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This was Dunsany's first run out
of you the new year, it was good
to make a start and shake off a
few of the many cobwebs. The day
was originally scheduled to hold
the first match of our league campaign,
but there were too many seniors
missing so we opted for the friendly
instead. A change of personel in
the goals, saw Sandra Coleman taking
a much anticipated berth in the
forwards, and Skinny Dennehy holding
the fort, between the sticks. Skinny
was served well by her, full back
line through-out. Collette "Hands"
O' Connell was a tower of reliability.
High balls, being pumped in by the
Dunboyne attack proved fruitless,
as Hands either caught or parried
them. Her corner backs, bursting
out and cleaning up as they went.
Especially effective in this role
was Joanne Cunningham, who not only
gained critical possession, but
also distributed it effectively.
Nicola and Alison Lynch, also had
a fantastic game, the later looking
a natural as she donned the number
6 for the first time. Sinead Cusack,
was given a torrid time by the Dunboyne
number 12, who was full of running
but Sinead still managed to delay
her long enough, to force her into
over-carrying or pressuring her
to misplacing her kick.
Around midfield, Aileen Donnelly
and Frances Lynch, looked determined
and sharp, despite already having
a camogie match under their belt
that day. The pair continued to
give quality ball to the forwards.
They used the wings effectively
and offered options with their forward
running. The first goal coming from
a quick and direct ball, into the
forward line which was finished
by Sinead Browne. Sandra Coleman
took her opportunity to impress
out field with both hands, and was
a constant menace around the 40.
She showed great vision and awareness
of the people around her. Lisa Donnelly
was as per usual...flying, showing
great speed and strength. Karen
Wards' involvement with the county
team is already reaping rewards
for Dunsany, she may feel unhappy
about not getting on the score sheet
herself but should take solace in
the fact that she provided so much
opportunity for the inside forward
line. Debbie Burmas contributed
2 points and was making intelligent
runs all day. Grainne in the far
corner gave options for the half
forward line through-out. As the
match wore on, legs did inevitably
tire, but options were on the line
in the form of Teresa Mangan and
Karen Lynch, who both worked hard,
in the forward line. Teresa was
especially unlucky not to score
Dunsany:- Ann Marie 'Skinny' Dennehy,
Nicola Lynch, Collete O Connell,
Joanne Cuningham, ,Sinead Cusack,
Alison Lynch,Cliona Donaghue, Frances
Lynch(0-1),Aileen Donnelly, Lisa
Donnelly(0-2) Karen Ward, Sandra
Coleman(0-1), Debbie Burmas(0-2),
Sinead Browne (1-3), Grainne Other
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