Zaida Glibanovic
[Published June 20 2023]
GIPPSLAND League’s Round 10 netball outcomes could not have been more predictable.
Maffra travelled to Wonthaggi, but lost by 14 goals.
The Eagles got off to a high-flying start, leading at the first interchange, but the Power turned the tables after quarter-time to dominate the rest of the match.
Among the Power’s best were Olivia Gilmour, Courtney Brann and Cassidy Bowman, while, Maffra’s were Ashleigh Keefe, Chloe Proud and Matilda Pendergast.
Leongatha made light work of Sale, defeating the Magpies by 27 goals.
The Parrots shut down Sale’s system and were able to capitalise, turning turnovers into scores.
Leongatha’s Lara Stefani, Laura Higgins and Taylah Brown were impressive, and so was Sale’s Kasey Dessent, Isla McCarthy and Lara Van der Voort, even in defeat.
Moe roared their way home from Bairnsdale.
The Lions showcased their class from the start of the game, outscoring the Redlegs 19 to nine in the first quarter alone, building upon scoreboard pressure to lead by 26 at the major break.
Ramayer Gourley’s Moe side continued to put the foot down until the final siren, winning 82 to 33.
Moe’s playing-coach Gourley shot 49 goals, with Abby Gregorovich netting 33.
The Lions’ best would’ve been hard to pick as the win came off a team effort, but Gregorovich, Macy Gardiner and Olivia Barnett were notable in the win.
Emily Hall, Ruby Dunkley and Olivia Betts were best for the Redlegs.
Drouin got the job done over Traralgon by seven goals.
The game remained a tight contest, but the Hawks took flight and outscored the Maroons in every quarter after the first.
Drouin’s Kym Diston, Lucy McKellar and Karina Proctor were good in the win, while Traralgon’s Bronwyn Tebb, Amy Harrison and Milly Murphy were recognised as best-on-court for the Maroons.
Morwell showed their might against a resurgent Warragul side playing on their Western Park court.
The Tiger’s put down 19 in the first term, and kept the Gulls to only five goals.
Having had such a slow start, the Gulls did well to match the Tigers in the following three terms, but could never reel the score back in their favour.
The final score was Morwell 48 to Warragul 32.
In the loss, Warragul’s Ella Rees, Alexandra Cole and Selene Chadrawy were noted as best-on, while the three C’s starred for Morwell: Chloe Radford, Claire Marks and Courtney Garth.
NORTH GIPPSLAND netball was definitely entertaining.
Top spot on the ladder is a very hot seat to be in after 10 rounds.
Churchill was knocked off the throne last Saturday after suffering a significant 54 to 42 loss to Sale City.
The Bulldogs were dominant from the get-go, and the Cougars found it hard to return to the game.
By the time the Cougars found their feet, it was the fourth quarter and too late. The win sees Sale City surge to third spot. The top three teams in Heyfield, Churchill and Sale City are all sitting on 28 points, with only a percentage to split them; first place on the ladder is anyone’s for the taking.
Heyfield got the percentage required to hold onto the top spot for now, beating Yarram 19 to 49. Glengarry proved their strength, narrowly taking care of Woodside in a two-point victory. Cowwarr should not be underestimated, having given it to Yallourn Yallourn North on Saturday, winning 62 to 38.
Last week I did say that anything could happen at the Boneyard when Gormandale hosted TTU, and that it did; the Tigers trampled the bombers 55 to 39. So far, Gormandale has managed three wins for the season, which in their case, is a very successful bout. Rosedale had the bye.
IN Round 9 of East Gippsland netball, Stratford defeated Paynesville 67 to 27, while, Wy Yung also had a huge win against Orbost Snowy Rovers, taking care of the Blues 61 to 20.
In the other two games, Lindenow got over the line, beating Lakes Entrance 47 to 30 and Boisdale-Briagolong easily took care of Lucknow in a 54 to 33 victory.
