BFNL ROUND 10 NETBALL REVIEW
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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 10th 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 11th 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.