Eagles netballers show heart against Mooroopna

A Grade by Sophie Bray Mansfield 26 def by Mooroopna 94 Best on: Alex Ball Coaches Award: Jess Dolling Players Player: Jaspa Robinson Mansfield faced a challenging match against Mooroopna, ultimately falling short with a score of 26–94. The team was significantly impacted by a shortage of players, requiring several B-grade girls to step up and play two games. Despite the scoreline, the game was a testament to Mansfield's resilience and spirit. It was a day of trialling many different combinations which allowed us to see some new court dynamics. In the goal ring, Jamie, Alex, and Jess rotated, each bringing their unique strengths to the attack. The mid-court saw Sophie, Mich, Shenae, Grace, and Jess working tirelessly to transition the ball and support both ends of the court. In defence, Belle, Chloe, and Jaspa faced a relentless Mooroopna attack, battling hard to disrupt their flow. While the day was undoubtedly tough, Mansfield should be proud of their composure and the effort they displayed under difficult circumstances. The team's ability to maintain their heads high and continue fighting, even when the odds were stacked against them, speaks volumes about their character and team spirit. This is a game to build on, learning from the experience and carrying the positive attitude forward. B Grade by Chloe Judge Mansfield 28 def by Mooroopna 89 Best on Court: Jamie Davis Coaches Award: Belle Edwards Players Player: Dempsey Parsons The Mansfield Eagles may have gone down to the Mooroopna Cats over the weekend, but their fighting spirit, teamwork, and individual brilliance were on full display in a tough match. Grace Evans, playing at goal attack, gave a strong performance, moving with confidence and sinking some sharp shots under pressure. Her ability to create space and stay composed in the ring kept the Cats’ defenders on their toes throughout the game. Working alongside her, Jamie Davis held her ground brilliantly as goal shooter. Despite the tight defence, she showed calmness under the post and made the most of every opportunity that came her way. In defence, Molly Judge, Belle Edwards, and Dempsey Parsons worked tirelessly to keep the Mooroopna shooters in check. Molly impressed with her ability to read the play and take timely intercepts. Belle’s footwork and pressure caused plenty of headaches for the opposition. Dempsey’s relentless energy and strong pressure proved crucial in turning over possession, having a fantastic first game for the season. The midfield was another area of strength for the Eagles. Esher Berry showed excellent control through the centre, consistently linking defence and attack with smart passes and great positioning. Shenae Costigan was everywhere, providing support across the court and playing a vital role in moving the ball forward. Remy Stevenson brought spark and creativity through the midcourt, using her speed to break lines and deliver accurate feeds to the shooters. Sienna Kynnersly stepped into multiple roles throughout the match, showing impressive adaptability and giving her all in every contest. Although the scoreboard didn’t swing their way this time, the Eagles showed plenty of heart and determination. With continued teamwork and positive signs across the court, the Mansfield Eagles are sure to bounce back stronger in their next game against Tatura. B Reserve by Leonie Berry Mooroopna 55 def Mansfield 28 Best on Court: Brianna Weight Coaches Award: Caroline Trenfield Players Player: Emma Edwards Mansfield’s first quarter was strong, with the team connecting well with quick transition through the court and high accuracy by our main goaler Maddie Clarke. With the assistance of Leonie, Maddie continues to get stronger and further develop her game each week. In the second quarter, Mooroopna stepped it up another level and took Mansfield by surprise, scoring quickly and gaining a handy lead by half-time. The second half saw our young guns Lil Currie, Emma Edwards, and Brianna Weight produce some lovely plays through the midcourt with speed and sharp movements onto the ball. Molly Judge had another great game, collecting a number of intercepts under the great guidance of Caroline Trenfield. This combination continues to build each week with great communication by both in the ring. Alex Lindsay caused Mooroopna to rethink their game plan when she was able to cause a number of turnovers with her defensive pressure, including a superb intercept on one of their centre passes. Erin Browning’s injection into the attack lineup gave our goalers another option with her strength and ball-side positioning around the ring. It was a delight to see Annie Thomson take the court and not miss a beat with some beautiful long bombs and attacking drives into the ring. Although the margin on the scoreboard looked like a comfortable win for the Cats, they definitely had to work hard for every pass and goal they scored. We will continue to build on our three Ps this week, and hopefully another win for our B Res team will not be too far away. 17 & Under by Esher Berry Mansfield 33 def by Mooroopna 39 Best on Court: Eva Clydesdale Coaches Award: Ava Mahoney Players Player: Japsa Robinson The girls took on Mooroopna in a tough and competitive match over the weekend, narrowly going down with a final score of 33 to 39. The starting seven included Eva, Jasper, Harper, Leah, Annie, Sienna, and myself. Although Mooroopna took an early lead, the girls showed resilience and determination in the second half, lifting their intensity and closing the gap on the scoreboard. Kiara and Ava rotated through from the interchange and brought great intensity to the court, helping to maintain momentum and pressure during key passages of play. Despite the six-goal loss, our second-half performance was a real highlight of the game, showing teamwork and great energy. Next week the under 17s will be back to take on Tatura. 15 & Under by Ellie Marks Mansfield 29 def by Mooroopna 47 Best on Court: Charlee Bretherton Coaches Award: Maddie Berry Players Player: Lily Adams We started off really strong in the first quarter, with everyone playing well and working together as a team. Our passes were clean, our defence was tight, and we managed to get an eight-point lead by the end of the quarter, which gave us a good boost. In the second quarter, things didn’t go as smoothly. We were a bit slow and made some sloppy mistakes, which gave Mooroopna the chance to catch up. They played well and ended up leading by four points going into halftime. The third quarter was much better for us. We picked up the pace and were fighting hard for every ball. Mooroopna was still really strong though, so even though we improved, they managed to extend their lead. The score at the end of the third quarter was 35 to 24. The last quarter was tough. Just like the third, both teams kept pushing hard, but Mooroopna were just too strong in the end. Even though our girls kept working hard and didn’t give up, the final score was 47 to 29. Even though we didn’t win, we had some really good moments and we’re proud of how we played, especially in that first quarter. We’ll keep working and come back stronger next game.

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