Articles tagged: Netball
Tigers wait to make call on injured defender
The Colac Tigers were set to give experienced defender Tania Du Plessis up until tonight to prove her fitness ahead of tomorrow’s B Grade grand final.
Future’s bright for talented Tigers
Their A Grade netballers might have fallen short of a three-peat this season, but Colac Tigers netball coach Courtney Cuolahan says the club’s B Grade team reaching a grand final proves the future is still bright for the club.
Saints celebrate after long wait
A 23-year drought premiership drought came to an end when Birregurra pulled off a major upset and ended Irrewarra-Beeac’s 2.5-year undefeated run in Colac district netball’s 13-and-under grand final.
Rising star nomination for recruit
Promising Colac netball recruit Mary Place has earned a nomination for Geelong netball’s rising star award following an impressive first season at the club.
Young Saints hit their straps in September
Birregurra 13-and-under netballers have found form at the right time of the season as they head into a grand final tomorrow.
Eagles continue meteoric rise in junior netball
Western Eagles junior netballers have continued their meteoric rise as the 15-and-under side prepares for a grand final tomorrow.
Rising star winner locked in
Western Eagles rising star Remy Duyhoven is committed to the Irrewillipe-based club in 2025 as she aims to improve on this year’s breakout season.
First-year Tiger has strong family ties
First-year Colac Tigers netballer Emily Darcy hopes to follow in the footsteps of her mum and win a premiership with the Tigers this season.
Move to the midcourt made for Miraglia
Alvie netballer Ebony Miraglia has taken full advantage of an open midcourt position in the Swans’ A Grade side late in the season.
Swans to go in as the red-hot flag favourites
Alvie will enter tomorrow’s Colac district A Grade netball grand final as red-hot favourites, opposition coaches say.
Goaling options for side
Colac Tigers’ 17-and-under Division One netball side will have to find a way to win tomorrow’s preliminary final without star goaler Kiara Foster.
Medallist joins rare company
Star Alvie defender Ruby Bowers says she was shocked to become just the fourth back-to-back winner of Colac district netball’s A Grade best-and-fairest award.
Young Saint following in sister’s footsteps
Birregurra netballer Georgia Roberts followed in the footsteps of her older sister Olivia when she took out a league best-and-fairest award on Monday night.
Talented defender learning from ‘Warra’s best
League best-and-fairest winner Emmy Frith says working alongside Irrewarra-Beeac’s star A Grade defenders has helped her take her game to another level this season.
Eagle shocked to win count
Western Eagles’ netballer Rylee Reid says she was stunned when hearing her name announced as the league’s 17-and-under best-and-fairest.
Swan to win second medal?
Alvie co-coach Ruby Bowers has received favouritism from Colac district coaches to claim back-to-back Val Russell Medals tonight.
Colac falls just short in overtime thriller
Colac junior netball coach Chloe Hay says the future is bright for the Tigers after an inspirational comeback fell short in overtime.
Team steps up after two go down
Colac A Grade premiership player Kelsey Lee was a timely inclusion for her first B Grade game of the season, as the Tigers’ winning streak extended to six games with a thrilling semi-final win yesterday.
Recruit enjoying time with Tigers
First-year Colac netballer Mary Place says the Tigers felt like the best fit as she looked to test herself at a higher level this season.
Colac youngsters poll well at awards night
Colac Tigers 17-and-under Division One netball team is not short of talent, as shown in the Geelong league’s best-and-fairest night.
Giants end Colac’s season
Colac Tigers coach Courtney Cuolahan says the Tigers can walk away with their heads held high despite their run of premierships in Geelong netball coming to a heartbreaking end yesterday.
Skipper enjoys climb from ninth to semi-final
Birregurra co-captain Paige Turner says not even she anticipated the Saints’ meteoric rise from cellar dwellers to semi-finalists this season.
Tigers primed to beat Bell Park for first time
Colac Tigers 13-and-under Division One co-coach Hope Carmody is confident the young Tigers can beat Bell Park for the first time this season in tomorrow’s qualifying final.
Colac needs to bring intensity
Colac Tigers coach Courtney Cuolahan says her players will have to bring intensity and energy from the get-go in this weekend’s elimination final.
