Game Day Record DIVISION 1 GRAND FINALS FRIDAY 23RD OF SEPTEMBER 2022 @WOORI YALLOCK RECREATION RESERVE
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SENIOR FOOTBALL – SEVILLE V GEMBROOK COCKATOO
• Seville 2nd 14 Wins 4 Losses
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Previous Meetings
• 2nd Semi Final Gembrook 10.9 69 def by Seville 13.12 90
All is set for a mouth watering contest between the two best sides all year. The head to head form tells us it really is anyone’s game; with Seville disposing of Gembrook in R4, Gembrook winning by the slimmest of margins in R11 and Gembrook with a convincing win over Seville in R18. The semi final result shows reasonably healthy margin to Seville, however it was a tight game until to the end, with Gembrook leading at 3QT and only managing a behind in the final quarter. Both teams have stars aplenty, both dominating the Div 1 Team of the Year, with 4 Brookers and 6 Seville players in the 22. Key goal scorers for Gembrook are Myles Wareham(FF team of the year), who averages 4 goals a game with 68 star Michael Firrito (23 disposal average) averaging a tick over 3 goals per game (48) and Jay Verhagen who has 41 goals to his name.
• 2 wins apiece
• Round 4 Seville 21.10 136 def Gembrook 8.13 61
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For Seville Deng Nai(ruck in team of the year) averages 41.8 hitouts(12 to advantage) (2nd in the comp) will be pivotal, as will Jake Strachan (centre in team of the year) who finds the ball 28 times a match (14 contested) and Jack Nolan (CHB in team of the year) who rates elite for intercept marks (4.8) and contested marks (3.1) from 21 disposals per game. Rover for the team of the year is Josh Weightman who averages 32.8 touches a game (8.5 contested), with 7 clearances and 7 inside 50s to his name too, whilst Jye Sciortino (back pocket in team of the year) averages 8 rebounds and 23 disposals (both elite rankings). Seville average an extra 10 points per game and concede 13 points per game less than Gembrook, having averaged 111 points per game during the H&A season, reaching the ton on no less than nine occasions, whilst Gembrook achieved this 10 times, after having a shaky start to the season.
• Round 11 Gembrook 10.14 74 def Seville 11.7 73
• Gembrook 1st 14 Wins 1 Draw 3 Losses
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“Been a long year, 21 rounds to keep up and about, we have had our highs and lows but now the time has come, the boys are ready now for the ultimate prize”
Quote from Gembrook Cockatoo’s Coach Brad Coller
For Seville the goals are more spread out, with Domenic Aloi (38), Petracca (34) @ 2 per game and Dylan Broadway (31) @2.5 per Whilstgame. other key players to look out for either team are: Brayden Weller (HBF in team of the year), averaging 29.4 disposals and top 4 for rebound 50s. Gun Josh Tilly (Wing in team of the year) averages 27.7 disposals, 8.3 inside 50s and 7 clearances (all elite rankings), Damian Volta averages 31 disposals, whilst Aaron Firrito averages 25 disposals with 7 rebound 50s and inside 50s.
Myles Wareham and Michael Firrito will need their kicking boots on if they are to beat Seville, both having kicked 4 goals last time the two teams met, however the Brookers can’t afford a last quarter fadeout again. Will the week off for Seville give them the edge? This is one is a real flip of the coin.
Quote from Seville’s Coach Chris Murphy
“We have had a good year and many accomplishments in our club in 2022 but Friday is all that matters for our 3 teams that are in the grand final. In the seniors we are 2 wins and 2 losses against Seville this year so it’s anyone’s game. We know Seville are fierce competitors and we know what we get each time we play them as we have had a rivalry for some time now. All we can do is make sure our preparation puts us in the best position to win.”
Ladder Positions
• Round 18 Gembrook 11.9 75 def Seville 7.7 49
Quote from Gembrook Cockatoo’s Coach Vince Del Nigro
“What a wonderful result we have achieved from the Brookers reserves this home and away season. A commendable effort to all the boys, team, staff, club, for riding through the adversities thrown at us right from the start. Considering we had injuries, no home club facilities, playing away for most of the season; the commitment, achievement and moral from everybody involved is a great testament to us being in the grand final on Friday. We look forward to playing Berwick Springs again, one of the best teams in this division. We hope for a terrific game of footy. Let’s go Brookers!!!”
RESERVES FOOTBALL – BERWICK SPRINGS VS GEMBROOK COCKATOO V
Gembrook know how to beat Berwick Springs and will likely back themselves in. They did finish four less wins for the year, however Gembrook did well to finish 4th give they started the season poorly and only lost three H&A games since their round 7 loss to Berwick Springs. Having said that Berwick Springs average an extra 16 points a game and concede 13 points less per game than the Brookers.
CLUB ZONE
• Gembrook 4th 12 Wins 6 Losses
• Round 7 Berwick Springs 10.12 72 def Gembrook 5.9 39
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Head to Head
PREVIEW
Up forward for Berwick Springs the dangerous Jaxon Knight (31 goals from 11 games) looms as a big threat for the Gembrook defence, as does Ethan Domato (29 from 13) and Braydn Hoewl (28 off 11)
For Gembrook the damage will be inflicted by Mitchell Brown (20 from 10), Luke Waddell (19 from 18) and Nick Jackson (15 from 18).
Other key players for Berwick include: Kai Maas, Brayden Follett, Jackson McCallum, Lucas Smith and Matt Connelly. Other important Gembrook players include: Kyle Humphrey, Jesse Busacca, William Burchill and Jake O’Sullivan. Berwick Springs are highscoring team and Gembrook will need to control possession to deny Berwick’s forward opportunities. They did this well the last two times these teams met. Shutting down Jaxon Knight, Braydn Hoewell and Ethan Domato will also be crucial. However for Berwick Springs to stop Gembrook, they need a well rounded defensive effort as Gembrook spread their goals amongst many, with no player of theirs kicking constant bags.
Previous Meetings
Berwick Springs have clearly been the best team for the season, however Gembrook has had the better of them in two of the three encounters between the two. None of three matches were close, in what seems as an unusual head to head record given their respective ladder positions.
• Berwick Springs 1st 16 Wins and 2 Losses
• Gembrook 2 1
• Round 14 Gembrook 10.6 66 def Berwick Springs 4.6 30
Ladder Positions
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Can Gembrook continue their strong form into the Grand Final and snatch the flag off Berwick Springs? Berwick Springs have been the best team all season but can they now be the best when it counts?
Quote from Berwick Springs Coach Wayne Webster
“'We're both lucky and excited to be playing in a Grand Final this Friday. It's a great achievement for our new Club and we just want to give a good account of ourselves. Good luck to all other competing sides.”
• Round 21 Berwick Springs 3.9 27 def by Gembrook 7.1 43
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“What a year for our girls. Hurdles were met with determination and excitement which in turn rewards the group with a grand final spot. Physical and mental preparation has been at the forefront of our planning which I think will put us in good stead to perform come Friday. Berwick have been the challenge all year for us and we look forward to bringing our specific brand of connection to the court this Friday.”
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• Round 6 Seville 34 def Berwick 32
Quote from Berwick’s Coach Chloe Phillips
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• Round 13 Berwick 47 def Seville 42
Previous Meetings
With two wins each and plenty of quality on both sides, this should be a belter of a Grand Final. The semi final saw Berwick win reasonably comfortably after they ran away from Seville in the last quarter after a reasonably tight first three quarters. Throughout the H&A season Berwick were marginally more damaging on the scoreboard, averaging an extra goals a game, however they conceded an impressive 9 less goals per game than Seville. This is mainly thanks to gun (GK) Danielle Hanley who had an outstanding season. Other stars for Berwick have been Emma Clarke and Emma Pupuke (team of the year) as GS and GA, whilst co captain Olivia Macente (team of the year) has been excellent in the centre. Melissa Webster (GD) and Hayley Stewart (WA) have also enjoyed solid seasons Berwick. Seville’s best has been Cleo Minney (team of the year) (C), Ella Bayliss (team of the year)(WA) and the combo of Hayley Ray (GS) and Ella Morse (GA). Emily Wicks (WD) has been influential as has Luiza Sulemani (GK).
• FR1 Seville 31 def by Berwick 42
Luiza Sulemani on Emma Clarke promises to be an enthralling matchup as does Danielle Hanley on Hayley Ray. Will Seville be too strong in the middle Minney, Bayliss and Wicks or will the firepower of Clarke and Pupuke be too much for them to handle?
• Round 20 Berwick 38 def by Seville 44
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A GRADE NETBALL – BERWICK VS SEVILLE
Ladder Positions
• Seville 1st 16 Wins 1 Draw 1 Loss
Head to Head
“Berwick A grade are coming off the back of a huge home and away season and it’s been so exciting to watch us work together and put out some brilliant netball! Our senior netball squad set out with the intention of all 4 teams in the grand final and we were so close to that target with B and D grade joining us for their grand finals. It’s been an incredibly long time since a Berwick A grade team have made a grand final so it’s going to be a pretty special day. We’re ready for another fierce battle with Seville we’ve created a nice rivalry with them this season and we can’t wait for the final fight. My girls have worked incredibly hard this season and we’re ready to reap the rewards. It has been a huge privilege to coach this playing group and work alongside my captains Olivia and Emma. We’re ready to soak up grand final day and celebrate with our club all the achievements and milestones we have reached this year, regardless of the final outcomes. Hopefully we’ll be celebrating with flags in our hands. Go Wickers!”
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• 2 wins apiece
• Berwick 2nd 17 Wins 2 Losses
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B GRADE NETBALL – BERWICK VS SEVILLE
Other dominant Seville players are Alexis Tucker, Gabrielle Duncan and Mandy Bell. Both teams have very strong starting 7s with solid interchanges. Neither of these two teams have lost to anyone else this year and there’s a reason why; either of these two would be worthy winners.
Previous Meetings
Ladder Positions
PREVIEW
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Head to Head
Quote from Berwick’s Coach Lani Mannays
Berwick 2nd 17 Wins 2 Losses
• Round 20 Berwick 36 def by Seville 39
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• Round 13 Berwick 40 def by Seville 49
• FR1 Seville 39 def by Berwick 47
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Seville 1st 17 Wins 1 Loss
“Berwick B grade have had a great season off and on the court, we have really come together as a team, and it shows as we all turn up for each other. This season means so much to us for so many reasons and we are going to leave nothing on the court at the end of the day. We have a great mix of youth, maturity and belief in how far we have come, it’s been my privilege to coach them. We are looking forward to another great battle with Seville, going in on even terms with 2 wins each over the season. Berwick netball club came into Division 1 with a goal to get all of our senior teams into finals and we nearly accomplished that, having 3 senior teams out of 4 going into the Grand Final, this is a testament to how much we have all worked together as a squad, Friday will be a great day for our whole club regardless of the outcomes, time for all of our players, coaches & supporters to celebrate what has already been an epic year, hopefully topped off with some flags. Let’s Go Wickers!!”
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• 2 wins apiece
• Round 6 Seville 38 def by Berwick 44
The winner of this Grand Final is unpredictable, what is predictable is that will be going down to the wire. Both teams have slaughtered opposition teams throughout the year and the chasing pack is well behind. Berwick have proved slightly superior in defence this year but not by much, they have more than double the goals for than against, whilst Seville have come close to achieving this impressive feat. Berwick’s Darcy Utber (611 goals will cause headaches up forward, as could the combination of Nicole Westmorland (371) and Brooke Abu Jaber (188). There other star players are led by Hayley Alman, Holly Moulday, Amanda Baker and Caitlin Anthony, whilst Elliot Santamaria, Jessica Pastras and Maddison Wrench have had solid seasons. Berwick will need to keep the ball out of Alanna Lennie (416) and Lauren Fletcher’s (385) hands, whilst Cailey Nolan will look to impact the scoreboard also.
Quote from Seville’s Coach Alex Bergamin
“A diverse and extremely talented group of girls who have really culminated a team moral unmatched. We know exactly what it’s going to take to bring home a premiership with experienced campaigners sprinkled throughout the team. The challenge has been set and we will rise to the occasion come Friday”
Can Darcy Utber be stopped? Do Berwick have an answer for Alexis Tucker? Will Hayley Alman be too dominant for Seville? The winner here is anyone’s guess.
Ladder Positions
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Quote from Gembrook Cockatoo’s Coach Mickey U’Ren
• Seville 4 0
• R11 Gembrook 19 def by Seville 36
C GRADE NETBALL – SEVILLE VS GEMBROOK COCKATOO
final was the closest encounter between the two, with Gembrook needing to improve even on that if they are upset Seville. Seville look a touch better; Gembrook could challenge but will need to be at their very best to win.
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• FR1 Seville 32 def Gembrook 26
• R18 Gembrook 23 def by Seville 40
PREVIEW
Seville are looking to cap off a perfect season with a premiership, whilst Gembrook are looking to spoil the party. Three of Gembrook’s 5 losses during the H&A season came at the hands of Seville, which is no surprise given the firepower they have. Tarsha Collette (413 goals) and Rebecca Groen (252) are a formidable pair, meaning Leah Gill (GK) and Sally Rush (GD) for Gembrook have their work cut out. It’s a hard task however Gill and Rush have constantly have fought hard all season and constantly been amongst the best players. Emily Armstrong (22 goal average) and Anaya O’Neill (252 goals) will also prove an ominous threat for Seville. Other important players for Seville include: Georgie Brisbane, Laura Colosimo, Alice Nicholas and Courtney
“These girls have really solidified themselves as strong contenders this season, having built steadily throughout the year. With a mix of youth and experience the group are well and truly committed to the challenges of a grand final day! We are looking forward to putting ourselves against Gembrook and watching our talent shine.”
Seville 1st 18 Wins 0 Losses
Gembrook 2nd 13 Wins 5 Losses
• R4 Seville 32 def Gembrook 20
Head to Head
Quote from Seville’s Coach Alex Bergamin
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“C Grade has had a fantastic year. From a strong pre season to finishing second on the ladder. We have continued to learn and grow as a team throughout the year. Our commitment to each other and playing quality netball has seen us earn a well deserved spot in the C Grade Grand final. It will be a hard fought game against Seville, I don’t think we have played our best netball yet but the Brookers will bring that on Friday.”
D GRADE NETBALL – BERWICK VS SEVILLE
• R20 Berwick 22 def Seville 21
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Previous Meetings
• R6 Seville 21 def by Berwick 23
• FR1 Berwick 27 def Seville 24
• Berwick 4 0
Ladder
• R13 Berwick 36 def Seville 18
Quote from Seville’s Coach Alex Bergamin
Undefeated teams often seem an obvious pick for a premiership, however three of the four times these two teams faced off, the game went right down to the wire. Perhaps Berwick hold a mental edge. Berwick have multiple scoring options with Emily Walden and Shannon Westwell rotating as GS, with Katie MacDonnell starting GA with Emily Potter also a proven goal scorer. Standout players for Berwick are Jaimee Adema (WA), Dehansa Herath (GD) and Casey Phillips (C), whilst Seville’s players to look out for are Hannah Ray (GS), Jayde Rait (captain), Sue Tucker and Tahla Gibbs. Kayla Gossip, Mollie McMahon and Corrine Tesselaar also had solid seasons. Berwick have proven to be the best side this year and haven’t dropped a game. If anyone is to beat them, it’s Berwick. Do all good things come to an end?
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“It’s been a long time coming for these girls to make a grand final day. With a real mix up of player experience, grit and determination we’ll be looking to capitalise on every opportunity come Friday. With the score line shortening every time we’ve battled it out with Berwick, we will be bringing our best netball come first whistle.”
Seville 2nd 12 Wins 2 Draws 4 Losses
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Quote from Berwick’s Coach Karen Eduati
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“'What a season we have had! Finishing not only on top of the ladder, but also undefeated is an amazing achievement for the girls. They have shown grit and determination each week and I’m sure the Grand Final will be no different. We envisage the grand final will be a hard fought game, given that Seville have always pushed us to play our very best. We are ready for the challenge. I’m so proud of each and every one of our girls, they are an awesome bunch to play with and to coach! Let’s bring home the flag Wickers!”
