Articles tagged: Netball
Battle of the best
After spending much of the season patching together different combinations, Birregurra coach Saskia Rowan finally has the luxury of a full squad ahead of the Saints’ biggest home-and-away test of the year.
Walters reflects on breakout year
The pain of last weekend’s grand final defeat still hurts Colac’s Zara Walters, but the Melbourne Vixens star says the disappointment won’t overshadow her breakout year.
Demons focus on bouncing back from defeat
Otway Districts is gearing up for a must-win clash against Alvie to keep a gap on the finals chasing pack.
Young Eagles ready to shake up race for finals
Western Eagles coach Siobhan Casey believes her side could be a spoiler team in the run home for finals aspirants.
Important late stretch of games awaits Tigers
The next three weeks could make or break Colac’s finals aspiration with coach Dave Boyce confident his side can overcome key omissions against Grovedale tomorrow.
Zara misses repeat glory
Colac product Zara Walters fell short of a second straight Suncorp Super Netball premiership, but her family says the pride outweighs the disappointment.
‘Warra eyeing late finals charge
Irrewarra-Beeac has kept its finals aspirations firmly intact after producing a commanding four-quarter performance against Otway Districts.
South lights up scoreboard against Swans
South Colac showcased its attacking firepower in emphatic fashion with a dominant win over Alvie.
Imps peaking at the perfect time
Colac Imperials coach Eliza Cahill says her side is starting to find form at the right time of the year.
Eagles turn table on Tigers
Western Eagles coach Siobhan Casey says a complete four-quarter performance was the key to her side overturning an earlier season defeat to Simpson.
Belief before the big dance
Zara Walters’ father Paul is confident the Melbourne Vixens can defy the odds in tomorrow night’s Suncorp Super Netball grand final.
Bell chiming in at top level for Alvie
In her first taste of A-grade netball, Alvie’s Sophie Bell has stepped into an unfamiliar role.
Bay building beyond margins
Apollo Bay co-coach Karen Slater says the Hawks remain focused on development rather than the wins and losses after another a tough season for the youthful line-up.
Dolphins desperate to end long finals drought
Experienced Lorne netballer Alice Van Deuren says breaking the club’s A-grade finals hoo-doo would “mean the world” for the Dolphins.
Local netballers selected for talent program
Six Colac and district netballers have been chosen for the Netball Victoria Talent Identification Program.
Walters loves the big stage
Colac product Zara Walters says the excitement of grand final week never fades as she prepares for her third consecutive Super Netball decider and a chance to claim back-to-back premierships with the Melbourne Vixens.
Saints’ switch sparks victory
Birregurra coach Saskia Rowan says a positional switch in the second half proved the catalyst in her side’s win over the Western Eagles.
Otway turns tables on Simpson
Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland says her side was rewarded for weeks of strong performances with a gritty win over Simpson.
Third straight decider for Vixens and Walters
Colac netball export Zara Walters and the Melbourne Vixens have reach their third consecutive Suncorp Super Netball grand final.
South survives ‘Warra scare
South Colac has survived a major scare from an improving Irrewarra-Beeac outfit before a dominant last quarter propelled the Roos to an important victory.
‘Warra recruit hits the mark
With plans to take a year off from netball, Irrewarra-Beeac recruit Dana Lucas lasted just three weeks before deciding she needed to get back on court.
Dolphins on alert for Hawks
Lorne coach Leigh Potter says her side won’t be taking a young and improving Apollo Bay team lightly tomorrow.
Swans eye upset after finding form
Fresh off a confidence-boosting win, Alvie coach Hayley Foster says the Swans will need to be at their defensive best against reigning premier Colac Imperials.
Dees seeking reward following narrow losses
Otway Districts coach Emma Sutherland says her side has proven it can match it with the league’s best sides but needs to convert the close losses into wins.
