Kangaroo Flat

SANDHURST will be aiming for a clean sweep in all five of Saturday’s netball contests on Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL grand final day at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

It’s been a remarkable feat by the Dragons to have all five teams qualify for that one day in September.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached A-grade team from Sandhurst is chasing a fifth consecutive premiership.

Standing in the way of the maroon and blue is the Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne.

The grand finalists will clash from 3pm.

An unbeaten run by Sandhurst includes a 38-32 win on Gisborne’s court at Gardiner Reserve in the seventh round, and 47-31 result on the QEO in the 16^th round.

Day one of the finals series included a 37-31 victory for Gisborne in the qualifying final showdown with Kangaroo Flat.

A week later and Gisborne took on Sandhurst in the second semi.

The Dragons won 44-38 and were first to the grand final.

Gisborne hit back for a 49-36 result in last Saturday’s preliminary final against Castlemaine.

Among the many strengths of the Sandhurst team is the mid-court play of co-captain Meg Williams, Shae Clifford and Paige Ryan.

A formidable attack is led by co-captain Bec Smith and Kelsey Meade.

In defence the experienced Heather Oliver teams up with Ruby Turner and Charlotte Sexton.

There’s plenty of depth of talent and versatility in the Sandhurst team.

Among  the stars on court for Gisborne are Claudia Mawson, the playmaker from mid-court, and Zoe Davies who will soon leave for England to play for Leeds Rhinos.

Both bring exceptional speed, aerial ability and precise passing skills to the court.

In defence, Charlee Kemp’s athleticism and height are major strengths as she teams up with Kirby Elliott.

Gisborne will also look for big games from Torie Skrijel, Emerson Lakey, Eloise Rodda and Kiralee Collings.

Sandhurst:

Bec Smith (captain) GS; Meg Williams (captain) C, WA; Shae Clifford WA, C; Kelsey Meade GA, GS; Heather Oliver GD, GK, WD; Paige Ryan WA, C, WD; Kelsey Pallpratt WA, C; Charlotte Sexton GK, GD; Imogen Sexton GK, GD, WD; Sophie Shoebridge WD, GD, GK; Ruby Turner GD, GK, WD.

Coach: Tamara Gilchrist.

Gisborne:

Kirby Elliott (captain), Claudia Mawson (captain), Kiralee Collings, Rylee Connell, Zoe Davies, Charlee Kemp, Emerson Lakey, Tazma Morris, Tiana Newman, Eloise Rodda, Olivia Rodda, Torie Skrijel.

Coach: Tarryn Rymer.

In A-reserve it’s another showdown between Sandhurst and Gisborne from 1.30pm.

Both teams have had exceptional seasons.

They first met in round seven at Gisborne where the Tarryn Rymer-coached Bulldogs won 51-46.

Scores were 50-all at the end of the round 16 clash at the QEO.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst began its finals campaign with a 50-27 victory in the qualifying final against Kangaroo Flat.

A week later and the maroon and blue fired up for a 44-33 result in the second semi against Gisborne.

The Bulldogs bounced back for to beat Kangaroo Flat, 48-37 in the preliminary final.

A key player for Sandhurst is Kelsey Ralph who earned the Jenni Holborn Medal as the league’s fairest and best player for her skill at goal attack or goalshooter.

Other players to watch for the Dragons include Erica Dalrymple-Monro, Katie Dean, Gab Greene and Lilly Walsh.

The play of Emily McDonald, Jemma Denman, Bridget Salter, Dasha Taylor and Bianca McKay may have a big say in Gisborne’s chances of claiming the cup.

Sandhurst:

Erica Dalrymple-Monro WA, C; Katie Dean WA, GD, GK; Reese Gilchrist GA, WA; Gab Greene GS, GA; Tess Keating WD, GD; Eliza Oxley GS; Kelsey Pallpratt C, WA, WD; Kelsey Ralph GA, GS; Paige Ryan WA, C, WD; Charlotte Sexton GK, GD; Lilly Walsh GK, GD; Darcey Williams WA, C, WD.

Coach: Tamara Gilchrist.

Gisborne:

Rylee Connell, Bella Connors, Jemma Denman, Emily McDonald, Bianca McKay, Tazma Morris, Eloise Rodda, Olivia Rodda, Alex Russ, Bridget Salter, Milly Shaw, Dasha Taylor.

Coach: Tarryn Rymer.

Gisborne and Sandhurst will contest the B-grade match from 12pm.

In round seven the ‘Hurst won 53-38 on Gisborne’s court.

Next time they met was a 54-all result at the QEO.

The Bronwyn Slater-coached Gisborne scored a 55-41 win against Kangaroo Flat in the qualifying final and then marked a 48-46 win against Sandhurst in the second semi.

Sandhurst stayed in the premiership race by beating Kangaroo Flat in the preliminary final by five goals.

Several of Gisborne’s team played in last season’s 17-and-under premiership.

Among those chasing back-to-back premierships are Monty Paton, Milly Shaw and Lulu Slater.

Gisborne also has the experience of Tarryn Rymer in mid-court, plus the hard-working Shelley Farrugia and Hannah Weier.

The Jarileey Schultz-coached Sandhurst has the experience and leadership of Briona Giddings and Erica Dalrymple-Monro.

In mid-court there’s the pacy Lucy Sherriff and Lily Trimby, while the Dragons have Eliza Oxley and Tarryn Knights to play crucial roles in the circle.

Gisborne:

Shelley Farrugia, Chelsea Kennett, Georgia Murray, Monty Paton, Taylah Raneiri, Tarryn Rymer, Milly Shaw, Lulu Slater, Hannah Weier.

Coach: Bronwyn Slater.

Sandhurst:

Briona Giddings (captain), Erica Dalrymple-Monro (vice-captain), Aimee Dean, Tahlia Isaac, Maggie Keating, Tarryn Knights, Eliza Oxley, Lucy Sherriff, Lily Trimby, Elli Williams.

Coach: Jarileey Schultz.

The other club to feature in the netball play-offs is Kangaroo Flat.

The Kate Newman-coached Kangaroos will take on Sandhurst in the B-reserve match at 10.30am.

In round one, Sandhurst scored a nine-goal win against the Roos on the QEO court.

Kangaroo Flat bounced back for a 45-40 victory against the maroon and blue in the 10^th round at Dower Park.

The Roos won the qualifying final against Gisborne by 14 goals.

It was a two-goal thriller as Sandhurst netted a 45-43 win against the Roos in the second semi.

A 42-32 win against Gisborne in the preliminary final kept Kangaroo Flat in the hunt for the premiership cup.

Saturday’s contest features Sandhurst goalshooter Isabelle Whiteley and Kangaroo Flat’s Ashlye Faulkner who were joint winners of the league’s fairest and best award.

Key players for Sandhurst include co-captain Ruby Walsh in defence or mid-court; the speedy Teresa Fitzpatrick, skilful Brianna Fletcher, and Sophie Giles.

Players to watch for the Kangaroos include co-captains Shae Cairns and Sophie Nicholson, goaler Claudia Shelton, goalkeeper Lydia Lowndes, and Gemma Roberts in mid-court.

Sandhurst:

Isabella Whiteley (captain), Ruby Walsh (captain), Bec Dine, Lucia Dyer, Teresa Fitzpatrick, Brianna Fletcher, Sophie Giles, Kelsey Hamilton, Chloe Hann, Matilda Lockyer, Ava Perez, Polly Robertson.

Coach: Rose Gallagher.

Kangaroo Flat:

Shae Cairns (captain), Sophie Nicholson (captain), Lily Dickson, Madeline Dowling, Ashlye Faulkner, Lydia Lowndes, Macey O’Shea, Gemma Roberts, Alex Rusbridge, Claudia Shelton, Hayley Smith.

Coach: Kate Newman.

Grand final action starts at 9am with the 17-and-under match between Sandhurst and Gisborne.

Record in this season’s meetings stands at two-one in favour of the Carol Cathcart-coached Sandhurst.

In round seven, Gisborne won 49-43 at home.

The Dragons fired up to win a high-scoring round 16 clash, 55-44 at the QEO.

Gisborne’s 13-goal win against Golden Square in the qualifying final was followed by a 46-43 defeat in the second semi against Sandhurst.

The Rylee Connell-coached Gisborne hit back for a 46-37 victory against Golden Square in the preliminary final.

A talented Sandhurst line-up includes Neve Pinner who was runner-up for the Carol Sing Medal as league fairest and best.

The anticipation of captain Reese Gilchrist is a major strength of her game.

Sandhurst also has Maya Dignan and Harriett Whiteacre in defence, the versatile Claire McGee, and Jaida Raco in the centre.

The rising stars from Gisborne have Bella Connors to cap off attacking moves, the dynamic Dasha Taylor in mid-court, skilful Jessie Connors, Charlotte Taylor in defence, and the versatile Charlotte Davies.

Sandhurst:

Reese Gilchrist (captain), Maya Dignan (vice-captain), Isabelle Brennan, Charlie Coghill, Lila Kelly, Diana Napoleon, Claire McGee, Neve Pinner, Jaida Raco, Harriet Whiteacre.

Coach: Carol Cathcart.

Gisborne:

Charlie Busby, Bella Connors, Jessie Connors, Charlotte Davies, Olivia Fenn, Emma Joyce, Sapphy McCarthy, Charlotte Taylor, Dasha Taylor, Ruby Taylor.

Coach: Rylee Connell.

GISBORNE ended Sandhurst’s remarkable reign as A-grade champions of the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL netball competition on Saturday.

From five goals down at five minutes to go, Gisborne staged a remarkable fightback to score a 40-39 victory.

The showdown between the Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne and the Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst team chasing a fifth-consecutive premiership lived up to the expectations of the hundreds of fans.

Unbeaten in its run to the finals, Sandhurst had scored a 38-32 victory at Gisborne in the seventh round, and won 47-31 on the QEO in the 16^th round.

The Dragons outpointed Gisborne, 44-38 in the second semi.

Gisborne’s run through the finals included a 37-31 against Kangaroo Flat in the qualifying final.

After being beaten in the second semi, Gisborne hit back for a 49-36 victory against Castlemaine in the preliminary final.

Going into the grand final the Gisborne players knew they would have to play exceptional netball to upstage a powerful and skilful opponent.

The team in red, white and blue did so as Gisborne had plenty of its footballers and netballers cheering on.

Gun goal attack Claudia Mawson capped an outstanding game by being best on court.

Co-captain of the Gisborne team, Mawson teamed brilliantly in the goal circle with rising star Torie Skrijel who had played in the 17-under premiership last September.

Gisborne:

Kirby Elliott (captain), Claudia Mawson (captain), Kiralee Collings, Rylee Connell, Zoe Davies, Charlee Kemp, Emerson Lakey, Tazma Morris, Tiana Newman, Eloise Rodda, Olivia Rodda, Torie Skrijel.

Coach: Tarryn Rymer.

A great day for Gisborne began with victory in the 17-and-under match against Gisborne.

Gisborne’s pursuit of back-to-back premierships was slightly derailed when Sandhurst beat it by three goals in the second semi.

The Rylie Connell-coached Gisborne struck back to win the preliminary final against Golden Square to earn a grand final berth against the maroon and blue.

A superb match between Gisborne and the Carol Cathcart-coached Sandhurst ended in a 50-49 victory for the red, white and blue.

Talented goaler Bella Connors earned best on court honours.

Gisborne:

Charlie Busby, Bella Connors, Jessie Connors, Charlotte Davies, Olivia Fenn, Emma Joyce, Sapphy McCarthy, Charlotte Taylor, Dasha Taylor, Ruby Taylor.

Coach: Rylee Connell.

From a remarkable tally of five teams in grand finals, Sandhurst netted two premierships.

It was a 10-goal victory for the Dragons in the A-reserve clash with Gisborne.

Throghout the home-and-away series the Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne won the home clash with Sandhurst at Gardiner Reserve by five goals.

Scores were 50-all at the end of the round 16 clash at the QEO.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst began its finals campaign with a 50-27 victory in the qualifying final against Kangaroo Flat.

A week later and the maroon and blue fired up for a 44-33 result in the second semi against Gisborne.

The Bulldogs bounced back for to beat Kangaroo Flat, 48-37 in the preliminary final.

A talented Sandhurst line-up included Kelsey Ralph who earned the Jenni Holborn Medal as the league’s fairest and best player for her skill at goal attack or goalshooter.

In defence Charlotte Sexton was in superb form to claim the best on court medal as the maroon and blue charged to a 43-33 victory.

Sandhurst:

Erica Dalrymple-Monro, Katie Dean, Reese Gilchrist, Gab Greene, Tess Keating, Eliza Oxley, Kelsey Pallpratt, Kelsey Ralph, Paige Ryan, Charlotte Sexton, Lilly Walsh, Darcey Williams.

Coach: Tamara Gilchrist.

The B-grade match between Gisborne and Sandhurst also went the way of the Dragons by 11 goals.

In round seven the ‘Hurst won 53-38 on Gisborne’s court.

Next time they met was a 54-all result at the QEO.

Stung by 46-48 loss to Gisborne in the second semi, Sandhurst fought back to win the preliminary final against Kangaroo Flat by five goals.

On grand final day it was the Jarileey Schultz-coached Sandhurst line-up which had Elli Williams leading the way which claimed a 56-45 victory.

The Jarileey Schultz-coached Sandhurst has the experience and leadership of Briona Giddings and Erica Dalrymple-Monro.

Sandhurst:

Briona Giddings (captain), Erica Dalrymple-Monro (vice-captain), Aimee Dean, Tahlia Isaac, Maggie Keating, Tarryn Knights, Eliza Oxley, Lucy Sherriff, Lily Trimby, Elli Williams.

Coach: Jarileey Schultz.

Kangaroo Flat also claimed a premiership victory.

The Kate Newman-coached Kangaroos capitalised on Sandhurst errors in what was clearly the team’s best performance of the year to win 48-41.

The contest feature Kangaroo Flat’s Ashlye Faulkner and Sandhurst’s Isabelle Whiteley who were joint winners of the league’s fairest and best award.

In the grand final it was Roos’ goalkeeper who was the stand-out to claim the best on court medal.

Kangaroo Flat:

Shae Cairns (captain), Sophie Nicholson (captain), Lily Dickson, Madeline Dowling, Ashlye Faulkner, Lydia Lowndes, Macey O’Shea, Gemma Roberts, Alex Rusbridge, Claudia Shelton, Hayley Smith.

Coach: Kate Newman.

ANOTHER upset victory is in the sights of Castlemaine’s team as it takes on Gisborne in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL A-grade netball preliminary final on Saturday.

The Magpies are just a win from capping a remarkable rise of no A-grade team a few years ago to now be in the grand final.

Gisborne stands in Castlemaine’s way of doing so on the court at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

The clash between the Bulldogs and Magpies starts at 3.20pm.

Whatever the result, Castlemaine or Gisborne will mark a long-awaited return to an A-grade final showdown with Sandhurst on September 23.

The Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne began its finals campaign by scoring a 37-31 win against Kangaroo Flat in the qualifying final.

Next up was the unbeaten Sandhurst in the second semi.

The red, white and blue worked incredibly hard, but could not stop Sandhurst recording a 44-38 victory.

Castlemaine’s on a hot-streak.

Jointly coached by Fiona Fowler and Gary Cooke, Castlemaine won the elimination final against South Bendigo by 17 goals.

The Magpies then stunned Kangaroo Flat to score a 42-41 victory in last Sunday’s first semi-final.

Now the black and white army will be aiming to cheer their team to more glory.

This season’s meetings between Gisborne and Castlemaine stand at two-nil in favour of the Bulldogs.

In round two, Gisborne won 43-35 on Castlemaine’s court at Camp Reserve.

Defences were well on top as Gisborne won 29-28 at Gardiner Reserve in the 11^th round.

A powerful Gisborne line-up includes Victory Fury representative Claudia Mawson, and also Zoe Davies who starred for Collingwood at the Netball Australia nationals and will soon be bound for England to play for Leeds Rhinos.

Other players to watch in the Gisborne team are Kirby Elliott and Tiana Newman.

Castlemaine will need big games from the likes of Jane O’Donohue, Emma Winfield, Charlotte McMurray and Caitlin Richardson.

The Magpies’ squad includes Meg Ginnivan who earned the best-on-ground medal as Castlemaine beat Woorinen in the Champions IGA-backed CVFL senior women’s footy grand final at the QEO.

Gisborne.

Coach: Tarryn Rymer

Kirby Elliott (captain), Claudia Mawson (captain), Kiralee Collings, Rylee Connell, Zoe Davies, Charlee Kemp, Emerson Lakey, Tiana Newman, Torie Skrijel.

Castlemaine.

Co-coaches: Fiona Fowler, Gary Cooke.

Jane O’Donohue (captain), Kyla Byrne, Madeline Carter, Tara Ford, Fiona Fowler, Meg Ginnivan, Charlotte McMurray, Caitlin Richardson, Montaya Sardi, Mikaela Vaughan, Megan Wilson, Emma Winfield.

In the A-reserve competition it will Gisborne and Kangaroo Flat vying for a grand final berth from 2pm.

The Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne is on the rebound from a 44-33 loss to Sandhurst in the second semi.

Kangaroo Flat started its finals series with a 23-goal loss to Sandhurst in the qualifying final.

The Nicole Donnellon-coached Kangaroos fought back for a 38-37 victory in the first semi againt South Bendigo.

Gisborne took the points against the Roos in both of their matches in the home-and-away series.

The Bulldogs won 51-38 at Kangaroo Flat’s Dower Park in the fourth round, and 43-30 at Gardiner Reserve in the 13^th round.

Gisborne.

Coach: Tarryn Rymer.

Tazma Morris (captain), Bridget Salter (vice-captain), Jemma Denman, Emily McDonald, Bianca McKay, Eloise Rodda, Olivia Rodda, Alexandra Russ.

Kangaroo Flat.

Coach: Nicole Donnellon.

Emma Moroney (captain), Ashlee O’Shea (vice-captain), Lani Burns, Bronte Deary, Molly Drum, Chloe Fletcher, Darcie Fry, Lara Judd, Rose Kennett, Bella Pearse, Isabella Pitto, Amaya Schmidt.

In B-grade it will be Sandhurst against Kangaroo Flat from 12.40pm.

B-grade at 12.40pm – Sandhurst v Kangaroo Flat.

Both were beaten by Gisborne across the opening two weeks of the finals series.

Kangaroo Flat went down, 41-55 in the qualifying final showdown with Gisborne.

Last Saturday it was Sandhurst which could not stop Gisborne’s charge to a 48-46 victory in the second semi.

Kangaroo Flat stayed in the premiership race as it scored a 49-47 win against Strathfieldsaye in the first semi.

In this season’s meetings, Sandhurst beat Kangaroo Flat by 23 goals at the QEO in round one.

The Dragons later won 49-39 on the Roos’ court at Dower Park in the 10^th round.

Sandhurst.

Coach: Jarileey Schultz.

Briona Giddings (captain), Erica Dalrymple-Monro (vice-captain), Aimee Dean, Tahlia Isaac, Maggie Keating, Tarryn Knights, Eliza Oxley, Lucy Sherriff, Lily Trimby, Elli Williams.

Kangaroo Flat.

Coach: Laura Brooks.

Darcie Fry (captain), Nicola McIvor (captain), Bella Pearse (captain), Laura Brooks, Lani Burns, Molly Drum, Karly Elvey, Lucy Lang, Macey O’Shea, Alex Rusbridge, Claudia Shelton, Rachel Winfield.

A big day for Kangaroo Flat includes the B-reserve team in action against Gisborne from 11.20am.

These teams met in the qualifying final which went the Roos’ way, 55-41.

A closely-fought second semi-final ended in a 45-43 win for Sandhurst against Kangaroo Flat.

Gisborne won the first semi against Strathfieldsaye Storm by five goals.

The Roos beat the Bulldogs by 17 goals in round four, and by 13 in the 13^th round.

Kangaroo Flat.

Coach: Kate Newman

Shae Cairns (captain), Sophie Nicholson (captain), Lily Dickson, Madeline Dowling, Ashlye Faulkner, Lydia Lowndes, Gemma McPhee, Macey O’Shea, Gemma Roberts, Alex Rusbridge, Claudia Shelton, Hayley Smith.

Gisborne.

Coach: Leesa Lord.

Sophia Davies (captain), Brooke Bernacki, Emma Cogger, Ellie Lord, Alex Matthews, Bec Merrett, Lily Prater, Maddison Russ, Brianah Thompson, Caitlyn Walker.

Preliminary final day begins with the 17-and-under match between Gisborne and Golden Square from 10am.

These teams met in the qualifying final in which Gisborne outplayed the blue and gold for a 53-40 result.

Gisborne is on the rebound from a 46-43 loss to Sandhurst in the second semi.

A 48-41 victory in the first semi against Strathfieldsaye kept Golden Square’s premiership hopes alive.

This season’s meetings between the preliminary finalists stand at one-all.

Gisborne won 58-47 on Square’s court at Fur Life Vet Oval in the sixth round.

Next time it was Golden Square which claimed a 49-44 win on Gisborne’s court.

Gisborne.

Coach: Rylee Connell.

Bella Connors (captain), Charlie Busby, Jessie Connors, Charlotte Davies, Olivia Fenn, Emma Joyce, Sapphy McCarthy, Charlotte Taylor, Dasha Taylor.

Golden Square.

Coach: Lauren Swatton.

Charli Crawford, Charli Hamilton, Lilly Hope, Emma Keating, Keira Lawry, Kaylah Moon, Daisy Stringer, Holly Swatton, Abbi Wells.

SANDHURST and Gisborne will be to the fore in Saturday’s netball second semi-finals in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.

The Dragons and Bulldogs feature in most of the second semis to be played at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

The QEO is the home of Sandhurst FNC and the maroon and blue has all five teams in action on Saturday.

The Dragons take on Gisborne in four of the five matches to be played.

Sole match which is not a Sandhurst and Gisborne showdown will be in B-reserve  where the Dragons take on Kangaroo Flat.

In pursuit of a fifth consecutive A-grade premiership, Sandhurst will face Gisborne in Saturday’s second semi-final at 3.20pm.

It’s been an unbeaten run in 16 matches for the Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst this season.

Defences were on top as Sandhurst won 38-32 at Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve in the seventh round.

Next meeting was in round 16 where the maroon and blue beat the Bulldogs, 47-31 on the QEO court.

The Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne tipped off its finals campaign by scoring a 37-31 victory against Kangaroo Flat in last Saturday’s qualifying final.

It’s a daunting test for Gisborne against a Sandhurst team led brilliantly by Bec Smith and Meg Williams.

There’s also the experience of Kelsey Meade and Heather Oliver, and the athleticism of Charlotte and Imogen Sexton, and Sophie Shoebridge in the Sandhurst line-up.

Key players for Gisborne include co-captains Kirby Elliott and Claudia Mawson, Rylee Connell, Emerson Lakey and Tiana Newman.

On Sunday it will be Kangaroo Flat and Castlemaine fighting to stay in the premiership race when they meet in the first semi-final at 3.20pm.

This season’s meetings between the Kangaroos and Magpies stand at one-all.

In round five Castlemaine dominated on its court at Camp Reserve to claim a 55-39 victory.

The Roos bounced back to win the 14^th round contest at Dower Park, 62-39.

The Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroo Flat faced Gisborne in the qualifying final and was beaten by six goals.

Last season’s runner-up, Kangaroo Flat will not want the ’23 campaign to end on Sunday.

Players to watch for the Roos include captain Chelsea Sartori, Ashley Ryan, defender Carly Van Den Heuvel, Abbey Ryan and Milly Wicks.

A Castlemaine team jointly coached by Fiona Fowler, playing, and Gary Cooke netted a 53-34 win against South Bendigo in the elimination final.

The Magpies’ team led by Jane O’Donohue includes Caitlin Richardson, Meg Ginnivan, Montaya Sardi and Kyla Byrne.

In A-reserve, Gisborne takes on Sandhurst in the second semi from 2pm.

The Bulldogs won the round seven match at Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve by five goals.

Scores were locked on 50-all at the end of the 16^th round showdown at the QEO.

Sandhurst began its finals series by scoring a 50-27 victory against Kangaroo Flat in the qualifying final.

The Kangaroos will aim to bounce back from the defeat in Sunday’s first semi against South Bendigo at 2pm.

Although the Bloods finished below the Roos on the ladder they won both matches in the home-and-away series by four goals both times.

South Bendigo won 38-34 on the Kangaroos’ court in round two, and 40-36 at Kennington’s Harry Trott Oval in the 11^th round.

An exciting elimination final between South Bendigo and Castlemaine ended in a 46-43 win for the red and white.

It’s a clash between the B-grade teams from Sandhurst and Gisborne in the second semi at 12.40pm on Saturday.

The Dragons won 53-38 on Gisborne’s court in the seventh round.

A great contest in the 16^th round ended 54-all at the QEO.

Gisborne scored a 55-41 win against Kangaroo Flat in the qualifying final.

The Kangaroos face Strathfieldsaye Storm in Sunday’s first semi at 12.40pm.

Kangaroo Flat won 41-22 on Storm’s court at Triple M Park in round seven.

Latest meeting between the clubs was in the 16^th round where Strathfieldsaye won 44-31 at Dower Park.

Storm beat South Bendigo, 50-27 in the elimination final.

Kangaroo Flat will feature in the B-reserve second semi against Sandhurst at 11.20am on Saturday.

This season’s meetings between the teams stand at one-all.

Sandhurst won 42-33 at the QEO in round one, and the Roos marked a 45-40 victory at Dower Park in the 10^th round.

The Flat outplayed Gisborne for a 55-41 result in the qualifying final.

On Sunday it will be Gisborne against Strathfieldaye in the B-reserve first semi-final at 11.20am.

The Bulldogs beat Storm, 45-35 in round one at Gardiner Reserve.

Strathfieldsaye won 42-37 in the 10th round at Triple M Park.

Storm advanced to week two of the finals after it eliminated Eaglehawk, 37-29.

First-up in the weekend’s action will be the 17-under teams from Sandhurst and Gisborne at 10am on Saturday.

Record between the second semi-finalists in the home-and-away series was one-all.

Gisborne won 49-43 at home in the seventh round, and the Dragons fired up for a 55-44 victory in the 16^th round.

Gisborne beat Golden Square in the qualifying final by 13 goals.

On Sunday, Golden Square faces Strathfieldsaye in the 17-under first semi at 10am.

The Bulldogs beat Storm in both matches in the run to the finals.

Golden Square won 47-40 at Triple M Park in round two, and 49-39 at Fur Life Oval in Wade Street in the 11^th round.

It was a one-goal thriller in the elimination final between Strathfieldsaye and Maryborough.

Storm led 36-35 at the final siren.

Line-ups for Saturday’s second semi-finals:

Sandhurst.

A-grade. Coach: Tamara Gilchrist:

Bec Smith (captain), Meg Williams (captain), Shae Clifford, Kelsey Meade, Heather Oliver, Kelsey Palpratt, Paige Ryan, Charlotte Sexton, Imogen Sexton, Sophie Shoebridge, Ruby Turner.

A-reserve. Coach: Tamara Gilchrist.

Kelsey Ralph (captain), Katie Dean, Gabriella Greene, Tess Keating, Eliza Oxley, Kesley Palpratt, Paige Ryan, Charlotte Sexton, Lilly Walsh, Darcy Williams.

B-grade. Coach: Jarileey Schultz.

Briona Giddings (captain), Erica Dalrymple-Monro (vice-captain), Aimee Dean, Tahlia Isaac, Maggie Keating, Tarryn Knights, Eliza Oxley, Lucy Sherriff, Lily Trimby, Elli Williams.

B-reserve. Coach: Rose Gallagher.

Ruby Walsh (captain), Isabelle Whiteley (captain), Bec Dine, Lucia Dyer, Teresa Fitzpatrick, Brianna Fletcher, Sophie Giles, Kelsey Hamilton, Chloe Hann, Matilda Lockyer, Ava Perez, Polly Robertson.

17-under. Coach Carol Cathcart.

Reese Gilchrist (captain), Maya Dignan (vice-captain), Isabelle Brennan, Charlie Coghill, Lila Kelly, Claire McGee, Diana Napoleon, Neve Pinner, Jaida Raco, Harriett Whiteacre.

Gisborne.

A-grade. Coach: Tarryn Rymer

Kirby Elliott (captain), Claudia Mawson (captain), Kiralee Collings, Rylee Connell, Zoe Davies, Charlee Kemp, Emerson Lakey, Tiana Newman, Torie Skrijel.

A-reserve. Coach: Tarryn Rymer.

Tazma Morris (captain), Bridget Salter (vice-captain), Jemma Denman, Emily McDonald, Bianca McKay, Eloise Rodda, Olivia Rodda, Alexandra Russ.

B-grade. Coach: Bronwyn Slater.

Taylah Ranieri (captain), Shelley Farrugia, Chelsea Kennett, Georgia Murray, Monty Paton, Tarryn Rymer, Milly Shaw, Lulu Slater, Hannah Weier.

17-under. Coach: Rylee Connell.

Bella Connors (captain), Charlie Busby, Jessie Connors, Charlotte Davies, Olivia Fenn, Emma Joyce, Sapphy McCarthy, Charlotte Taylor, Dasha Taylor.

Kangaroo Flat.

B-reserve. Coach: Kate Newman

Shae Cairns (captain), Sophie Nicholson (captain), Lily Dickson, Madeline Dowling, Ashlye Faulkner, Lydia Lowndes, Gemma McPhee, Macey O’Shea, Gemma Roberts, Alex Rusbridge, Claudia Shelton, Hayley Smith.

Line-ups for Sunday’s first semi-finals:

Kangaroo Flat.

A-grade. Coach: Jayden Cowling.

Chelsea Sartori (captain), Ashley Ryan (vice-captain), Carly Van Den Heuvel (vice-captain), Lou Dupuy, Ingrid Hopkins, Ava Lowndes, Emma Moroney, Ashlee O’Shea, Abbey Ryan, Annie Spear, Ella Wicks, Milly Wicks.

A-reserve. Coach: Nicole Donnellon.

Emma Moroney (captain), Ashlee O’Shea (vice-captain), Lani Burns, Bronte Deary, Molly Drum, Chloe Fletcher, Darcie Fry, Lara Judd, Rose Kennett, Bella Pearse, Isabella Pitto, Amaya Schmidt.

B-grade. Coach: Laura Brooks.

Darcie Fry (captain), Nicola McIvor (captain), Bella Pearse (captain), Laura Brooks, Lani Burns, Molly Drum, Karly Elvey, Lucy Lang, Macey O’Shea, Alex Rusbridge, Claudia Shelton, Rachel Winfield.

Castlemaine.

A-grade. Co-coaches: Fiona Fowler, Gary Cooke.

Jane O’Donohue (captain), Kyla Byrne, Madeline Carter, Tara Ford, Fiona Fowler, Meg Ginnivan, Charlotte McMurray, Caitlin Richardson, Montaya Sardi, MIkaela Vaughan, Megan Wilson, Emma Winfield.

Gisborne.

B-reserve. Coach: Leesa Lord.

Sophia Davies (captain), Brooke Bernacki, Emma Cogger, Ellie Lord, Alex Matthews, Bec Merrett, Lily Prater, Maddison Russ, Brianah Thompson, Caitlyn Walker.

South Bendigo.

A-reserve. Coach: Elizabeth Taylor.

Stephanie Greene (captain), Amanda Walters (captain), Sarah Appleby, Shaina Brook, Paige Campbell, Eden Clifford, Holly Giddings, Hayley Harrington, Amber Hollis, Morgan McClellan, Jeanette Ross.

Strathfieldsaye.

B-grade. Coach: Kirsten Pollock.

Imogen Currie (captain), Chelsea Crapper, Olivia Erwin, Bethany Hromenko, Bridgette Keath, Lana Marsh, Chelsie Martyn, Cate O’Bree,  Tahlee O’Keefe, Ella Raco.

B-reserve. Coach: Belinda Boyd.

Alicia Smalley (captain), Lucinda Sharp (vice-captain), Bridget Abe, Sienna Eddy, Maggie Gilmore, Meg Johns, Renn Minne, Lulu Mullins, Sally Nicholson, Annie Palmer, Claudia Petri, Mackenzie Strawbridge.

17-under. Coach: Fiona Schubert

Maeve Cass, Sienna Eddy, Lexie Fennell, Maggie Gilmore, Dakota Keanelly, Layla O’Shea, Charlize Pinder, Ella Pitson, Lainey Pollard.

Golden Square.

17-under. Coach: Lauren Swatton.

Charli Crawford, Charli Hamilton, Lilly Hope, Emma Keating, Keira Lawry, Kaylah Moon, Daisy Stringer, Holly Swatton, Abbi Wells.

A GREAT of Golden Square FNC, Jack Geary will mark his 200^th senior footy match when he leads the Bulldogs in Saturday’s start to the Bendigo Bank Football Netball League season.

The Bulldogs will be determined to cap Geary’s step into an elite club with victory against the Kyneton Tigers on home turf at Fur Life Oval in Wade Street.

A five-time premiership player for the Bulldogs, Geary and his team-mates will tackle the Tigers from 2.20pm.

It’s a big test for the Christian Carter-coached Golden Square against Kyneton.

The Bulldogs have kept the majority of the team which reached last season’s preliminary final and will start favourite to take the points against the Paul Chapman-coached Tigers.

A gun midfielder or on-baller for most of his career, Geary was named on a half-back flank.

An attack which has Joel Brett, Jayden Burke and Braydon Vaz as main targets will be tough for Kyneton to hold across four quarters.

Other key players for the Bulldogs include Jon Coe and Will Lee in defence, Ryan Hartley and Liam Barrett in midfield, ruckman Matt Compston, and ruck-rover Ricky Monti.

The blue and gold also welcomes back tough on-baller Tom Toma from Cohuna Kangas.

Plenty of changes have been made at Tigerland.

A huge plus for Kyneton is the return of classy small forward Ethan Foreman after premiership success with Gisborne last season.

Foreman is a previous leading goalkicker for the yellow and black.

The Tigers have also recruited another small forward in Tom Quinn from University Blues.

A defence led by Harrison Huntley, C Fisher and J Safstrom faces a huge challenge.

Other newcomers for Kyneton include ruckman Jayden Eales from Sunbury, and Jordan and Lucas Iudica.

A rematch of last season’s grand finalists, Gisborne at Strathfieldsaye should draw a big crowd to Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve.

It’s the start of a new era as Brad Fox takes charge as senior coach after the successful run of Rob Waters.

The Bulldogs are without several of their premiership stars, including gun forward Pat McKenna.

This season it’s Jack Reaper who takes the captaincy after McKenna stepped aside from the role because of work commitments.

A formidable Gisborne line-up still has ruckman Braidon Blake, onballer Flynn Lakey, the skilful Sam Graham and Matt Merrett.

The Dogs have plenty of running power through the likes of Mack Lord, Matt Weber and Liam Spear.

Newcomers for the Bulldogs include Jed and Zac Denahy from Castlemaine.

The Darryl Wilson and Shannon Geary-coached Strathfieldsaye will be determined to start well.

There have also been quite a lot of changes to the Storm line-up.

A strong attack will again be led by Michelsen medallist and dual Ron Best medallist, Lachlan Sharp.

The marking power of James Schischka was a highlight in many of Storm’s matches last season.

Storm also named two of the prized recruits, Jack Exell and Alex Powell on a ‘from’ interchange.

Michelsen medallist Jake Moorhead will play a key role in and around the packs, as will Riley Wilson, Callum McCarty and Lachlan Gill.

Storm’s defence led by Ben Lester, Lachie Ratcliffe and Mitchell Hallinan will rely a lot on pressure further up the ground.

South Bendigo marks the start of a new era when it tackles Eaglehawk at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington.

The Bloods have played for premiership points at the Neale Street ground in previous years, but the venue is now the Bloods new permanent home for all football and netball teams.

On-field the Nathan Horbury-coached South Bendigo welcomes back gun small forward Steven Stroobants.

In recent years Stroobants has starred for Rochester in the Goulburn Valley and coached the Tigers last season.

Another key signing for the red and white was ruckman Macgregor Cameron from Monash Blues.

Players to watch for the Bloods include Brock Harvey at full-forward, rover Cooper Leon, Oscar White and Brody Haddow in midfield.

The defensive work of captain Zac Hare, Isaiah Miller, Cameron Taggert and Braydan Torpey will be important.

Biggest recruiting coup in the lead-up to 2023 was former St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary deciding to return to Eaglehawk.

The Geary brothers, Jarryn and Kallen both mark their return to the Two Blues.

Jarryn brings 207 games of AFL experience to the league, and Kallen is a triple premiership winner with Strathfieldsaye.

After finishing on the seventh rung last season the Travis Matheson-coached Eaglehawk could soar back to the top five.

A talented line-up from the Borough includes Darcy Richards, new captain Cam McGlashan and Liam Marciano in attack, new ruckman Connor Dalgleish from Montmorency, and a centreline of Joel Mullen, Fraser Verhey and Billy Evans.

The Thompsons – Ben, Jack and Sam are all in the Hawks line-up.

Maryborough is on home turf at Princes Park for its clash with Castlemaine.

Both of the Magpies will be keen to mark a victory, especially Maryborough after a winless ’22 campaign.

The Borough has appointed gun on-baller Coby Perry as playing coach.

A wrist injury will keep Perry on the sidelines for a few more weeks.

Massive plus for Maryborough is the return of Bailey Edwards who spent the summer playing for Nightcliff in the Northern Territory.

Edwards is a previous club champion at Maryborough who played for Carisbrook last season.

Key players for the Borough include Joel Swatton from South Bendigo; Brady Neill; Chris Freeeman in the centre or attack; Darcy Bond, Kya Lanfranchi and Luke Bucknall in defence.

Matt Johnston was also named in the Maryborough attack.

A premiership winner with Castlemaine, Brendan Shepherd marks his return to the club as senior coach.

On the recruiting front, Castlemaine has regained previous club champion Matt Filo.

The Magpies will look for big games from the likes of Jackson Hood, David Wilson, Ben Moran, Brodie and Jackson Byrne, and Callum McConachy.

Sandhurst takes on Kangaroo Flat at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

Beaten in last season’s elimination final, Sandhurst could mark a dramatic rise.

Ash Connick has stayed on as coach and is joined by Bryce Curnow as playing assistant coach.

A premiership winner and Nalder medallist as best on ground in a Strathfieldsaye grand final victory, Curnow played in Kerang’s premiership team in ’22.

The Dragons have also welcomed back favourite son Nick Stagg after last season’ stint with the Kerang Blues.

Former coach Andy Collins bolsters the Dragons’ attack or midfield on his return from Bridgewater.

Other key players for Sandhurst include Michelsen medallist and on-baller Lee Coghlan, ruckman Hamish Hosking, Matt Thornton and Joel Wharton in attack, Zach Pallpratt in the centre, Liam Ireland and Tanner Nally in defence.

It’s a tough initation for Nathan Johns to his coaching stint with Kangaroo Flat.

Johns brings plenty of coaching experience to lead a young Roos’ line-up.

Key recruits for the Flat include the Rouse twins, Jordan and Zac in defence.

Rover Mitch Trewhella, Liam Collins, Kyle Symons, Tim Brooks, Ryan O’Keefe, and co-captains Mitch Collins and Ethan Roberts will all play key roles as the Roos strive to maintain a high level of pressure in all quarters.

Two of the best clash on Kangaroos’ court

TWO of the league’s best of recent A-grade netball seasons, Kangaroo Flat and Sandhurst clash in Saturday’s start to the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.

It’s a twilight showdown between the Kangaroos and Dragons on Kangaroo Flat’s court at Dower Park.

Play starts at 4pm.

Stung by consecutive defeats in last September’s finals action, Kangaroo Flat will be determined to bounce back.

The Roos are again coached by Jayden Cowling who was in the centre as Victoria won gold at last weekend’s Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association championships.

Plenty of Bendigo Strikers who have been playing in the Victorian Netball League midweek will be in action for both teams.

The Kangaroos’ line-up includes Strikers’ stars Chelsea Sartori, Ash Ryan and Milly Wicks.

Sandhurst has five Strikers – Heather Oliver, Charlotte and Imogen Sexton, Ruby Turner and Meg Williams – in the A-grade squad.

A major strength of the Kangaroos’ line-up is the goaling circle where Abbey Ryan and Annie Spear have excelled.

The Roos also recruited Chloe Langley, a multiple winner of South Bendigo’s A-grade best and fairest award, and key player in the Bendigo Strikers 23-and-under team.

In defence, Steph Greene from South Bendigo slots in following the departure of Carly Van Den Heuvel to Bridgewater.

Beaten by a goal in last September’s grand final, Sandhurst is likely to be at or near the top rung all season.

The Dragons had won four premierships in a row before Gisborne’s stunning upset in the ’23 decider.

A Sandhurst team coached by Tamara Gilchrist has plenty of experience and skill in all thirds of the court.

There’s at least one change to the starting line-up as Heather Oliver moves from defence to replace brilliant goal attack Kelsey Meade.

A formidable squad includes Shae Clifford and Sophie Shoebridge.

A new-look Strathfieldsaye is on its court at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane to take on South Bendigo.

Key inclusions for Storm are the Mangan sisters – Brooke, Jess and Rachelle – from Kyneton which has joined the Riddell District FNL.

Storm coach Steph Freemantle believes the defensive duo of captain Emmie Banfield and Jess Mangan will be a major strength of the team.

Claire Gibbs is back in the goaling circle and Paynton Jolliffe has crossed from Golden Square.

Another player to watch is Brylee Wilson in mid-court.

At South Bendigo, Alicia McGlashan steps up to be playing coach of A-grade.

A multiple premiership winner at Kangaroo Flat, McGlashan is likely to play at goal defence.

The Bloods have worked incredibly hard to be in the league’s top five for several years, but fallen at the elimination final hurdle.

Newcomers for the red and white include Izzy Coutts from Boort, tall defender Kira Baldwin from Lancefield, and the return of goal attack Ella Flavell from Strathfieldsaye.

Goalshooter Chloe Langley has crossed to Kangaroo Flat, so the starting goaling combination is likely to be Olivia Mason and Ella Flavell.

Players to watch in the red and white include Chloe Gray in mid-court, and Steph Goode in defence.

The Kylie Piercy-coached Eaglehawk will be determined to mark a first-up victory when it’s home at Canterbury Park to play Golden Square.

Morgan Keating and Gabe Marlow team up again to be joint co-captains of a team bolstered by the recruitment of goaler Lucy Morcom from Golden Square.

The Hawks squad includes Tiarni Baxter, Elley Lawton and Amy Ryan.

Key off-court changes at Golden Square include the appointment of Chris O’Sullivan as A-grade coach and Teigan Redwood as director of coaching.

The blue and gold will be determined to break their winless run.

A talented group from the 17-and-under team of last season includes Keira Lawry and Daisy Stringer.

Gisborne has the bye.

The Tarryn Rymer-coached Bulldogs will play Sandhurst in the grand final rematch at the Queen Elizabeth Oval in the second round on April 20.

Because Maryborough is not fielding an A-grade team, Castlemaine did not play Good Friday.

The Castlemaine line-up will start its season on April 20 against South Bendigo at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington’s Neale Street.

Sandhurst nets points on Kangaroos’ court

SANDHURST scored a first-up victory on Kangaroo Flat’s court to complete the first round of A-grade netball in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season on Saturday night.

The Roos and Dragons have been two of the most dominant clubs in A-grade across recent seasons.

A Kangaroo Flat line-up again coached by Jayden Cowling was determined to take the points against last season’s runner-up.

A long-time coach of the Roos, Cowling is also a star on the court.

The previous weekend he won gold representing Victoria in the men’s open final at the Australian Men’s and Mixed Netball Association national titles in Brisbane.

Cowling was on the sidelines as the Roos took on the powerful Dragons in Saturday’s match.

A Sandhurst line-up coached by four-time premiership coach Tamara Gilchrist  won another top contest, 46-39.

It was a thrilling showdown between Strathfieldsaye and South Bendigo at Triple M Park in Strathfieldsaye’s Tannery Lane.

A multiple premiership winner in her time at Kangaroo Flat, Alicia McGlashan marked her A-grade coaching debut with the Bloods in style.

Defences were on top for a lot of the match which went South Bendigo’s way, 36-33 against the Steph Freemantle-coached Strathfieldsaye Storm.

Eaglehawk scored an 11-goal win against Golden Square on the Borough’s court at Canterbury Park.

The Kylie Piercy-coached Eaglehawk did not have it easy against the blue and gold.

At the final whistle the Hawks led 44-33 against the Chris O’Sullivan-coached Golden Square.

Although disappointed by a final margin of 13 goals it was a far more competitive showing by the young Golden Square team across four quarters.

Gisborne had the bye.

The season start was on Good Friday at Castlemaine, but because Maryborough is not fielding an A-grade team the Castlemaine team had a rest.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Eaglehawk 133 per cent, 4 points; Sandhurst 117, 4; South Bendigo 109, 4; Strathfieldsaye 91, 0; Kangaroo Flat 84, 0; Golden Square 75, 0; Castlemaine 0, 0; Gisborne 0, 0.

Highlight of Saturday’s second round will be the grand final rematch between Sandhurst and Gisborne at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

When these clubs last met it was Gisborne which beat Sandhurst in the grand final by a goal.

The win by Gisborne denied Sandhurst a fifth consecutive A-grade premiership.

South Bendigo faces Castlemaine in what will be the Magpies first game of the season.

The Bloods and Magpies meet at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington’s Neale Street.

Golden Square takes on Strathfieldsaye on the Bulldogs’ court in Wade Street.

Kangaroo Flat has the bye in A-grade, but the Roos other teams will play on Maryborough’s court at Princes Park.

Eaglehawk has the bye.

Round one scoreboard:

A-reserve:

Kangaroo Flat 40 lt Sandhurst 44, Strathfieldsaye 57 d South Bendigo 40, Eaglehawk 46 d Golden Square 39, Castlemaine 38  lt Maryborough 56, Gisborne bye.

B-grade:

Kangaroo Flat 41 lt Sandhurst 48, Strathfieldsaye 56 d South Bendigo 42, Eaglehawk 41 d Golden Square 35, Castlemaine 34 d Maryborough 29, Gisborne bye.

B-reserve:

Kangaroo Flat 32 lt Sandhurst 42, Strathfieldsaye 49 d South Bendigo 40, Eaglehawk 54 d Golden Square 18, Castlemaine 48 d Maryborough 41, Gisborne bye.

17-and-under:

Kangaroo Flat 14 lt Sandhurst 46, Strathfieldsaye 35 d South Bendigo 32, Eaglehawk 15 lt Golden Square 73, Castlemaine 53 lt Maryborough 61, Gisborne bye.

Standings after round one:

A-reserve:

Maryborough 147 per cent, 4 points; Strathfieldsaye 142, 4; Eaglehawk 117, 4; Sandhurst 110, 4; Kangaroo Flat 90, 0; Golden Square 84, 0; South Bendigo 70, 0; Castlemaine 67, 0; Gisborne 0, 0.

B-grade:

Strathfieldsaye 133 per cent, 4 points; Castlemaine 117.2, 4; Eaglehawk 117.1, 4; Sandhurst 117.0, 4; Kangaroo Flat 85.4, 0; Golden Square 85.3, 0; Maryborough 85.2, 0; South Bendigo 75, 0; Gisborne 0, 0.

B-reserve:

Eaglehawk 300 per cent, 4 points; Sandhurst 131, 0; Strathfieldsaye 122, 4; Castlemaine 117, 4; Maryborough 85, 0; South Bendigo 81, 0; Kangaroo Flat 76, 0; Golden Square 33, 0; Gisborne 0, 0.

17-and-under:

Golden Square 486 per cent, 4 points; Sandhurst 328, 0; Maryborough 115, 4; Strathfieldsaye 109, 4; South Bendigo 91, 0; Castlemaine 86, 0; Kangaroo Flat 30, 0; Eaglehawk 20, 0; Gisborne 0, 0.

KANGAROO Flat’s skill and self-belief will be put to the test when it faces Sandhurst in this Saturday’s 10^th round of A-grade netball in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.

Past three meetings between these clubs, which include a second semi and a grand final have all been won by Sandhurst.

Third and first in this season’s premiership race, Kangaroo Flat and Sandhurst are back on the Roos’ court again this Saturday.

Key players in the Roos’ quest to end this season’s unbeaten run by the reigning premier include Abbey and Ashley Ryan, and Milly Wicks who all represented the Bendigo FNL at the Netball Victoria Association Championships last Sunday.

The Roos and Dragons had big wins in the ninth round.

Kangaroo Flat poured in 106 goals and held Golden Square to a tally of 19 at Dower Park.

The Dragons won 70-30 on Eaglehawk’s court at Dower Park.

Kangaroo Flat’s and Sandhurst’s line-ups have changed markedly since the Jayden Cowling-coached Roos beat the maroon and blue on July 16 last year.

On that day the Roos netted a 66-49 win against Sandhurst at Kangaroo Flat’s Dower Park.

In three meetings since last July, Sandhurst has won all three against the Roos.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst beat the Roos, 65-26 in last year’s second semi-final and then scored a 48-33 victory in the grand final as the club marked a fourth consecutive premiership.

This season began with the grand final rematch in which the Dragons fired up for a 47-37 victory on its court at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

Last Sunday the Bendigo FNL was represented by six of Sandhurst’s stars and three from Kangaroo Flat at Netball Victoria’s Association Championships at Parkville.

The BFNL team had 10 wins and a draw in the preliminary rounds, but was beaten by eventual champion, Banyule in the semi-final.

Among those to wear the blue and gold were Sandhurst team-mates Shae Clifford, Heather Oliver, Charlotte Sexton, Sophie Shoebridge, Bec Smith and Meg Williams.

At the halfway mark of the home-and-away series, Sandhurst is number two for goals scored, 563, and second in defence, 267 against.

Kangaroo Flat has the number one attack, 576 for, but is fourth in defence, 321 against.

The Dragons’ winning streak started after a 47-46 loss at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve on August 20 last year.

Another big match this Saturday will be at Triple M Park in Strathfieldsaye where Storm hosts Gisborne.

A 46-38 win at home against Kyneton last round meant the Steph Freemantle-coached Storm kept the heat on the fifth-placed South Bendigo.

Strathfieldsaye faces a big test against the second-placed Gisborne which won the season opener against Storm at Gardiner Reserve by 25 goals.

A talented Gisborne line-up coached by Tarryn Rymer includes Kirby Elliott and Claudia Mawson who represented the BFNL at the Association Championships.

Defence is a major strength of a Gisborne team which has 262 goals against in nine matches.

Eaglehawk is at home again at Canterbury Park to take on South Bendigo.

In round one it was South Bendigo which dominated in a 70-31 victory at their new home at Kennington’s Harry Trott Oval against the Hawks.

The Jannelle Hobbs-coached Bloods are on the rebound from a 44-31 defeat at Castlemaine.

This season’s superb play by Alicia McGlashan for the red and white earned selection in the Bendigo FNL open squad.

Win this and the Bloods will gain a four-point break on Storm.

Kyneton is at home at Kyneton Showgrounds to take on Golden Square.

The Dianne Guest-Oakley coached Tigers won by 31 goals at Golden Square in round one and should take the points again.

Castlemaine and Maryborough meet in the all-Magpies match at Camp Reserve.

The margin was just 10 goals in favour of ‘Maine at Princes Park in round one.

Jointly coached by Fiona Fowler and Gary Cooke, Castlemaine will not want to drop the intensity against the Jordan Macilwain-coached Maryborough.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Sandhurst 210 per cent, 36 points; Gisborne 185, 28; Kangaroo Flat 179, 28; Castlemaine 124, 26; South Bendigo 112, 18; Strathfieldsaye 96, 18; Kyneton 90, 14; Maryborough 60, 8; Eaglehawk 66, 4; Golden Square 36, 0.

Hurst faces Roos under QEO lights

A FRIDAY night showdown between Sandhurst and Kangaroo Flat tips off the 10^th round of A-grade netball action in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.

Two of the league’s powerhouses of many years will play at Queen Elizabeth Oval from 7pm.

Last season’s runner-up, Sandhurst will have home-court advantage as second takes on first.

Since a seven-goal loss to Sandhurst in the opening round at Dower Park, Kangaroo Flat has gone on a six-game winning streak.

Latest victory for the Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroos was at Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve where the green and white beat the reigning premier by six goals.

Beat the maroon and blue and the Roos will move a win clear at the top of the ladder.

Sandhurst dominated last Saturday’s home game against Castlemaine to mark an 89-45 victory.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached Dragons have plenty of attacking power and are strong in all thirds of the court in what’s likely to be another exciting duel between these clubs.

Bendigo Strikers’ team-mates Ruby Turner and Meg Williams were in superb touch for Sandhurst against Castlemaine.

It’s another big weekend for the Strikers who will play their third and final home of the Victorian Netball League at Red Energy Arena this Sunday.

Action starts at 1pm when the Strikers’ 23-and-under team, coached by Jayden Cowling, takes on Western Warriors.

The championship game starts at 2.40pm.

The Tracey Brereton-coached Strikers won Wednesday night’s championship clash with Casey Demons by six goals at the State Netball Centre in Parkville.

On Saturday, South Bendigo will be back home at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington to take on Strathfieldsaye from 2.30pm.

Latest hit-out for the Alicia McGlashan-coached South Bendigo ended in a 10-goal loss to Eaglehawk.

McGlashan’s coaching debut began with a 36-34 victory on Strathfieldsayes’ court at Triple M Park in the first round.

Fourth in the premiership race, the Steph Freemantle-coached Storm had a rest last weekend as it was drawn to play at Maryborough’s Princes Park.

Another important match will be at Golden Square’s Fur Life Oval in Wade Street where the blue and gold host Eaglehawk.

Now being coached by Teigan Redwood, Golden Square has a chance to draw level with the Hawks on three wins.

When these clubs met in round one at Eaglehawk’s Canterbury Park it was the Kylie Piercy-coached Two Blues who claimed a 44-33 victory.

It’s a break for the Chloe Hughes-coached Castlemaine in A-grade, but the Magpies will trek across to Maryborough’s Princes Park to contest the lower grades.

Gisborne has the bye.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Kangaroo Flat 199.5 per cent, 24 points; Sandhurst 199.1, 24; Gisborne 138, 24; Strathfieldsaye 90, 12; Eaglehawk 72, 12; Golden Square 60, 8; Castlemaine 64, 4; South Bendigo 61, 4.

Dragons take points against Roos under QEO lights

SANDHURST claimed the premiership points once again when it met Kangaroo Flat in Friday night’s start to the 10^th round of A-grade netball in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL’s season.

The Dragons and Kangaroos played under the lights at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst led 16-11 at quarter-time and 24-21 by the main break.

It was goal-for-goal throughout, but the Dragons had the answers as they won the third term, 12-10.

Sandhurst sustained a major blow early in the last term when gun mid-courter Meg Williams hurt her ankle and took no further part in the contest.

Despite the setback, Sandhurst’s team steadied and was able to record a 47-42 victory against the Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroos.

The win has put Sandhurst on top spot leading into next Saturday’s match on Gisborne’s court at Gardiner Reserve.

It was closely-fought contest between South  Bendigo and Strathfieldsaye at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington.

The Alicia McGlashan-coached South Bendigo tipped off the season by scoring a two-goal win on Strathfieldsaye’s court at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane.

This time it was Storm which charged to a 10-6 lead by quarter-time.

South Bendigo hit back to win the second term, 13-10.

Just two goals separated the teams going into the final quarter.

The Steph Freemantle-coached Storm capitalised on moves into the goaling circle.

A tally of nine goals as the Bloods added eight was enough for Strathfieldsaye to claim a 43-40 victory.

Golden Square was on its court at Fur Life Oval in Wade Street to take on Eaglehawk.

Determined to strengthen its position in the five, Eaglehawk won a great battle by 15 goals.

The Teigan Redwood-coached Golden Square worked hard to be level at quarter-time and within three and five goals at the next two breaks.

In the last it was the Kylie Piercy-coached Eaglehawk which broke clear.

The Two Blues slotted 13 goals and held the blue and gold to a tally of three.

At the final siren, Eaglehawk led 43-30.

It was a rest for Castlemaine’s A-grade team, but the Maine did play at Maryborough’s Princes Park in the lower grades.

Gisborne had the bye.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Sandhurst 185 per cent, 28 points; Kangaroo Flat 180, 24; Gisborne 138, 24; Strathfieldsaye 92, 16; Eaglehawk 78, 16; Golden Square 61, 8; South Bendigo 65, 4; Castlemaine 64, 4.

Highlight of next Saturday’s 11^th round will be the Gisborne and Sandhurst showdown at Gardiner Reserve from 2.30pm.

Strathfieldsaye will face Golden Square at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane.

Castlemaine returns to its court at Camp Reserve to take on South Bendigo.

It’s a rest for Kangaroo Flat in A-grade, but the Roos will host Maryborough in the lower grades at Dower Park.

Eaglehawk has the bye.

Round 10 scoreboard:

A-reserve:

Sandhurst 42 lt Kangaroo Flat 45, South Bendigo 41 lt Strathfieldsaye 51, Golden Square 43 lt Eaglehawk 46, Maryborough 48 d Castlemaine 41, Gisborne bye.

B-grade:

Sandhurst 40 lt Kangaroo Flat 51, South Bendigo 49 lt Strathfieldsaye 59, Golden Square 53 d Eaglehawk 52, Maryborough 20 lt Castlemaine 50, Gisborne bye.

B-reserve:

Sandhurst 73 d Kangaroo Flat 30, South Bendigo 44 lt Strathfieldsaye 47, Golden Square 22 lt Eaglehawk 31, Maryborough 29 lt Castlemaine 53, Gisborne bye.

17-and-under:

Sandhurst 78 d Kangaroo Flat 13, South Bendigo 35 d Strathfieldsaye 30, Golden Square 60 d Eaglehawk  16, Maryborough 44 d Castlemaine 42, Gisborne bye.

League ladders after 10 rounds:

A-reserve:

Gisborne 210 per cent, 32 points; Strathfieldsaye 127, 28; Maryborough 109, 26; Sandhurst 130, 24; Kangaroo Flat 111, 22; South Bendigo 80, 12; Eaglehawk 70, 8; Castlemaine 66, 8; Golden Square 66, 0.

B-grade:

Gisborne 196 per cent, 32 points; Sandhurst 152, 28; Kangaroo Flat 133, 28; Strathfieldsaye 118, 24; South Bendigo 89, 14; Eaglehawk 85, 14; Castlemaine 76, 12; Golden Square 73, 8; Maryborough 47, 0.

B-reserve:

Sandhurst 229 per cent, 36 points; Gisborne 195, 28; Strathfieldsaye 130, 28; South Bendigo 116, 20; Kangaroo Flat 107.5, 16; Eaglehawk 107.0, 16; Golden Square 68, 8; Castlemaine 58, 8; Maryborough 34, 0.

17-and-under:

Sandhurst 256 per cent, 36 points; Golden Square 170, 32; Maryborough 108, 28; Gisborne 103, 16; Castlemaine 101, 16; Strathfieldsaye 96, 12; South Bendigo 88, 12; Eaglehawk 45, 8; Kangaroo Flat 37, 0.

Magpies, Roos try to break long-running hoodoo

CASTLEMAINE and Kangaroo Flat will be striving to break long-running hoodoos in Saturday’s 13^th round of the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL senior footy action.

It’s been eight years since Castlemaine beat Eaglehawk.

The Magpies will be desperate to buck the trend and in doing so keep faint hopes of qualifying for finals flickering by winning Saturday’s home game at Camp Reserve.

The showdown between the Magpies and Hawks will start at 2.20pm.

It’s going to be a daunting task for the Michael Hartley-coached Magpies against an Eaglehawk team which thrashed Strathfieldsaye by 10 goals last round in the Borough’s Canterbury Park.

Chances of the black and white taking the points will hinge greatly on the play of captain Bailey Henderson, Michael Hartley in attack, Liam Wilkinson, Kalan Huntly, John Watson, Declan Slingo, Ben McConachy and Zavier Murley.

An Eaglehawk on-ball division that includes ruckman Brayden Frost, Billy Evans and Joel Mullen will test the Pies all match.

Bailey Ilsley kicked five goals in the Hawks win against Strathfieldsaye and is part of an attack that includes Jonty Neaves, Cam McGlahsan and Sam O’Shannessy.

Other players to watch for the Two Blues include Charlie Langford and Pala Kuma in defence, Thomas Bennett and Marcus Angove.

Kangaroo Flat is back on home turf at Dower Park to face Golden Square.

A run of 44 consecutive defeats to Golden Square included a 106-29 result for the Bulldogs in round six at Fur Life Oval in Wade Street.

The Michael Ellings-coached Kangaroos worked hard to score 16 goals last round, but went down to South Bendigo by seven points at Kennington’s Harry Trott Oval.

The Kangaroos’ line-up for this round includes Jack Lefroy, Luke Ellings, Toby Balcke, Ethan and Toby Roberts, Jake Hywood and Harry Whitty.

After crossing from Marong at the end of ’23, Tucker Thach will play his first senior match for the Kangaroos.

Huge plus for Golden Square is the return of gun on-baller Thomas Toma for his first senior game with the Bulldogs this season.

Toma has played four VFL matches with Essendon.

The inclusion of Toma strengthens Square’s on-ball and midfield group which includes Ricky Monti, Jordan Rosengren, Terence Reeves, Luke Holt, Brodie James and Tom Strauch.

An attack led by Jayden Burke and Jack Stewart is in top form.

The Brad Eaton-coached Bulldogs also have the marking power of Kai Daniels and Tanner Rayner, and strong defence led by Jon Coe.

Gisborne returns to Gardiner Reserve to take on South Bendigo.

The Rob Waters-coached Bulldogs won their previous meeting on the Bloods’ turf in Kennington by almost 25 goals.

South Bendigo will be determined to avoid a similar margin.

Massive challenge for the Bloods against a Gisborne attack that includes Pat McKenna, Harry Luxmoore, Jack Scanlon and Zac Denany.

They are likely to be given plenty of opportunities through the play of ruckman Braidon Blake, Brad Bernacki, Jackson Cardillo and Flynn Lakey.

Bloods’ on-ballers Brody Haddow, Anthony Zimmerman and Jasper Langley face a huge task.

In attack South Bendigo has co-coach Steven Stroobants and Brock Harvey with the pace and goal smarts to trouble Gisborne.

A Bloods’ defence that includes co-coach Isaiah Miller and captain Zac Hare will rely a lot on pressure from team-mates up the ground.

After an extended break, Sandhurst returns to Queen Elizabeth Oval to take on Maryborough.

With it’s future in the league beyond this season unclear it may be the last time Maryborough plays on the iconic QEO turf.

Inter-league and bye have meant Sandhurst has not played since a one-goal loss on June 29 at Gisborne.

The Dragons’ dominated at Princes Park in round six to rack up a league record score and winning margin of 333 points.

The Coby Perry and Matt Johnston-coached Maryborough will be doing all it can to not allow the Dragons to score as freely and quickly this time.

Among the inclusions for Sandhurst is Ollie Hannaford who played in three of the AFL national under-18 championship matches for Victoria Country.

It will be Hannaford’s second senior match after his round two debut against Gisborne at the QEO.

Joel Wharton is also back after being sidelined since the round five win against South Bendigo.

The ladder-leading Dragons have a formidable attack led by Fergus Greene and Cobi Maxted.

Captain Lachlan Tardrew, Jake McLean and Cooper Smith win plenty of the footy, but also impress with their hard-running to support the defence.

Maryborough’s best in last Saturday’s home game against Gisborne were Coby Perry, Aidan Medlyn, Joel Swatton and Kya Lanfranchi.

Highlights included the play of Matt Johnston to kick four goals and rising star Kaian Constable who booted three goals.

Strathfieldsaye has the bye.

Bendigo FNL senior footy ladder:

Sandhurst 293 per cent, 36 points; Gisborne 227, 36; Strathfieldsaye 155, 32; Eaglehawk 148, 24; Golden Square 127, 24; Castlemaine 103, 16; South Bendigo 71, 12; Kangaroo Flat 65, 12; Maryborough 15, 0.

Leaders in the goalkicking race for the Ron Best Medal:

56 Fergus Greene, Sandhurst.

47 James Schischka, Strathfieldsaye.

37 Harry Luxmoore, Gisborne.

35 Michael Hartley, Castlemaine.

35 Brock Harvey, South Bendigo.

34 Pat McKenna, Gisborne.

33 Steven Stroobants, South Bendigo.

31 Jack Stewart, Golden Square.

23 Jayden Burke, Golden Square.

23 Jonty Neaves, Eaglehawk.

21 Brad Bernacki, Gisborne.

21 Harry Whitty, Kangaroo Flat.

20 Bailey Henderson, Strathfieldsaye.

20 Cobi Maxted, Sandhurst.

18 Malik Gordon, Strathfieldsaye.

18 Lachlan Wright, Sandhurst.

17 Zac Denahy, Gisborne.

16 Abe Sheahan, Strathfieldsaye.

14 Bryce Curnow, Sandhurst.

13 Lachlan Gill, Strathfieldsaye.

13 Zac Greeves, Castlemaine.

13 Matt Merrett, Gisborne.

13 Darcy Richards, Eaglehawk.

12 Lachlan Tardrew, Sandhurst.

11 Zach Charles, Strathfieldsaye.

11 Luke Ellings, Kangaroo Flat.

11 Bailey Ilsley, Eaglehawk.

11 Matt Johnston, Maryborough.

11 Jack Lefroy, Kangaroo Flat.

11 Nick Stagg, Sandhurst.

11 Tom Strauch, Golden Square.

11 Noah Walsh, Sandhurst.

10 Ricky Monti, Golden Square.

10 Joel Mullen, Eaglehawk.

10 Jack O’Shannessy, Eaglehawk.

10 Mitch Ronchieri, Eaglehawk.

10 Riley Wilson, Strathfieldsaye.

DEFENSIVE pressure was high as Gisborne beat Kangaroo Flat in Saturday’s 13^th round of A-grade netball in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.

The contest between two of the league’s top teams was played at a finals-type intensity on Gisborne’s court at Gardiner Reserve.

A brilliant opening quarter ended with Gisborne in front, 11-3.

By half-time the Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne led 20-9.

The Kangaroos bounced back to win the third term, 9-6.

Although the Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroos won the last, 7-6, it was Gisborne which claimed a 32-25 victory and the premiership points.

The result strengthened Gisborne’s chances of a top-three finish.

Unbeaten and on top of the ladder, Sandhurst was too strong for Strathfieldsaye at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached reigning premier led 21-14 at quarter-time and then upped its play to win the second term, 19-10.

Strathfieldsaye kept working hard, but Sandhurst’s strong defence and ability to force intercepts was a key factor.

By the final whistle the maroon and blue led 84-41 against the Steph Freemantle-coached Storm.

Castlemaine took on a vastly-improved Eaglehawk at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve.

The Fiona Fowler and Gary Cooke-coached Castlemaine claimed a 44-35 win against the Hawks.

Although it did not take the points, the Kylie Piercy-coached Eaglehawk showed it will be no pushover in the last five rounds of the home-and-away series.

Kyneton kept the heat on the fifth-placed South Bendigo by scoring a 59-30 win on Maryborough’s court at Princes Park.

The Dianne Guest-Oakley coached Tigers teamed superbly against the Jordan Macilwain-coached Magpies.

South Bendigo passed the 90-goal mark in its clash with Golden Square at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington.

The Jannelle Hobbs-coached Bloods led 24-13 at quarter-time and 44-21 by the main break.

In the second half South Bendigo won the quarters, 24-8 and 25-5 to complete a 93-26 victory against the Benita Swatton-coached blue and gold.

Round 13 scoreboard:

A-grade:

Gisborne 32 d Kangaroo Flat 25, Sandhurst 84 d Strathfieldsaye 41, Castlemaine 44 d Eaglehawk 35, Maryborough 30 lt Kyneton 59, South Bendigo 93 d Golden Square 26.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Sandhurst 216 per cent, 52 points; Gisborne 177, 44; Castlemaine 129, 38; Kangaroo Flat 161, 36; South Bendigo 117, 26; Kyneton 96, 22; Strathfieldsaye 92, 22; Eaglehawk 73, 12; Maryborough 55, 8; Golden Square 34, 0.

There are several big games in next Saturday’s round 14 action.

Kangaroo Flat  meets Castlemaine on the Kangaroos’ court at Dower Park.

Sandhurst takes on past co-tenant South Bendigo at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

Eaglehawk is home at Canterbury Park to play Strathfieldsaye.

Kyneton and Gisborne clash at Kyneton Showgrounds.

Golden Square hosts Maryborough at Fur Life Oval in Golden Square’s Wade Street.

Round 13 scoreboard:

A-reserve:

Gisborne 43 d Kangaroo Flat 40, Sandhurst 44 d Strathfieldsaye 39, Castlemaine 50 lt Eaglehawk 51, Kyneton bye, South Bendigo 63 d Golden Square 22.

B-grade:

Gisborne 53 d Kangaroo Flat 47, Sandhurst 76 d Strathfieldsaye 35, Castlemaine 34 lt Eaglehawk 62, Maryborough 32 lt Kyneton 61, South Bendigo 46 d Golden Square 34.

B-reserve:

Gisborne 35 lt Kangaroo Flat 49, Sandhurst 48 d Strathfieldsaye 36, Castlemaine 16 lt Eaglehawk 53, Maryborough 22 lt Kyneton 36, South Bendigo 34 lt Golden Square 36.

17-and-under:

Gisborne 43 d Kangaroo Flat 30, Sandhurst 47 d Strathfieldsaye 30, Castlemaine 51 d Eaglehawk 28, Maryborough 74 d Kyneton 16, South Bendigo 23 lt Golden Square 77.

Ladders after 13 rounds:

A-reserve:

Gisborne 190 per cent, 52 points; Sandhurst 178, 48; South Bendigo 110, 36; Kangaroo Flat 115, 28; Castlemaine 97, 28; Strathfieldsaye 84, 24; Eaglehawk 76, 24; Kyneton 62, 14; Golden Square 55, 6.

B-grade:

Sandhurst 197 per cent, 52 points; Gisborne 166, 44; Kangaroo Flat 131, 40; South Bendigo 103, 30; Strathfieldsaye 95.9, 26; Eaglehawk 95.2, 26; Golden Square 88, 20; Kyneton 82, 14; Castlemaine 56, 6; Maryborough 47, 2.

B-reserve:

Sandhurst 225 per cent, 48 points; Kangaroo Flat 187, 48; Gisborne 137, 36; Eaglehawk 125, 32; Strathfieldsaye 123, 32; South Bendigo 110, 24; Golden Square 70, 16; Castlemaine 60, 16; Kyneton 44, 8; Maryborough 42, 0.

17-and-under:

Gisborne 188 per cent, 52 points; Sandhurst 187, 48; Golden Square 159, 36; Maryborough 134, 34; Strathfieldsaye 110, 30; Castlemaine 101, 22; Kangaroo Flat 103, 18; Eaglehawk 65, 12; South Bendigo 51, 8; Kyneton 19, 0.

IT’S second against third as Gisborne and Kangaroo Flat meet in Saturday’s 13^th round of A-grade netball in Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL action.

Gisborne has home-court advantage at Gardiner Reserve as two of the competition’s best of recent seasons renew their rivalry.

When they met in round four it was Kangaroo Flat which claimed a 44-42 victory against the Bulldogs at Dower Park.

Both line-ups are in great form.

Gisborne won 55-22 at Eaglehawk’s Canterbury Park.

Key players for the Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne include Zoe Davies, Kirby Elliott, Emerson Lakey and Claudia Mawson.

The Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroos scored a 51-goal victory at home in last Saturday’s match against Maryborough.

Players to watch for the Kangaroos include Milly Wicks in what will be 151^st game.

The Roos also have Ingrid Hopkins and Ava Lowndes in top form.

Sandhurst will be aiming to chalk up win 13 when it plays Strathfieldsaye at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst won its latest hit-out at Golden Square’s Fur Life Oval by 68 goals.

The maroon and blue beat Strathfieldsaye, 53-23 at Triple M Park in round four.

Strathfieldsaye is on the rebound from a 12-goal loss to Castlemaine.

A tough fortnight for the Steph Freemantle-coached Storm which plays two teams in the top four in consecutive weeks.

Having climbed back to the fifth rung, South Bendigo will be determined to stay there.

The Jannelle Hobbs-coached Bloods are home at Kennington’s Harry Trott Oval in Neale Street to play Golden Square.

South Bendigo passed the 80-goal mark on the Bulldogs’ court in round four.

The Benita Swatton-coached Golden Square will be doing it all can to limit South’s scoring chances.

Maryborough is at home at Princes Park to take on Kyneton.

Both teams are on the rebound from defeat.

The Dianne Guest-Oakley coached Kyneton will start favourite to take the points.

Kyneton won the round four match against the Jordan Macilwain-coached Magpies by 21 goals.

The Magpies will also be in action at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve against Eaglehawk.

Jointly coached by Fiona Fowler and Gary Cooke, Castlemaine has sights set on regaining a top-three berth.

A win for Castlemaine and a loss for Kangaroo Flat will mean a switch in ladder positions.

The Kylie Piercy-coached Eaglehawk has kept on improving.

A high for the Hawks was the win against South Bendigo, but the trip to Castlemaine will be a big test for the Two Blues.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Sandhurst 217 per cent, 48 points; Gisborne 180, 40; Kangaroo Flat 167, 36; Castlemaine 129, 34; South Bendigo 106, 22; Strathfieldsaye 99, 22; Kyneton 91, 18; Eaglehawk 73, 12; Maryborough 56, 8; Golden Square 35, 0.

Four matches being played in top grade

A FULL complement of four A-grade netball matches will be played this Saturday as the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL marks its 14^th round.

Fourth takes on first as Eaglehawk meets Kangaroo Flat on the Borough’s court at Canterbury Park.

Both teams claimed premiership points in last Saturday’s action.

The Kylie Piercy-coached Eaglehawk capped the trip to Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve by scoring a 58-40 victory.

Massive test for the Hawks in all thirds of the court against the ladder-leading Kangaroos who romped to a 74-27 win at home in Dower Park last round.

The Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroos were in hot form against Golden Square and will start favourite to chalk up win number one.

When the Hawks and Roos met at Dower Park in round six it was Kangaroo Flat which claimed a 76-15 victory.

South Bendigo and Sandhurst meet on Graeme Wright Memorial Cup day as the Bloods take on the Dragons at Kennington’s Harry Trott Oval.

The Alicia McGlashan-coached South Bendigo has endured a tough run in recent weeks.

The Bloods were up against a red-hot Gisborne last Saturday.

In tough conditions it was Gisborne which won 54-9.

A week earlier and the Bloods played Kangaroo Flat on the Kennington court.

This Saturday they are up against a well-rested Sandhurst team.

A break for inter-league, bye and then being drawn to play Maryborough last round has meant the Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst has not played since June 29 at Gisborne.

The maroon and blue beat South Bendigo by 50 goals in their previous showdown at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

Strathfieldsaye returns to the court at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane to play Castlemaine.

The Steph Freemantle-coached Storm will be confident of marking win number six.

In round six Storm won at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve by 28 goals.

The Chloe Hughes-coached Magpies have played inspired netball at times, but struggled for consistency in quarters and game by game.

Golden Square will be home at Fur Life Oval in Wade Street to face the in-form Gisborne.

Another big challenge for the Teigan Redwood-coached Golden Square after last Saturday’s match at Kangaroo Flat.

The Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne is in ominous form as it chases back-to-back premierships.

Gisborne marked a 27-goal win against Golden Square at Gardiner Reserve in round six.

Maryborough has the bye across the lower grades.

Standings in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Kangaroo Flat 188 per cent, 32 points; Gisborne 152, 32; Sandhurst 170, 28; Eaglehawk 89, 24; Strathfieldsaye 93, 20; Golden Square 69, 12; South Bendigo 70, 8; Castlemaine 57, 4.

THIRD place on the A-grade netball ladder is up for grabs as Kangaroo Flat faces Castlemaine in Saturday’s 14^th round in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.

Separated by just two points, the fourth-placed Kangaroo Flat is on its court at Dower Park to take on the third-placed Castlemaine.

When these teams met in round five it was the Fiona Fowler and Gary Cooke-coached Castlemaine which controlled most of the play after quarter-time to score a 55-39 victory.

Kangaroo Flat is on the rebound from a 25-32 loss on Gisborne’s court at Gardiner Reserve.

Win and the Roos jump above Castlemaine to the third rung.

Will not be an easy task for the Flat against a Magpies’ line-up which won its latest home game at Camp Reserve against Eaglehawk by nine goals.

It’s the clash of Sandhurst and South Bendigo at the Queen Elizabeth Oval.

Unbeaten in its pursuit of a fifth consecutive A-grade premiership, Sandhurst takes on its previous co-tenant at the iconic venue.

It’s also “Back To Day” for Sandhurst FNC where it thanks all those who have contributed to the club’s success since it formed in 1861, and also welcomes the next generation of footballers and netballers.

There are thousands who have links to the Dragons as players, supporters, administrators, volunteers, sponsors, or friend of the club.

The day includes complimentary entry for the junior netball and football families from Sandhurst’s traditional feeder clubs, St Therese’s and Quarry Hill.

On the netball court, the Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst won the round five clash, 62-22 at South Bendigo’s new home at Harry Trott Oval in Neale Street, Kennington.

Sandhurst goes into this Saturday’s match following an 84-41 win against Strathfieldsaye at the QEO last round.

The Jannelle Hobbs-coached South Bendigo won 93-26 in its home game aginast Golden Square.

Heat from the Sandhurst Dragons will be much higher in all thirds of the court.

Eaglehawk is at home to play Strathfieldsaye at Canterbury Park.

When these teams met in round five it was Storm which claimed a 46-35 victory against the Hawks at Triple M Park in Strathfieldsaye’s Tannery Lane.

The Kylie Piercy-coached Eaglehawk has improved markedly since then and will be confident of chalking up its fourth win of the season.

Will not be an easy task for the Two Blues against the Steph Freemantle-coached Storm which must win to keep the heat on South Bendigo and Kyneton in the race to decide fifth place.

Kyneton is back at Tigerland in Kyneton Showgrounds to take on Gisborne.

The Dianne Guest-Oakley coached Kyneton kept finals hopes alive by winning last Saturday’s match at Maryborough’s Princes Park by 29 goals.

The Tigers are up against the Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne which played superb defence to restrict Kangaroo Flat to 25 goals last round.

Previous meeting between the Tigers and Bulldogs ended in a 28-goal win for Gisborne on its court at Gardiner Reserve.

It will be a breakthrough victory for Golden Square or a third by Maryborough when they clash at Fur Life Oval in Golden Square’s Wade Street.

The Jordan Macilwain-coached Magpies won 73-53 at Princes Park in round five.

That match was the highest tally the Benita Swatton-coached Golden Square has achieved this season.

The blue and gold will be fired up for a big game as a tough run home includes Gisborne, away; Castlemaine, home; Eaglehawk, away; and Kangaroo Flat, home.

Maryborough will also be keen to strike back after a 29-goal loss at home last round.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Sandhurst 216 per cent, 52 points; Gisborne 177, 44; Castlemaine 129, 38; Kangaroo Flat 161, 36; South Bendigo 117, 26; Kyneton 96, 22; Strathfieldsaye 92, 22; Eaglehawk 73, 12; Maryborough 55, 8; Golden Square 34, 0.

KANGAROO Flat jumped to third on the A-grade netball ladder after Saturday’s big win against Castlemaine in round 14 of the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.

The Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroos were in hot form on their court at Dower Park.

Earlier in the season it was Castlemaine which dominated most of the contest on its court at Camp Reserve.

This time the Roos bounded their way to a 62-39 victory against the Fiona Fowler and Gary Cooke-coached Castlemaine.

Sandhurst’s unbeaten run kept rolling.

For the first time in a long time, Sandhurst was down at quarter-time as South Bendigo led 16-14 at the first break at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached Dragons fired up to win the second term, 21-4.

From there it was Sandhurst which controlled play in all thirds of the court.

The maroon and blue won the third quarter, 21-6, and the last, 24-5.

At the final whistle Sandhurst led 80-31 against the Jannelle Hobbs-coached South Bendigo.

Eaglehawk and Strathfieldsaye played out a great match on the Hawks’ court at Canterbury Park.

The Hawks led 21-20 at half-time, but Storm lifted to win the third, 33-31.

A two-goal buffer for the Steph Freemantle-coached Strathfieldsaye became four by the end as Storm claimed a 44-40 victory against the Kylie Piercy-coached Two Blues.

Nine goals separated Golden Square and Maryborough at Fur Life Oval in Golden Square’s Wade Street.

The Jordan Macilwain-coached Maryborough led 14-8 at quarter-time.

In the second it was the Benita Swatton-coached Golden Square which controlled a lot of the play.

A 13-9 quarter in favour of the blue and gold meant the Magpies led 23-21 at the long break.

Maryborough won the third, 13-6.

Both teams scored 13 goals in the last as the Magpies won 49-40.

Kyneton was up against the powerful Gisborne line-up at Kyneton Showgrounds.

The Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne led 28-15 at half-time.

An 18-8 tally in the third put the Bulldogs well in control.

The Dianne Guest-Oakley coached Kyneton kept working hard, but the red, white and blue left Tigerland as 57-31 victors.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Sandhurst 219 per cent, 56 points; Gisborne 177, 48; Kangaroo Flat 161, 40; Castlemaine 121, 38; South Bendigo 107, 26; Strathfieldsaye 93, 26; Kyneton 92, 22; Eaglehawk 74, 12; Maryborough 58, 12; Golden Square 36, 0.

Match of the day in Saturday’s 15^th round will be Strathfieldsaye against South Bendigo at Triple M Park in Strathfieldsaye’s Tannery Lane.

Gisborne is back on its court at Gardiner Reserve to play Golden Square.

Castlemaine and Kyneton clash at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve.

Maryborough is home at Princes Park to play Sandhurst.

Eaglehawk takes on Kangaroo Flat in the Borough at Canterbury Park.

Round 14 scoreboard:

A-reserve:

Kangaroo Flat  93 d Castlemaine 42, Sandhurst 41 d South Bendigo 31, Kyneton 40 lt Gisborne 61, Golden Square bye, Eaglehawk 42 lt Strathfieldsaye 43.

B-grade:

Kangaroo Flat  68 d Castlemaine 20, Sandhurst 46 d South Bendigo 31, Kyneton 28 lt Gisborne 57, Golden Square 32 d Maryborough 26, Eaglehawk 40 d Strathfieldsaye 37.

B-reserve:

Kangaroo Flat  76 d Castlemaine 26, Sandhurst 56 d South Bendigo 23, Kyneton 16 lt Gisborne 62, Golden Square 60 d Maryborough 26, Eaglehawk 33 lt Strathfieldsaye 45.

17-and-under:

Kangaroo Flat 43 d Castlemaine 42, Sandhurst 63 d South Bendigo 18, Kyneton 10 lt Gisborne 80, Golden Square 59 d Maryborough 43, Eaglehawk 32 lt Strathfieldsaye 32.

Ladders after 14 rounds:

A-reserve:

Gisborne 186 per cent, 56 points; Sandhurst 175, 52; South Bendigo 107, 36; Kangaroo Flat 124, 32; Castlemaine 88, 28; Strathfieldsaye 85, 28; Eaglehawk 78, 24; Kyneton 62, 14; Golden Square 55, 10.

B-grade:

Sandhurst 194 per cent, 56 points; Gisborne 168, 48; Kangaroo Flat 140, 44; South Bendigo 100, 30; Eaglehawk 96, 30; Strathfieldsaye 95, 26; Golden Square 90, 24; Kyneton 79, 14; Castlemaine 53, 6; Maryborough 49, 2.

B-reserve:

Sandhurst 226 per cent, 52 points; Kangaroo Flat 193, 52; Gisborne 146, 40; Strathfieldsaye 124, 36; Eaglehawk 121, 32; South Bendigo 102, 24; Golden Square 78, 20; Castlemaine 57, 16; Kyneton 43, 8; Maryborough 42, 0.

17-and-under:

Gisborne 204 per cent, 56 points; Sandhurst 193, 52; Golden Square 157, 40; Maryborough 127, 34; Strathfieldsaye 112, 34; Kangaroo Flat 103, 22; Castlemaine 101, 22; Eaglehawk 66, 12; South Bendigo 49, 8; Kyneton 19, 0.

Top three contenders dominate contests

THE top three contenders for this season’s A-grade netball premiership dominated across the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL’s round 15 action on Saturday.

Reigning premier, Gisborne played brilliant netball to hold Eaglehawk to a tally of four goals at Gisborne’s Gardiner Reserve.

The Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne led 16-6 at quarter-time and 32-9 by half-time.

After the long break the charge by the red, white and blue did not let up.

Gisborne won the third term, 14-2, and then scored 21 goals as it kept the Two Blues to a score of two goals in the final term.

At the final whistle Gisborne led 67-13 against the Kylie Piercy-coached Eaglehawk.

Kangaroo Flat’s slick mid-court and strong attack was in superb touch against Strathfieldsaye at Dower Park.

The Jayden Cowling-coached Kangaroos dominated play on their court to record a 63-26 victory.

Was a tough hit-out for the Steph Freemantle-coached Strathfieldsaye which is in fourth place ahead of next Saturday’s home game against Gisborne at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane.

More than 100 goals were scored as Sandhurst took on Golden Square at Queen Elizabeth Oval.

The Tamara Gilchrist-coached Sandhurst won 66-39 against the Teigan Redwood-coached Golden Square team.

It was a rest for South Bendigo in A-grade, but the Bloods made their way across to Maryborough’s Princes Park to play the Magpies in the lower grades.

Castlemaine had the bye.

Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:

Kangaroo Flat 198 per cent, 40 points.; Gisborne 183 per cent, 40 points; Sandhurst 175, 36; Strathfieldsaye 95, 24; Eaglehawk 74, 24; Golden Square 63, 12; South Bendigo 66, 8; Castlemaine 55, 4.

In next Saturday’s round 16 action, Strathfieldsaye takes on Gisborne at Triple M Park in Strathfieldsaye’s Tannery Lane.

Eaglehawk and Sandhurst clash in the Borough at Canterbury Park.

Castlemaine faces Kangaroo Flat in the Magpies’ nest at Camp Reserve.

It’s a rest for Golden Square in A-grade, but the blue and gold will play Maryborough in the lower grades at Fur Life Oval in Golden Square’s Wade Street.

South Bendigo has the bye.

Round 15 scoreboard:

A-reserve:

Gisborne 74 d Eaglehawk 32, Kangaroo Flat 54 d Strathfieldsaye 47, Sandhurst 59 d Golden Square 26, Maryborough 46 d South Bendigo 36, Castlemaine had the bye.

B-grade:

Gisborne 74 d Eaglehawk 36, Kangaroo Flat 56 d Strathfieldsaye 39, Sandhurst 51 d Golden Square 25, Maryborough 22 lt South Bendigo 58, Castlemaine had the bye.

B-reserve:

Gisborne 53 d Eaglehawk 41, Kangaroo Flat 42 d Strathfieldsaye 40, Sandhurst 71 d Golden Square 24, Maryborough 29 lt South Bendigo 74, Castlemaine had the bye.

17-and-under:

Gisborne 68 d Eaglehawk 31, Kangaroo Flat 25 lt Strathfieldsaye 63, Sandhurst 47 lt Golden Square 49, Maryborough 51 d South Bendigo 33, Castlemaine had the bye.

League ladders:

A-reserve:

Gisborne  226 per cent, 52 points; Strathfieldsaye 134, 40; Kangaroo Flat 125, 38; Sandhurst 130, 36; Maryborough 99, 34; South Bendigo 74, 16; Castlemaine 71, 12; Eaglehawk 67, 8; Golden Square 57, 4.

B-grade:

Gisborne  190 per cent, 48 points; Kangaroo Flat 146, 48; Sandhurst 162, 44; Strathfieldsaye 116, 36;  South Bendigo 89, 22; Castlemaine 82, 20; Eaglehawk 78, 14; Golden Square 70, 8; Maryborough 41, 0.

B-reserve:

Sandhurst 230 per cent, 52 points; Gisborne 188, 44; Strathfieldsaye 134, 40; Kangaroo Flat 125, 36; South Bendigo 118, 28; Eaglehawk 102, 20; Golden Square 63, 12; Castlemaine 56, 8; Maryborough 32, 0.

17-and-under:

Golden Square 160 per cent, 52 points; Sandhurst 225, 48; Maryborough 109, 40; Strathfieldsaye 108, 24; Gisborne 105, 24; Castlemaine 99, 20; South Bendigo 81, 20; Eaglehawk 50, 12; Kangaroo Flat 40, 0

St Kilda great a Magpie for a day

ST KILDA legend Leigh ‘Joey’ Montagna will inject 287 games of AFL experience into Castlemaine’s team for this Saturday’s round 16 action in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL senior footy season.

Montagna will play for Castlemaine as part of the Carlton Draught-backed Carlton Draft promotion.

A big crowd is expected to roll up at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve as the in-form Magpies take on Kangaroo Flat from 2.20pm.

Wins in its past two hit-outs against Eaglehawk, home, and Strathfieldsaye, away, has kept the Michael Hartley-coached Castlemaine in the hunt for a finals berth.

The Magpies start this round a win and significant percentage behind the fifth-placed Eaglehawk.

A hat-trick of victories has not been achieved by a Castlemaine team for many years.

That’s among the goals as it takes on the Kangaroos.

A dual All-Australian who played in three AFL grand finals across two seasons, Montagna is likely to start in attack for Castlemaine.

The Magpies also have the marking power of Hartley and Zac Greeves in the forward 50m arc.

Driving forces in Castlemaine’s winning run include Brodie Byrne, captain Bailey Henderson, Kalan Huntly, Callum McConachy, Zavier Murley, Harrison Sheahan, Declan Slingo and Liam Wilkinson.

Massive test for the Michael Ellings-coached Kangaroo Flat to halt Castlemaine’s run.

The Kangaroos will look to captain Ethan Roberts, Luke Ellings, Harry Whitty, Daniel and Luke Stagg, Jack Leersen, Toby Roberts and Corey Ash to fire up for this contest.

Two other big games will be played at Strathfieldsaye’s Triple M Park and Eaglehawk’s Canterbury Park.

Strathfieldsaye Storm takes on a Gisborne line-up which is on a 12-game winning streak and moved to top of the ladder.

When these clubs met in round seven the Rob Waters-coached Gisborne marked a 28-point win on its turf at Gardiner Reserve.

There are plenty of crucial match-ups between Storm and the Bulldogs this time.

The Luke Freeman-coached Strathfieldsaye has Tim Hosking, Lachlan Gill, Daniel Clohesy and Bode Stevens to oppose Braidon Blake, Jackson Cardillo, Flynn Lakey and Brad Bernacki at centre ball-ups.

In defence, Storm has Lachlan Ratcliffe, Patrick Blandford, Ben Lester and Shannon Geary to take on Harry Luxmoore, Pat McKenna, Zac Denahy and Matt Merrett.

Kicking enough goals to challenge the visitors will be a huge task for Storm.

Key targets in Strathfieldsaye’s attack are Malik Gordon, Zach Charles and Riley Wilson.

Will not be easy against a tight-knit Dogs’ defence led by Jack Reaper, Zac Vescovi and Jed Denahy.

Eaglehawk tackles Sandhurst on the Borough’s turf at Canterbury Park.

The Travis Matheson-coached Hawks are up against an opponent on the rebound from just its second defeat of the season.

A 7-6 record has the Hawks in fifth place, but they marked a 10-goal win at home against Strathfieldsaye in the 12^th round.

The play of Hawks’ on-ballers Billy Evans and Joel Mullen will be crucial to their team’s chances.

Huge plus for the Borough is the return of Charlie Langford to defence, and Ben Thompson.

Both were injured in the loss at Castlemaine in round 13.

Other key players for Eaglehawk include ruckman Brayden Frost, Bailey Ilsley and Jack O’Shannessy in attack, Kallen Geary, Jonty Neaves and Clayton Holmes.

Limiting the impact Sandhurst captain and gun on-baller/mid Lachlan Tardrew has on the match will be a priority for the Two Blues.

A talented Dragons’ team coached by Ash Connick, non-playing, and Bryce Curnow, playing, includes Fergus Greene, Cobi Maxted, Joel Wharton and Lachlan Wright in attack.

The classy Noah Walsh will play his first match since round five, and Cooper Smith also returns for the maroon and blue.

Bendigo Pioneers captain Dayten Uerata will also mark his first senior match for the Dragons this season.

The in-form Golden Square will play Maryborough at Fur Life Oval in Golden Square’s Wade Street.

The Brad Eaton-coached Bulldogs played superb footy to beat Sandhurst at Queen Elizabeth Oval last round.

Tom Toma’s return to an on-ball role with Golden Square is a huge plus for younger team-mates such as Kai Daniels, Macey Eaton, Harrison Kelly and ruckman Tanner Rayner.

Key players for the blue and gold include Harrison and Jayden Burke, Jordan Rosengren, Jack Stewart, Jack Coe, Ricky Monti and Tom Strauch.

Another huge challenge for a young Maryborough team jointly coached by Coby Perry and Matt Johnston.

No matter who his opponent will be, Perry is capable of winning plenty of the footy.

His hard-at-it approach inspires team-mates.

Maryborough has Seb Collins in the ruck, Kya Lanfranchi, Alex Brown and Aidan Medlyn leading the defence.

A key will be the Magpies’ play through midfield and around the ground.

Not allowing the Bulldogs easy transition from defence to attack will be a goal for the likes of Joel Swatton, Cobie Read, Ash Humphrey and Mitch McClure.

The Magpies also have Tom Myers in for his fifth senior game of the season.

South Bendigo has the bye.

Bendigo FNL senior footy ladder:

Gisborne 223 per cent, 48 points; Sandhurst 306, 44; Strathfieldsaye 155, 36; Golden Square 133, 32; Eaglehawk 142, 28; Castlemaine 106, 24; South Bendigo 71, 16; Kangaroo Flat 56, 12; Maryborough 15, 0.

Leaders in the goalkicking race for the Ron Best Medal:

68 Fergus Greene, Sandhurst.

50 Harry Luxmoore, Gisborne.

49 Brock Harvey, South Bendigo.

47 James Schischka, Strathfieldsaye.

47 Steven Stroobants, South Bendigo.

40 Pat McKenna, Gisborne.

36 Jack Stewart, Golden Square.

35 Michael Hartley, Castlemaine.

28 Jayden Burke, Golden Square.

27 Cobi Maxted, Sandhurst.

26 Jonty Neaves, Eaglehawk.

26 Harry Whitty, Kangaroo Flat.

24 Brad Bernacki, Gisborne.

23 Bailey Henderson, Castlemaine.

23 Lachlan Wright, Sandhurst.

20 Zac Denahy, Gisborne.

19 Malik Gordon, Strathfieldsaye.

19 Jordan Rosengren, Golden Square.

18 Dylan Johnstone, Gisborne.

18 Jack O’Shannessy, Eaglehawk.

17 Matt Merrett, Gisborne.

17 Nick Stagg, Sandhurst.

17 Lachlan Tardrew, Sandhurst.

16 Bailey Ilsley, Eaglehawk.

16 Darcy Richards, Eaglehawk.

16 Abe Sheahan, Strathfieldsaye.

16 Tom Strauch, Golden Square.

14 Bryce Curnow, Sandhurst.

14 Lachlan Gill, Strathfieldsaye.

14 Zac Greeves, Castlemaine.

14 Joel Mullen, Eaglehawk.

14 Joel Wharton, Sandhurst.

13 Luke Ellings, Kangaroo Flat.

13 Kalan Huntly, Castlemaine.

13 Ricky Monti, Golden Square.

13 Riley Wilson, Strathfieldsaye.

12 Matt Johnston, Maryborough.

12 Jack Lefroy, Kangaroo Flat.

11 Zach Charles, Strathfieldsaye.

11 Jake McLean, Sandhurst.

11 Noah Walsh, Sandhurst.

10 Matt Harvey, Strathfieldsaye.

10 Tanner Nally, Sandhurst.

10 Mitch Ronchieri, Eaglehawk.

10 Ben Thompson, Eaglehawk.

10 Matt Wilkinson, Sandhurst