Kiama Power held their annual Ladies Day at Bonaira Oval over the weekend, celebrating the many women who contribute to and support the club. Unfortunately, the on-field results didn’t match the spirit of the occasion.

The Men's Premier Division side was unable to continue its winning streak, falling to the third-placed Wollongong Lions 75-24.

Power official Anthony Grady said the final score didn’t reflect the team’s true potential.

“We didn’t think the result on the day reflected what we’re actually capable of,” said Grady. 

“Unfortunately, we just didn’t fire any shots and never really got into the game to compete.”

The loss drops Kiama Power out of the coveted top four, making the path to finals qualification more challenging.

Tom Bell from the Kiama Power Premier Division team. Photo: Kiama Power

“It makes it a little harder for us to qualify as we head into the back end of the season. We play Northern Districts, the second-placed team, next week, so that will be a huge test,” Grady said.

“But if we can get that win, we have the bye the following week, and we’ll be in a great position leading into the finals.”

The Women’s Premier Division team also suffered a disappointing loss, but Grady noted they were missing several key players.

“They’ve played the Lions a few times this season, and this was the biggest margin,” he said. “It was just a combination of unavailability and being outplayed on the day.”

That loss also drops the women’s team out of the top four, but they’ll be looking to bounce back this week against a lower-placed Northern Districts side.

Despite the tough results, Grady said the overall atmosphere of the day remained positive, with the focus firmly on celebrating the women behind the club.

Ladies Day celebrations at Bonaira Oval. Photo: Kiama Power

“It was a really fun afternoon. There are so many women who are part of and support the club in so many ways - they were all down at the clubhouse having a great time,” he said.

“The clean-up took a little while afterwards, which is always a good sign that everyone enjoyed themselves.”

All grades will take on Northern Districts at Hollymount Park on Saturday (26 July).