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The Goon gets finals fever

Warragul Industrials Bgrade goal defence Kate Anderson in action against Catani on the weekend.Warragul Industrials Bgrade goal defence Kate Anderson in action against Catani on the weekend.

ALL Nar Nar Goon Netball Club teams will play in the finals after a clean sweep against Lang Lang on Saturday.

A GRADE

Prue Evans, Michelle Collins and Nat Lawlor stepped up to fill gaps left by three regular players.
Despite inaccurate shooting, Nar Nar Goon came away with a good win.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 74 d Lang Lang 33.
Pakenham Fitness Factory Award: Narelle Walker, Prue Evans, Mel Van Diemen.

B GRADE

A strong game from the whole Nar Nar Goon team, with Raynie Armstrong and Cass McMillian racking up the intercepts.
Abby Noonan, Tarren O’Brien and Jess Fry worked well down the court and fed well into Rebecca Murphy and Erin Murphy who converted well.
The team scored 20 goals a quarter and made it into the final series.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 81 d Lang Lang 14.
Pakenham Fitness Factory Award: Raynie Armstrong, Cassie McMillan.

C GRADE

The Goon had a convincing win against Lang Lang with Cassa Fry shooting well in goals with 100 per cent accuracy.
Chelsea Black worked well taking rebounds under the ring, while Emma Gallasch showed her versatility on the court.
The Goon cemented its place in the final series.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 40 d Lang Lang 27.
Pakenham Fitness Factory Award: Cassa Fry. Gloria Jean’s Coffee Award: Emma Gallasch. Chooks Hairdressing Award: Chelsea Black.

17 AND UNDER

A much stronger Nar Nar Goon team led Lang Lang throughout the game.
Gwen Jones, Leara Keysers and Shae Harrop took many intercepts. Sharnie Osbourne, Lexie Riley, and Prue Evans moved the ball beautifully through the midcourt.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 47 d Lang Lang 16.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees Award: Gwen Jones. Chook’s Hairdressing Award: Erin Murphy.

15 AND UNDER

Nar Nar Goon played well against a muchimproved Lang Lang team and the score did not reflect how hard it fought throughout the game.
The focus was to flow the ball through the midcourt and Haley Dore, Jess Arnold, Jenna Noonan and Ashlee Dore achieved this well by clearing areas for each other to lead into.
Jess Arnold, captain for the day, led well by example with strong defensive play.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 37 d Lang Lang 8.
Gloria Jean’s Coffee Award: Chantelle Joosten.

13 AND UNDER

Nar Nar Goon played a consistent game against Lang Lang for its final game of the season.
All girls stepped up a level and did a great job in whatever positions they played.
The team is now looking forward to the finals.
Scores: Nar Nar Goon 24 d Lang Lang 6.
Gloria Jean’s Coffees Award: Claire Templeton.

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