Gulls impress in senior grades over Magpies
Warragul netballers had a clean sweep of the senior grades at the Burke St courts against Sale on Saturday.
A grade: Warragul defeated Sale 60-32
Sale came out firing in the first quarter but a few positional changes saw Warragul break away in the second.
Some great defensive pressure from Alex Cole, Renee Cook and Brontë Harvey created the opportunity to capitalise in attack. The midcourt worked tirelessly with Sienna Green and Mia McGarrity both having very strong games.
The continued growth in goals from Ella Rees was very impressive.
But the most impressive game was by Gulls favourite Jaime Rollinson.
Best on court: Jaime Rollinson and Sienna Green.
B grade: Warragul defeated Sale 51-33
A fantastic game by the Gulls saw them have an easy win over Sale.
Warragul’s quick and agile midcourters, along with the accurate shooting and creative play of the Warragul goalers, saw the opposition struggle to keep up.
The Gulls were well supported by a talented defensive end, applying pressure and an intensity on the ball that Sale had no match for. A great team effort.
Best on court: Naomi Allardyce.
Awards: Lily Sheehan and Sophie Fennell.
C grade: Warragul defeated Sale 32-31
This was a very close game up against a very solid Sale side.
Goalers Bella Hefford and Kim Weller worked hard to score off every turn over, assisted by strong Olivia Brady and Olivia Serong through the midcourt.
Defenders Talarna Olsen and Emily Hobbs put a mountain of pressure on the Sale goalers.
It all came down to the last minute, with the Gulls coming away with a very well deserved four points.
Best on court: Olivia Brady.
Awards: Bella Hefford and Olivia Serong.
17 and under: Warragul lost to Sale 25-48 The game started off fairly even, with only a four-goal lead to Sale.
The Gulls had some great connection between the goalers, but Sale came out firing to extend the lead to 12.
Gulls continued to put pressure on Sale through both attack and defence, but it was too little, too late.
Molly Young.
Olivia Aitken and Ava McGarrity.
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15 and under: Warragul lost to Sale 8-82
It was a tough day of netball for the Warragul Gulls against Sale.
The team’s best on was Mackenzie Heenan for displaying great skill in the goal ring and midcourt.
Milla Tworkowski and Elysia Dalton also received awards for their relentless determination and defence against a successful Sale side.
13 and under: Warragul lost to Sale 4-49
Freezing conditions did not stop the Gulls from giving it their all.
Unfortunately, Sale was too strong. The game provided the opportunity for positions to be shuffled, bringing out the best in the team’s versatility.
Best on court was Zaria Dalton who contributed multiple intercepts and worked hard all game.
Awards went to Rharni Cooper for her great work in the midcourt and defence, and Stella Looby for her positive attitude that continued throughout the game.