Wandin a winner all the way

YVMDFNL First Division A-Grade Netball
Wandin v Warburton Millgrove
WANDIN had this game wrapped up at quarter time as they had 16 goals on the board while holding Warby scoreless. Wandin added another 15 goals in the second while Warby did manage to get on the board with three goals; Wandin’s lead at the half was 28 goals. The second half was more of the same but at least Warby did defend a little better but Wandin still managed to find the ring a lot easier than their opponents, scoring 24 second-half goals-to-11 to win by a more than comfortable 41 goals.
Wandin 55 d Warburton Millgrove 14
Best
Wandin: Rebecca McMahon, Nikki Phillips, Tayissa Coppinger.
Warburton Millgrove: Karly Wappett, Morgan Brumby, Jaime Lord.
Belgrave v Woori Yallock
FOR the first quarter, this game was a good contest with Belgrave leading by just four goals, however Belgrave’s second quarter blew the game right open as they scored 23 goals-to-just three in a dominant display to race to a 24-goal lead at the half. Scores did not change after half time, with Belgrave taking the four points.
Belgrave 50 d Woori Yallock 26
Best
Belgrave: Donna Marcus, Lauren Bennett (24), Kristen Robinson.
Woori Yallock: Emma Hales, Peri Stewart (23), Jodi Terry.
Olinda Ferny Creek v Mount Evelyn
THIS was a ripper game with the result still in doubt deep into the last quarter. Mount Evelyn started well and got out to a six-goal lead at the first change, Olinda hit back hard in the second, scoring 15 goals-to-eight and grabbed a one-goal lead in the half. The third quarter was a great contest, but it was Mount Evelyn that just had the edge, scoring 14 goals-to-10 as they took a three-goal lead into three-quarter time. Olinda’s defence in the last quarter was superb; they held Mount Evelyn to just four goals while they took their opportunities, scoring 10 times to win by three goals in what was a ripper see-sawing game.
Olinda Ferny Creek 41 d Mount Evelyn 38
Best
Olinda Ferny Creek: Alice Padget, Ashlee Howard (15), Georgia Martin.
Mount Evelyn: Grace Kirley, Jemma Matthews, Jessica Walker.
Healesville v Emerald
EMERALD was competitive in this game, but Healesville always looked the better side throughout – they led by three goals at quarter time but blew that margin out in the second, scoring 16 goals-to-five to lead by 14 at half time. The third quarter was a good battle with Healesville increasing their lead by just one goal-to-15. Healesville finished the day in style with 16 last-quarter goals while Emerald scored six which gave Healesville a very good 25-goal victory.
Healesville 56 d Emerald 31
Best
Healesville: Kathy Carden, Caitlyn Jeffress, Kylie Malone (35).
Emerald: Megan Whiteroad (20), Sarah MacDonald, Lauren Moses.
Upwey Tecoma v Monbulk Hawks
THIS was a complete all-round performance from Upwey who kept increasing their lead as the game went on and not giving Monbulk a look in. Upwey led by nine goals at half time, but it was their second half where they really dominated, scoring 29 goals-to-just seven with some terrific quick ball movement that Monbulk had no answers for. Upwey won by 31 goals in a great display.
Upwey Tecoma 52 d Monbulk Hawks 21
Best:
Upwey Tecoma: Krista Tomlinson, Gretta Hankinson, Melanie Walter.
Monbulk: Hayley Moffatt (2), Sophie Byatt (15), Emily Williams (4).
Yarra Junction v Thornton Eildon
YARRA Junction came away with a 24-goal win over Thornton, but they didn’t have it all their own way; they did lead by 15 goals at the half, but weren’t playing at their best. The third quarter was Junction’s best as they scored 18 goals while holding Thornton to five to grab a hefty 28-goal lead at the last change. Although Thornton was never going to win the game, they played out the last quarter with good spirit and, in fact, outscored Junction 14 goals-to-10 to take a little bit of confidence out of the game while Yarra Junction while not at their best still came away with a comfortable win.
Yarra Junction 57 d Thornton Eildon 33
Best
Yarra Junction: Catherine Cook (2), Jessica Allen, Amanda Finn (47).
Thornton Eildon: Anita Keddell (11), Melinda Sier, Alesha Davison.
Yarra Glen v Seville
YARRA Glen remains the only undefeated team in the competition after beating Seville by just one goal in one of the games of the season. This game wasn’t high scoring but defensively it was a great game to witness. Yarra Glen held just a two-goal lead at the first change and increased that to just three goals by half time. The third quarter saw Seville get through Yarra Glen’s defence on a few occasions that they wouldn’t have been happy with and by the last change, Seville had tied the scores at 21 apiece. The last quarter was a real battle with goals hard to come by, but it was Yarra Glen that somehow managed to sneak their way in front and hold on to win by the smallest possible margin in what could turn out to be a Grand Final preview.
Yarra Glen 29 d Seville 28
Best
Yarra Glen: Chelsea Birchall, Stacey Moate, Nicole Braden.
Seville: Ashleigh Hardy, Stacey Bell, Clare Papavs.
Powelltown v Alexandra
IT was a good, even, four-quarter performance from Powelltown, who weren’t really troubled by Alexandra despite how hard they tried. Powelly led by eight goals at quarter time and stretched that to 11 by the half. The second half saw Powelly outscore Alex by six goals in the third and by four goals in the last to win by 21 goals, thanks to a good team effort.
Powelltown 58 d Alexandra 37
Best
Powelltown: Jessica Day, Nikki Armstrong (6), Samantha Hansen (52).
Alexandra: Lauren Steyger, Emma Kidd (20), Ashleigh Creighton.