GARFIELD had three senior wins over Moe in last weekend’s round but found junior wins hard to come by.
A GRADE
Cold and wet conditions didn’t deter Garfield, which dominated Moe all game. Strong defence from Lisa Biffen and Jade Dawes set up the team to receive many turnovers with positive results. Jo Collis continued to show her versatility and strengths to be one of the club’s principal players. Her speed and leadership helped to set up Garfield’s win.
Scores: Garfield 48 d Moe 39.
Awards: O&H Hotel Warragul Lisa Biffen, Garfield Hotel Jo Collis, Phil Boland Sports Massage Melissa Hill.
B GRADE
Despite the loss of Jackie Collis through her daughter’s earlier injury, the team was determined to produce a win. Di Collis changed ends to goal accurately while Erin Barclay, Heath Mills and Lisa Cowburn combined in defence. Helen Collis and Emma Marsh used speed and accuracy throughout the midcourt that gave Garfield the edge.
Scores: Garfield 46 d Moe 41.
Awards: Garfield Hotel Emma Marsh, Phil Boland Sports Massage Erin Barclay, O&H Hotel Warragul Di and Helen Collis.
C GRADE
Garfield started with a positive attitude, determined to reverse the roundone loss to Moe. Kareena Miller continued to gain confidence in goals. Natalie Van Der Pas and Sammy Barr picked up the pace in the second half and applied pressure to the Moe attacking players to produce several turnovers and keep Garfield in the game. Hannah Burns never lost sight of the team commitment to win and was able to gather the ball at the crucial moment to give Garfield the points. Sally Harper played her best game for the season and was instrumental in the win.
Scores: Garfield 32 d Moe 31.
Awards: Garfield Hotel Sammy Barr, Phil Boland Sports Massage Natalie Van Der Pas, Blockbuster Hannah Burns.
17 AND UNDER
The team were depleted of regular players and under15 players stepped up to fill the positions. Hayley Wright, Kassie Burge and Jessie Scamporlino played superbly to fill these positions. Megan Boland played another strong game while Bec Draper demonstrated her talents as a goaler.
Scores: Garfield 16 lost to Moe 45.
Awards: Best Megan Boland, Blockbuster Renae Wright, Hungry Jack’s Bec Draper.
15 AND UNDER
Due to illnesses Tamara Monson and Ruby Collis from the under 13s filled in and the team played competitive and intelligent netball but was unable to overcome the strong opposition. An injury to Bianca Collis forced positional changes with Brooke Cousin as goaler. Strong turnover from Kassie Burge and Hayley Wright, in defence helped to give the team some good passages of play.
Scores: Garfield 9 lost to Moe 32.
Awards: Gerard Collins Tamara Monson, Blockbuster Brooke Cousin, Hungry Jack’s Kassie Burge and Ruby Collis.
13 AND UNDER
Wet conditions made the ball and the court slippery but Brittany Taylor played an outstanding game by intercepting, leading and delivering the ball to her teammates with accuracy. Ruby Collis played a strong defensive game while Emma Masal positioned herself to intercept many passes.
Scores: Garfield 1 lost to Moe 27.
Awards: Best Brittany Taylor, Hungry Jack’s Ruby Collis, Blockbuster Teagan Chick.
