By Lachlan Mitchell
Netball was back in a big way on Saturday afternoon as Narre Warren continued its unbeaten start to the Outer East Premier Division season with a 24-goal win over Wandin at Kalora Park.
The Magpies scoring options, Erin Bell and Chelsea Tonna, were at their best…scoring 34 and 25 goals respectively.
The home-side skipped away to a 12-goal quarter-time lead and kept the Bulldogs at bay. Magpies goal-keeper Taylah Jencke kept Wandin well-and-truly contained, restricting them to just 35 goals for the afternoon.
Beaconsfield and ROC played out a blitzing thriller at Holm Park Reserve.
The Kangaroos were coming into the clash looking to remain undefeated and hold their spot in the top three.
After an even battle in the first quarter, the Eagles fell to a three-goal deficit at half time.
A seven to four goal third term saw ROC hold a six-goal lead going into the final term.
Beaconsfield fought back into the contest, thanks mainly to Zara Treweek who finished with 12 goals.
Treweek and Regan Brokenshire combined to put on a nine-goal quarter to tie the game.
The deadlock couldn’t be broken with a 23 a-piece score line the final score.
The Roo’s Keeley Burgmann and Sidney Kneebone combined for 18 goals.
Pakenham continue its slow start to the season suffering a 15-goal loss at the hands of Olinda Ferny Creek.
Olinda’s Hayley Howard drove the dagger deep into the heart of the Lions, scoring an impressive 38 goals.
Meanwhile, Mt Evelyn had a seven-goal win over Monbulk.
A destructive 17-goal performance by Georgia Marsh set up the win.
Woori Yallock is still yet to register its first win of the season, suffering a 16-goal loss against Upwey Tecoma.
Upwey’s Rachel Grawich and Jessica Black combining to bury the Tigers.
Division One
Berwick Springs had a day to forget receiving an almighty body blow at the hands of Emerald at Chandler Reserve.
The Bombers left the Titans armour-less as they piled on the goals and never looked back. Kaylah and Suria Loulanting putting on a double act scoring 33-goals each to sink the Titans.
Emerald ran out 46-point victors in the 70-24 goal win.
Berwick made its statement clear, as it inflicted maximum impact on Healesville at Don Road Sporting Complex.
A dominate four-quarter performance saw the Wicker’s almost smash through the roof in the 99-12 win. Emily Pupuke and Emma Clarke silencing the opposition fans.
Clarke putting on a bat-raising performance of 58 goals to assure everyone of her class.
Belgrave had a six-goal win over Yarra Glen, while Seville continued its unbeaten streak trouncing Gembrook by 26 goals.
