Phillip Island A Grade netball produced a thriller
D Grade team adapted brilliantly with a very tight win over Warragul.
A Grade
A Grade produced a thriller, fighting back from a slow start to earn a hard-fought draw with Warragul.
Trailing by five at the final change, Phillip Island lifted the intensity in the last quarter, digging deep to erase the deficit and finish all square.
Maya was tireless throughout, reading the play brilliantly and setting the standard with her work rate at both ends.
Isla attacked every contest with confidence, creating crucial turnovers and refusing to let Warragul settle.
A determined comeback that felt every bit like a win.
Best: Maya and Isla.
Score: P1 48 draw Warragul 48.
B Grade
Phillip Island B Grade put together a fantastic four-quarter performance at Warragul, coming away with a convincing win.
The girls worked hard across the court, applying strong defensive pressure and moving the ball with confidence through attack.
A great team effort saw the Bulldogs take control and finish strongly to secure an impressive 12-goal victory.
Best: Lily Mewett and Ellie Hennessy.
Score: PI 45 def Warragul 33.
C Grade
This is not how C Grade wanted this game to go, due to missing a key defender.
But Ruby adjusted well from the attacking end to defence.
Another great performance by Rae.
Will reset and go again next week.
Best: Rae Humphrey and Ruby Formosa.
Score: Warragul 37 def PI 21.
D Grade
Despite the wet weather, D Grade team adapted brilliantly with short, sharp passing and excellent ball movement throughout the game.
It was a thrilling contest from start to finish, with both teams playing hard, but composure under pressure saw D Grade come away with a fantastic victory.
Hannah Blake was outstanding, using her strong drives through the court and timely intercepts to create valuable opportunities.
Chloe Kalis was equally impressive with her accurate shooting and constant encouragement, her voice helping keep the team focused and organised.
It was a true team effort, with everyone contributing to a well-deserved win.
Best: Chloe Kalis and Hannah Blake.
Score: PI 35 def Warragul 33.
