2023 Gallery

Will Abraham clears in the Under-19s Grand Final against Old Carey at Trevor Barker Oval

James Connell (33) at the back of the pack and Nick Giustiniano competes closer to ground

Jake Black heads down the wing; Max Walstab looks likely to take the mark despite Jack Kennedy's efforts

Ethan Hardeman on the turn, George Hendrie on the ground

Matthew Cowell (2) in a collision, Angus Bonwick with another kick

Mitchell McKenzie and Max Walstab listen in at the break; Will Abraham swings onto his left foot

Jack Kennedy (18) takes a well judged mark while Ed Cassidy is about to snare his man

Angus Bonwick kicks straight but James Connell looks to kick around a tight corner

Defender Tom Lynch leads the chase; Luke DiPietrantonio takes his kick while in the background are the blurred images of club greats Roger Paul, Roger Gerny and coach David Connell

The ball eludes Asbjorn Williamson; Jeremy Adams (7) takes his kick

Xavier Scott kicks out of defence; Josh Gillon burst to life in the last quarter with two late goals from strong leads and marks like this

Hayden Whitaker in ruck, Charlie Begg dashing out of defence

Tom Antonis and Liam Riedel

Bailey Yates flies for a mark, Nick Giustiniano on the turn

Bailey Yates and Angus Bonwick drive their side forward in the Second semi-final against Old Carey where the Bloods took a decisive early lead

Josh Gillon and Mitchell McKenzie prepare to deliver

Luke DiPietrantonio looks for an escape as Angus Bonwick considers his options

A fist forward from Max Walstab and a shot for goal for James Connell

Ruckman Ethan Hardeman prepares to kick while Nick Giustiniano dashes down the wing and is urged on by coach David Connell

George Hendrie and Jack Tuffley with ball in hand

Tom Antonis pursues the ball and Jake Black delivers it

Asbjorn Williamson shoots out a handball but Xavier Scott (41) takes a tumble

Rover Matthew Cowell battles in the contest

Jeremy Adams is all smiles and isn't James Connell pleased at the final siren delivering the Bloods a two point win

Brede Seccull bullocking his way through the pack in the final match of the season against St Kevins

Ruckman Lauchie Treverton and forward Harrison Jones are the high flyers

Josh Gasparini with head over the ball; Nick Gooda (8) and Corey Connelly (12) lay a tackle in front of Will Fordham

Sam Gilbert and Brodie Steele (7) taking big leaps

Will Paul and Sam Loewe prepare to kick forward

Jack Munro attempts a smother while James Magner (20) takes his kick

Dre Stefanakis reaches to mark, Joel Constable to spoil

Will Fordham on the turn, Corey Rich all concentration

Lachie Riley has Brede Seccull and Sam Gilbert in support; Daniel Ward at the final break

James Paul (2) just about has his man; Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott backed up by Lachie Treverton (23)

Max Sinclair (25) boots clear; Durras Seccull about to shoot out a handball watched by Corey Connelly

Ruckman Lachie Treverton trying his heart out as ever; Nick Gooda is chaired off after his 150th game

Round 17 was a big day for the OHAFC, headlined by the appearance of the school's 1st XVIII coach and former Essendon great Matthew Lloyd at a packed luncheon, interviewed here by Bruce Eva

In his 100th game, Ben O'Leary finds himself under pressure in the Reserves match; George Aivatoglou wheels around

Jacob Gown (50) and Brad Prior in action for the Reserves

Reserves captain Stuart Connolly (34) flies for a mark and Jesse Laity scouts the pack

Will Fordham handballs and Sam Gilbert in pursuit early in the senior game against Old Xavs

Jack Munro kicks away and Jack Bell takes a strong mark

Sam Gilbert looks for a way out and Liam Kirkwood-Scott lets fly on the left boot

Defenders Will Paul and Brodie Steele repel Xavs forward moves

James Paul, Brede Seccull and Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott (44) get their man, with Max Sinclair watching on

Corey Connelly playing tall again and Hugo Nosiara clearing from defence

Defenders Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott and Joel Constable (18)

The looks on Josh Gasparini's and Same Loewe's faces suggest they've been caught in the act; Lachie Treverton battles away in the ruck

James Mgner kicks for goal and Harrison Jones (36) launches for a pack mark

Durras Seccull all over Harrison Jones; a break for Joel Constable, Dre Stefanakis and Corey Connelly

Lachie Riley breaks clear, Brede Seccull twists and turns

Happy coach Daniel Ward after the game

In the earlier Under-19 game, Bailey Yates takes a shot at goal and ruckman Ethan Hardeman kicks on the run

Tom Antonis swivels and Nick Giustiniano swings on to his trusty left boot

Eyes on the ball for James Connell and eyes forward for Jack Tuffley

Charlie Begg leaps over his Old Carey opponent while Will Tuffley gathers in front of his

Matthew Cowell makes a break for it as Max Walstab and Zac Fuleky seek possession

Liam Riedel shoots for goal; skipper Angus Bonwick stretches to mark

William Abraham and Bailey Yates in the Under-19's win over St Kevin's Old Boys

James Connell and Angus Bonwick make sure their opponent has no escape; Ethan Hardeman in ruck

The kicking actions of Max Walstab and Will Tuffley

Dre Stefanakis and Ethan Hardeman have the sit in the pack

Jeremy Adams and Daniel Zhang clear the ball forward

Jack Tuffley handballs, Liam Riedel (6) shoots

Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott stretches for a mark and Isaac Johnson (34) kicks long from the backline

Angus Bonwick kicks around the cornea, Josh Gillon (4) extends for a mark

All eyes on coach Daniel Ward at the half-time huddle

Debutants and veterans; Nick Giustiniano and Bailey Yates, James Magner (64) and Brede Seccull (1)

Corey Connelly heads for the banner before his 100th game and Joel Constable joins in the fun

Brodie Steele breaks clear while Sam Loewe has his work cut out in the contest

Rayner Seccull on a break, Lachie Treverton stretching for a mark

Jack Munro and Lachie Riley feel the Uni Blacks heat

Durras Seccull stretching the hammies with a kick downfield

A massive leap from ruckman Jack Bell (17) and a delivery from the Chef, Corey Connelly

Harrison Jones leaps, Hugo Nosiara braces

Nick Gooda in a marking contest, Sam Gilbert heads goalwards backed up by Lachie Riley

Charlie Sinclair over the ball

Will Fordham on debut

Will Gown on the stretch

Corey Connelly and Jack Bell in the pack

Brede Seccull is all concentration with James Magner in support

A poised Sam Loewe in possession in the Bloods' vital win over second-placed University Blues

Corey Connelly battles at ground level, as does Charlie Sinclair watched over by Nick Gooda

Joel Constable (18) returned to the Seniors for the first time since the opening round of 2021; cousin Jack Munro at right

The prolific Josh Gasparini and defender Rayner Seccull in the thick of it

Brede Seccull (5) outstretches brother Durras behind and Joel Constable in front; a ferocious looking Jack Bell

James Magner rises high above the pack, Charlie Sinclair (47) in front; Dre Stefanakis kicks on the run

Harrison Jones throws out a handball and Lachie Treverton about to do the same watched by Sam Gilbert

Durras Seccull fully extending for a mark above team mates Castan Racunica and Lachie Treverton; Will Gown gathers ahead of Sam Gilbert

Liam Wood and Castan Racunica under pressure

Nick Gooda (8) flies down the wing and Sam Gilbert (21) flies in the air ahead of Rayner Seccull (16)

A mark to Lachie Treverton (23) with Sam Gilbert (21) and Durras Seccull (14) backing up; a long handball from Brodie Steele

It was a big day for the Bloods' best player Sam Gilbert (21); Castan Racunica (15) and Lachie Treverton (23) also in the picture

Senior players Brede Seccull (5) and James Magner combine

Liam Wood is mobbed by excited team mates after kicking the winning goal with 90 seconds left in the game

An elated bench as the siren sounds, but nothing was disturbing team manager Eliza Weinberg's concentration; coach Daniel Ward and assistant Stewart Loewe enjoy the moment

Brodie Steele (7) and Brede Seccull drag Liam Wood to the front of the team to lead them off the ground

Ben O'Leary and Joel Constable on the rampage in the Reserves' big win over Caulfield Grammarians

Seve Stefanakis and Jack Hardeman on the run with ball in hand

Stuart Connolly looks ahead to George Aivatoglou (22), who then helps Jeremy Bourke celebrate his goal late in the game

Happy coach Tom Rogerson enjoys his first win with his team

Max Sinclair and Corey Rich (4)

Lachie Treverton and Durras Seccull fly in the pack while Dre Stefanakis (31) and Liam Wood (17) compete closer to the ground

Dre Stefanakis on the run, Harrison Jones in the air

A big spoil from Durras Seccull and a jig from best on ground and VAFA Rising Star nominee Hugo Nosiara

Sam Gilbert sweeps down the wing and on to his left foot in his second game for the season

James Connell (33) and Josh Gasparini (6) kick away

The broad beams of Harrison Jones (backed up by James Connell) and Liam Wood (17)

James Magner in the clear

Harrison Jones and Brede Seccull (5) juggle while Sam Gilbert (21) flies for a mark

Charlie SInclair handballs, Brodie Steele still bears the shiner from his VAFA Rep match the week before

A handball from Rayner Seccull and dash from Castan Racunica

Jack Munro the centre of attention after kicking a final quarter goal. surrounded by team mates Corey Connelly, Harrison Jones, James Magner, Dre Stefanakis (31), Charlie Sinclair and Brede Seccull (5)

Corey Connelly played tall on the forward line and finished off his work with three goals

Nick Gooda on the stretch and Hugo Nosiara clearing out of defence

Brede Seccull continued his good form; Brodie Steele with the cans on after the game being interviewed by the VAFA media team

The Hearts after their comprehensive win over local rivals Hampton Rovers

Elsternwick Park saw Brede Seccull's very welcome return and fine form from Jack Munro

James Magner (20) marks firmly in front of team mates Brede Seccull and Liam Wood (17); Durras Seccull tries the same backed up by Max Walstab (38) and Charlie Sinclair (47)

Jack Munro and skipper James Paul on the run

Dash from Hugo Nosiara off the backline and a mark in the goal square for James Magner

Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott (44) the spoiler and Lachie Treverton in ruck

Liam Kirkwood-Scott (35) tackles strongly and Sam Loewe gets his kick away

Defenders Max Sinclair (25) and Rayner Seccull combine to spoil and debutant James Connell breaks clear

Concentration from Harry Jones, Jack Munro clutches the ball to his chest

Durras Seccull juggles a mark, kicks a goal and celebrates with brother Brede in front of Sam Loewe (1)

Harrison Jones (36) in the contest; Durras Seccull (14) and Dre Stefanakis celebrate another goal

More James Connell action as Charlie Sinclair (47) lines up his candidate for goal of the season

Big bodies in the midfield Brede Seccull and James Magner

Another ground ball get for Peter Gleadhill (9) and another fly for Durras Seccull

Twists and turns from Brede Seccull and Charlie Sinclair

Backman Brodie Steele and forward Max Walstab

Sam Loewe, James Connell and Max Walstab surround their OMs opponent; Walstab in space

Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott, one of seven under-19 players in the team, handballs forward

Ben O'Leary handballs in the Reserves' match which marked the return of Aaron Toy

Corey Connelly on the run; James Magner on his highly anticipated debut had an instant impact

Young forward Max Walstab marks and mid-fielder Josh Gasparini (6) shoots out a handball

James Paul and Hugo Nosiara get their kicks away

Brodie Steele on his left foot and Durras Seccull (14) marking at the front of the pack

Peter Gleadhill and Jack Munro in tackling action

Lachie Treverton takes a fine contested mark but Rayner Seccull is surrounded by Old Brighton opponents

Sam Loewe had a fine game and was the Bloods best

Will Gown (11) and his Old Brighton opponent take a tumble while Dre Stefanakis rises above the pack to mark

Composed rookie Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott and Charlie Sinclair (47)

Liam Wood lays a tackle, Corey Rich on the turn ahead of Max Sinclair

Stacks on the Mill courtesy of Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott and Durras Seccull

Corey Rich evades his Old Brighton opponent while James Magner (20) and Dre Stefanakis (31) fly for the ball late in the game, supported by Corey Connelly (12)

Hugo Nosiara breaks clear from defence and Peter Gleadhill battles his Old Scotch opponent on the wing; Gleadhill also played in the Bloods last win against the Cardinals at their Camberwell home back in 2011

Released from Frankston, Connor Riley turned out in magenta and black for the first time since 2016 and played a major part in the ninth-placed Bloods shock win over the ladder leaders

Younger brother Lachie Riley (42) also made a welcome return to the colours and was another shining light in the win

A third major return was that of ruckman Jack Bell who dominated the air

Jack Munro feels the heat in front of Will Paul (29) while Josh Gasparini has time to calmly take his kick under the watchful eye of Brodie Steele

Corey Connelly clears with a handball and Brodie Steele heads long downfield

The Old Scotch flyer discovers that what comes up must come down as he tumbles over Lachie Riley (42), Rayner Seccull at the base of the pack and Durras Seccull (14)

Max Sievers and Harrison Jones in action

Castan Racunica is all eyes on the ball while Corey Rich breaks clear

A wary looking Liam Kirkwood-Scott, but Sam Loewe is all smiles as he celebrates a clutch goal late in the third quarter

Jack Bell and Durras Seccull (14) were the Bloods best on the day

Will Gown (11) clears late in the day watched by team mates Jack Bell, Josh Gasparini and Max Sievers

Water carrier Brad Prior and coach Daniel Ward watch the Bloods hang on

Castan Racunica has just taken a mark late in the game and prepares to kick the winning goal, then shows his relief at the end

The Sinclair brothers Charlie (left) and Max (25, with Will Paul) celebrate the narrow win over their old club

Brodie Steele clearly delighted with the win and ready to sing the song as he heads for the change rooms with skipper James Paul

Hearts captain Bridget Hanrahan and Taylah Vines-Chapple, senior captain James Paul and captains of Old Brighton and University Blues line up in the pre-match ceremony for "Spud's match"

A handball from Sam Loewe and a spectacular leap from Harrison Jones

Max Sievers (10) and Jack Munro contest in the pack, as does Castan Racunica

Corey Rich and Peter Gleadhill (9) get their kicks away

Will Paul and Liam Kirkwood-Scott (35) surround a Uni Blues opponent; Durras Seccull rides high at the back of the pack

Josh Gasparini and Rayner Seccull

The kicking action of Corey Rich

Corey Connelly tackles, Will Paul marks

James Paul ahead of Max Sinclair and Hugo Nosiara

Eloise McCrae gathers and kicks for the Hearts

Ella Gown and Eloise McCrae lay a tackle and Fern O'Brien takes her kick

Ella Gown

Serene Vudiniabola lines up a goal and watches the result

Danielle Tegoni (43) watches the action and Jemima Shinsky is sandwiched

Georgia MacShane and Taylah Vines-Chapple after the game

Midfielders Peter Gleadhill and Max Sievers (10) go to work against Old Xaverians on a rare Sunday game

Sam Loewe tackles and Josh Gasparini kicks

High flying Matthias Rose (22) and Castan Racunica (15) on his return to the senior team

Plenty of air time for Durras Seccull (14)

Will Paul (29) marks, Brodie Steele twists and turns with ruckman Lachie Treverton in the background

Lachie Treverton and Hugo Nosiara prepare to handball

Corey Rich and Max Sinclair looking to kick forward

Corey Connelly (12), Harrison Jones and Max Walstab in the thick of the action

Liam Wood and Charlie Sinclair

Bella Scaunich (27) marks and Peta Simkin tackles for the Hearts

Pulli Gardiawasam guards space while Eloise McCrae gets her kick away

Grace Vanderwaal clears, Arielle Cathcart dodges

Skipper Junior Hanrahan and Kassie Llerena

Sophie Roynic awaits her rotation from the bench; Maggie Dunn clears ahead of Georgia MacShane

Lauren Oliver is all determination in defence

The back of Ceridwen Speak (36) and the dash of Taylah Vines-Chapple

Daniella Tegoni and Maddie Leyden ready to pounce on the loose ball; Chelsea Frawley bulldozes her way through a pack

The Ralphsmith boys Hugo and Sean were the guest speakers for another successful luncheon before the Round 7 action against Old Melburnians; Hugo a regular for the Tigers and father Sean a former Hawk and Saint, and 1995 OHAFC premiership player

Reserves action featuring Jacob Gown (50) and Jordan Johnston

More from the Reserves featuring Conrad Chow, coach Tom Rogerson, and Ryley Cairns (19) and Jack Grenda (20) in defence

Keaton Law under pressure, Brad Prior with fingertip control

Tackles received and given by Corey Rich (4) and Matthias Rose

A Max Sievers handball and a Brodie Steele balancing act

Crouching Sam Loewe and Peter Gleadhill

Will Paul first on the scene closely followed by brother James

Harrison Jones takes aim and kicks one of his four goals

Sam Loewe creating chaos in the pack and for team mate Peter Gleadhill, while Lachie Treverton concentrates hard on his kick

The broad beam of Max Walstab (31), and seemingly grinning as he is urged on by team mate Charlie Sinclair

Matthias Rose lays a tackle in front of team mates Charlie Sinclair (21) and Hugo Nosiara; defender Max Sinclair breaks clear

Another Gasparini (6) handball and the tangle of legs that is mainly Will Paul

A wary coach Daniel Ward watches from the bench; the pivotal final break when the Bloods went in leading by 7 points, only to be over-run in the final quarter

Finn Laity in action for the Reserves

Ben O'Leary for the Reserves and Jack Munro for the Seniors at close quarters

The kicking actions of forwards Max Walstab and Sam Loewe

Harrison Jones marks and looks to handball

Jesse Laity (28) was promoted to the Seniors for the Caulfield game, team mate Corey Rich watches on

Durras Seccull (14) in leaping action, Charlie Sinclair (21) and Corey Rich (4) at ground level

Hugo Nosiara on debut, Liam Wood feels the weight of the pack

Brodie Steele swivels in front of Will Paul; Liam Kirkwood-Scott under the hammer

Harrison Jones marks and kicks, and the scoreboard shows the Bloods are off target - they finished with 5 goals 18 behinds

Justin Davies (38), Rayner Seccull (16), Charlie Sinclair and Brodie Steele in the contest

Lachie Treverton hauls in another mark

Rayner Seccull marks, Nathan Dowsett spreads his wings

The long arms of Will Paul (29) and Lachie Treverton (23)

Liam Kirkwood-Scott and Max Sievers

Will Gown (11) on the bend, Matthias Rose clears

Jack Munro gathers and puffs out the cheeks

Hearts captain Bridget Junior Hanrahan shows a determined kicking style in the match against Old Xaverians

In the Reserves match against Old Scotch Jacob Gown (50) kicks the team's only goal and Davis Green (9) awaits the outcome of a ruck contest

Brothers in arms Durras (14) and Rayner (16) Seccull break the banner to celebrate their hundredth games for the club

Luke Bailey gets down and dirty in the Princes Park centre gluepot, supported by Brodie Steele

A wary Corey Rich; the big men Durras Seccull (14) and Lachie Treverton (23) fly

Max Sievers on the escape

Josh Gasparini swoops for a possession while Nathan Dowsett rises high to spoil

Fierce tackling was the order of the day for Brodie Steele (7) and Will Paul (29)

Past and current captains Peter Gleadhill and James Paul

Corey Rich kicks a goal from long range after the half-time siren and the Bloods take a lead into the main change

Josh Gasparini and Matthias Rose all eyes on the ball

Lachie Treverton (23) and Justin Davies reach for the sky

Luke Bailey and James Paul compete with the Bloods still well in the game

Centurian Rayner Seccull on a dash from defence

Nathan Dowsett and Harrison Jones

Max Sievers surrounded and in trouble

Brodie Steele with a fingertip mark and Will Gown with a tackle

Brodie Steele and Josh Gasparini in the late afternoon sunlight

Jack Grenda and Jack Hardeman in the Reserves' match against Collegians

Will Gown and Will Paul (29) contest in the air

Justin Davies (71) in ruck and Luke Bailey looking for options

Nathan Dowsett and Corey Connelly

Max Sievers drives through a muddy centre and Rayner Seccull lays a tackle

The Kirkwood-Scott brothers Liam (35) and on senior debut Mitchell, still in Year 11 at Haileybury

Liam Wood (17) also made his senior debut; Will Gown kicks away

Skipper James Paul in the middle of the action

Jack Munro on the right foot and Mitchell Kirkwood-Scott with the goal that never was

Rayner Seccull lays a tackle in front of team mate Charlie Sinclair (21) then kicks out of defence

Nathan Dowsett and Durras Seccull form a two-headed monster; ruckman Lachie Treverton was in imperious form all day

Captain James Paul breaks away

Midfielders Josh Gasparini and Corey Rich had plenty of the ball

Sam Loewe considers his options, Durras Seccull reaches for a mark

Sam Loewe clears, Corey Connelly (12) helps the airborne Dre Stefanakis celebrate a goal

Nick Gooda at work on his wing

Skipper James Paul in front of runner Brock McLean, coach Daniel Ward and assistant Stewart Loewe

Nathan Dowsett soars over team mate Will Paul in the pack; Liam Kirkwood-Scott ready to deliver

Will Paul cleans up at the bottom of the pack

Luke Bailey dodges, clears and kicks

Josh Gasparini with another clearance ahead of team mates Max Sievers and James Paul

Brodie Steele and Corey Connelly mark in the forward line

Nathan Dowsett (19) hides Durras Seccull's mark; Max Sinclair on the run while Seccull (14) bites the turf

Corey Rich was highly influential even without his four goals

Luke Bailey tackles surrounded by four Uni Blacks opponents; Corey Connelly takes a snap at goal

Jack Munro heads for goal

Matthias Rose late in the game

Harrison Jones (36) in the thick of the aerial battles early in the match against Old Brighton Grammarians

Sam Loewe and Charlie Sinclair taking shots at goal in the first quarter

Lachie Treverton and Durras Seccull battle it out in the ruck with Matthias Rose (22) and Corey Rich (4) waiting at ground level

Harrison Jones and Rayner Seccull with ball in hand, Nathan Dowsett (19) in support

Will Gown at close quarters; Corey Connelly and Dre Stefanakis compete for a mark

Jack Munro and Brodie Steele on the run

Brodie Steele marks in defence, Luke Bailey looks to thread his kick away

Josh Gasparini and Corey Connelly gathering at ground level

Peter Gleadhill swings on to that familiar left foot on his wing, Roger Paul in the background

Jack Munro (3) gathers with Dre Stefanakis and Brede Seccull in support; Corey Rich (4) stretches to boot forward

Durras Seccull takes a clean mark up forward in front of Sam Loewe (1); defenders Rayner Seccull and Will Paul had their hands full but battled hard all day

Season 2023 opened with a packed luncheon listening to guest speaker Max King (towering over barman Dave Connell and MC Jeremy Bourke)

The Hearts unveil their 2023 leadership team: Bella Scaunich, former captain Chelsea Frawley, new captain Bridget Hanrahan and Taylah Vines-Chapple

Premiership president Mick Constable and club legend Andrew Hicks unfurl the 2022 B Grade premiership flag before the opening round match against St Kevin's Old Boys. The Bloods battled bravely to give the reigning A Grade premier a huge scare, going down only by a solitary point.

Rayner Seccull all concentration as he kicks away; Matthias Rose rises above the pack

Will Paul (29) in the thick of things early in the game; Nathan Dowsett (19) and Dre Stefanakis (31) rise to the occasion

Debutants Charlie Sinclair and Luke Bailey (32) in action

The smooth kicking action of James Paul and jack-in-the-box Durras Seccull on the fly

Liam Kirkwood-Scott (35) delivers and veteran Nick Gooda ready to pounce

Will Paul kept a close watch all day on his opponent, former Western Bulldog Mitch Wallis (far left), while Nathan Dowsett let his hair up

Matthias Rose on his favourite left foot and Brodie Steele at a break in the rain

Faces in the crowd at the final change: former A Grade Best and Fairest Andrew Jenke, the weary trio of Nick Gooda, recruit Harrison Jones and the returned Corey Rich, and Max Sievers

Peter Gleadhill takes a strong chest mark in the deteriorating conditions and Corey Rich powers forward

Late in the game and the rain pours down on an increasingly desperate Matthias Rose and Max Sievers

Brede Seccull surrounded by team mates and opponents

Coach Daniel Ward watches on in front of the large Princes Park crowd

The Hearts opened their season with a strong win over St Mary's Salesian; here Joyce Dunne swings forward, shepherded by Amy Fletcher

Eloise McCrae

The long arms of Holly Treverton

A day in the life for Taylah Vines-Chapple; a kick, a tackle, a smile on the mark and a dash down the wing

Ella Gown twists and turns past her St Mary's opponent with Charley Ansell-Jones in the background

Crash! Taylah Vines-Chapple (9), Joyce Dunne, Mim Waterman and Eloise McCrae

Eloise McCrae about to pounce supported by Rachael Hobley (4) and Ella Gown

Peta Simpkin shoots a handball out to Lauren Oliver (23); Claire Haughey (34) and Jemima Shinsky join forces to tackle

Coach Sean Brady addresses his charges