Young Roos defeat Pigeons

The second and third quarters saw the Roos continue to work well as a team while rotating players into different positions to work on the players personal growth.

At the final whistle the girls walked away with the four points with a score of 38-14. Coach Noel congratulated the girls for playing the game out for the four quarters which showcased the young netball talent the local community.

Awards:

Club 1 award- Bree Forrest- Another lock down defensive game from Bree limited Yarra’s ability to freely move the ball into their attacking end. Bree paired up well with our other defenders Sophie, Lily and Miley again showing Bree’s team first mindset and hunger to secure our U15’s team the win. Another highlight from Bree’s game was her drive down the court which gave Yarra no time to setup their defensive structure.

Sportspower award and MVP- Sienna Sampson - played with a lot of confidence from the start of the game moving and attacking the ball well. Sienna also worked really well with both Millie and Lily setting up both players to get their shots up.

Doc’s award- Lily Palmer started the game in defence before moving into the attacking end after half time shooting and rebounding the ball well. Her positive attitude and teamwork were another highlight for the Roos this week.

SS&A award- Rahni Dickins played a key role for our team again this week with her growth in defensive pressure at the centre position being a real highlight. Rahni’s ability to link up with Keeley was again another key strength for the group’s win.

17s & Under

Roos 45 defeated by Yarrwonga 47

This week was going to be another tough game, but the 17s showed how resilient they can be and stood up to the challenge that Yarrawonga presented them.

The first quarter was close, which was how the rest of the game continued, in defence the duo of Milly O’Kane and Audrey Hogan proved to be a challenge to the accurate Yarra shooters and turned over a number of balls and sent back down to the Roos attack end.

Jo Somerville and Milly Cheeseman also providing support in the defence end who was able to help bring the ball down through the centre court.

Eloise Black and Lily Kohn shot well under pressure both supported in mid-court by Remy Longmire, Tamir Richardson and Ava Phibbs.

The final quarter with the Roos one goal down was goal for goal.

The girls going down by 2 but they should be really proud of their achievement and improvement from their first-round encounter.

Awards:

Club 1 & MVP - Milly O’Kane - another fantastic game from this young player. She rebounded and intercepted multiple passes keeping the Roo girls in the game.

Chocolate factory - Audrey Hogan worked tirelessly in the defensive end. She matched up and pressured the Yarrawonga shooters at every opportunity.

Origin clothing - Jo Somerville played with commitment, shutting down the WA at every opportunity, using her body to block their drive.

C Grade

Roos 41 defeated by Yarrawonga 49

A hard-fought game on the weekend. The girls did not lose focus and pushed through each quarter with great team spirit. Down by 14 goals in going into the 4th quarter the girls were able to well and truly gain the upper hand, converting 7 Yarra centres.

Awards:

Club 1 - Jemma Smith played a three mid court positions and transitioned to each seamlessly. She chases down every pass and possible intercept.

Essential Beauty - Kyah Harvey ran out the centre position and was a fantastic connective player from defence to attack.

Thrive Wellness - Lily Hanrahan was able to play with the girls this week and pivotal in goals. Pulling in passes and working well with Kiara.

MVP - Kiara Corkett played another strong GA game. Playing well with both Grace & Lily.