Gulls looking the goods

A grade: Maffra 49 def Drouin 38, Warragul 59 def Bairnsdale 29, Morwell 57 def Traralgon 46, Sale 60 def Wonthaggi Power 38, Moe 56 def Leongatha 49.

B grade: Drouin 41 def Maffra 40, Warragul 71 def Bairnsdale 38, Traralgon 42 def Morwell 37, Sale 66 def Wonthaggi Power 29, Moe 44 def Leongatha 41.

C grade: Maffra 46 def Drouin 25, Warragul 47 def Bairnsdale 39, Morwell 34 def Traralgon 28, Sale 41 def Wonthaggi Power 36, Moe 39 def Leongatha 23.

Under 17: Maffra 51 def Drouin 39, Bairnsdale 54 def Warragul 26, Morwell 32 def Traralgon 21, Sale 47 def Wonthaggi Power 36, Moe 34 drew Leongatha 34.

Under 15: Maffra 84 def Drouin 8, Bairnsdale 50 def Warragul 8, Traralgon 23 def Morwell 21, Sale 62 def Wonthaggi Power 11, Leongatha 26 def Moe 20.

Under 13: Maffra 48 def Drouin 15, Bairnsdale 32 def Warragul 19, Traralgon 51 def Morwell 10, Wonthaggi Power 26 def Sale 22, Leongatha 30 def Moe 17.

Warragul netballers made the long road trip to Bairnsdale with wins in each senior grade.

After eight rounds, A, B and C grades occupy second place on their respective ladders. A grade: Warragul 59 defeated Bairnsdale 29. The Gulls overcame several absences this week, proving there is some depth among the senior squad.

After an even first quarter, Warragul slowly chipped away at the margin, eventually pushing it out to a 30-goal victory.

Goalers Jaime Rollinson, Melissa Burton and Anna Green all shot with great accuracy whilst defensive pressure was applied all over the court. Christie Hillberg’s impressive vertical leap was once again showcased, taking countless intercepts in the air. Awards: Jaime Rollinson and Hayley Roberts. B grade: Warragul 71 defeated Bairnsdale 38. Warragul came out firing after their first loss of the season the previous round.

Anna Green and Naomi Allardyce dominated in the first quarter, scoring 18 goals. Warragul’s pressure in the midcourt from Bec O’Halloran, Eboni Wall and Lily Sheehan caused plenty of turnovers which allowed Warragul to extend their lead.

Warragul achieved an outstanding 71 goals for the game. Awards: Lily Sheehan and Eboni Wall. C grade: Warragul 47 defeated Bairnsdale 39. Warragul had to work hard this week to get the win, with Bairnsdale being tough competition.

Persistence and teamwork were shown alongside great coaching from the sidelines, resulting in a reassuring final score.

Warragul’s best were Hannah McKenzie and Eliza Monacella, but a special mention must go to coach Kim Weller, who came on in the last quarter and gave the team the lift they needed. True leadership. Under 17: Warragul 26 lost to Bairnsdale 54. After a long drive down to Bairnsdale, the 17s team played a determined four quarters against a strong opposition.

Whilst they didn't get the result, the club was pleased to see versatility in each of the nine players after multiple position changes and quick adjustments.

The defence end worked hard all game to provide opportunities for the attacking end, whilst the midcourters and goalers worked hard all match to remain in the game. Awards: Olivia Sheehan and Tanae Guy. Under 15: Warragul 8 lost to Bairnsdale 50. This was a tough game against Bairnsdale for the Gulls.

The constant pressure from Warragul’s defence end was beautiful and gave plenty of opportunity. However, against a polished oppositional, they had a hard time converting.

Awards: Bella Hefford and Rylee McCarthy for great games. Under 13: Warragul 19 lost to Bairnsdale 50. A promising future lies ahead for Warragul’s youngest team after a hard-fought match against Bairnsdale.

The girls kept their heads held high and showed determination and teamwork, resulting in an encouraging outcome despite the score.

Awards: Maci James and Lucy Williamson.