Thursday, 15 August 2024

 Lauren KATHAGE (Yan Yean) (10:10): I am so proud to represent the teams at Doreen United Soccer Club. They are on the hunt. We are looking to bring home our first state league championship, and on the weekend we went another step closer when the senior women’s team crushed Brunswick Juventus. Congratulations to Naomi Harris, who scored two goals, and Jaycee Thomas, who scored the remaining goal. This is the Women’s State League 5 North competition, and I am looking forward to seeing them win the grand final. We are top of the ladder, and I want to see that cup come home to Doreen. Congratulations to captain Sarah Lowrie, and thank you to the whole club there, Chris, Paul, Callum, Linda and the crew.

I am really proud to have this club in my community because, as has been recognised by them being awarded a second star as a 2 Star Club Changer team, they are so inclusive of all players. They make sure that women can participate on an equal level and with equal respect to men. My daughter has trained there with children with different disabilities, and I am so glad that everyone is invited to be part of this winning team.