Finals Pressure

For five consecutive years yours truly has guided the Fenner girls to a Softball GrandFinal. Although never lacking in talent, the players of all the teams I have coached have possessed a range of experience. One of Fenner's attributes has been the experienced nuturing the inexperienced through their first season so that when the inexperienced play again next year they can pass on their acquired knowledge.

Bec becomes opening batter after a steller preseason - the crusher of spirits she is personally responsible for many of our victories

In 2009 Fenner went undefeated to the finals, - a big hitting team that intimidated all opponents with sheer strength of bat,

Kristine steps up to the plate - our star pitcher who also holds a coveted home run hitter spot.

but unfortunately for the fifth consecutive year Fenner Hall has exited the competition in second place.

Flick makes a succesful play to first. A new recruit along with Kristine who takes the field at shortstop, a position reserved the best fielder. She also steps in to bat at #3 as my biggest hitter.

A hard fough final against eventual champions Burgmann 10-9, it was a game that came down to the final second last better with last out coming just after the final run was scored.

Super coach or super dud? Five consecutive losses in five consecutive grand finals. Maybe its time I changed lucky caps?

In other news the Fenner Rugby League team made the grand final for the first time in about a decade. After taking an early lead against favourites John XXIII the boys were severly disappointed to enter the second half at 6 all. This one eyes supporter believes that Johns may have had an extra man on the field dressed as a referee after witnessing some terribly inconsistant calls and nasty high tackles. However after what was a close game until the last ten minutes Fenner finally lost to a rugby team that has won the last 8 GF by a substantial amount.