Coles MiniRoos and Junior Competitions - End of Term Report

As we head into the Term break and enjoy a few weeks off, it's a great opportunity to

reflect on what has been a positive and encouraging first half of the season under very

trying circumstances. With many great results it shows the resilience of all involved.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

Our Coles MiniRoos players have been training and playing at Hepburn Park this year; which is rarely ever closed. There are some amazing talent coming through the Coles MiniRoos!

This year we have seven Junior Competition teams and very strong in the 12s and 15s

age groups with three teams in each.

Girls Age 12 have started the season with great enthusiasm and results currently

sitting on top of the ladder. There is some outstanding talent coming through this group,

and the girls continue to improve every week. They have six games remaining and are

in a strong position to finish the season well.

Age 12 Division 1 are also currently leading the competition. This team has been developing together over several years, and that hard work is now paying off. With three games remaining, they are well placed to continue their impressive season.

Age 12 Division 2 have found this season challenging while results haven't always gone

their way, most losses have been by small margins and their goal difference reflects

how competitive they have been. A disrupted schedule and rescheduled matches has

not helped.

Girls Age 14 had a difficult start to the season, but have shown terrific improvement as

the weeks have gone on. Their confidence and teamwork continue to grow, and with

seven games still to play they're looking forward to finishing the season strongly.

Girls Age 15 are currently sitting second on the ladder with two games in hand. They

remain unbeaten this season and have six games remaining. They are playing some

great football and have placed themselves in a great position for the run home.

Age 15 Division 1 are currently sitting top of the ladder after claiming last year's pointscore and Grand Final titles. They have four games remaining and continue to look to finish the year strong with great players coming though.

Age 15 Division 2 have faced some tough opposition this season. Despite the challenges,

they continue to turn up each week with a fantastic attitude, work hard for one another

and never give up. Their resilience has been a real highlight.

Looking Ahead

One of the biggest positives this season has been the number of players stepping up to

challenge themselves. Many of our Coles MiniRoos players have been playing up into the Age 12 competitions, gaining valuable experience and accelerating their development.

Several Girls Age 12 players have also been representing themselves in other competitions,

while many of our Age 15 boys and girls are playing up in the senior men and women’s leagues. These opportunities continue to develop their skills and confidence and will be invaluable as the club work towards building a strong, competitive and successful future.

Also nice to note with the great results and positive player performances and behaviour,

more than half of Thistles juniors from Age 10 to 15s have participated in our in-house

development program TAP over the last four years.

We would like to thank all of our coaches, managers, volunteers and families for the

enormous amount of time and support they give each week. Your commitment makes

community football possible.

We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break and returns refreshed and ready for an

exciting second half of the season. Good luck to all of our teams for the remainder of

the year—there is plenty to look forward to. As we head into the Term break and enjoy a few weeks off, it's a great opportunity to reflect on what has been a positive and encouraging first half of the season under very trying circumstances. With many great results it shows the resilience of all involved.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support.