Keeley Symonds working hard to drive the ball down to the Roos goal end in the under 15s game.
In what was a historic day for the Ovens and Murray League, the Corowa Rutherglen Roos Under 15 netball team played their first ever game on Saturday against the Wodonga Raiders at Birralee Park.
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Despite a loss, the girls did their club proud, showcasing great teamwork and skill. This year marks the first time an under 15 competition has been introduced in the league, and the Roos proved they were up for competition.
From the first centre pass, the game was a shaping up to be a real tight contest. The Roo girls got off to a great start early, only to have the Raiders come back late in the first quarter to be up two goals at quarter time.
Sienna Sampson shooting in the under 15s game.
The rest of the game was played with the same intensity with the scores remaining close throughout. The defensive end was working hard to turn the ball over while the mids and attacking end worked together really well. The goal shooters showed great poise and accuracy with their shots on goal.
The last quarter was a real cliff-hanger, with the lead changing several times throughout, but it was the Raiders that finished off stronger with a three-goal win in the end.
Under 15s coach Noel Halton praised the girl’s effort in their first game.
“Our girls proved that they can match it with any team in the competition and they will only improve on Saturday’s amazing display teamwork,” he said.
Final score Wodonga Raiders 35 to Corowa Rutherglen 32
Awards: Club One – Rahni Dickins, Sportspower – Sienna Sampson, Docs – Keeley Symonds
Last Thursday’s dress presentation at John Foord Oval.
Under 17s
Roos 22 defeated by Raiders 65
Coach: Andy Eales
Coming up against a first-class opposition it was a tough game. The Roo girls never gave up throughout the game and took on board feedback. With a change of playing times to the morning, there were a few players missing.
Thanks to Ava, Halle and Issy for stepping in to help out before their season started. As well as Lily, Rahni and Seinna for benching.
Awards: Club 1 - Ava Phibbs- lead all day in WA, took in board feedback at quarter time and implemented it into her game.
Chocolate Factory - Eloise Black- was strong in GK, positioned herself well and took some great intercepts and rebounds.
Origin Clothing & MVP - Remy Longmire- ran out centre the whole game and controlled the ball down the court very well. A great leader and support to her team.
C Grade team.
C Grade
Roos 37 defeated by Raiders 38
Coach: Rowena Black & Kylie Greig
First game of the season against Raiders and the girls played the game like they had been together for a number of seasons already.
The team stuck to their team goals each quarter. They were settled throughout the game and each players contributed so well. It was down to the wire in the last 5 mins.
The new team is expected to bring great leadership to this year’s netball squad.
Awards: Club 1 - Taleaka Dickins - stand out in Defence, intercepting passes, constant pressure on her opponents and great drive down the court to bring the ball out of defence.
Essential beauty - Grace Eales shot consistently for the whole game, kept her body strong for four quarters and work well with both Chelsea and Lily.
Thrive Wellness - Vic Borg - played both GK & WD. Vic applied awesome pressure in WD, turned over the balls multiple times, pressure around the ring and worked so well with Taleaka.
MVP - Kyah Harvey - playing strongly in the mid court, she had great drive to bring the ball to the shooters.
The club would like to thank all the supporters who turned up to see the girls represent the blue and white. The Roos also look forward to hopefully hosting their first game in Round 6 on May 13.
Rahni Dickins was named one of the best on court after a great effort in attack.
Under 15s Sophie Sleight defending supported by Violet Fisher.
