BSHS Girls Hockey 1966

Sue Swensen (goalie): Sue’s first year in A grade has been a most successful one. Very few goals have managed to get past her in a difficult season for competition. A steely nerve has been the main reason for Sue’s success, however this was slightly lessened at Country Week, even though only one goal was scored against her. She needs to sustain her confidence throughout the whole season.

Lyn Welsh (fullback): Lyn’s play has improved steadily during the year and another year in this position will undoubtedly be of value. A longer and harder hit needs to be developed.

Jackie Pettit (full-back): A very good year has given Jackie increased confidence. Her long steady hits have cleared many potential shots for goals and this has been one of the team’s strengths—the defence. It is unfortunate that this will be Jackie’s last year.

Lorraine Sheffield (right half-back): Lorraine has shown her dash in this position since Country Week when her good tackling and quickness to back up in defence gave extra drive to the team. Has a tendency at times to wander too far infield.

Jan Roberts (centre half-back and captain): One of the finest players in any school team. Jan has been an inspiration to other less experienced players with her unselfish and positive play. Fairest and best at Country Week is insufficient reward for the efforts and faith Jan has shown. Steady and reliable with a hockey “mind”.

Vicki Carthew (left half-back): Another mighty player in this team. Vicki’s early slowness to get into form was compensated for when midyear play made her one of the “stars”. Vickie’s speciality, coming back for a second tackle, relieved much of the full-back’s play. Still needs to remember to reach full understanding with her left wing.

Robyn Trainer (right wing): Another improved player over the season. Early games were individual rather than for the team, but better distribution of play developed with further games. Sometimes takes the ball too far down into the corner rather than towards the goal.

Gae Brodie (right inner): Like Jan, Gae has been a “team” player and her own good play in shooting has made for good forward play. Needs to be more aware of her talents.

Sue Bennett (centre forward): Took over from Faye Allen early in the year. The first games showed Sue to be a good replacement as she fitted well in with team play. As she was then, and still is inclined to be too unselfish in passing in the goal circle rather than taking a shot herself. Plenty of determination.

Lee Campbell (left inner): Lee goes like the proverbial “bomb” when play is tight and this coupled with a thirst for scoring make her a dashing forward. Has been through a phase of defending, but this was forced out through hard work on her part. A most impressive player.

Leith Grummet (left wing): Like Lee, Leith has been a headache for opponents. This left side has been a good avenue for scoring. Leith takes her game very seriously and has steadied play when the team has been flustered. Needs more anticipation in receiving long passes from half-backs. Will be missed next year.

'Hockey Notes' from the 1966 edition of the Kingia magazine.