LEADING into this week’s grand finals for netballers head coach Michelle Tanner was asked to reflect on the season of 2023.

“I think the high number of awards Bonnie Doon bought home on from the O&K League night is a reflection of the hard work and dedication our players and club have as a whole,” Michelle said.

“Although we are five teams we are a whole unit with our systems and processes used across all grades and as the coaching group all work together with all players we all have the same goal.

“We have fantastic team unity and that in itself is one of the hardest things to achieve.

“Instead of coaching a team of individuals the girls play for each other, they each know their role in the team and all want what’s best for the team and the Bonnie Doon Netball Club,” Michelle said.

What does it mean to have all teams playing finals?

“It is everything,” Michelle said.

“It is what everyone that has played/coached has built towards.

“It has been years in the making.

“It has come from hard work and determination and lots of conversations, cold rainy nights, foggy mornings and jarred fingers.

“It is everything for everyone who has called Bonnie Doon home this year and the years previous and is proud to pull on their uniform every Saturday.

“We have never seen A-grade make finals but last year they missed out by percentage only.

“This year they are the strongest they have ever been; they have earnt this.

“Every team and player has earned the opportunity to finish the 2023 with a trophy in hand, so hopefully we can do that and make our community proud,” Michelle concluded.