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Western aims to keep improving its touch
Posted on: July 14th, 2018 by admin • Sticky
THE Western NSW Mariners FC will look to put the finishing touches on itspreparation for a Football NSW Women's State League campaign when hosting Gladesville on Sunday.
The match, to be played at Mudgee's Glen Willow Sporting Complex, will be the last for the Mariners before the players take the next step in their premiership push.
From 20 completed games, the Mariners have only lost twice and head into the final round sitting second onthe ladder.
A win will not only confirm a top two finish and the second chance which comes with it, but could also see the Mariners replace APIA Leichhardt Tigers at the top.
The Tigers sit just two points –less than a win –ahead of Mariners and meet currently third placed Southern Districts on Sunday.
Mariners coach Mick Godbieris not overly concerned where his side ends up given all semi-finals will be played in Sydney, but admits top spot would be nice.
"If we did get that minor premiership it would be a nice little bonus, but it's not a major goal," Godbiersaid.
"For us it's to finish in the top two then go one better in the finals than we did last year.
"It doesn't really matter to us where we finish, one, two, three – we know the team that plays against us will have to work for everything because we are a confident side."
What Godbierdoes want is a win over Gladesville in Mudgee and for his players to show continued improvement.
Last Sunday when playing out a nil-all draw with Southern Districts, the mentor was most impressed with the effort of his midfielders.
Though not able to find the back of the net,Teegan Courtney, skipper Kristy Collingridge, Tayla Lloyd andKya Godbier created plenty of chances.
Under 15s talent Brianna Trappett was another who impressed against Southern Districts.
She scored against Gladesville at Mudgee earlier this season when the Mariners won 2-0 and will be keen to do so again if given a chance.
That 2-0 win came in the first meeting between the Mariners and Western this year.
The other endedin a draw which has Godbier cautious heading into the third clash even though Gladesville will not qualify for the finals.
"They'll come to play for sure. We played them about a month ago and we had them on toast, we had them 3-1, but they came back and it ended up 3-all," Godbier said.
"We should have out best 11 back this weekend .. we had a few out last time we played, but no excuses there.
"Our aim is to keep improving,that's pretty much what we have tried to do over the last month, to sort of keep stepping up and not peaking too early.
"Hopefully then we can step up for the finals and go bang, bang."
Three of the Mariners' junior sides will also use Sunday's match as a warm-up for the finals.
The under 13s have already sewn up the minor premiership, while the under 15s and under 17s have earned a semi-finalspot.
SOLID: Kya Godbier impressed in the midfield last Sunday and will look to shine again in the Mariners' final round match.
Be vocal over violence
Keep trying: "The fear of harm may stop her from disclosing it straight away, so be patient," said VOCAL's Kerrie Thompson. Picture: Max Mason-HubersFRIENDS, neighbours and colleagues of women suspected to be inabusive relationships have been encouraged to forget about minding their own business and "break the silence" instead.
Victims of Crime Assistance League senior victims support specialist Kerrie Thompson said people who knew awoman subjected to violence often felt unsure about intervening and confused about what to say.
"But it's really important to have the conversation that you're concerned about them," Ms Thompson said.
"It's about breaking the silence.That conversation might just be the thing she needs to hear to see that someone else has recognised what's been happening and that there is someone she can trust who will help.
"Saying'I'm worried about you, are you OK?' is a good place to start,to show that you're concerned about her and the situation you believe she's in."At the same time,Ms Thompson said, those broaching the topic needed to be prepared for the woman to either not know how to respond, or to become defensive, and to not take herreactionpersonally.
"You might be the first person who has asked her about the abuse and she may be oppressed," she said.
"She may have been threatened with harm to her, her children, her family or pets if she speaks out.
"Keep checking in with her, saying 'How are you going? I'm here for you' and let her know that when she's ready to talk in the future you're there to help.
"But most importantly, when you do have that conversation, listen to her without judgement and help her know it's not her fault."
Ms Thompson said many women had been subjected to a complicated pattern of violent behaviour they couldn't make sense of and were often "scratching their heads" about whether acting differently could have prevented the abuse.
She said peoplecould give the woman telephone numbers for theNational Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service (1800 RESPECT) andDomestic Violence Line (1800 656 463).
They can alsocontact VOCAL for brochures about specialised services applicable to the woman'ssituation, including housing and financial support. VisitHunter Stadium on September 3 to stand up against violence.Register:mycause南京夜网419论坛/events/1000people1voice
Staying safe before leavingIT could be as simple as a woman parking on the street instead of in the driveway,so she can not be blocked from leaving.
VOCAL's Kerrie Thompsonrecommended any woman who feared for her and her children's immediate well-being to call Triple Zero and leavestraight away.
But she said any woman considering leaving could create their own "safety plan" now, providing it doesn't raise alarm bells and put them at risk.
She said a woman couldleave her handbag in a quick-to-reach spot; send copies ofimportant documents to a friend; and forwardabusive texts or emails elsewherein case their phone was damaged.
Eastlakes Family Support Service's Roz Smee suggested havinga"safe word" and sending it via text to a friendif they needed them to call Triple Zero; hiding spare car keys and setting up a secret bank account if possible.
"But trust your gut instinct –if you don't feel comfortable, if things are going to escalate and not going to end well, get out of that house," Ms Thompson said.
If possible, women should have a neighbour,family member or safe space where they could go anytime.
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