Passing time: Essendon’s Malcolm Kemp prepares to release the ball.
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Rechelle Zammit
It was a day to remember for Shepparton hockey fans on Saturday, with the Goulburn Valley Hockey Association’s Premier League Day a great success.
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Supporters were treated to four entertaining matches on the day, with Victorian Premier League clubs Essendon and Camberwell strutting their stuff on the turf of the Shepparton Hockey Complex.
In the senior men’s clash, Camberwell defeated Essendon 5-3, while in the senior women’s game it was Essendon that had the upper hand, producing a 4-1 win.
Meanwhile in the reserves Camberwell won big, with the women’s team winning 4-2 and the men running out 9-2 victors over an Essendon side featuring Strikers Hockey Club’s Nathan and Xavier McBain.
GVHA publicity officer Michael van Dorsser said it was a successful event.
“There was a fantastic crowd, raffle prizes were won and a lot of people were very happy with what happened across the day,” he said.
“Both clubs were very happy with how the day went and talking to some Camberwell players they were very impressed with our facilities.”
Van Dorsser said he hoped the event’s success would see Premier League hockey return to the region, with a statewide regional round something that could be on the cards.
He thanked the Greater Shepparton City Council and volunteers for their work organising the event, along with GVHA president Cameron Druitt.
With an action-packed day on the agenda, News photographer Rechelle Zammit headed down to the event to capture all the action.
On the run: Camberwell's Harrison Lang moves with the ball.
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Rechelle Zammit
Crossing it in: Essendon’s William Bull looks to strike the ball.
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Rechelle Zammit
Good turnout: The event was well supported by local hockey fans.
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Rechelle Zammit
Focus mode: Essendon’s William Bull looks for an option.
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Rechelle Zammit
Under pressure: Essendon’s Ewan Greenfield is pressed by Camberwell’s Nathan Copey and Jake Sherren.
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Rechelle Zammit
Taking a breather: Camberwell’s Tynan Whight prepares for his next move.
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Rechelle Zammit
Defensive duties: Essendon’s Oscar Wookey strikes the ball.
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Rechelle Zammit
Shoulder to shoulder: Essendon’s Isaac Pane and Camberwell’s Patrick Coates battle it out.
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Rechelle Zammit
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