A TOUGH run for Eaglehawk’s A-grade netball team rolls on in the Anzac Day start to the split fourth round in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.
The Hawks make their way to Queen Elizabeth Oval to take on South Bendigo.
It’s sixth against second from 6.10pm.
Across the opening three rounds the Jannelle Hobbs-coached Eaglehawk has achieved a one-two record on its court at C & M Oval in Canterbury Park.
The Borough was beaten in the Easter Saturday match with Sandhurst by 21 goals.
A week later and the Two Blues marked a 72-39 victory against Golden Square.
Latest hit-out for Eaglehawk ended in a 70-36 loss to reigning premier, Kangaroo Flat.
The Lauren Bowles-coached South Bendigo has a three-one record following wins against Broadford, away; Strathfieldsaye, away; and Castlemaine, away.
The Bloods were beaten in the second round by Gisborne at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington.
South Bendigo charged to a 79-29 victory in last Saturday’s match on Castlemaine’s court at The Railway Hotel Oval in Camp Reserve.
A strong South Bendigo squad includes Gabe Richards, Cayde Hayes, Karley Hynes, Steph Greene and Tegan Elliston.
The Bloods will be keen to bank the premiership points as they take a two-week rest before they face Sandhurst at Harry Trott Oval on May 16.
Eaglehawk coach Jannelle Hobbs has a lengthy and successful coaching career which includes stints with Kangaroo Flat and South Bendigo.
The Hawks’ squad includes Chloe Langley and Mia McCrann-Peters in attack, Allira Holmes, and Gracie Berryman and Ella Flavell in mid-court.
The split fourth round will be completed on May 2 when all three A-grade matches start at 2.30pm.
It’s the clash of two Kangaroos’ mobs as Kangaroo Flat faces Broadford at Dower Park.
Strathfieldsaye takes on Castlemaine at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane.
Sandhurst and Golden Square clash at Queen Elizabeth Oval.
Gisborne has the bye.
Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competitions:
Kangaroo Flat 226 per cent, 12 points; South Bendigo 174, 12; Sandhurst 246, 8; Golden Square 130, 8; Gisborne 125, 8; Eaglehawk 86, 4; Strathfieldsaye 71, 0; Broadford 34, 0; Castlemaine 31, 0.
A-reserve:
South Bendigo 136 per cent, 12 points; Kangaroo Flat 162, 8; Gisborne 131, 8; Sandhurst 125, 4; Golden Square 92, 4; Eaglehawk 81, 4; Castlemaine 61, 0; Strathfieldsaye 48, 0.
B-grade:
Golden Square 192 per cent, 12 points; South Bendigo 170, 12; Gisborne 134, 12; Sandhurst 233, 8; Kangaroo Flat 166, 8; Eaglehawk 64, 0; Strathfieldsaye 62, 0; Castlemaine 37, 0; Broadford 33, 0.
B-reserve:
South Bendigo 190 per cent, 12 points; Kangaroo Flat 177, 12; Sandhurst 215, 8; Golden Square 165, 8; Gisborne 115, 8; Eaglehawk 83, 4; Strathfieldsaye 71, 0; Castlemaine 43, 0; Broadford 23, 0.
17-and-under:
Golden Square 416 per cent, 12 points; South Bendigo 105, 12; Sandhurst 315, 8; Strathfieldsaye 210, 8; Kangaroo Flat 108, 4; Gisborne 100, 4; Eaglehawk 68, 4; Castlemaine 44, 0; Broadford 19, 0.
15-and-under:
Golden Square 307 per cent, 8 points; South Bendigo 188, 8; Sandhurst 323, 4; Kangaroo Flat 81, 4; Eaglehawk 58, 4; Castlemaine 55, 0; Strathfieldsaye 51, 0.
