2023-04-17 National Netball Championships Darwin! So much fun! We came 3rd (and so close to better!), Force vs Fiji

The Force beat Fiji to keep their finals hopes alive - what a game, and Paish almost scored, and set one up - watch this below!

https://www.facebook.com/westernforce/videos/928024104984342 

Games-wise, we lost to VIC, NSW and QLD so we had to fight to get into semi's. We ended up being 4th, so played QLD in perhaps the most exciting game every played - double extra time!

All games are on Daddy's YouTube channel and on Kayo Freebies which also has commentary!

https://www.youtube.com/@StephenWigleyPerth

Stuff we did while Roxy was doing netball stuff! It was lovely and humid in Darwin, and loved it!

• Went to the jetty twice to have whole fish Asian style
• Went to the markets - had satay and laksa
• War tunnels
• Swam and floated in a man-made lake
• Walked in mangroves
• Went to Nicky and Pete's rooftop bar
• Pancakes in town, Nik-nak shop and leaving my glasses there
• Went to a Buddhist temple
• Went to a lovely local 'inclusive' cafe
• Had a really cool A frame house with a mezzanine, frogs and no mozzies!!
• Watched replays of Roxy's game in the evenings on Kayo and on video
• Mexican
• Run in the morning and being really dehydrated in the afternoon
• Evening dinner at the Yacht Club with all the parents
• Seaside lunch at a really cool lunch place
• Filipino Street food on first night!
• Coastal walks looking for crocs

 

2023-04-10 We're off to Darwin! Last week of term! Wahoo! Fun Night Out!

 

C: I had a lovely fun night out with the girls - Sinead from years ago came back and we went to MBH! Lovely to see her!

We're off!

S: Darwin is going to be so cool! Can't wait!

Rox: It's going to be so much fun!

Paish: Poor Paishy!

Bau: Poor Paishy! Poor me!

2023-03-26 Back in Oz, I'm State Captain! Super W vs Waratahs, Comet's first away game in Mandurah

 

 

 

Paish: Our first big test against Waratahs away in Sydney! HUGE bruises on my thighs after the first Super W game against Waratahs. We lost, I think I played a really good defensive game and made some try saving tackles! I really enjoyed the challenge!

Western Force vs Waratahs - Paish Highlights

Rox: I can't believe I am captain for the 17s! I'm very fortunate, and I love my vice captain Grace Joost. It is already gearing up to be a really exciting and fun tour! We had our presentations too with all the parents and Dan Ryan with the Fever - that was so cool! I got presented my dress from Verity Simmons.

https://wa.netball.com.au/news/17u-side-building-towards-success

Had our first Comets away game against Mandurah on Sunday...against Peel Lightening, and we won it pretty convincingly! After the Peel Lightening game, I got interviewed by Tracy Swarmi as I was made man of the match - it was pretty funny, and nice. We won that game pretty well - George came to watch me too which was really nice. I really enjoyed it!

We won CAS against Irene McCormack - 6-3. We have a lot of young players who are pretty quick and good!

S: So nice to be warm again! Feels like I am on holiday! Dave spent ages reorganising the barn after we move everything out of the shop - it looks amazing now! Great work Dave!

C: I am soooo excited about going on tour! Well played Rox and Paish - we are so proud!