ROC Netball Club’s Bgrade team produced a strong team game to crush Doveton by 52 goals in round five on Saturday. Defensive pressure down the court provided many opportunities in attack with the ball fed well into goals where Jodie Evans and Davia O’Hehir shot with great accuracy.
The midcourt rotated well through defence showing the team to be very versatile.
Scores: ROC 77 d Doveton 25. Awards: J. Finn and Son: Davia O’Hehir, Colour Me Happy hairdressing: Melanie Harding.
C GRADE
A good win with all players showing great determination.
The defence played well, creating many turnovers and opportunities for the attack. The centre court moved the ball swiftly, with sharp passes into goals.
Scores: ROC 31 d Doveton 14. Awards: J. Finn and Son: Rebecca Luxford, Blockbuster: Helen Conjar.
UNDER 17
All players worked hard with the reward of a great win. Megan Barling showed excellent drive in centre and the defence circle did a good job and was able to defend the ball from the opposition end.
Elise Macreadie and Carly Louch shot extremely well and Alyse Mason also shot accurately in the last quarter.
Score: ROC 40 d Doveton 5. Awards: Blockbuster: Alyse Mason, Colour Me Happy hairdressing: Samantha Goulopoulos.
UNDER 15
The team started the game well, however failed to maintain momentum. The defence played well, creating many turnovers.
Scores: ROC 13 lost to Doveton 29. Awards: Blockbuster: Tammy Louch.
UNDER 13
The defence worked well throughout the game, with the midcourt working hard to drive the ball towards the goal end.
The goalers shot accurately and moved well in the ring.
Scores: ROC 11 lost to Doveton 31. Awards: Stinger: Rebecca Cooksey, Blockbuster: Zoe Gilbert.
