A determined Siobhan Fleming as she heads for the try line as she scores the first of her great tries. Photo (c) David Condon
Tralee continued on their quest for league glory with a convincing win
over visitors Clanwilliam on Sunday. Despite opting to play against a strong
breeze, Tralee dominated the game from the off
with Fleming, having been converted to first centre, opening the scoring and
touching down under the posts. Brick duly converted to give Tralee a 7-0 lead and settle the nerves. Tralee continued to press forward with some fine breaks by backs and forwards alike
with the O’Mahony sisters linking up on the wing to put Emer over in the corner.
The Tralee girls had been working hard in
training on their rucking and counter-rucking which showed as they turned over
plenty of ball. The pack did fantastic work in securing the ball allowing the
backs to run hard at the opposition, resulting in further tries by Fleming and Laura
and Emer O’Mahony.The half-time whistle
sounded with Tralee leading 27-0 and a bonus
point to add.
Tralee knew they couldn’t let the concentration levels drop and Fleming
did very well to catch the re-start and take off on one of her trademark runs,
she was caught short of the line but had Laura O’Mahony hot on her heels in
support to touch it down. Tralee’s lineout proved a thorn in Clanwilliam’s
side, constantly stealing their ball, giving more attacking opportunities to
the home side. Tralee’s outstanding
scrummaging enabled the backs to move the ball quickly through the hands to
find Emer O’Mahony in the corner, who managed to run in under the posts
allowing Foley to add another 2points.
Fleming put the final nail in Clanwilliam’s
coffin with another fine try following some dazzling interplay by the backline.
Tralee maintained a rock-solid defence
throughout the game much to the delight of Coach Paul McMahon. Tralee showed
considerable heart and determination from start to finish and a massive effort
was put in by all. This win sets Tralee up with a ‘winner takes all’ league
encounter away to Youghal on the 28th; all support would be greatly
appreciated.
Team: Lisa Brick, Breda Slattery, Laura O’Mahony, Siobhan Fleming, Emer O’Mahony, Christine Arthurs
(Capt.) Shauna Lynch, Marie Reidy,
Leanne McCarthy, Noreen Cleary, Aoife Ni
Shuilleabhain, Eirn Lyons, Lisa Marie Murphy, Niamh Dempsey, Trish Fitzpatrick.
Subs:Eimear Foley, Leah Dorrian,
Catherine Doolan, Maire Mann, Mary Leen.
Ladies 
