Senior grades score important wins for Roos

The girls were in control from the start; they were disciplined in attack and relentless in defence.

A 17-3 goal second quarter set the girls up for a brilliant eventual win.

In the second half Myrt capitalised on our complacency and fought hard however the girls did well to maintain the 16-goal margin.

Awards

Essential Beauty: Ange DeMamiel - consistent as always, Ange brings so much composure to our lineup, providing our shooters with plenty of confidence and ball feeds.

Canteen: Tamir Richardson - Tamir was an absolute dynamo in WA, setting up brilliant passages of play and brought the intensity early.

Players Player: Chloe Gilcrist - this girl gets better every week! Chlo put on a confident performance on Saturday putting up 17 goals in GA while driving hard around the ring to open up Lis and create space for the attack.

B Grade

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Myrtleford came out firing in B Grade.

They started strong with a high scoring 14-12 first quarter, drawing level in the second - maintaining their 2-goal lead, then came out of the third quarter with scores level after a momentary lapse of focus towards the end of the quarter, taking a little too long to work positional changes into the game.

The Myrtleford team forced the Roos to reassess and trust their training to invest in the basics, getting back to the netball they enjoy.

It was a four-quarter tussle, and the Roos came out on top, gaining momentum in the final period and extending to their largest margin at the final whistle, winning by 5 in an impressive 11-6 final term.

The depth and versatility of the team was the winning ticket this week, with positional changes forcing the Myrtleford players to adjust to their different styles in positions across court.

Awards this week could have gone to any of the girls, with such a ‘teamy’ grind across the game.

Awards

Club 1: Sophie Morey who was instrumental in shutting down their playmaker and directing play in our defense end as well as connecting with our attack end on transition.

Docs: Elouise Barlow who was a powerhouse of energy and held the Myrtleford midcourt accountable, making them pay if they didn’t completely finish off their drive through the ball and showing great composure and connection in attack.

Canteen: Kelsea Bullivant who brought trust and poise to the attack end and then showcased our training when she shifted into WD, delaying and denying the Myrtleford attacking midcourt and picking off clean intercepts to provide more and more opportunities for our attackers to convert.

C Grade

Corowa Rutherglen 46 def Myrtleford 40

A strong team performance saw C Grade come away with a hard-fought 46–40 win over Myrtleford.

After trailing 12–8 at quarter time, the team responded strongly in the second term with improved defensive pressure and smoother ball movement through the court to take a narrow lead into half time.

The girls continued to build momentum in the third quarter, extending their advantage with consistent attacking play and strong transition through the midcourt.

Myrtleford fought hard in the final term, but Corowa Rutherglen held firm to secure the six-goal win.

Awards

Club Award 1: Bree Forrest worked tirelessly all game in defence, collecting plenty of intercepts and transitioning the ball down the court beautifully.

Club Award 2: Niamh Lavis - another standout defender, Niamh worked hard all game while providing constant communication, leadership and direction out on the court.

Club Award 3: Jemma Smith played an impressive game through Wing Attack before being swung into Wing Defence. She showed great composure across the court and made it difficult for her opposition to hit the ring and feed into the shooters.

Players’ Player: Niamh Lavis & Rahni Dickins.

Under 17s

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This weekend the 17s came up against a very strong Myrtleford side who have been one of the top three teams in the competition all season.

They are an extremely well-coached side with fantastic talent and depth across the court, and I genuinely hope they go a long way this year because they have all the attributes of a quality team.

The Roos came out of the gates semi-strong in the opening stages, sticking well to their game plan and matching the intensity early.

Unfortunately, the game got away from them through the middle stages, which forced them into playing catch-up netball while still trying to implement their structures and game plan out on court.

Defensively, it was one of their stronger performances.

They were able to win plenty of ball in the defensive end and create opportunities through pressure and hard work, however they struggled at times to convert those turnovers into scoreboard pressure.

Awards

Club 1: Lilyana Murray-Wright - Lilyana was outstanding in Wing Defence, providing enormous depth and pressure through their defensive end. Her ability to transition and become a key ball carrier out of defence was extremely valuable and she worked tirelessly all game.

Club 2: Dekoda Smith - Dekoda once again gave 110% effort from start to finish. Her work rate in defence was exceptional as she continually applied pressure, turned over ball and worked hard to shut down Myrtleford’s attacking end.

Club 3: Maci Coats - Maci played a blinder. She executed the game plan exactly as asked and brought a fantastic defensive mindset to the court. Her work rate was outstanding, and she was able to create multiple turnovers through her pressure and determination.

Under 15s

Corowa Rutherglen 29 def by Myrtleford 43

Despite the final score, the Corowa Rutherglen Under 15s netball team delivered a strong performance against Myrtleford.

The attacking end worked seamlessly throughout the match, moving the ball with confidence and converting opportunities efficiently.

At the defensive end, relentless pressure created valuable turnovers and kept the team in the contest from start to finish.

The players showed determination, teamwork, and resilience across all four quarters, demonstrating the exciting potential and growth within the side as they continue to develop together this season.

Awards

Sportspower: Zahli DeMamiel, who utilised her defensive pressure to create turnovers from the opposition.

Chocolate Factory: Charlotte Lake, who was a leader in the attacking unit, providing effective communication and strong drives.

Canteen: Elise O’Bryan, whose presence was felt as soon as she stepped onto the court and performed her roll perfectly.