Yesterday can only be described as a perfect day for netball. The Yabbie girls had prepared well and were full of anticipation of what this match would bring. The girls were under no illusions that this match was going to go down to the wire and would be tough physically and mentally.
The opening 5 minutes were frantic. A huge intercept from Watto was a signal to the fans this girl had come to play!
The intensity and pressure was superb, but we were throwing it away a little with some wayward passes as we moved up the court. Steve and Stepha asked the girls to settle and keep their composure, and the girls responded.
Quarter time the Yabbies were down by 1 point.
The physicality raised another notch in the second, the defensive end continued to provide supply to our mid court as they forced the turnover.
By half time it was back to level pegging.
Watto and KB were placing extreme pressure on Crib Points shooters, forcing a change at half time.
Tyabb started to consolidate their opportunities in the 3rd and placed a nice lead on the scoresheet.
The pump up for the day would have to be Tony Nemarics "You were born to do this!" as he ran off the court at 3/4 time.
Birgitta Nemaric and Keira Beswick played the circle beautifully, clearing out nicely for each other for the midcourters to feed and Birgittas hold continued to impress.
Teesh and Sharn worked so hard all day, providing movement and flow through the middle of the court.
Sarah Hose, was relentless in her effort to deny her opponents from getting the ball.
Steve made a change going into the final quarter, bringing Shannon Rennison on to finish out the game. Shannon took on where KB left off to close out the game in style.
A Grade ladies you deserve the opportunity to play off in two weeks! You showed poise, class, and a rentless will to win yesterday. This is Tyabbs 4th line up in an A grade grand final, lets make this one another memorable one.
The Yabbie crowd should be acknowledged, you were all brilliant! We had supporters lining the court and the noise was deafening from all sides! As we said when you have no more to give, the crowd becomes the extra X factor!
Nepean Netball A Grade Grand Final
Somerville Netball Club, Somerville
Saturday 13th September - 1.25pm
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