Submitted by Kathryn Hogg on September 7, 2011 - 11:04pm
The 2011 Women's International Cup of Australian Football was a roller coaster of emotions. What better way to end my playing career with the Freedom than the first women's International Cup? I was expecting the feelings of elation that come with seeing a dream come true. And I knew that I would also be feeling the sadness of knowing that this was a farewell tour.
How We Got Here
When we established the first women's competition outside of Australia in 2003, Leigh Swansborough and I had a vision of women from across the globe participating in such an event.
Due to lack of registrations, the Player Development clinic has been canceled.
The Revolution came up short in their bid for third place going down to the New Zealand Hawks 12.4 (76) to 6.5 (41). it was a short turn around for the Revos after their hard hitting game against Papua New Guinea just 2 days earlier. Looking to match their best ever finish at the International Cup the boys came out strong and confident in their game plan. Unfortunately the Hawks had done their homework and were prepared for what the Revos had in store.
The Freedom have claimed third place in the inaugural women's International Cup after defeating Papua New Guinea Flame 4.3 (27) to 1.2 (8). In a re-match of second round clash the Freedom experience again proved to be too much for the young Flame side. The Freedom midfield controlled the game with gutsy performances by Eileen Geoghegan, Becky Kraft, Helen Spink and Jen Cravens. Leading goal kicker Lindsey Kastanek added 2 more to her team leading total.
