Centurions take points in grand final rematch with Thomson

WERRIBEE CENTRALS 51 D THOMSON 39

THE grand final rematch provided the same result, with the powerful Centurions outfit keeping Thomson at bay again, despite the Tigers holding the lead at first break.

Eleanor Tubbs controlled the goals, netting 25 from 29 attempts and providing plenty of opportunities to her Werribee teammates.

Brigitte Ardossi was a rock under the defensive ring for Centrals, restricting the Tigers’ forward thrusts, although Sammy Avery was a livewire for Thomson under the ring.

Goalers Georgia Duncan (51 goals) and Ella Wasik (32) capitalised on the fine work up the court, giving the Tigers a massive 60-goal win.

Erin Dillon started many drives forward for Bannockburn in a dominant display.

Bell Post Hill struggled to keep up, although Jill Floyd battled hard in defence and Abby Croft took full advantage of the limited opportunities under the ring.

After tasting success last week, Winchelsea was quickly reminded how much more imB/BURN EAST GEEL W/CENTRALS GEEL WEST INVERLEIGH W LD 200 200 200 200 1 10 % Pts 284.31 8 260 8 172.97 8 113.58 8 118.39 4 provement is needed in their group.

East Geelong powered away early on the back of a height advantage at both ends of the court, despite Casey Carroll doing her best in midcourt to lift the Blues.

Stephanie Boyce and Molly Neeson dominated in defence for the Eagles, while Zoey Perovic constantly fed the circle from wing attack. Shannon Pietsch was brilliant under the ring for East, shooting 43 goals at 85 per cent.

Geelong West secured its second hard-fought win for the season, this time in a low-scoring game against Corio.

Daria Beck was best on court, starting plenty of drive from goal defence. Marley Primmer was then able to provide the link from wing attack to the goalers, giving them enough feed to keep the Devils at bay.

Tylah Sparke and Maddy Traynor constantly created turnovers in defence for Corio, while Tay Allen was the perfect link to attack with her energetic contribution from wing attack.

North Geelong bounced back from its disappointing season-opener to score a resounding 16-goal win over Belmont.

Cody Dixon won best-oncourt honours with a brilliant display in the centre, constantly controlling her team’s attacks.

Shae Rowbottom and Meg Websdale shot 25 goals apiece to cap off the overall dominance of their team.

Kiara Butterworth and Taylah Maar were also outstanding in defence for the Magpies.

Vanessa Finley-McDonald shot 44 of her side’s 51 goals in Inverleigh’s strong win over Anakie.

The Hawks led at every change, opening up a 13-5 break by quarter-time before running out 51-29 winners .

Brydi Toyne, Aimee Burgess and Cassidy Nelson were Anakie’s best.