Round 4:- Minor Competition
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Alstonville 3 Kingscliff 1
East Lismore 4 Labrador 3
Northern Star 6 Redbacks 0
Waratahs 2 Ballina 1
Coraki 2 United 1
Burleigh 3 Casuarina 2
Capri 4 Mudgeeraba 1
Mullumbimby Bye

Leaders Stake Claim for Positions
J. H. Williams Premier Hockey League round four results highlighted the chances of a number of teams in a position to win this year's competition. Of the current leaders Northern Star continued their barnstorming run with a 6-0 win over Redbacks to head Pool 1. But there are still a number of teams with outside chances in pool two with Mullum in the best position. While in pool 2 Burleigh, Coraki and Waratahs all maintained their winning form and current positions.

At Hepburn Park Troy Cooper's (9 min FG, 50 min FG) two goal haul set Alstonville up for their first win for the JHWPHL. With five players missing the Redsoilers made the most of their chances to graft an entertaining win against a spirited opposition. Lachlan McKendrick (70 min FG) joined Cooper on the score card with a last minute goal after a superb effort out of the midfield.

While Alstonville had the best of 60% of the match their defence against a reinvigorated Kingscliff side in the second half ensured that they didn't surrender their hardwon lead. Young 'keeper Scott Crispo's first A grade performance in goal anchored the win along with defenders Daniel Lidbetter and Jade Taylor.

But Kingscliff again showed they enjoy the road trip maintaining the pressure with Jordan Wilson their best on field with a non-stop performance. Not only did Wilson (69 min PC) anchor the defence, he also scored the team's only goal. Wilson remained defiant to the end also gave his team plenty of drive forward along with Marcus Holt and Andy Ridgewell.
East Lismore were pushed all of the way for their close 4-3 win over Labrador.

Goals to Craig Moore (4min FG) and Darren Fowler (5min PC, 12 min PC) gave a ten man Labrador team an exceptional blistering and barnstorming opening stanza over Easts. While Heath Ferguson and 'keeper Anders Kinsella allowed Labrador to frustrate the East's midfield and limited attack. Fowler was the clear standout for Labrador popping up all over the place until the 'batteries ran out of charge' after being forced to cover the missing position.

Jay Wotherspoon (23min PC) scored East's lone first half goal before a 15 min blitz mid way through the second half saved the day. But after a slow start Chris Clark (40 min FG), Daniel Hughes (44min FG) and Raymond Rodda (55min FG) all posted goals as Labrador ran out of puff. Anthony Moss and Matt Currie shored up the midfield for East's in second half settling the teams composure ensuring the win.

On the road Ballina finally remembered how to put up a decent contest even though they eventually went down to a charged up Waratahs 2-1. Leading 1-0 into the second half following a Sam Davis (16min PC) goal the Seasiders fed off their refound confidence. The return of Jake Baldry did wonders for their confidence with 'keeper Matt Campbell dashing most of the Waratah's initial drive.

But like any quality side it was only a matter of time before Issac Reading (45min PS) and Tim Willis (61min FG) allowed Waratahs to take the lead and maintain their strong competition position.

The return of Mitchell Dunstan, Matt Moss's first game and club stalwart Cory Thomas' final match for Coraki was just the tonic the team needed to seize a tough and scrappy 2-1 win over United. Ben Moss continues to shine as Coraki's best on the day with Chris Morgan and Dunstan close behind. Ben Moss and Adrian McGrath scored the goals.

While for United Shannon and Shane Johnston and Chris Stuart were their best with Michael Hall the goalscorer.

Northern Star again gave a blistering performance over Redbacks winning 6-0. Thomas Vantaggiato (2), Ashley Waring (2), James Harmon, Mark Harris scored Star's goals. While the umpire's best on field were Vantaggiato, Waring and Chris McGuiness.

Burleigh used up all of their 'get out of jail free cards' today waiting to the last 30 seconds of the game to seal their 3-2 win over a luckless Casuarina.

Cameron Spargo and Steve Doyle both scored for Casuarina giving them a 2-0 lead which they held for most of the match. However twenty minutes from time Matt Freeman picked up the first two of his goals. And not content with his haul so far, Freeman then punched home the winner just thirty seconds from time to snatch the win for the workman-like Burleigh side.

Best for Burleigh included Simon Joyce and keeper Clint Colefax. Spargo and Doyle were the best for Casuarina.

In the final match of the round Capri made the most of the local derby to overpower Mudgeeraba 4-1. Jayden Ekert (2), Luke Evans and Grant Putland scored for Capri. While for Mudgee Ben Silver challenged the scorers with lone goal.

Pointscore

Pool 1: Burleigh 10 (+6), Coraki 10 (+4), Waratahs 9 (+6)*, Capri 6 (+7)*, Mudgeeraba 3 (-2), Ballina 3 (-5), Casuarina 3 (-7), United 0 (-9). (*Match in hand).

Pool 2: Northern Star 12 (+12), Mullumbimby 6 (+5)#, East Lismore 6 (-2), Alstonville 4 (-4), Kingscliff 3 (-2)#, Labrador 3 (-2)#, Redbacks 1 (-7)#. (# Denotes Bye)

WOMEN - Round 4:-Minor Competition

Casuarina 4 Ballina 0
Glee 2 East Lismore 1
Mullumbimby 3 Kingscliff 0
Griffith 1 Northern Star 1
Labrador 10 United 0
Mudgeeraba Bye
Waratah's Bye
Alstonville Bye

LABRADOR REINFORCE TOP POSITION

Fourth round J. H. Williams Premier Hockey League women's action culminated with reigning premiers Labrador flexing their collective might belting United 10-0 to show they are getting ready for the title tilt this year. Of the other matches Casuarina overwhelmed Ballina 4-0 in a clinical performance to show they will be close to the top come final's time.

Margie Coleman's Casuarina side turned up early in preparation for their match. And while Coleman may have got the times mixed up, Casuarina's performance was clinical, structured and authoritative.

Coleman (5min PC) took charge of the match from the first whistle opening with a goal leaving Ballina at sixes-and-sevens for the rest of the match. And with Hannah Rafferty doing some quality work out of the midfield Kim Tuckwell had an absolute field day in attack leading the defence a merry dance in Ballina's twenty five.

Cassandra Petty (24min FG) and youngster Savannah Fitzpatrick (33min PC) scored goals in the first half while Rafferty (69min FG) locked up the decisive score in the second.
While for Ballina the recent serious injury to defender Alison Porter has totally upset their structure and balance. And this robbed Ballina of so much of their recent found quality organization, counterattack and drive.

'Keeper Sarah Norton put up a valiant performance in goals while Emily Hunter, Sally Baldry and Amanda Moss worked overtime in the midfield trying to retake some level of control. But frustration and a lack of goals stripped Ballina of much of their recent confidence allowing the game to peter away.

Glee have clawed their way back into a strong position in the competition with a solid 2-1 win over East Lismore. Kim Chappel (30min PC, 49 min FG) scored both of their goals joined Cassie Douglas and Nicole Danvers in a powerful three pronged attack. And some defiant keeping by Raechel Mathers kept East's out of the points in a match that got away from them.

East's looked set for a big night in the opening stanza. And Janelle Pitman's (15min FG) goal helped to cement the position with Sophie Rodda and Kate Baird pushed their team into a strong position. But a failure to convert good attacking position again robbed East's of the confidence.

And as good as East's looked early they dropped their intensity long enough to allow Glee to seize the midfield and control. Then it was only great defence from Karen Eakin and 'keeper Sammy Jo Johnson that allowed East's to stay in contact for most of the match before going a goal down.

On the road Northern Star enhanced their defensive record with yet another dour though productive 1-1 draw against Griffith. Amanda West scored Star's goal. While Ally McLean scored Griffith's.

Mullumbimby overwhelmed Kingscliff Friday night winning the contest 3-0. Kim Chappel, Sam Iwauscha and Jo Tunstall scored the goals for Mullum.

Labrador blew out any remaining cobwebs with a 10-0 demolition of Tweed side United Sunday afternoon. So far Labrador have been idling through the competition doing enough to win or draw. But today's game showed what is possible when they step up. Marnie Hudson (4), Laura Shillito (3), Marie Oddy (2), and Kylie McEniery scored Labrador's goals

Pointscore
Pool 1: Glee 7(+6)#, Mullumbimby 7(+5)#, Waratahs 6(+3)##, Kingscliff 3(-4)#, East Lismore 0(-4)#, Mudgeeraba 0(-6)##,

Pool 2: Labrador 8(+12), Casuarina 7(+9)#, Griffith 5(-1), Ballina 4(-4), Northern Star 3(0)#, United 3(-11)#, Alstonville 1(-5)#. (# Denotes Bye)

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