BRAMPTON WOMEN OPEN SEASON ON HIGH NOTE  by Brian Kelly   11th May 2008
 
This past Saturday 10th May 2008, was the first chance for our female Beavers to right the wrong that was last season. We had many hopes and ambitions for last season that did not come to fruition. As I expected, this season we are on the road to achieve our goals.

On Saturday, the Women won 20-5. Tries were scored by Heather McRobb, Darlene Downey and two tries by Jenna Livingston. We started off a little slowly in the first half, but came on strong to finish the game hard. The team was well led by our captains Bru and Dar.

As usual, we still have a few things to work on at practice, but for the first game of the season, this is a great building block for what I am convinced will be a very successful season. Outstanding runs by Bru and some monstrous hits by Chalia, were a great forwards complement to a newly formed back line that boasts some past and present National Team players like Jules and Mary Jane. I’m looking for them to gain more continuity for the team and with this will come more success as the season progresses.

Over the years, I think Brampton's Women's team has acquired a reputation as a forwards oriented team and I have seen this at practice. However, as you saw in our last game, and as I have seen again at practice, and as you will see in our next game, our backs are working very hard at letting other teams know that we are now a multi-dimensional team. If they focus on one aspect of our team's play, we are going to hurt them with another.

I’d like to thank everyone who came out to watch us and to support the Brampton Club as a whole. Please, please keep up the fan support as it goes a long way in encouraging us throughout our season. Anyone who was not there, missed out on a great time and some great Rugby.