Hockey: Latest Team of the Week

The Manx Hockey Association’s latest Team of the Week features players that impressed at the weekend in both the domestic game and for the island’s over-35 team.

Seth Millar (Bacchas U15s GK) - not only a really strong performance in denying Castletown many many times, but leading the team in the pitch, calling and encouraging all the players right though the game.

Libby Shimmin (Valkyrs Colts) - stepped in at the back, stuck to her player and broke down the play to distribute to midfield.

Olly Brew (Ramsey 1s) - had a solid game in both midfield and defence, breaking up Valkyrs’ attacks and helping drive Ramsey forward throughout the match.

Jon Gower-Jackson (Valkyrs A) - was solid in defence breaking up numerous attacks and looking composed on the ball, particularly when pressured by the Bacchas forwards.

Ela Blakemore (Quins A) - for controlling the middle and creating plenty of chances for the team.

Stephen Mulhern (Castletown Southerners) - for putting in an absolute shift in midfield, closing everything and everyone down and was unlucky not to get on the score sheet. Complete end-to-end midfield performance.

Georgie Higgins (Vikings C) - had a very busy game in midfield as play was in the middle for most of the game. Either took control of the ball making fantastic plays and dribbles, or ran into space to options or to take defenders away from the play. Hardly stopped all game.

Autumn Ryles (Ramsey 1s) - put in a fantastic performance on the wing, making direct runs up the pitch and taking on defenders to create multiple dangerous attacking opportunities for Ramsey.

Henry Stewart (Vikings B) - who did all the basics right be it getting strong on the ball early passing to a Vikings stick, driving the base line or shadowing and covering in defence.

Andy Whiting (IoM Men’s O35) - for his composure on the ball and tireless work rate. He read the space well, made himself available throughout and used the ball intelligently to keep the island side moving.

Dulcie Teare (Castletown Celts) - she played in nearly every position on the pitch and made the right decision every time she was on the ball. She topped off her performance with a goal and a assist.

Premiership

Castletown Southerners v Bacchas B 11.05am @ CRHS

Bacchas A v Valkyrs A 12.35pm @ NSC

Castletown Celts v Harlequins A 12.35pm @ CRHS

Vikings A v Valkyrs B 2.05pm @ NSC

Division One

Harlequins B v Vikings B 11.05am @ QEII

Castletown Cammags v Bacchas C 12.35pm @ QEII

Valkyrs C v Ramsey 1s 2.05pm @ QEII

Division Two

Castletown Cushags v Castletown Cosney 2.05pm @ CRHS

Vikings C v Valkyrs D 2.05pm @ RGS

Bacchas Colts V Vikings D 2.05pm @ KWC

Division Three

Bacchas D v Valkyrs Colts 11.05am @ NSC

Castletown Carrick v Vikings E 12.35pm @ RGS

Harlequins D v Ramsey Rookies 12.35pm @ KWC

Ramsey Robins v Harlequins C 3.35pm @ KWC

U15 Mixed Division

Bacchas v Valkyrs 3.35pm @ NSC

Harlequins v Castletown Sabres 3.35pm @ QE2

Ramsey v Vikings 3.35pm @ RGS