Eagles end season on a positive

Under 15s by Sienna Kynnersley Mansfield 44 def Euroa 25 Best on Court sponsored by Mansfield Cinema - Eva Clydesdale Coaches Award sponsored by Subway - Sienna Kynnersley THE last home game of the season was against the Euroa Magpies. A slow start from everyone over the court with the one quarter score ending at 9-8. After a chat at half time and starting from scratch the team increased the lead with pressure all down the court. Defenders worked hard in the ring to get tips and intercepts to create a turnover, midcourters timed leads perfect to help a good flow through the court, shooters put there new systems to good use through out the game. The team ended the home and away season with a good win 44-25. Best on court and Eva Clydesdale. Bring on finals! Under 17s by Annie Thomson Mansfield 40 def Euroa 27 Best on Court sponsored by Joanne Holt - Isabelle Byrne in her 50th game Coaches Award sponsored by Subway - Annie Thomson IT was a ripper morning for our last game of the season and the under 17s were ready to put their all in to get a fourth win on the board. The first quarter started off with Euroa getting ahead but the Eagles didn’t let that get in their way. With the shooters Remy and Annie working cohesively in the goal ring, mid quarters Ava and Eliza swiftly moving the ball down the attack end and the defenders Brianna, Isabelle, Libby and Molly putting on great defensive pressure and countless intercepts and rebounds the score board quickly turned the other way and stayed on our side the rest of the game. It was a great win by the girls and has been a great season altogether. A big thanks to Emma Witkiss, Sharna Byrne and Robbie Robinson for being there for us the whole season. B Reserve by Tiarne Paterson Mansfield 17 def by Euroa 50 Best on Court sponsored by Alpine Home - Alex Duncan Coaches Award sponsored by Steam Cafe - Tiarne Paterson AUGUST 24, the final game for the year had the Mansfield Eagles and Euroa Magpies fight for a win at the Eagle’s home ground. The starting side included Tiarne Paterson in goal shooter, Leonie Berry in goal attack, Sophie Goff wing attack, Annie Edwards centre, Caroline Trenfield wing defence, Alex Lindsay goal defence and Alex Duncan in goal keeper, as well as players Steph Adams and Eliza Pollock on the interchange. Round 18 was about having one last game together whilst still putting in 100 per cent for the Eagles. With that in mind, the girls came out with a very strong first quarter and made it difficult for the Magpies as they only gained a seven point lead. As Annie came back to play one last time it was great to have her working with Sophie, Leonie and Tiarne in the attacking end and we saw some great offensive play and working the ball in to the ring. The second quarter the Magpies came out stronger and managed to gain a 19 point lead. However despite the intensity of the game, our defenders Alex Duncan, Alex Lindsay and Caroline Trenfield were able to put the pressure on and gain turnovers and intercepts. Throughout the whole game, these girls worked hard to make it difficult for Euroa to gain possession. In the second half of the game the Eagles fought back scoring 10 goals across the whole half. The intensity and flow of the ball throughout all thirds of the court was great to see. Mansfield really played with confidence and love for the game. Although the Eagles kept their heads up and fought hard, the Magpies played a great game and came out on top with the final scores being Mansfield 17 to Euroa 50. Amazing efforts from everyone today it was great to play one last game which saw the girls really enjoying their sport whilst still putting in 100 per cent. B Grade by Molly Judge Mansfield 18 def by Euroa 67 Best on Court sponsored by Joanne Holt - Meg Mahoney Coaches Award sponsored by O’Malleys - Molly Judge IT was a nice sunny day in Mansfield and B grade was ready for their final game. As Meg Mahoney would say “the suns out guns out”, ensuring the vibes were high during the warmup. The girls knew they would go out and smash it for one last time in the 2024 season. Belle Edwards, Chloe Judge and Molly Judge just absolutely ate it up in the defensive end and left no crumbs. Although the opposition was incredibly fast that never stopped Tahlia Browning, Ava Mahoney, Meg Mahoney and Annie Thompson from moving the ball down the court smoothly. In the ring we had Jamie Davis and Kara Dolling popping the shots up whenever they could, giving it their all. However, even though it wasn’t the result the girls were looking for, they still slayed hard and should be proud of the season they have had. A Grade by Nelle Cousins Mansfield 21 def by Euroa 77 Best on Court sponsored by Foodworks - Tilly Lang Coaches Award sponsored by Byrne Seeds - Nelle Cousins WITH the sun out the Eagles were keen to get out on the court for the last game of the season. Taking on Euroa who are second on the ladder the girls knew it would be a tough game they were eager to play a hard competitive game. Coach Alex Ball and tall timber Molly Rekers worked tirelessly together in the ring to get the team some hard earned goals throughout the game. Mansfield midcourt trio of Amy Dixon- Reilly, Lexie Joyce and Grace Amarant did an amazing job of taking it to the Euroa girls, showing off their fitness and effort every minute of the game. The defensive efforts of Darcy Croxford Demasi in the midcourt and Tilly Lang in the ring, who both worked hard to the very last whistle, getting several intercept for the Mansfield girls to convert. And a massive thank you to Belle Edwards who played her first A grade game of the season, rotating into the defensive ring and doing a superb job. Despite Mansfield’s efforts, Euroa were able to take the chocolates at the end of the day. As the season came to an end on Saturday, the girls should be incredibly proud of their improvement throughout the season. After a tough couple of years the girls were able to get back on the winning board this year coming away with four well deserved wins. With so much potential coming through the club, the coming years are exciting. Go Eagles.

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