Gulls can’t match Parrots
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Warragul netballers proved competitive but couldn’t match Leongatha on Saturday. A grade: Warragul 46 lost to Leongatha 61. Warragul led at quarter time thanks to accurate goaling from Anna Green and Jamie Rollinson.
The Parrots dominated possession in the second and third quarters, making the most of their opportunities to lead 45-31.
The Gulls worked tirelessly in the last and had great passages of play, but it was too little, too late.
Awards: Lucy Monahan, Anna Green and Jamie Rollinson. B grade: Warragul 41 lost to Leongatha 63. Facing the top team, Warragul was determined to show their ability to take it up to any team.
In an even first quarter, goal shooter Jess Murty led the way with accurate shooting. Leongatha led by three at the first break.
Warragul caught up, however, Leongatha soon showed why they are top and gained a reasonable lead.
Warragul fought in the second half and trialled players in different positions. Leongatha was too strong.
Awards: Jess Murty, Olivia Brady, Tahlia Orlicki and Chiara Mulqueen. C grade: Warragul 29 lost to Leongatha 35. It was first versus second on the ladder. A tough and physical game saw key players Kelly
Drouin won three games against Maffra on Saturday. A grade: Drouin 56 defeated Maffra 35. It was a good win with two players out injured. Wing attack Kelly Hedley was fantastic to watch in both A and B grade, playing seven quarters. Also in attack, goal shooter Karina Proctor was fantastic against a very tall defender.
Awards went to the Hawks’ two young defenders Kym Diston and April Bethune who worked exceptionally well. They teamed up to apply pressure over any passes and shots. B grade: Drouin 56 defeated Maffra 40. The first quarter saw silly errors give Maffra an early lead. Drouin soon found form and took the lead by quarter time. Kylie Proctor and Jemyma Leishout shot accurately and with style, working to set each other up under the post.
Kelly Hedley used her speed to take control of the centre pass and drive the ball onto the circle. Wing defence Rachel Morris worked tirelessly all game, applying tight pressure on Maffra, forcing many long and awkward passes.
They were backed up by the relentless defence of Ali McArthur and Natalie Sloan who took Sheehan and Mackenzie Minichiello go down in the first quarter.
That didn't stop Warragul with Georgia Lyons into goal attack and Elly Radford into defence. It was a good fought out game.
Awards: Meg Graham, Kim Weller, Georgia Lyons and Elly Radford. Under 17: Warragul 23 lost to Leongatha 47. Warragul displayed consistent netball and, at times, could run goal-for-goal with Leongatha. Tahlia Orlicki provided a strong target in goals.
Unfortunately, Leongatha’s physical defence created many turnovers to lead 22-11 at halftime.
Warragul matched it during the third quarter. While Leongatha still scored well, Indya Fries and Phoebe Graham were feeding well into the goalers. It was 33-20 at the last break.
Leongatha stepped up their attack and extended their lead despite the best defensive efforts of Elly Radford and Tahlia Orlicki.
Awards: Tahlia Orlicki, Sarah Kaine and Phoebe Graham. Under 15: Warragul 18 lost to Leongatha 64. Under 13: Warragul 10 lost to Leongatha 49. It was colder inside than out but the Gulls started competitively in a fast-paced game that saw many turnovers. Unfortunately, the Parrots got the better of the Gulls in the second quarter and they were unable to bounce back.
Awards: Mia Radford, Bella Hefford and Tia Jenkins. A special mention to Zoe Phillips who starred in three positions and showed great leadership.
B grade: Cora Lynn 32 def Bunyip 31, Inverloch Kongwak 65 def Garfield 15, Nar Nar Goon 45 def Phillip Island 42, Dalyston 54 def Koo Wee Rup 35, Korumburra Bena 75 def Kilcunda Bass 16.
C grade: Cora Lynn 32 def Bunyip 25, Inverloch Kongwak 61 def Garfield 13, Nar Nar Goon 38 def Phillip Island 26, Koo Wee Rup 36 def Dalyston 27, Korumburra Bena 60 def Kilcunda Bass 15.
17 and under: Cora Lynn 49 def Bunyip 16, Inverloch Kongwak 50 def Garfield 23, Phillip Island 31 def Nar Nar Goon 13, Dalyston 50 def Koo Wee Rup 8, Korumburra Bena 44 def Kilcunda Bass 18.
15 and under: Cora Lynn 26 def Bunyip 11, Inverloch Kongwak 32 def Garfield 7, Phillip Island 39 def Nar Nar Goon 7, Dalyston 30 def Koo Wee Rup 11, Korumburra Bena 39 def Kilcunda Bass 7.
13 and under: Cora Lynn 30 def Bunyip 12, Inverloch Kongwak 30 def Garfield 1, Phillip Island 47 def Nar Nar Goon 4, Koo Wee Rup 23 def Dalyston 22.