General News
1 September, 2023
North Central netball: Pies and Redbacks clash today
CHAMPION Wedderburn netballer Meg Lowry picked up the umpires’ award in Saturday’s North Central B Grade netball first semi-final. The former A Grade coach had been back on court in recent weeks after taking a break for family duties. However...
CHAMPION Wedderburn netballer Meg Lowry picked up the umpires’ award in Saturday’s North Central B Grade netball first semi-final.
The former A Grade coach had been back on court in recent weeks after taking a break for family duties.
However, her presence was not quite enough for the reigning B Grade premiers to have another tilt at the flag with Donald edging home by nine goals.
ThE game had started fast with dominance of the Donald goalers who made great use of the ball and found the confidence to shoot early.
Lowry soon had Wedderburn responding, coverting scoring opportunities to keep the score tight.
Donald took back control of the game in the third and fourth quarters. Both teams were consistent and worked hard all game, taking some impressive intercepts and rebounds throughout the game. Donald proved too strong for Wedderburn at the final siren.
Meanwhile, Wedderburn will be looking to progress straight into the A Grade grand final when the Redbacks meet Loddon rival Boort in the second semi-final this Saturday.
Wedderburn went through 2022 to become premiers and champions. The early part of season 2023 has seen the team in rebuilding mode to cover retirements and availability.
The recruitment of Courtney Gleeson has quickly helped return strength and dominance to the Redbacks.
Boort had been undefeated until a month ago, dropping key games including the crucial return meeting against Wedderburn.
The Pies’ only recent win was in the penultimate home and away season round against St Arnaud.
Boort is also in action in the B and C Grade second semi-finals where the C Grade team remains undefeated this season.
The Pies finished top of the ladder in A, B and C Grades
Meanwhile, North Central association announced its best and fairest awards at the weekend with Boort’s Emmerson Doyle runner-up in the 17 and under count.
Boort under 17s are also in action this weekend when meeting Birchip Watchem in the second semi-final clashes.