Monday Wrap | Rnd 8 OVO Australian Waterpolo League

Fremantle Water Polo Club have pulled off back to back wins at Bicton Pool in front of local fans against two highly fancied Queensland Thunder sides as part of the round eight OVO Play live stream match.

In his post match interview Fremantle Mariners’ captain Joel Swift said it was good to get the points.

"We're happy with the win, but we know it wasn't our best performance.

"We played pretty well last match (Thursday night), so we set a pretty high benchmark and I think we were a bit below that tonight," he said.

In terms of the new rules in place this season, Swift was generally quite supportive of them.

"Yeah it's a bit of a mixed bag,, but we're pretty happy with the new rules.

"I am not as fit as I used to be, so I'm pretty happy with the change lane so I can come out a bit faster now," said Swift.

Fremantle clocked up eight individual goal scorers with veterans Joel Swift and Jordan Kremers-Taylor both finishing on three goals apiece in the 14-7 win.

In the women's game, Fremantle Marlins handed Queensland Thunder their third consecutive loss in as many days proving just how difficult the Perth road trip can be for visiting sides.

While Thunder tried valiantly, Queenslander's Bronwen Knox and Charlize Andrews both put in a three goal performance, however it wasn't enough for their side in the end.

Marlins were in fine form with both Glencora McGhie and Zoe Arancini netting four goals each in the impressive 13-9 winning display.

Arancini's four goal haul now means she has scored an impressive 36 goal to date in season 2019.

After round eight, Marlins now sit equal fifth on the ladder as one of three teams on 25 competition points.

AROUND THE GROUNDS

PERTH

UWA Torpedoes had a mixed bag this weekend against the Queensland visitors in their two matches.

The Torpedoes women got their round off to the perfect start clinching a narrow one goal win on Friday, 7-6.

However, the team from Perth could not repeat their efforts on Sunday with Thunder women closing out their road trip to the West with a 10-5 victory, boosting morale ahead of the last few regular rounds.

After suffering a 6-10 defeat at the hands of the Thunder men, Torpedoes came back with a vengeance, winning 12-5 on Sunday to close out round eight and give them some momentum ahead of round nine.

NEWCASTLE

In their last home games of season 2019, Hunter Hurricanes impressed their fans with four wins from as many matches against FYFE Adelaide Jets.

Both the Hunter men and women scored 29 goals each across both their matches for the weekend in a strong sign as they make their run to the finals.

SYDNEY

Early in round eight UNSW Wests Magpies flexed their muscles against the defending men's champions Sydney Uni Lions with a 12-9 display.

In one of the round's biggest matches for the men's competition, UNSW West Magpies had the home pool advantage when they took on Drummoyne Devils.

Devils have put the competition on notice after securing a 10-9 win against a very strong UNSW Wests team.

While defending champions in the women's division, UNSW Wests Killer Whales secured two tight wins against Sydney Uni Lions (7-5) and Drummoyne Devils (12-10). 

In what is always a tough affair, Sydney Uni Lions (men) travelled to the shark tank and would be happy to down one of their main rivals ACU Cronulla Sharks by one goal on Sunday.

ACU Cronulla Sharks women got their fourth win of the season with an impressive 9-6 performance over Sydney Uni Lions (women).

HANDY LINKS

COMING SOON! Our team is finalising the men’s and women’s full match replays. When they are available online you will be able to watch them here.

View women’s upcoming OVO AWL round nine fixtures – click here.

View men’s upcoming OVO AWL round nine fixtures – click here.