharks: 52-49
Lightning V Warriors: 55-42
Comets V Jets: 61-40
Roar V Demons: 52-41
Men’s
Warriors found a narrow win against Comets while Roar defeated Demons.
Warriors V Comets: 46-45
Roar V Demons: 59-40
