The best way to bounce back from a shock loss is with a big win and that’s exactly what Casey Cannons did in the Men’s Vic League (MVL2) competition, smashing RMIT 11-0 on the weekend.
It was one-way traffic from the first whistle as a number of stars capitalised on scoring opportunities.
Tristan Chaffey (four goals), Craig Moore (three goals) and Bryan Young (two goals) were all dominant in the big victory.
Sean Dack and Bopanna Prince Achandira also found the back of the net, scoring one goal each.
The MVL2 Reserves enjoyed the performance and decided to replicate it as the side recorded another 11-goal win, defeating RMIT 12-1.
Matt Guastella and William Stephens dismantled the defence to score three goals each, while Adam Shilliday put through two goals.
The Cannons had seven players who scored in a brilliant team performance as Harry Coster, Ryan Pruscino, Zach Coster and Tadhg McCurran scored one goal each.
It has been a tough season for the Men’s Metro 2 South side, but it didn’t go down without a fight against top-three Collegians-X, falling short 5-2.
It was always going to be a big challenge for the Cannons who sit second last on the ladder, but they were determined to take some positives out of the season.
Iszehar Bin Ismail and Luke Westendorp were the goal scorers for Casey Hockey Club in the loss.
Oliver Daniell scored the only goal in the Pennant D South East loss against KBH Brumbies last weekend as the Cannons were outclassed 3-1.
It was a respectable loss for Casey which has battled throughout the 2025 season, with just three wins to its name.
In the women’s side of competition, both the Women’s Vic League (WVL1) and WVL1 Reserves teams recorded important victories against WestVic Hockey Club.
Samantha Dobrich and Mia Joiner have been two of the most consistent players this season in the WVL1 competition, and each scored one goal in the 4-2 win – now sitting in third spot on the ladder.
Amberlee Montague and Charlotte Smith also got in on the action, generating impressive attacking plays to find the back of the net.
The WVL1 Reserves are also eyeing off a big finals campaign in a few weeks after a 2-0 win over WestVic.
It was a competitive match, with both sides desperate for a late-season victory but as expected, Casey Cannons was too strong.
Rebecca Gregory and Courtney McDonald were brilliant in the win, scoring one goal each.
The Cannons and Eastern Christian Hockey Organisation (ECHO) couldn’t be split in the Pennant E South East clash, with final scoreboard reading 1-1.
Maddy Smit was the only goal scorer for the Cannons, after capitalising on an opportunity in the forward half.
Finals are out of the picture for the Metro 1 South side, but the team will be hoping it can bounce back next week after a 2-1 loss against Glen Eira last weekend.
The Cannons fought hard throughout the game, with Janine Foot performing well in attack, scoring the only goal.
However, it wasn’t enough as they went down in a close match, pipped against Glen Eira for a second time this season.
