Good result from Werribee Centrals netball with five out of the six teams having good wins against one of the top clubs which now leaves Centrals A, B C & D Grades on top of their respective ladders. A Great start to their season in the GDFNL.
A Grade
Werribee Centrals 61 v. North Geelong 30
Top of the ladder Werribee Centrals played some good netball against a physical North Geelong side who are only two games behind them. Centrals overall pressure was too strong for North Geelong though. Centrals centre court played at fast pace giving their goalers plenty of opportunities. Centrals defence welcomed the return of Ashlee Depetro who has been sidelined with injury for the past few weeks and both defenders played sensational on North's Goalers who battled to score goals. Throughout the four quarters Centrals A Grade kept up the pace played some good solid netball with Danielle Stewart (C) Centrals best on court this week.
Best: Danni Stewart, Mickayla Ward, Jenni Gardner
B Grade
Werribee Centrals 48 v. North Geelong 26
Centrals B Grade had a steady start with the defensive pressure down the court creating many turnovers for Centrals. Centrals goaler Amanda Nielson was sidelined in the 2nd quarter due to a foot injury so with a few positional changes made Belinda Karlecik & Renee Di Giocchino stepped up and worked well in the goaling combination with some accurate feeds into the goal circle. Natalie Ramsdale in the centre court was one of Centrals best as Centrals centre court bought the ball down the court without any fuss with all seven players on the court proving to be too strong for their opposition. B Grade have been having some good training sessions and this is paying off with the recording of some good wins each week.
Best: Natalie Ramsdale, Belinda Karlecik, Michelle Watson
C Grade
Werribee Centrals 34 v. North Geelong 18
An erratic start to the game with nerves caused Centrals a few problems but after they had scored a couple of goals they then steadied and started to take control of the game. With a few positional changes in the second quarter Centrals made a break and extended their lead against a very determined North Geelong. Centrals C Grade played out a strong four quarters never giving up and in the end their fitness and determination proved to be too much for their opposition.
Best: Brooke Short, Tania Redpatch, Kyrstie Smith
D Grade
Werribee Centrals 40 v. North Geelong 30
Werribee Centrals started off strongly going goal for goal with Top of the Ladder North Geelong. Shanade Tronson (GA) played a great game scoring 30 goals for the game, a tremendous solo effort. Centrals centre court all working hard to bring the ball down the court and into Centrals goalers which allowed them to take this game. Kelly Cowlishaw was sidelined during the second quarter with an ankle injury making Centrals make a few positional changes to keep the game flowing in their favour. Centrals D Grade kept up the pace determined to come home with the 4 points.
Best: Shanade Tronson, Katherine Travers, Jacinta Mesman
Under 17's
Werribee Centrals 20 v. North Geelong 18
This was a tight game from start to finish. Centrals defender Melissa Bragg (GD) working at full speed as did Kimberley Genge & Tayla Smith who worked well together in goals fighting hard for every ball that came their way. Tayla Smith stepping up from the U15's this week to help out in goals and was one of Centrals best on court. In a very physical game it was Centrals that kept their cool played some good netball and came away with the well deserved win.
Best: Tayla Smith, Melissa Bragg, Olivia-Kate Burrow
Under 15's
Werribee Centrals 18 v. North Geelong 22
Playing against an experienced North Geelong Centrals U15's put on a good show as they continue to develop their game plan. Centrals U15's had a slow start and things didn't speed up until the second half. The Hounsell girls (Sarah & Kate) both played good games this week with their strong drives down the court and some good passing into Centrals goalers. Centrals really picked up their pace in the final quarter and started to creep up on the very confident North Geelong side. With all 7 players on the court trying their best & giving it their all they nearly made it but in the end time just ran out.
Best: Sarah Hounsell, Kate Hounsell, Tylah Hickey
After the long weekend break Centrals must front up to last years Premiers who also have not lost a game. What a game of netball it should be so be at the Recreation Centre on Ballan Road on the 13th commencing at 10.00am
Last Modified on 01/06/2009 11:24