Good win: Jessica Lallo and Seymour picked up another positive result on Saturday. Photos: Megan Fisher
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It was goals galore in the Goulburn Valley League A-grade netball competition over the weekend.
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The second half of the round 13 split round threw up plenty of action, with Seymour securing a win, Benalla cruising to victory and Rochester getting things done.
Side by side: Shepparton Swans' Emelia Mercuri and Seymour’s Rosie O’Sullivan wait for play to get under way.
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For the Tigers it was far from smooth-sailing at home, with the visiting Mansfield competing well in the first term.
Hands up: Shepparton Swans’ Kristy Down looks to defend.
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With a score of 17-13 at the first break, a close game appeared to be on the cards, however the home side soon stood up, convincingly winning the next three quarters to run out 61-to-29 victors.
Shooting time: Seymour coach Ellie O’Sullivan goes for goal.
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Rochester coach Rachel Whipp said it was exciting for the girls to get the win.
Watching on: Shepparton Swans’s Ash McMahon looks for the ball.
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“They’ve put in a lot of hard work over the season and to be rewarded with a good win is great for them and a real morale booster,” Whipp said.
Eyes up: Seymour’s Jessica Lallo prepares to shoot.
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With Morgan Dingwall out for the rest of the year due to a knee injury, the Tigers were forced to make a number of changes on the weekend.
The versatile Maddie Egglestone moved into the attacking ring, while A-grade debutant Poppy Palmer took up Egglestone’s usual position as goal-keeper.
On the move: Shepparton Swans’ Ash McMahon looks to get her side moving.
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“I guess during that first quarter it probably took time for everyone to settle in to different combinations,” Whipp said.
Waiting: Seymour’s Courtney Aldous prepares to defend.
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“Mansfield were very competitive for the whole game, the score doesn’t reflect the intensity of the game.”
Ready: Shepparton Swans’ Sophie Atkinson looks for the ball.
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Mid-courter Charlee Roulston was named best-on-court for the Tigers, while Egglestone and Ellie Cuttriss also stood out.
Defensive duties: Seymour’s Courtney Aldous looks to block her opponent.
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For Mansfield, Grace Hood played well; Hood was joined by Ellie Kipping and Isabella Riley as best performers.
Options: Shepparton Swans’ Shinea Sali prepares to pass.
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The win keeps Rochester in touching distance of the top six, however plenty of things need to go the Tigers’ way to make finals.
“You never say never,” Whipp said.
“You don’t like to be in that position where you’re relying on other teams to lose."
In the middle: Seymour’s Casey Adamson looks to start play.
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Elsewhere on Saturday afternoon, Benalla secured a 62-to-28 win over Tatura.
Led by coach Kellie Keen, the Saints kept their slim GVL finals hopes alive with the big away win.
Meanwhile at Princess Park the Shepparton Swans fell to Seymour 16 to 43.
The ladder-leading Lions were simply too strong for the Swans, with the game called off early due to a serious injury for the Shepparton side.
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