AGrade – Glencoe v Kalangadoo
Kalangadoo came out on top in a hard-fought game advancing to the grand final and a rematch with Glencoe. Jenna Paproth and Chantelle Cocks have been in great touch in the goal circle and Kalangadoo’s defence of Lara Munro and Georgia Duncan will need to get on top early and limit their opportunities. Jayde Peacock and Donna Jaeschke always have a great tussle in the mid court and this week will be no exception. Both are experienced finals campaigners and will ensure the path into goals is a smooth one. Jane Auld at WA for the Pies is always cool under pressure, with Alice Tentye guaranteed to apply plenty.
On the other wing Ash Pfitzner and youngster Georgia Gentile will battle hard for the full four quarters.
There’s a tonne of experience in Kalangadoo’s goal circle with association best and fairest Ebony McDiarmid having a stellar season, Glencoe’s Caitlyn Hentschke has her matched in height and the contest between the two will be critical in the outcome of the game.
Sarah Edwards at GD for the Murphies was runner up to McDiarmid in the best and fairest and will ensure Abbey Duncan earns every shot.
Glencoe have more depth across the court and will come out on top in what will be a great game of country netball.
A Reserve – Kalangadoo v Port MacDonnell
Port Mac have come from third winning convincingly in the first semi and a gutsy win against Hatherleigh in the preliminary. Kalangadoo’s strong defensive line up of Sam Crute, Shanae Neale and Reanna Weatherall are a formidable force, one that is hard for any team to get through.
However, Port MacDonnell’s Kelli von Stanke, Brooke Williams and Narelle Lewis combine well together, with von Stanke and Williams shooting with accuracy, and being supported and fed well by Lewis from outside the circle.
Kalangadoo’s mother-daughter duo of Melissa and Shayden Russell are strong goalies who work hard and fight for every ball, converting whenever possible.
Port MacDonnell have strength in their defensive circle, with defenders Shannon Scheidl and Lara Wilson fighting hard to force errors and create intercepts for the Demons.
If past games are anything to go by, the Magpies will finish the day with the flag, however Port MacDonnell will make them earn every goal.
B Grade – Kalangadoo v Hatherleigh
Kalangadoo meet Hatherleigh in the B grade grand final. The Pies came out on top in the second semi by two goals and the Eagles will be looking to reverse that result. Marnie Jolly at GK for the Eagles and Gina Gogel at GS for the Pies had a great tussle the last time these sides met and who finishes on top in this duel will have a big part of the game’s outcome.
Hatherleigh’s Ali McClelland and Kalangadoo’s Jamie Ryan are two tough competitors with neither giving an inch through the mid court and these two will have a significant impact on the game.
Hatherleigh GS Olivia Slattery works hard in the circle and with Eliza Burton they form a formidable combination in goals.
The Magpie defenders Emma Mules and Emily Mulraney will need to be on top of their game to limit opportunities.
The team that settles first will gain the win.
B Reserve – Port MacDonnell v Hatherleigh
Port MacDonnell and Hatherleigh will battle it out to go home as the B Reserve premiers. Hatherleigh goalies Melita Thwaites and Sylvie Barlow are both able to shoot throughout the circle and are a focal point in their team, however they will be well defended by Port MacDonnell’s Bridie McPherson and Jenni Taylor.
Eagles Ellen Clarke and Ella Major use their height and ability to read the ball to get hands to balls and create turnovers, working the ball back down the court to their goalies.
Port MacDonnell’s Paige Cawthrone and Hatherleigh’s Keely Jones will have a tight tussle down the court, both driving hard through the centre for their teams.
Demons Ainsley Mann and Amber Moulden move well in the circle and shoot with accuracy, being fed well from outside the circle by Deanne Spencer.
Hatherleigh will be fighting to secure their title as back-to-back B Reserve premiers, however the undefeated Demons will likely come away with the win.
17 & Under – Mount Burr v Hatherleigh
The 17 & Under grand final sees Mount Burr and Hatherleigh meet for the first time in the finals series. Mount Burr’s strong defensive line up of Macy Burns, Tilly Gamble and Sara Smith will work tirelessly to create turnovers and intercepts for Mount Burr, sending the ball down to Ashlee Dean and Sarah Sigston in the goal circle.
Hatherleigh’s goalies Chloe Bellinger and Kalli Nettle are determined, calm and controlled in the goal circle and work well under pressure.
Down the other end of the court Eagles Niah Faulkner, Hannah Bellinger and Bella Gysbers will put the pressure on Mount Burr’s attack line, forcing errors and creating turnovers for their team.
Hatherleigh’s Deni Brown and Mount Burr’s Abbey Falting will battle it out down the court, working hard for their respective teams.
Mount Burr’s strong outfit will come away with the win when the final whistle blows, but not without a battle from Hatherleigh.
15 & Under – Kalangadoo v Port MacDonnell
Kalangadoo and Port MacDonnell will battle it out in the 15 & Under grand final at Kongorong this weekend. Kalangadoo’s strong goalie combination of Kiersten Cole and Lucy Egan are both accurate and work well together.
Demons defenders Layla McPherson and Chelsea Fulham will use their strength over the ball to put the pressure on for Kalangadoo’s goalies and combine well with Lillian Pettingill to work the ball back down the court.
Down the other end of the court Molly Peacock and Zoe Wurst from Kalangadoo will work hard in the defensive end creating lots of turnovers, with Ella Cooper backing them up around the circle.
Port MacDonnell’s Isla Fulham will need to work overtime to curb the influence of Ava Prosperi-Porta through the midcourt.
The Demons will fight hard to come away with the win this weekend, however the Pies will not go down easily.
13 & Under – Hatherleigh v Kalangadoo
Hatherleigh and Kalangadoo go head to head in the MSENA 13 & Under grand final.
Kalangadoo’s Ebony Reeves and Matilda Peacock are able to shoot with accuracy and Hatherleigh’s Chloe David and Paige Walters will need to work overtime to shut down any shooting opportunities.
Eagles Alirah Bowman and Arabella Hassell are able to feed into their goalies Mollie O’Connor and Livvi Faulkner with ease, however they will be pressured from outside the circle by Zara Cole and Emily Simon.
The hands over pressure of Magpies Te Kani Clarke and Milla Lennon will force errors in Hatherleigh’s attack line and work back down the court to their goalies, however the Eagles will work overtime to regain possession of the ball.
Both teams have fought hard to make it to the big dance and after a well-matched game the Eagles will come away as premiers.
Fiona Jackman 250 senior games – Hatherleigh
A massive round of applause for Fiona (Fee) Jackman, who will reach the remarkable achievement of 250 senior games for Hatherleigh this Saturday. Fee has served her team and club in many ways over the years and will be playing in the B Reserve grand final against Port MacDonnell in the hope of achieving back to back premiership glory. Fee began her senior netball journey in 1996, before taking a brief hiatus to focus on her family. She later joined the Millicent association while raising her children, before making a triumphant return to Hatherleigh in 2010. Since then, she has become a mainstay in the B squad, awarded the club’s B Reserve best and fairest in 2016 and the most valuable player in 2022.
Fee continues to be a dominant force on the court and is known for her tireless defence, unwavering dedication to her team and her powerful voice on the court.
Generally the last line of defence, her fierce determination and strong drives down the court are the backbone of many a victory – the ultimate success being the B Reserve premiership in 2023.
Fee has been an integral part of the club, continually sharing her knowledge and experience over a journey that has seen her play 23 B Grade and 227 B Reserve games and has contributed her time as a committee member over several seasons.
Congratulations on reaching 250 senior games Fee and hopefully the win to top off this incredible achievement.