A-grade: Blighty 39 def by Jerilderie 59.
The scoreboard certainly didn’t reflect the effort and determination shown by this team. Not once did the girls give up, fighting hard right until the final whistle.
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A huge welcome to Ava McInnes, who played her first game for the club and was outstanding in her attacking roles, fitting in seamlessly and making an immediate impact.
There was tireless work in the goal ring, creating strong attacking opportunities throughout the game. Stevie Bateman was on fire with her movement and shooting accuracy.
Eliza Bradford was home for the weekend and stepped up into the WA and C positions and played a fantastic game, combining strongly with Meagan Lowry whose leadership and work rate never stopped all day.
The defence crew put in a huge effort, picking off countless balls and applying relentless pressure.
The defenders battled hard all game and were simply beaten by height in the ring.
A special mention to Chelsea Weir, who ran and ran and ran all game, contesting every ball and leaving absolutely nothing out on the court.
Awards: Stevie Bateman, Chelsea Weir, Alicia Osborne.
B-grade: Blighty 48 def by Jerilderie 50.
A new group of eager players took to the court against Jerilderie, showing great enthusiasm and determination throughout the match.
Georgia Moody played her very first game of netball and gave it her all, which was fantastic to see.
Alex Barry showed great versatility, taking on roles at both ends of the court, while Tess Lloyd impressed with her work through the centre.
In the attacking end, Sammy Watson, Nicole Felmingham and Megan Gull combined well, building their connection while adapting to different positions.
Emily Harvey stepped up from the under-17s and did exactly what was asked of her, working strongly alongside Dakini Hall through the midcourt.
In the final quarter, Jessie and Milly Hamner took the court in defence, showcasing a great sister connection.
It was a true team effort, and it was wonderful to see all 10 players take the court, highlighting the versatility across the entire squad.
Awards: Alex Barry, Sammy Watson and Nicole Felmingham.
C-grade: Blighty 22 def by Jerilderie 54.
Our first game of the season got off to a strong start in a tight opening quarter.
We matched them well across the court with some strong game plays.
However, in the second quarter, they brought on fresh legs, which shifted the momentum in their favour and allowed them to pull away.
Despite the setback, there were plenty of positives to take from the game.
Awards: Grace Macdonald, Mikayla Collie, Carissa Godfrey, Rachel Bucholtz.
C-reserve: Blighty 19 def by Jerilderie 22.
For the first half, the scores were tight the whole time.
There were lots of turnovers, with Sarah Bain amazing in defence alongside Suzette Van der Berg.
Mid-court saw a return for Sarah Nihill and Jess Butcher, and Georgia Brydon, showing how much they have improved since last year.
Alena Larmour also returned this season and showed her versatility on the court.
For a team still finding our rhythm and combinations, every single player should be holding their head high.
Such a great mix of new and familiar faces this year, and it’s already coming together beautifully.
Awards: Sarah Bain, Suzette Van der Berg, Georgia Brydon, Alena Larmour.
Under-17s: Blighty 21 def by Jerilderie 48.
We had a very tough opponent for our first game, meeting the 2025 minor premiers.
With two girls out, we added Lily Petersen and Milly Hamner to the group.
Our girls tried hard all game, never giving up. It was just difficult to match such a polished Demons side.
Kyah Watson was strong in the goal ring, looking confident and taking on direction solidly!
The defenders had a hectic day, with the ball coming down a lot.
Emily Harvey worked hard and got touches on the ball, along with teammate Izzy Pearn.
Awards: Kyah Watson, Amelia Hay, Emily Harvey, Izzy Pearn.
Under-15s: Blighty 27 def Jerilderie 13.
Blighty started their season on a high note, with a strong win over Jerilderie in their opening match.
The team showed great enthusiasm and teamwork from the first whistle, working cohesively across the court to control the flow of the game.
Lexie Hines shone in the midcourt, with Ellie Miller and Alexis Bucholtz executing strong leads and precise passing into Blighty’s goalers.
Ella Charlton and Savannah Bain then impressively combined with smart movement and accurate shooting.
Defenders Lily Petersen, Milla Bode and Shelby Huckin applied consistent pressure, creating turnovers and limiting Jerilderie’s scoring opportunities.
Blighty’s overall consistency and teamwork proved too strong.
Awards: Lily Petersen, Lexie Hines, Milla Bode, Savannah Bain.
Under-13s: Blighty 17 def by Jerilderie 23.
Although we went down to Jerilderie, Blighty should be so proud of their efforts.
Every single player gave 100 per cent on the court, showing determination and teamwork.
A big congratulations to Oaklee Morison for earning the ‘Good Sport’ award for her positive attitude and support of her teammates and opponents.
Pippa Holden was amazing in her WD role, applying strong defensive pressure all game, and Darci Thomson was spot on in the shooting circle, playing her role beautifully.
Awards: Pippa Holden, Darci Thomson, Remy Tremble, Oaklee Morrison.
Under-11s (minis): Not scored.
The minis were excited for our first game, and they all went out there and played with determination, skill and big smiles on their faces.
They were supportive of each other, helping their teammates or giving words of encouragement to one another.
Awards: Tia Penrith, Keira Lankow.