Sometimes, the netballers are perceived as machines. Due to our frequent trainings, which consist of running distance that some of you run once or twice a year, doing unusual stunts under the hot sun and bearing with ear blowing screams, we have evolved into a team of unbeatable terminators.

However, sad to say, we failed in the finals of the South Zone netball championships two weeks ago. The team was oppressed by the high energy level of the opposing team and nothing was done in attempt to overthrow it. It could be we were not focused during the game or our desire was not as strong as the opponent but nevertheless, we got what we deserved.

As our hearts were not told how to feel and our minds not told what to think about, the defeat meant nothing to us. After the game, daily activities carried on as usual. It was not till a couple days after when training was cancelled, as coach wanted us to reflect about the game, did the truth finally came crashing down on me. I could not believe that the team allowed that to happen. It saddens me to realize that we lost sight of what we want to achieve on the quest of achieving it.

Success is sweet and sweeter if long delayed and gotten through many struggles and defeats. This defeat has re-ignited the flame that once burns in us and I believe it will be the pushing force that is going to send the team the greater heights.