A Grade by Erin Brond Bonnie Doon 65 defeated North Wangaratta 29 Best on Court: Mia Tanner sponsored by Foodworks Coaches Award: Amy Starzer sponsored by Bowser Bean Fan Favourite: Portia Keatch sponsored by Mansfield Holiday Letting THE wet courts of the morning were nothing but a distant memory by the time the A Grade girls hit the court. The first five minutes indicated that the game was going to be hard and fast. And indeed, it was. Once we got into a rhythm, we were hard to stop. The first quarter ended 17-4. Anna and Cara were a driving force for this lead, getting countless intercepts, tips, gains and rebounds. Portia and Amy made sure the defenders hard work was not wasted, shooting at 80% each for the whole game and getting the rebounds on their limited misses. Chloe Cash played the first half in WA, bringing up her sixth quarter of the day. You wouldn't have been able to tell, her intensity on the centre passes was unbeatable. Half time score: 30-11. Jess Harris came on in centre for the second half, moving Mia from C into WA. Both showed patience around the ring, working their triangles before feeding the ball into Portia and Amy flawlessly. Erin worked hard to pick up the scraps and provide the 'long' option down court when bringing it out of defence. The work of everyone across the court was rewarded with the 40-goal win. Mia and Amy's poise, skill and leadership got them the awards this week, and Portia's strength and ability to compose herself in tricky situations saw her as the fans favourite. It was a great day for the club, getting seven from seven wins before our two-week break. Go Bombers! B Grade by Chrissy Blunt Bonnie Doon 83 defeated North Wangaratta 27 Best on Court: Chrissy Blunt sponsored Bonnie Doon Pub Coaches Award: Steph Evans sponsored by Mansfield Motel Players Player: Stephanie Evans Sponsored by Anvil Brewery A high scoring first quarter set the scene for the match, with Cobie McCormack taking the workload for the goalers scoring an awesome 16 of the total 23 goals scored for the quarter. With changes through the midcourt every quarter Tara Murray stepping into WA and Jess Harris in the Centre enabled the energy to remain high and we kept chipping away on the scoreboard in a physical battle. The third quarter was Steph Evans and Cass McCormacks time to shine, with clear communication ending up with intercepts on the last line of defence. The fourth quarter was again another physical battle, however all players remained composed to secure a great win before having a fortnight off to rest and recover. B Reserve by Hannah Sheehan Bonnie Doon: 79 defeated North Wangaratta 20 Best on court: Madi Hearmon sponsored by Bonnie Doon Pub Coaches Award: Casey Hearmon sponsored by Pro Active Tax THE girls were determined to start strong with Michelle and Amy out this week against North Wang. Ash starting in Centre she showed her attacking and defensive pursue down the whole court playing a massive role in both ends but also great feeds into the shooters of Casey and Sarah, Madi was a massive impact and option on the ring for the shooters with also her perfect timing in drives and passes into the ring. The defensive pressure down the court made by the whole attacking end made it easier for the defender Cass and Hannah to be able to intercept the ball before reaching North wangs attacking end, with Charlotte, Cass and Hannah applying great defensive pressure in the ring making the North Wang shooters to work hard for every goal. Coach Leith took the opportunity to make a few changes in the last quarter seeing the attacking end swap with Sarah back into GS and Casey stepping into GA, Hannah Sheahan was placed into C for the first time all season, Ash went into WD, Charlotte into GD and Cass into GK they continued to dominate through the centre and kept putting the Score on the board after a bit of giggling at Sheahan, Cass Turner was placed into C and Hannah went into to GK to play the game out. This week the team really missed Michelle and Amy. Another great game played by the B reserves girls. Thank you to our superstars Tilly and Demi for sitting on the Bres bench giving tons of support. A special thank you to Leith for supporting and coaching the girls to bring home another win. Under 17’s by Gemma Revell Bonnie Doon 63 defeated North Wangaratta 29 Best on court: Emmeline Evans sponsored by Kirleys Coaches Award: Cobie McCormack sponsored by Mansfield Holiday Letting IT was a great day for netball at Bonnie doon who were playing against North Wang. The under 17s took the win with the final scores being 84-17. Goal shooters Cobie and Stella worked well together getting in their goals. They managed to score over 20 goals almost every quarter. The defenders Tilly and Emmeline worked amazingly, they managed to keep North Wangaratta’s score under ten each quarter which is an amazing effort. The midcourters Chloe, Charli, Gemma, Demi all pushed and worked well in bringing the ball from one end to another. They also worked well feeding the ball into the goalers and bringing the ball out of the defence end. Overall, everyone played impressively well all game and everyone should be very happy with their performance. Now for a two week break then to prepare to play Bright. Under 15’s by Maya Rhodes Bonnie Doon 36 defeated North Wangaratta 14 Best on court: Bella Neale sponsored by Desmond Concrete Coaches Award: Erin Mahoney sponsored by Walsh Gas THIS weekend Bonnie Doon came across second on the ladder and defeated North Wang confidently. It was a rough game, but everyone kept their heads high. Amy, Maya, Lara and Annie working the attack end wonderfully and great defence down the court, with the defenders Sadie, Carly, Erin and Bella working well keeping them to a limited score and bringing it out of defence nicely. At the end of the first quarter Bonnie doon was up 9-3 with a strong lead. Second quarter Bonnie doon kept them very low scoring and the attackers popped up a few more goals 17-5. Third quarter we kept them low scored again 28- 8 with North Wang only scoring two goals with the defenders working it down court effortlessly. Last quarter we went out strong to have a good win and didn’t give up and had a great last question defeating North Wang 36-14. Shoutout to Keira for cheering us on the bench with an ankle injury.
