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Jerilderie under-17s:

By Contributed

Aug 14, 2026

Jerilderie under-17s (back, from left) Sama Swaid, Phoebe Hennebery, coach Tianni Given, Chelsea Hibbert, Eliza Godfrey; (front) Issy Mitchell, Teagan Aylett, Ruby Neessen, Zara Williams, Stella Williams and Jacinta Eldridge.

Jerilderie’s finals dreams are concentrated on three teams, the under-13s netball, under-17s netball and seniors football.

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The Dees had a successful season in the highest football grade.

The team ended the season sixth on the ladder by percentage with eleven wins and five losses, one win behind Katamatite in third.

They started particularly strongly, winning five of their first six matches of the season.

They play seventh placed Berrigan in an elimination final from 2.05pm this Sunday at Rennie.

Jerilderie won the round five match-up between the two sides in May at home by 55 points.

In the under-17s netball, Jerilderie finished fifth and will play the eighth placed Dookie United at Tocumwal this Saturday from 10.25am.

Jerilderie won the last match between the two teams by 19 goals at Dookie.

The side’s record this season was eleven wins, four losses and one draw.

Meanwhile, with a week off and double chance are Jerilderie’s under-13s netball team as they placed fourth in their competition.

They’ll play a qualifying final against top of the ladder Tungamah next Saturday from 10.25am at Katunga.

Player profiles are as follows:

Ruby Neessen (GA, Captain) - Our pocket rocket, natural talent, competitive and determined, unbelievable shot at goal, rarely misses, keeps everyone in line and if looks could kill!

Stella Williams (GS) - Our tall, all arms and legs shooter, positive and encouraging but also fights hard for her team, don’t let that smile fool you, she’s a sharp shooter.

Issy Mitchell (WA) - First time playing netball but you wouldn’t guess it, can hold her own on the court, works hard for the ball, great positioning, great team player.

Teagan Aylett (WA, C) - Another one of our pocket rockets in the midcourt, gives it her all every time she steps foot on the court, always positive and a great supporter of her team.

Zara Williams (C) - Agile and fast, can come out of nowhere and get an intercept, when she’s switched on there is no stopping her.

Phoebe Hennebery (WD) - The other half of Eliza, our tall midcourter who never gives up, brings the tunes to every warm up.

Chelsea Hibbert (GD) - Our quiet but fierce defender, never stops and never gives up, a strong consistent player.

Eliza Godfrey (GK) - The other half of Phoebe, thinks she’s the comedian of the team, always ready to give it her all and fight hard for the ball.

Sama Swaid (GD) - One of the under-15s that helps the team out every week, could put her anywhere on the court, gives it her all every time she takes the court, natural talent.

Jacinta Eldridge (C, WA) - Another one of the under-15s that helps the team out every week, loves a chat and has an answer for everything but once she takes the court she means business, another pocket rocket.