Mansfield’s mixed bag in the den

15 & Under Mansfield 28 def Seymour 24 By Maddie Berry Best on (Mansfield Subway): Shilah Olver Coaches Award (Armchair Cinema): Maddie Berry Players’ Player: Lily Olver Today Mansfield played in a cold and frosty Seymour. Luckily, the sun came out before the game showing that it was going to be a nice day. Seymour started the quarter with the centre pass where Mansfield applied high defensive pressure but could not break. The first quarter was goal for goal ending 7 all. After a talk on how we can improve in the next quarter, the girls had some motivation to gain a lead. Our mid courters added pressure onto Seymour’s centre passes which helped defenders gain tips, rebounds and intercepts. Mansfield led at the end of the second quarter 13–15. In the third quarter, Mansfield struggled to get their goals in but were able to get them back with rebounds and hands-over pressure. At the end of the third quarter, scores were 20–22, the Eagles up. Mansfield decided to make some changes by switching our defence and shooting ends up. Although it was a shock down both ends, the team was able to adjust to the fresh players quickly. Seymour had a strong defence end and got tips and intercepts throughout the fourth, but ours was just as good. Lily Adams and Lizzy Hotton provided strong defence in the goal circle and nice positioning for rebounds. Hard drives and accurate passes helped our defensive transition run smoothly the whole game. When the game got close, Mansfield were calm and stayed in control when they had the ball and read the play to gain intercepts and score off them. Mansfield won in a close game 28–24. 17 & Under Mansfield 46 def Seymour 35 By Eva Clydesdale Best On: Sienna Kynnersley Coaches Award: Eva Clydesdale Players’ Player: Sienna Kynnersley The Mansfield Eagles U17s netball team secured a strong 46–35 win over the Seymour Lions in a hard-fought and physical clash over the weekend. From the first whistle, it was clear both teams came to play, but Mansfield’s determination and composure under pressure helped them rise to the occasion and come away with the win. The starting lineup saw Annie Thomson at GS and Sienna Kynnersley at GA forming a sharp and accurate shooting circle. Harper Smith delivered solid feeds and attacking plays at WA, while Esher Berry brought control and vision through the centre. Ava Mahoney in WD, Eva Clydesdale at GD, and Jaspa Robinson in GK created a tight and disciplined defensive unit, applying consistent pressure to limit Seymour’s scoring opportunities. Maddie Berry and Lily Olver from the U15s stepped up to support the team and played a major role when needed, bringing fresh legs and strong contributions in key moments. Their presence was a huge boost and showed the depth of talent coming through the Eagles' ranks. The game came in waves, with both sides showing patches of dominance, but Mansfield’s patience and ability to reset and build up their play proved vital. The team’s consistency across all four quarters, combined with high work rate and intensity, allowed them to control the tempo and pull away in the final stages. It was a full team effort, with every player stepping up and supporting one another on court. The Eagles showed grit, confidence, and maturity—traits that continue to strengthen their identity as a powerful and connected unit. B Reserve Seymour 53 def Mansfield 23 By Leonie Berry Best On: Lillian Currie Coaches Award: Isabelle Byrne Players’ Player: Molly Judge Taking on top of the ladder Seymour was going to be tough physically and mentally. So our goal was to continue our momentum from last week and improve on the 50-goal deficit from our last encounter. Our first quarter was definitely not what we hoped for, with the opposition limiting our options to the ball and therefore causing us to make too many forced errors. After a few changes, the second quarter was an improvement with the team now finding more space on court and timing our connections better to enable clearer passing options. In the third quarter, our defenders continued to work hard and after taking a couple of intercepts that we managed to capitalise on, we started to feel more in control of our own game. The final term had some great passages of play with everyone driving strongly, communicating, and applying good defensive pressure, enabling us to keep Seymour to within 30 goals at the final whistle. B Grade Seymour 74 def Mansfield 31 By Meg Mahoney Best On: Grace Evans Coaches Award: Chloe Judge Players’ Player: Kara Dolling Well, that was a lion-sized challenge! The Seymour Lions showed us why they're top of the food chain, but we weren’t exactly their next snack. Jamie, our fearless goaler, gave it her all but was up against a defensive wall tougher than a two-day-old loaf of bread. Meanwhile, Kazza, Tizz, and Remdog were on fire. Tizz returned from her Euro summer looking like she’d just stepped off the beach in Ibiza, and I was seriously jealous of that tan. Kazza was weaving some beautiful one-twos down the court, making it look easier than finding clean socks. If there was a “Most Graceful” award, she’d have it in the bag! And Remdog? She stepped up like a true adult, taking charge with leadership, talk, and support. If we didn’t win, we were winning in teamwork! Grace, Belle, and Judgey did their best to slow down the Lions’ attack. But when the ball’s zooming at you like a cheetah on roller skates, you just hope for a miracle. We were also down a couple of warriors. Nae Nae had an unfortunate run-in with a car door while wrangling kids. She’s "recovering" with Netflix and ice packs—tough rehab plan! Moo Cow has been out with a broken finger (no car doors involved), but she’s plotting her comeback! And a big shout-out to Judgey number two for being the voice we needed when her sister was catching her breath. Appreciate it, Judgey! Next week, we take on Rochie after the netball bake sale, so let us fill your belly and help fill our piggy bank! A Grade Seymour 67 def Mansfield 28 By Jess Dolling Best On: Emily Hutchins Coaches Award: Jamie Davis Players’ Player: Emily Hutchins On Saturday, Mansfield's team faced a tough match against Seymour, ultimately going down 28–67. Despite the challenging scoreline, our team showed determination and patches of strong play throughout the game. Our goalers Amy and Alex worked tirelessly in the ring, combining well under pressure and making the most of every opportunity to score. The mid-court combination of Sophie, Jess, and Dempsey brought energy and drive, working hard to transition the ball and apply defensive pressure through the centre third. In defence, Emily and Laura remained strong and persistent against a sharp Seymour shooting end. They contested every ball and communicated well to limit scoring where possible. Our B Grade girls Jamie and Grace stepped up after already playing a game and easily slotted into the side, having positive effects for us. Although the result didn’t go our way, the team continued to push until the final whistle and showed great sportsmanship throughout the match. We’ll take the lessons from this game into training and look to bounce back stronger in the next round.

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