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RESULT: AUSTRALIA vs USA WOMEN'S, SE QLD, 25 SEPTEMBER 2022
25 Sep 2022
Last weekend the South East Queensland Polo Club hosted an International Womens Match USA v Australia Stuart Murray and Kathy Lau’s beautiful Bromelton House field.
USA
Olivia Stringer 4
Sheryl Sick 3
Ashley Mackenzie 3
Sophie Grant 5
Anna Palacios (C) 5 17
AUSTRALIA
Anna Dowling 3
Indi Bennetto (C) 5
Whitney Warren 4
Phillipa Fitz-Henry 4 16
Kate Irvine 3 Reserve
In a hard fought match highlighted by the sublime skills of Sophie Grant and team organisation of Anna Palacios, Australia played cohesively to earn a strong win 5 1/2 - 3.
Champion Pony: Elise (Jemalong) played by Sophie Grant
MVP: Indi Bennetto
Both teams were superbly mounted, thank you to all pony lenders.
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Thank you to all women who nominated to represent Australia in the International vs US Women on 25 September 2022 in Queensland.
The US Women's team is 17 goals, so Australia has chosen a team of same handicap. Congratulations to all players selected!
On Friday 23 September, the following presentation of Jerseys was made:
AUSTRALIA - 16 goals
1 Anna Dowling 3
2 Indi Bennetto (C) 5
3 Whitney Warren 4
4 Phillipa Fitz-Henry 4
Reserve: Katie Irvine 3
USA SQUAD - 17 goals
Olivia Stringer 4
Ana Palacios 5
Sophie Grant 5
Ashley Mackenzie 3
Sheryl Sick 3
Matches will be held Saturday 24 September at Bromelton House, and the International Match on Sunday 25 September.
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Congratulations to the squad selected:
Australia
Sian Barnacle 6
Clemmie Mann 5
Chloe Allen 5
Indi Bennetto 5
Whitney Warren 4
Philippa Fitz-Henry 4
Katie Irvine 3
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The Australian Polo Federation is calling for nominations for an Australian Women’s Team to play a US team.
DETAILS:
Date: Sunday 25 September 2022
Venue: SE QLD
Goal level: 18-20 goal in Women’s Handicaps
Nominations Close 7 September 2022. Please nominate to apf@australianpolo.com.au stating full name, women's handicap, email & phone number.
Womens Handicap General Conversion Chart:
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Open Handicap
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Ladies Handicap
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-2
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0
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-1
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1
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0
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3
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1
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4
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2
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6
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3
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8
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4
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9
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5
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10
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