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Balaklava girls looking good for finals chance It was the seventh week of the APNA season and netball skills are still improving, stunning the crowds. However the competition gets harder each week as each team strives for the winning place. Who will make it to the grand final that is just 11 weeks away? Anticipation is heightening and looking at the ladder it is hard to determine who it could possibly be. Balaklava: Balaklava has been untouchable this season and has kept a strong hold on the top position. They were brought down to third position by Hummocks girls. However, they made their way back to first, winning their game against Virginia this week, Balaklava has 57.68 per cent. With nine points for the season their chances of being in the finals are looking good. Two Wells: Sitting just behind Balaklava with a percentage of 57.34, Two Wells also stand by Balak’s side with the same amount of ladder points. They are a strong side that keep bringing surprises to each game and continue to make their way up the ladder. Sitting in second place it could be another winning year for the red and white girls.
A1 reports by Stephanie Reimers Hummocks: The Hummocks girls have proven to be a great side this season. Their game play is handled with precision and great tactics. Third on the table, they seem to go up and down a bit but with a high percentage of 61.91 will they have the ability to keep their place in the top three to make it to the finals against the other outstanding teams. Mallala: Mallala have taken six ladder points for the season and are keeping up with their top three rivals - Balaklava, Two Wells and Hummocks. Holding on with 50.34 per cent, their strong team has a good chance making it into the finals. Hamley Bridge: Four points for Hamley, who are just in front of the Longies girls with 50.47 per cent. Hamley have won against a few tough teams and show some great potential. In these next few weeks it will show how far that potential can be stretched.
Long Plains: Drawing wins with Hamley, Long Plains also sits on four points, with 47.53 per cent. They still have a strong chance to up their statistics which could throw out the entire table. Virginia: Unfortunately for Virginia they have not yet claimed a win in the season sitting on 28.25 per cent. But they may yet have some surprises to take some wins. With 11 weeks to go it’s still possible for anything to happen. Good luck to all the players and teams. Mallala v Hamley Bridge: Unfortunately there was no score received for Hamley, however Mallala scored 46 goals. Mallala’s Nerida May received best player as did Hamley Bridge’s Emma Riley. Long Plains v Two Wells: Two Wells came through, defeating Longies on a close call, 59/53. Two Wells’ Stacey Gameau was rewarded with best player for her efforts and Rebecca Pym for Long Plains snagged best player for the day against sister Stacey. Balaklava v Virginia: Balaklava took another win, this week over Virginia, 61/37. Ashley Nutt took the best player for Balak and Virginia’s Rachel Phillips also claimed best player.
Wells girls too strong A1: Spectators were thinking their money was well spent to get in the gate…because this game was shaping up to be a corker! And it didn’t disappoint. The Pym sisters lined up at centre and were providing plenty of drive for Long Plains although Two Wells took the lead to be in front 18/11 at the first change. Jess Wood provided turnovers and tight defence but Two Wells players put pressure on their opponents causing them to make mistakes. TW 33 LP 24. No changes to either team in the third as Bec Pym tore around the court giving her all. With an eight-goal margin to try to reach, LP pulled out all stops and managed to turnover the ball and net three goals in a row. They were playing some great netball but TW were waiting for the opportunity to pounce. Long Plains were the better side in the final quarter but they left their run too late. Two Wells were too strong making it impossible for LP to make a comeback. Two Wells 59 Long Plains 53.
A2: In a close game with both teams eager to take home the crown, Two Wells pulled away in the last quarter to win by four goals. Beautiful ring work and passing in from mid court for Two Wells helped give them an early lead. Long Plains defences were grabbing for everything but misses from goalies at both ends made it hard work. TW started strongly in the second but Longies were never far behind. Long Plains attack was excellent and few goals were missed. Two Wells’ defenders were consistent and quick, missing few rebounds. The centre court effort from both teams was also excellent. Half time: LP 16 TW 23. Long Plains made up some goals in the third as Leah Tynan provided the motivation for their centre court effort. Shae Walker also did a great job for Longies to help provide a come-back. LP 29 TW 30. The final quarter was fast and furious as both teams were determined to take home the points. Every ball was chased down with some great teamwork. Leah Tynan at centre for Long Plains
took some great intercepts but Two Wells hung on for a win 42/38. A3: In a team effort, Long Plains girls never gave up throughout the entire game to defeat Two Wells 48/25. Longies scored the first two goals quickly then silly mistakes created opportunities for both teams to create turnovers but Longies took a strong lead to be in front 12/4 at the first change. Two Wells fought back in the second, picking up loose balls but LP goalies continued with their accurate shooting to maintain their lead 25/16. Pressure from Longies made it hard for TW girls although they never gave up and continued to put pressure on their opposition. Sarah Trussell created drive for Long Plains. Both teams went goal for the goal in the final quarter as TW showed no sign of giving up. But Long Plains were too strong and won easily 48/25. A5: Both teams began well, with good even play, the quarter time score being 7-7. Two Wells scored a couple of quick goals at the
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Name: Holly Nicholls Nickname: Hols DOB: 26/09/1985 Height: 176cm Team: Hummocks Position: Defensive end Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Lucy – damaging to herself! Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court) and why? Cheza – works hard at working us harder! Highlight of netball career: Playing in a nearly complete Nicholls line-up including mum and sissy What’s your number one passion outside netball? Champagne and good company, watching Sex and the City If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not, living
or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be? Carrie Bradshaw What is the last movie you saw? Australia If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Buy my way to fame – Paris Hilton style! If you were a car, what kind would you be? Toyota Hilux – indestructable, hint of country If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headlines say? “Holly – unsure if she’s indecisive” If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be? A babysitter for Lucy! What is the best, weirdest or grossest item in your fridge? Jeff has very immature taste buds, so nothing of significance!
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NENA RESULTS Results of North Eastern Netball Association matches played on Saturday BBH vs Blyth/Snow A1 Blyth/Snow 58 def BBH 24 A2 Blyth/Snow 53 def BBH 40 B1 Blyth/Snow 48 def BBH 42 B2 Blyth/Snow 43 def BBH 16 C1 BBH 33 def Blyth/Snow 27 C2 Blyth/Snow 35 def BBH 4 U15 Blyth/Snow27 def BBH 3 J1 BBH 23 def Blyth/Snow 12 J2 Blyth/Snow 15 def BBH 10 J3 Blyth/Snow 6 def BBH 5 Min/Man vs S/Clare B1 S/Clare 56 def Min/Man 44 B2 Min/Man39 def S/Clare 32 C1 Min/Man 48 def S/Clare 31 C2 Min/Man 54 def S/Clare 26 U15 Min/Man 72 def S/Clare 16 J1 S/Clare 29 def Min/Man 5 J2 Min/Man 14 def S/Clare 19 J3 S/Clare 11 def Min/Man 4 J4 S/Clare 13 def Min/Man 2 J5 S/Clare 10 def Min/Man 4 Mst Min/Man 35 def S/Clare 33
N/Clare vs RSMU A1 N/Clare 41 V RSMU 39 A2 RSMU 54 def N/Clare 40 B1 RSMU 44 def N/Clare 27 B2 N/Clare 31 drew RSMU 31 C1 RSMU 41 def N/Clare 29 C2 N/Clare 41 def RSMU 35 U15 N/Clare 36 def RSMU 26 J1 RSMU 27 def N/Clare 19 J2 N/Clare 21 def RSMU 9 J3 N/Clare 9 def RSMU 8 J4 RSMU 12 def N/Clare 3 J5 RSMU 14 def N/Clare 2 Mst RSMU 21 def N/Clare 16 Eudunda vs BSR A1 Eud 58 def BSR 25 A2 Eud 34 def BSR 32 B2 Eud def BSR 26 B1 BSR 46 def Eud 34 C1 BSR 38 def Eud 26 C2 Eud 30 drew BSR 30 Mst BSR 49 def Eud 12 J1 Eud 32 def BSR 12 J4 BSR 32 def Eud 1
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Alicia Nicholls, Long Plains looks for someone to pass to during the A2 match against Two Wells. beginning of the second quarter. Long Plains made some changes in goal and defence, Long Plains centre making some great interceptions. Two Wells were up 17-10 at the half time break. Two Wells were unable to finish in the goal ring. Good defence by Longies resulted in their first goal. Two Wells were determined to stay in front. Longies WA displayed good direct passing into the goal circle. Two Wells were getting the ball down their end, but were unable to get it into the goal circle. Longies caught up to tie with Two Wells at three quarter time, 22 all. It was a very even last quarter, Two Wells getting the first goal. Both teams were bunching, with Two Wells tight defence making it hard for the Longies girls. Good play from both teams, Longies just pushing through winners by two points, 32-30. C1: Long Plains won this match be the smallest of margins leading by one goal at the final whistle. Two Wells led at half time 8/5 but Long Plains picked up the pace in the third quarter and with three straight goals levelled the scores at three quarter time. Both teams scored in the first minute as the game got even more exciting. But Longies were stronger in this quarter to win by just one goal 16/15. Great play by both teams. C2: Two Wells stabi-
lised first and led by three goals at the end of the first quarter. They continued to play as a team and won possession of the ball to win the quarter. Best players in the first half included Gemma Wishart for TW; Cecily Gameau for LP and Brooke Mullins-Stringer for TW. In the third quarter, Long Plains started to get their game together shooting four straight goals but Two Wells kept them scoreless in the final quarter to take the win. Other stand-out players included Maddison Merry, LP; Kimberly Smyth, TW; Chloe Marshall, LP and Miriam Slattery, TW. D: It was a slow start with some good defending by LP Teagan Bigg but Molly Dowsett shot two goals for Two Wells to give them the lead 3/0 at the first break. Two Wells continued their good shooting although LP defences didn’t give up. Two Wells led 13/0 at half time. Tegan Sheridan defended well for LP and Kristie Crafter shot some great goals for TW who led 20/0. Great defending by LP girls got the ball into the goal circle three times but they were unable to get the ball in the ring. Two Wells ran out easy winners 26/0. Teagan Bigg played a fantastic game in defence for Long Plains and Two Wells showed some great shooting.
A1 GRADE Balaklava................... 9....... 57.68 Two Wells................. 9....... 57.34 Hummocks.............. 8........61.19 Mallala....................... 6.......50.34 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......50.47 Long Plains.............. 4....... 47.53 Virginia...................... 0.......28.85 A2 GRADE Hummocks............. 10..... 61.70 Balaklava................... 8.......55.28 Two Wells................. 8........51.61 Long Plains.............. 6........51.64 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......46.09 Mallala....................... 4........41.47 A3 GRADE Long Plains............. 12.....65.38 Balaklava................... 8.......56.75 Two Wells................. 8....... 55.07 Mallala....................... 6........51.43 Hummocks.............. 2.......46.82 Hamley Bridge........ 2....... 41.84 Virginia...................... 0....... 25.13 A4 GRADE Balaklava.................. 10.....60.34 Hummocks............. 10.....58.78 Two Wells................. 8....... 52.23 Long Plains.............. 6.......46.73 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......43.68 Mallala....................... 2....... 43.14
Supporting All Netball Teams A5 GRADE Long Plains............. 12......67.87 Mallala....................... 9.......59.66 Two Wells................. 8....... 58.41 Balaklava................... 7.......50.32 Virginia...................... 4....... 31.65 Hummocks.............. 0.......34.64 Hamley Bridge........ 0.......32.40 B GRADE Long Plains............. 12..... 79.70 Balaklava................... 9.......62.78 Two Wells................. 8....... 57.77 Hummocks.............. 5.......45.89 Mallala....................... 4....... 37.02 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......16.96 C1 GRADE Balaklava.................. 10.....68.09 Hummocks............. 10..... 64.71 Mallala....................... 8....... 58.11 Long Plains.............. 4.......44.33 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......40.50 Two Wells................. 2.......29.34 C2 GRADE Hummocks............. 10..... 87.96 Hamley Bridge........ 8.......65.22 Two Wells................. 8........41.57 Balaklava................... 6....... 46.61 Long Plains.............. 4........41.91 Mallala....................... 4.......33.77
APNA RESULTS
Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Balaklava 61 (Ashley Nutt) d Virginia 37 (Rachel Philips). Mallala 46 (Nerida May) d Hamley Bridge 40 (Emma Riley). Two Wells 59 (Stacey Gameau) d Long Plains 53 (Rebecca Pym). A2: Hamley Bridge 58 (Brooke Cochrane) d Mallala 44 (Michelle Dunstan). Two Wells 42 (Michelle Dimasi) d Long Plains 38 (Leah Tynan). A3: Balaklava 59 (Michelle Veitch) d Virginia 37 (Stacey Brouwers). Mallala 42 (Jessica Nielsen) d Hamley Bridge 37 (Naomi Bubner). Long Plains 48 (Sarah Trussell) d Two Wells 25 (Rachel Lang). A4: Hamley Bridge 41 (Kelly Buckby) d Mallala 27 (Liana Wilson). Two Wells 46 (Cristie Castle) d Long Plains 34 (Jo Jenkin). A5: Balaklava 29 (Rebecca Anderson) d Virginia 25 (Jess Barons). Mallala 46 (Ashley Angus) d Hamley Bridge 20 (Penny Barnett). Long Plains 32 (Helzah Somerville) d Two Wells 36 (Liana Juvan). B: Mallala 32 (Katelin Richter) d Hamley Bridge 14 (Taylor Smith). Long Plains 38 (Jaz Carter) d Two Wells 20 (Megan Hatch). C1: Mallala 37 (Amanda Charleson) d Hamley Bridge 9 (Sophie Martin). Long Plains 16 (Demi Saint) d Two Wells 15 (Zoe Grant). C2: Hamley Bridge 12 (Brooke Wilson) d Mallala 11 (Isabella Spencer).Two Wells 16 (Georgie Dart) d Long Plains 6 (Jessica Tregeagle).