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The Border Watch : November 1st 2013
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50 SPORT VISIT US ONLINE borderwatch.com.au Iannella signs with Lady Reds Joins McCormick at Adelaide United Women’s Football Club KYRA SYKES KY kyr kyra@tbw.com.au TAKING a step onto the big fi eld, Mount Gambier soccer player Monique Iannella has landed a contract with Adelaide United Women’s Football Club alongside fellow local Jenna McCormick. McCormick will enter her second season with the Lady Reds while youngster Iannella will make her debut with the squad in the upcoming Westfield W-League 2013/14 season. Both McCormick and Iannella started as youngsters on the Western Border Soccer Association (WBSA) fi elds before branching out to play in the South East Women’s Football Association for many years. The duo represented the WBSA at a number of state and country carnivals before progressing further into state identifi cation and representation squads. Seventeen-year-old Iannella has an eclectic resume for her age, having travelled both nationally and internationally to train and compete on a number of occasions while balancing school studies. After travelling to Italy to gain further experiences, Iannella was offered a full scholarship to train with the under 17 boys and play in the Serie A women’s league but declined the opportunity. Returning to town, Iannella endured continuous weekend trips from Mount Gambier to Adelaide to play for the South Australian Sports SEEING RED: Mount Gambier soccer player Monique Iannella (top left) has landed a contract with the Adelaide United Lady Reds for the upcoming Westfi eld W-League 2013-14 season. Institute (SASI) for two years, Cumberland women’s team and represent the state before making a permanent move to the city. Since making the move, Iannella has been a member of Adelaide City Football Club’s premiership squad for two years running, while playing in Football Federation South Australia’s National Training Centre team. Seeking an avenue into the W-League, Iannella became a member of the Adelaide United training squad for the duration of 2012 and was signed late last year. The midfielder is yet to make her debut on the pitch but will strive to reach that goal during her 2013/14 season with the Lady Reds. McCormick will return to the Lady Reds this season after a full year of enriching soccer experiences. The 19-year-old represented Australia in South America which saw the Australian schoolgirls side compete against youth teams from professional clubs in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janiero and Rosario early this year. Elected as vice-captain of the side touring the likes of Brazil and Argentina, McCormick has made her presence known in the wide world of soccer. McCormick has represented the state in three different sports on a number of occasions including soccer from 2008-2012, cricket from 2005 to 2011 and more recently AFL in 2011 and NORTH GAMBIER SPORTING CLUB M Sj & UNDER 15 COACH FOR SEASON 2014 UNDER 17 COACH Applications can be emailed to: kellwalkptyltd@bigpond.com Enquiries to Tony 0400 240 899 Applications Close: Friday 15 November 2013 North Gambier Football/Netball club proudly sponsored by M.G. Plasterers 2012, with selections in the all Australian squad as well as the women’s high performance academy. Making her W-League debut last season as an attacking midfi elder, McCormick’s versatility has recently seen her take on a defensive role with the Lady Reds. McCormick and Iannella will join fellow Lady Reds in Sydney for the Westfi eld W-League 2013/14 season opener against the Western Sydney Wanderers at Marconi Stadium on Sunday November 10. LADY IN RED: Mount Gambier’s Jenna McCormick will return for a second season with the Adelaide United women’s team. Kalangadoo faces huge task in Barber Shield From back page Major Sponsor Affi liated with the Western Border Football League is seeking: “I wish them all the best because any teams that come into the competition add a bit of depth and character.” MGDCA executive member George Kidman also expected Kalangadoo to struggle, at least in this fi rst round. “Kalangadoo would probably have the toughest match in the round,” he said. “South will be starting as premiership favourites again so it will be a great test for Kalangadoo to compare themselves against the best. “If they can prepare well and put in a good showing they will take a lot into the season, but it would be a big test for any side.” Mil Lel v Kongorong Check out our website: www.northgambierfc.vcfl .com.au • Commercial • Industrial • Residential 50 - The Border Watch, Friday, November 1, 2013 MUCH of the off-season movement has come from Mil Lel, with additions to both bat and ball and further across the fi eld with Nick Savage taking on the captaincy and Tim Dyer as fulltime coach. The clash with Kongorong will CHASING THAT FEELING: South Gambier will begin its Jetts Fitness Barber Shield defence tomorrow, with captain Dave Somerfi eld hoping to emulate the performances which have seen it dominate the senior competition. certainly be one to watch. Young Jake Blackwell set the scoresheets alight in the last one day match with an impres- sive knock of 78 not out for Kongorong. He can only improve as the season progresses. “I would expect Mil Lel to win but Kongorong have been showing fantastic early-season form,” Kidman said. “Young Blackwell will be very important for them in the top order and they will be looking to knock on the door of fi nals.” Penola v East EAST is coming off a close loss to Kongorong in the last one day match and should take some confi dence from that. If the middle order can offer support to Aaron Schultz and if Dwayne Holman can continue to improve East could be looking at a good season, but will also need sustained efforts with the ball from the likes of Richard Abley and Simon Golobiowski. Penola’s Kidman and Jase Bateman racked up an impressive 141 run partnership in the last one-day match in a losing side, so if the remainder of the batting line-up can fi re, the team will be a force this season. 625972
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