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11 August, 2026
Pressure from Petrie, Weir takes game down to wire
Aleshia Petrie and Abby Weir put on some amazing pressure on the shooters from Boort for the day winning back ball all game but proving to be exceptional in the third quarter which saw Saints take the lead for the first time in the game finishing the quarter 39-38.
ST ARNAUD B Grade netballers came out strong in the first quarter against Boort at Lord Nelson Park on Saturday showing great connections.
Aleshia Petrie and Abby Weir put on some amazing pressure on the shooters from Boort for the day winning back ball all game but proving to be exceptional in the third quarter which saw Saints take the lead for the first time in the game finishing the quarter 39-38.
Chelsea Gravener had some amazing feeds during the game and the shooting combination of Georgia Taylor and Chloe N was one that kept the Boort defenders on their toes. After a hard fought game and exceptional team game Saints went down 50-53.
Awards for the day went to Georgia Taylor and Millie Hando.
In C grade, Boort showed steady improvement throughout the match, increasing their score each quarter from 6–14 in the first term to 25–50 at full time.
Abby Weir impressed with a strong intercept in the second quarter, while the team also produced excellent ball movement down the court and strong defensive rebounding.
Torri Tillig was moved into the Goal Shooter position during the game, and Mahlie M showed determination after an unfortunate fall before continuing the match. Awards included Immy Amos and Leila Patton
In Under 14B, the sun was shining as St Arnaud’s girls took to the court and wasted no time making their mark.
Strong early pressure and accurate shooting saw them race out to a 10-0 lead, with Ella W and Phoenix G combining beautifully in the goal ring. Ella produced what many were calling the “goal of the year” with an outstanding shot that had teammates and spectators cheering.
The team showed fabulous movement down the court all game, linking together with confidence and making smart decisions in attack.
Defensively, Myah C and Evie Y were outstanding, applying relentless pressure and forcing turnovers to keep the opposition to just one goal by half-time, leading 18-1.
The connection between the goalers continued to strengthen throughout the match as they worked seamlessly together, extending the lead to 25-4 at the final change before finishing with an impressive 33-4 victory.
A fantastic team performance from all the girls showcased their growing confidence, teamwork and determination.
Award winners - Weirs Award: Ella W, Anne Ezard Award: Sylvie S,Canteen Award: Latisha J
The Under 17 girls put together another strong performance, showing excellent determination and teamwork throughout the match.
Despite a tough opening quarter, the team maintained great defensive pressure all over the court, trailing 4-18 at the first break.
The second quarter was a highlight, with Sienna C and Eliza S combining brilliantly in the goal circle. Their strong partnership and accurate shooting kept St Arnaud in the contest, reducing the pressure and taking the score to 15-29 at half-time.
The defensive end continued to shine after the break, with Chloe S and Tahyah R working exceptionally well together. Chloe produced several outstanding intercepts, creating valuable turnover opportunities and demonstrating excellent reading of the play.
At three-quarter time the score stood at 19-45. The girls continued to fight until the final whistle, never giving up despite the challenge, finishing with a 26-60 result. Their effort, resilience and positive attitude were a credit to the team.
Award winners included Bendigo Bank Award: Mahlie M, St Arnaud Physiotherapy Award: Sienna C
St. Arnaud’s 14A netballers faced a strong Boort outfit on Saturday, going down 31-10 after a determined four-quarter effort.
Boort made a fast start to lead 10-1 at quarter time before extending their advantage to 16-4 by the main break.
The Saints continued to battle hard in the third term, trailing 20-8 at the final change, before Boort finished strongly to claim a 31-10 victory.
Despite the result, the Saints showed plenty of determination and never stopped competing.
Their defensive pressure and willingness to work for each other were highlights throughout the game, with the team continuing to fight until the final whistle.
Award winners for St. Arnaud were Sienna T, Jaylah C and Charlie J.
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