Depth on show for Hawks
Drouin netballers showed depth in winning all three senior grades as well as the under 17 game against Bairnsdale on Saturday. A grade: Drouin defeated Bairnsdale. Drouin showed great composure and strength in a very physical match.
Ebony Mumford was her usual self, creating pressure and turnovers all day. Rachel Morris was a late inclusion into A grade and her presence and pressure in wing defence was relentless. She is not doubt up to the speed and physicality of A grade.
Ruby Pratt was awarded best on. Her ability to break open the game with fast double plays and strong drives onto circle edge set Drouin up in attack. Her vision into the ring combined with high percentage shooting from Kylie Proctor and Stacie Gardiner to set up Drouin’s good win.
The league had not received final scores.
B grade: Drouin Bairnsdale 45.
Ball speed and angles worked for the Hawks in attack. Always having an option at the top of the circle allowed the goalers to create angles and work together.
Abbey Tyrell came on in the second half and provided strong drives whilst shooting with confidence. Jess Murray played a blinder up in B grade with brilliant defensive pressure.
Chelsea Deriter and Ali McArthur combined beautifully in defence, turning the ball over numerous times. These opportunities were created by 46 defeated Abbey Kingi’s pressure outside the circle.
In a great team effort, everyone dug deep in last quarter and managed to come away with a win.
C grade: Drouin Bairnsdale 23.
Drouin played steady and consistent netball through all four quarters.
In quite hot conditions, Drouin rotated players through the midcourt. All players adapted to the changes immediately, never allowing them to affect their play.
In attack, Drouin were steady with quick ball movement and high percentage shooting. Defensively, the Hawks were ruthless with no Bairnsdale player allowed an easy possession.
The circle defence combination of Monique Adrichem and Lateisha Edwards is growing stronger every week. A great team effort from the Hawks. Under 17s: Drouin 32 defeated Bairnsdale 18.
A focus for the Hawks was to get off to a confident start and play with high intensity from the first whistle. The girls executed this plan perfectly, setting them up for a great win.
Prue Cavanagh and Alana Rippon combined beautifully in defence. No goaler was allowed an easy pass or shot.
Ali Lieshout played a steady, composed game in goal attack. Her direction and play making was beautiful to watch, whilst her connection with goal shooter Kristen Groenewaldt was on 45 defeated point.
Awards: Ali Lieshout and Kristen Groenewaldt.
Under 15s: Drouin 31 Bairnsdale 36.
This game was a fantastic display of teamwork, grit and determination by Drouin who unfortunately went down by 5 goals.
It was a game of high intensity from the first whistle. The Hawks did an exceptional job to stick with Bairnsdale and not allow them to run away with the game.
In attack, Drouin used space and lines wisely, working the ball steadily into the goalers.
Defensively, Drouin were relentless. Full-court pressure created by all players allowed circle defenders Ella Gown and Lucy McKellar to turn the ball over. Their team work in the ring was exceptional.
Awards: Ella Gown and Lucy McKellar
Under 13s: Drouin 11 Bairnsdale 32.
The Hawks didn’t have their best game this week and, considering the long trip to Bairnsdale, it was not unexpected.
It was the first match of the season that Drouin had their full team. It was great to see what the girls can do with a full side and in tough conditions.
Drouin showed fight and, as always, never dropped their heads or gave up. They played their hearts out.
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