Women’s Premier League Preview 3
The last of our previews features four BCiB Women’s Premier League teams looking to impress in 2015/16. We rate the chances of Sorrento, Leeming, Victoria Park/Carlisle and Osborne Park below.
Sorrento
The One White premiers will be looking to take the premier league this season and prove that they are a top flight club. They appear well placed to do so too after two good signings, in particular long time state skipper Kathy Gobbart. Both Lorencs and Gobbart will bring added experience to Sorrento and will strengthen their chances of finally holding a premier league place. The race to avoid relegation will be tight and Sorrento will need to maximize every opportunity that they get. In particular any away wins that they can sneak from other middle to low ladder clubs will prove vitally important.
Ins: Barbara Lorencs (Yokine), Kathy Gobbart (Gingin)
Outs: Nil
Pass Mark: This looks like their best chance yet to hold in premier league after a nice off season. They need to get it done.
Prediction: Seventh
Leeming
Leeming have been around for a while now without really challenging for the title. They have proven they can compete with the best however and boast an impressive record against powerhouse Manning, including not conceding a rink to the Eagles last season. The introduction of a second Manning side should be music to their ears then as they look to take the next step. In a season where it’s hard to separate many of the teams that could be just the edge they need to move upwards. However those are twelve points they got last year that they may not get again this year which could prove fatal. Their round one fixture against Manning could set the tone for the year.
Ins: Nil
Outs: Karen Daddow (Safety Bay)
Pass Mark: Will want to start moving up the ladder but may need to be content to tread water. Staying up is enough this year.
Prediction: Tenth
Victoria Park/Carlisle
Usually around the mark for the four and this year looks no different. Victoria Park’s women have been much quieter on the player movement front than the men with their only major loss Melissa Solly who didn’t play last season anyway. Victoria Park should find themselves around the place again and could find themselves in the finals if they take their opportunities. They may not have quite the star power of some of the competitions other sides but they have a solid side throughout and will catch out any of the big guns who take them lightly. An enigmatic team who could finish any where.
Ins: Nil
Outs: Melissa Solly (Manning)
Pass Mark: Would want to finish well clear of relegation. Sixth or better looks the standard.
Prediction: Sixth
Osborne Park
A club that is always in the frame for finals action the Saints will be around the place again. Three big outs of Shari Solly, Elle Arielle and Shelley Radcliffe will hurt their chances but there is still enough talent at the club to ensure they win their fair share. With a possible squeeze on for top four spots it’s imperative that they get the basics right. If they can defend their home green and pinch a couple of away wins against other upper to mid table sides the Saints will be right in the from for top for or better. This experienced group knows what it takes to make it and will be aiming to deliver once again.
Ins: Nil
Outs: Shari Solly (Manning), Shelley Radcliffe (Mosman Park), Elle Arielle (Manning)
Pass Mark: Have suffered some losses but still have the potential to challenge. Another finals appearance would meet their expectations.
Prediction: Fifth
NOTE: Information believed to be correct at time of publication.
Previous Women’s Premier League Previews
Women’s Premier League Preview 1 Manning and Mosman Park
Women’s Premier League Preview 2 North Beach, Gosnells and Safety Bay
