Finals spots undecided

With two rounds remaining in Stawell Tennis Club’s Friday night competition, grand-final spots remain up for grabs with seven points separating first and fifth.

Frewstal remains mathematically in contention but would need a minor miracle to qualify, with no wins on the board at this late stage of the season.

Stawell Toyota came back to earth with a thud, suffering its first loss of the season at the hands of a rampaging Delahunty Plumbing outfit.

Anna Sullivan, who showed a return to form after indifferent performances in recent weeks, brilliantly led Delahunty Plumbing.

Shane Field and Neve O’shannessy were also instrumental in the victory.

A couple of youngsters in Henry Clough and Will Hackwill tried valiantly for Stawell Toyota, which remains at the top of the ladder, but only just. The final score, Delahunty Plumbing 11 sets 85 games to Stawell Toyota 7-72.

David O Jones Mitre 10 inched closer to the head of the competition with a relatively comfortable win over cellar dweller Frewstal.

Mitre 10 skipper Madi Freeland bamboozled the opposition with her vast array of shots while on her way to three victories, while Elise Monaghan and Sam Ranton did as they pleased with three wins each of their own.

Amy Hodgetts, Luke Monaghan and Hayley Reading, who has returned to the club after a lengthy hiatus, all fought hard against the odds. Final score, Mitre 10 10-89 defeated Frewstal 8-74.

Stawell Goldmine has its sights set firmly on a grandfinal berth after a dominant victory over fellow final aspirant Grampians Joinery.

Andrew Dunn, Mari Rickard, Carel Chang and Emily Davis were all in ominous touch from the outset for Stawell Goldmine, propelling their team to a comfortable win.

Hugh Carey continued his rich vein of form for Grampians Joinery but unfortunately lacked support.

The end scoreline was Stawell Goldmine 12-90 to Grampians Joinery 6-69. Ladder: Stawell Toyota 50 points, Mitre 10 48, Stawell Goldmine 47, Grampians Joinery 44, Delahunty Plumbing 43, Frewstal 32.