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The Goon’s winning ways

NAR Nar Goon welcomed Nyora for round three and it turned out a very successful day for the Goon with wins in all games except C grade.

A GRADE

With a squad of eight, Nar Nar Goon showed great versatility and came away with a strong win.
Meg Evans had a week off her hectic Victorian squad schedule to step back into the team.
Playing in goals for the first time, Meg Evans shot accurately and was fed well by Stacey Cooper, Masie Noonan and Sam Cox in midcourt.
Linsey Boddy played an excellent game in defence, combining well with Sam Hodge. Nazza Walker was sensational at wing defence, taking out best on court.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 60 d Nyora 22.
Best: Nazza Walker

B GRADE

Nar Nar Goon had a rocky start and went into the second quarter seven goals down.
The Goon girls made a great comeback in the second quarter, thanks to some great intercepts by the defenders and nice passing into the goals.
Going into the final quarter, Nar Nar Goon was one goal down and produced a sensational final quarter.
Leara Keysers played a great first game in B grade. Cassie McMillan in defence and Mel Van Diemen and Erin Murphy in goals also contributed to a great win.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 48 d Nyora 41.
Best: Cassie McMillan

C GRADE

After a slow start Nar Nar Goon played an excellent second half of netball shooting 15 goals to 10.
Rebecca Pimm has some terrific intercepts and combined well with Tracey O’Neill. The midcourt moved the ball well into goals, with Cassa Fry and Jenna Noonan finishing off with some good scoring.
Sharlene Bedser played an excellent game in the centre to take out bestoncourt for the second week in a row.
Scores: Nyora 29 d Nar Nar Goon 24.
Best: Sharlene Bedser.

17 AND UNDER

Nar Nar Goon played well, keeping the lead each quarter for the whole game.
Mirae Payroli stepped back into goal defence and played a great game for her first game after injury, taking many great intercepts and allowing the team to capitalise on the turnovers.
Shae Harrop stepped into goals in the last quarter, shooting six and combining well with Prue Evans who was on fire shooting 24 goals for the game.
Leesa Bartlett made her presence felt and played a sensational game at wing defence, taking many intercepts for the game.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 34 d Nyora 24.
E & C Joinery best player award: Mirae Payroli.

15ANDUNDER

Nar Nar Goon came up against a strong team in Nyora this week. A few positional changes proved very effective for the Goon.
Haley Dore had a great game in defence and midcourt with Hannah Sweeney providing strong consistent leads at wing attack.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 28 d Nyora 10.
Best: Haley Dore.

13 AND UNDER

The Goon girls were fired up for a big game and worked really hard.
Hannah Rice and Bridgette Scott played an excellent defensive game, creating many turnovers.
Ruby Riley and Claire Templeton shot beautifully and were assisted by Hannah Cunningham. Brittney Stocco and Hannah Carney worked superbly in the ring and made sure Nar Nar Goon had many opportunities to score in attack.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 29 d Nyora 5.
Best: Hannah Cunningham.

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