In the last quarter Parndana scored quickly before Wisanger settled to maintain their lead to the last whistle.

Brilliant defence all game from Sharlene and Rachel for Wisanger. Rachelle at WD took some lovely intercepts

For Parndana, Jodie and Sandy giving plenty of centre court drive for both their teams.

A good finals game by both teams, with all players giving their all.

D Grade

Kingscote 35 d Parndana 29

15 & U

Wisanger 44 d Kingscote 41

The first quarter saw both teams start strongly. Court play was even as were the scores at first quarter time. Second quarter saw both teams capitalising on each other’s mistakes.

Wisanger made positional changes at half time. Kingscote used this as an opportunity to get ahead while the blue girls settled. Kingscote ahead by four goals at three quarter time.

Both teams came out fighting in the last. Tight defence from Wisanger, with the goalies then finishing off with accurate shooting.

Wisanger were too strong in the end going on to win by three.

13 & U

Dudley United 33 d Kingscote 29

Dudley United came out strongly in the first quarter to have a handy lead. Maddie Lierich and Ella Johnson shooting well.

Zoe Sheridan making some strong drives at GA but equally matched by some great intercepts by Ricky Lee. Anna Florance passing well to goalies. Jade Stevens was also consistent for DU in Centre. Shai Helyar on at half time attacked well providing many opportunities in attack for DU goalies.

Michaela and Tayla defending tightly for Kingscote making DU earn their goals.

The umpiring was strict but consistent all game, challenging all players to defend correctly. DU had a 10-goal lead early in the last quarter but Kingscote capitalised on some mistakes by DU and Neisha put the goals in after Jazmin Lierich had defended well on her all game. Dudley United holding on to win by four in a well fought game.

11 & U

Western Districts 34 d Dudley United 10

A great start by Western Districts with Charlotte Billet and Emma Boyle shooting some lovely goals.

Dudley trying hard getting the ball down the court, but Western Districts defence proving too strong, leading by 12 at the end of the first quarter.

Dudley made some positional changes and came out hard and fast. Great play by Charlotte Gilfillan in defence putting pressure on the Westies goalies.

Dudley moving the ball down the court well but Westies proving too strong in defence with Alyeesha Douglas-Hill and Emma Riggs playing well. Third quarter saw very even play by both sides. Belinda Zeman trying hard all game for Dudley. A great game to watch with Western Districts coming out victors.

Kingscote makes most of messy day

First semi-finals

Sunday

A Grade

Kingscote 47 d

Wisanger 35

A fast and messy start to the A Grade second semi final at Western Districts between Kingscote and Wisanger. A very strong South Westerly wind was blowing making it hard for goalies. Strong defence with many turn overs for both teams. Wisanger up at quarter time.

Second quarter saw Kingscote come out strong with accurate shooting by goalies Deb Mossop and Carla Smith. Renae’s long arms didn’t allow any second chances for Kingscote. Kingscote up at half time.

Third quarter Wisanger settled matching Kingscote goal for goal. Great defence and interception by Alison Stott, turn overs by Renea and Alison in GD and GK and accurate shooting by Jane and Lucille brought Wisanger back into the game. Kingscote wasn’t to be deterred and managed to hold onto the lead.

Fourth quarter Kingscote again took charge with great interception by Caitlin and Morgan in GD and GK and turned into goals at the other end. Centre court play was strong with Tash and Katrina feeding nicely into the Kingscote goalies with the many turnarounds. Mel Turner for Wisanger and also Lucille played a strong game and as always they put in 100%. Jasmin Hodder for Kingscote was continually escaping her opponent to be available to her team mates for passes and interceptions.

B Grade

Wisanger 40 d

Kingscote 38

Wisanger started ferociously, not giving Kingscote an inch and taking every opportunity, working their way to a nine-goal lead by the first break, Fiona Berden unassailable in goals despite the constant pressure from Jas Florance, Cherikee Berden and later the injured Mel Grimes.

Kingscote regrouped and won the second quarter by a goal but still had the job in front of them with an eight-goal deficit at half-time. Jamie Christophers not only attacking well but playing like a defence in her wing position. Juanita Warena and Caitlin Clifford growing in confidence in goals.

Wisanger again were quick out of the blocks, taking the lead to 11 at one stage before Kingscote pegged them back to be down by nine going into the last quarter. Carla Patterson and Di Johnson forming a formidable defence but Kingscote making it harder and harder for Wisanger to score at the other end as the game went on. Anne VanderGiessen steady and well supported by Jemima Bishop and Lory Whyte through the middle.

The rain held off but Kingscote brought the storm to Wisanger in the last quarter, reeling off six unanswered goals at one point. Cherikee and Shauna Black working strongly through the centre. Cutting their mistakes and maximising their opportunities, the Kingscote girls played it like a grand final and defended well all down the court to get within two and give the Blue Girls a real scare.

C Grade

Dudley 43 d

Wisanger 2 33

Freezing conditions at Wonks on Sunday where most girls would have liked to have been at home by the fire… Wisanger already had an injury during there warm up when their GA Katherine hit the pavement, very bad omen. The Dudley girls started like rockets with tall shooters Emma & Jan not missing any goals. Defences Nat & Emma trying to get any ball they can get their hands on. Wisanger C Julz and WA Ali, doing some beautiful passes into the injured goalies Kristy & Katherine with tough defence from Taryn & Matilda all game. Dudleys WA Sally & Wisangers WD Carlene had their fare share of contests through out every quarter. Great effort from Dudleys centre court, Kelly & Adele. Very close with a 2 goal difference most of the game and Dudley firing ahead in the last 5 mins with the help of their vocal crowd. Fantastic game by all and good luck to the Dudley girls in their next final. See you at the vote count night Jan!!!

D Grade

Wisanger 42 d Western Districts 21

Windy conditions making passing and shooting very difficult. Wisanger shooting adjusted to conditions with Alison Booker shooting well.

Second quarter both teams settled and passing improved. Evelyn and Carol playing well for Wisanger. Leah shooting well for WD.

Third quarter – good defence by Vivienne and Aroha for WD making it hard for Wisanger shooters. Wisanger ended up winning convincingly however WD never gave up. Kate Clements played consistently all game for WD as did Brenda and Caroline for Wisanger.

15 & U

Parndana 40 d Western Districts 30

On a very cold and windy day at Western Districts, the third and fourth teams were competing to stay in the competition. With previous encounters being even we were up for a great match. Western Districts started strongly with Bonnie and Fiayla shooting well in trying conditions. Kimberly and Jess having a great tussle through the centre and Ella and Hannah having a great game – WD up by five at quarter time. Parndana made a change and started to peg back the goals with great shooting by Nat and Kate who were being tightly defended by Carly and Helen. With scores very close at half time, Parndana made some more changes bringing Rachelle into centre. She was moving the ball very strongly into attack with Kettie feeing the goalies extremely well. Olivia and Brittney working well together in defence - Parndana just up in the last quarter.