Round 8 Netball Review | Kangaroos bound to win on Gisborne’s court
BY NATHAN DOLE
Kangaroos bound to win on Gisborne’s court
THE unbeaten Kangaroo Flat showed it will be tough to beat for the A-grade netball title as it beat Gisborne in Saturday’s eighth round in the Bendigo Bank Bendigo FNL season.
In a rematch of last September’s grand final it was Kangaroo Flat which bound its way to a 51-43 victory on Gisborne’s court in Gardiner Reserve.
The Jayden Cowling has beaten the reigning premier in both contests this season.
Although disappointed with the result the Tarryn Rymer-coached Gisborne was far more competitive after the Roos won the first-round match at Dower Park by 28 goals.
After a run of three defeats and a draw, South Bendigo returned to the winner’s list on Saturday.
The Lauren Bowles-coached South Bendigo netted a 59-49 victory on Strathfieldsaye Storm’s court at Triple M Park in Tannery Lane.
It was a crucial victory for the Bloods who are now six points clear of Golden Square in the fight for a top-five finish and appearance in the finals series.
The Jess Mangan-coached Storm makes its way to Queen Elizabeth Oval next Saturday to play Sandhurst which had the bye on Saturday.
Eaglehawk bounced back from defeat in the seventh round to mark a 54-40 win against Golden Square on the Borough’s court in Canterbury Park.
The 14-goal victory strengthened the Hawks’ position in the top five and also put it within two points of the third-placed Gisborne.
The Jannelle Hobbs-coached Hawks were wary of Golden Square as the Teigan Redwood-coached blue and gold had scored a five goal on its Wade Street court against South Bendigo in the fifth round.
It was a rest for Sandhurst on Saturday as Castlemaine is not fielding an A-grade team, but the Dragons and Magpies contested all other grades at Castlemaine’s Camp Reserve.
Standings in the Bendigo FNL A-grade netball competition:
Kangaroo Flat 225 per cent, 28 points; Sandhurst 166, 20; Gisborne 108, 16; Eaglehawk 84, 14; South Bendigo 73, 10; Golden Square 64, 4; Strathfieldsaye 62, 4.
In next Saturday’s play, South Bendigo takes on Gisborne at Harry Trott Oval in Kennington.
Sandhurst and Strathfieldsaye clash at Queen Elizabeth Oval.
It’s the battle of the Kangaroos and Hawks as Kangaroo Flat hosts Eaglehawk at Dower Park.
Golden Square has a rest in A-grade, but the Bulldogs will play Castlemaine in all other grades at Golden Square’s Wade Street complex.
Round eight scoreboard:
A-reserve:
Gisborne 34 lt Kangaroo Flat 48, Strathfieldsaye 43 lt South Bendigo 52, Eaglehawk 47 d Golden Square 34, Castlemaine 30 lt Sandhurst 60.
B-grade:
Gisborne 57 d Kangaroo Flat 38, Strathfieldsaye 52 d South Bendigo 44, Eaglehawk 39 lt Golden Square 50, Castlemaine 23 lt Sandhurst 48.
B-reserve:
Gisborne 22 d Kangaroo Flat 21, 48 d South Bendigo 29, Eaglehawk 36 lt Golden Square 45, Castlemaine v Sandhurst details incomplete.
17-and-under:
Gisborne 60 d Kangaroo Flat 33, Strathfieldsaye 73 d South Bendigo 27, Eaglehawk 26 lt Golden Square 48, Castlemaine 26 lt Sandhurst 40.
Netball ladders after eight rounds:
A-reserve:
Kangaroo Flat 142 per cent, 28 points; Sandhurst 152, 26; Gisborne 143, 26; South Bendigo 102, 16; Strathfieldsaye 95, 16; Eaglehawk 88, 12; Castlemaine 60, 4; Golden Square 63, 0.
B-grade:
Gisborne 220 per cent, 32 points; Kangaroo Flat 116, 24; South Bendigo 105, 20; Sandhurst 121, 16; Strathfieldsaye 110, 16; Golden Square 76, 8; Eaglehawk 74, 8; Castlemaine 43, 0.
B-reserve:
Gisborne 208 per cent, 28 points; Sandhurst 162, 24; Strathfieldsaye 138, 24; Kangaroo Flat 150, 16; South Bendigo 104, 12; Golden Square 86, 8; Eaglehawk 70, 8; Castlemaine 18, 0.
17-and-under:
Sandhurst 192 per cent, 32 points; Golden Square 218, 28; Strathfieldsaye 181, 24; Gisborne 123, 20; Kangaroo Flat 70, 10; Castlemaine 66, 8; Eaglehawk 61, 6; South Bendigo 35, 0.
