Ian Rutledge
Ian Rutledge
Ian Gregory Rutledgeis a field hockey coach, who was born in Australia. He attended both primary and secondary schooling in Orange, New South Wales, being a student at The Canobolas High Schoolfrom 1985-1990...
chances medal rounds score three
We had enough chances probably to score more than three but we're through to the medal rounds now.
huge last loss success three
It's a huge loss for any team, someone who's experienced and contributed to the team's success over the last three years.
canadians defended fairness goalkeeper
We just wanted to win. In fairness to the Canadians they defended pretty well and the goalkeeper had a blinder.
composure half injuries mixed performance unsettled
It was a mixed performance, we were unsettled in the first half by the injuries but had regained our composure by the end of the match.
develop experience gives opportunity others push
That gives an opportunity for others to push and develop experience at this level.
final horrible positive themselves today
It's gut-wrenching for them, not making the final then to get themselves up to play in a positive way today is very tough. It's a horrible way to lose.
practice
We practice them, but you can't practice pressure. That's the difference.
among ensure hard players
There's a real even-ness among the players which will make it hard to ensure we have the right team.
draw happy means unless
I'm very happy with the draw but it means nothing unless we play well... and don't get complacent.
ahead avoid injury keen players possibly saw tonight
And I think tonight we also saw players keen to avoid injury ahead of the Games, which was possibly understandable.