Articles tagged: Netball

Refreshed Gray thriving at Imps
Colac Imperials goaler Chloe Gray says stepping away from leadership responsibilities has allowed her to rediscover the joy in her own game this season.

New Simpson coaches leaning on each other
First-year Simpson co-coaches Eliza Duynhoven and Sophie Taylor have lent on each other with the hopes of overcoming a rough patch which has seen the Tigers lose three on the bounce.

Bombers’ growth continuing
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Rachel Rodger believes her young side is growing stronger with every game they play together.

Benchmark awaits Dolphins
Lorne coach Leigh Potter says she is excited to see where her team truly sits against one of the benchmark teams of the competition.

Colac to cover outs
Colac coach Dave Boyce is confident the Tigers have the depth to cover the loss of key utility Jessie Lang as they look to cement their place in the top five.

Colac district finds perfect mix
Colac and district interleague coach Kelsey Jeffreys has praised her side's ability to come together instantly after defeating Geelong district in Saturday's interleague netball clash.

Tigers return to the top five
Colac has returned to the winners list and climbed back into the top five after overcoming a determined Bell Park outfit by five goals.

Former basketball star proving it’s never too late to learn new things
At 38 years of age, former professional basketballer Louella Tomlinson could easily be content reflecting on a career that took her from Melbourne to the United States, and some of the biggest stages in women’s basketball.

Four-year journey leads to interleague debut
Just four years after taking up netball, South Colac's Millie Sibley will pull on the Colac District colours tomorrow in a remarkable rise through the sport's ranks.

Junior sides ready to go
The Colac and District Football Netball League has finalised its junior teams for next weekend’s interleague matches at Buninyong.

Colac gains belief in defeat
Colac coach Dave Boyce believes his side's performance against premiership contender St Joseph's will provide valuable belief despite the Tigers falling short on the scoreboard.

Imps survive late South surge
Colac Imperials have held off a fast-finishing South Colac to climb into second spot on the ladder, surviving a tense final-quarter challenge in a battle between two of the competition's in-form sides.

Bowers sparks Saints against old teammates
Two-time league best and fairest winner Ruby Bowers made a surprise return to the netball court for Birregurra against her former club.

Bombers make big statement
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Rachel Rodger says her side used external doubts as motivation in a commanding victory over the Western Eagles.

Improving Hawks show encouraging signs
Although Apollo Bay remains without a win in almost two years, Saturday's performance against Otway Districts shows there is light at the end of the tunnel for the young Hawks.

Young Bombers and Eagles to take flight
Irrewarra-Beeac coach Rachel Rodger says she is excited to see some of the league’s best emerging talent on display when the Bombers take on Western Eagles tomorrow.

Roos braced for defining derby against Imps
South Colac co-coach Tahlia Melbourne says the Roos’ ability to stay composed under pressure will be crucial in a defining top-three clash against Colac Imperials.

From forgotten text to Dolphins signing
Kailah-Mae Keepen’s arrival at Lorne might have been unconventional, but she says she is loving every minute of her return to the court.

Tough test awaits Tigers
Colac A-grade netball coach Dave Boyce says his side’s response under pressure will be a deciding factor in their clash against one of the competition’s most in-form attacks.

Fresh faces in interleague side
Colac district open interleague netball coach Kelsey Jeffreys says she is excited by the balance of youth and experience in her final squad.

Junior reps rise to challenge
Colac district netball official Tracey Tann says the league’s representative teams gained valuable experience at the Netball Victoria Association Championships.

Dominant display from Roos
South Colac produced a dominant four-quarter performance to overpower Apollo Bay after setting the tone early.

Demons finish on top in close Eagles game
Otway Districts hung on in an intense finish to survive a major scare from the Western Eagles in a one-goal victory.

Coach praises shining Saints in win from behind
Birregurra coach Saskia Rowan says she was proud of her side’s composure and ability to adapt under pressure as the Saints overcame a determined Irrewarra-Beeac outfit.

