By Jonty Ralphsmith
Cardinia’s men have continued their strong start to the season with a 3-0 win against Frankston.
There were five changes from the team which won in round 1, but the style of hockey and dominance was equally pleasing.
The Storm were on top all day, Adam Welcome setting up skipper Scott Burnett for a goal in the first quarter which set the scene.
Taylor Rae converted a drag flick in the second quarter, and Jake Griffiths converted from a short corner to ice the game in the third.
Jackson Johnston offered a point-of-difference for the visitors, the lefty with a hurling background having an unconventional technique which was tough for the opposition to handle.
Meanwhile, the women had a 2-0 loss to Old Haileyburians’ Association, competitive in the first half before the superior experience of the hosts won out.
The evolving team controlled the ball well and demonstrated their willingness to switch it when they were at their best, with Alice Gray defending staunchly and Lilly Kelly linking up well and creating scoring opportunities.
The women have the undefeated Monash University next, while the men have Glen Eira in a top-of-the-table clash.
