A cold, wet winter’s day reminded players footy wasn’t for the faint-hearted. Wading through a deep pool along the left flank and a mud pit in the midfield – it was always going to be a messy game. But, determined to get a win under their belts, the Reserves took the field with a vengeance and played hard from start to finish.

Co-captain Dani Hagen continued to dominate the field. She had her eyes set firm on the goalposts this weekend, with several shots at goal throughout the game. Tash backed her up and took on the game with some fantastic play-ons and second efforts in the midfield.

Handing over little Lola, one of our favourite Renebabies to the sideline, mother Mad Dog, Kate Sullivan, made her triumphant return to footy. It was absolute magic to see her back in her element, where she was a leader from start to finish. She was back in the midfield in no time, showing the newcomers how it is done.

The team fought hard with Kate “Woolie” Woolstencroft and Sam Arthur chipping away at the scoreboard with important points to ensure the Reserves left the field with their first victory. The celebration coming off the field was ecstatic, and the victory song could be heard from miles around.