Wimmin's Prem Football

Earlier k.o of 12pm actually so some people can get to the Backbencher er I might the Phoenix game

Well she got five goals one game, and I somehow managed to give her no points..

Marist have been crowned Wellington women's premier club football champions after the youthful Waterside Karori team stumbled at its final hurdle.

Wharfies needed to beat Upper Hutt City to clinch the title in their first season in the top flight but were out-muscled 2-0 at Harcourt Park yesterday, handing Marist the silverware by a solitary point.

Marist ended with 28 points from nine wins, a draw and two losses, with Wharfies recording nine wins and three losses.

Marist manager Chris Tietjens and half the team were in Upper Hutt to cheer on the home side, and there was obvious delight after the final whistle.

"We're really happy with the girls, they've stuck at it and deserved this," Tietjens said. "We've got no superstars in the team, they've just come together really well. It's the nucleus of the team that's done well for a couple of years now."

Marist finished second in last year's Central League and were determined to go one better in this year's revamped Wellington premier league.

"It shouldn't have come down to the last game, to be honest, I think we were the best club out there, but we survived and we're there," Tietjens said.

"With this new Karori team that's arrived on the scene with all the superstars, it's good to knock the peg off them."

Marist have worked hard to maintain the core of their team for several years, and even have three players who drive down from Wanganui each week.

The win was another triumph for coach Brian Blellock, who also took the men's team to victory in the Capital first division. (yus! :P)

Tietjens credited defence for their success this season, conceding only nine goals in 12 matches.

Disappointed Wharfies coach Mike Greene could not fault his team. "Competing against teams like Upper Hutt and Marist, we can't complain too much.

"I think most teams would admit we play the best football, the most attractive style, but in the tight games we probably just missed a bit of mongrel because of the young players we have."

Undoubtedly Wendi is a legend. I remember getting intro�d to her over 20yrs ago by my rep coach (when she worked at the Mid City cinema) saying she was the next big thing � and she still is!

i cant find it, can ya maybe give me a clue or tell me..