Horsham District Football Netball League finals preview 2018

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

We preview the top six football and netball teams ahead of finals

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Natimuk United

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Natimuk United’s road to the finals Coach: Sam Anson Round 1: W. 17.16 (118) d Noradjuha-Quantong 9.14 (68). Home.

Round 2: W. 14.9 (93) d Rupanyup 2.8 (20). Home.

Round 3: L. 8.13 (61) lost to Edenhope-Apsley 13.15 (93). Away.

Round 4: L. 10.12 (72) lost to Harrow-Balmoral 16.12 (108). Home.

Round 5: W. 20.24 (144) d Taylors Lake 3.13 (31). Away.

Round 6: L. 12.8 (80) lost to Kalkee 12.12 (84). Home.

Round 7: Bye Round 8: D. 15.17 (107) drew with Swifts 16.11 (107).

Away.

Round 9: W. 22.14 (146) d Laharum 8.11 (59). Away. ** Round 10: L. 10.9 (69) lost to Jeparit-Rainbow 15.7 (97). Home.

Round 11: W. 22.12 (144) d Pimpinio 4.11 (35). Away.

Round 12: L. 8.2 (50) lost to Rupanyup 10.5 (65).

Away. * Round 13: L. 8.10 (58) lost to Edenhope-Apsley 10.7 (67). Home.

Round 14: L. 8.5 (53) lost to Harrow-Balmoral 19.14 (128). Away.

Round 15: W. 17.13 (115) d Taylors Lake 6.13 (49).

Home.

Round 16: L. 8.10 (58) lost to Kalkee 20.13 (133), Away.

Round 17: Bye. Round 18: W. 14.15 (99) d Swifts 8.10 (58). Home. * Highest score. ** Lowest score.

Total: Won 7. Lost 8. Draw 1. For 1467. Against 1202.

Points 38. Percentage 122.05.

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atimuk United has overcome hurdles throughout the Horsham District football year to maintain its spot in the top six and a spot in finals action.

Leading goal-kickers

Jono Lovel

Jaydon Stiles 58, Nathan Koenig 47, Kyal Murray 23, Alex Ridsdale 17.

Wimmera Base Hospital staff would be used to seeing yellow and blue every week and over the past 20 weeks the amount of injuries the team has had means it could almost reserve a few beds in the place.

Put everything into perspective and it has been a massive task for the Rams to back up this season.

The injuries to their key players have hurt, but the resilience of the playing group has been phenomenal.

Coach Sam Anson has missed nearly half the season, Jono Lovel injured himself near the end of the season and mercurial forward Jaydon Stiles has also missed a large chunk of the competition.

Through all of the bad news the likes of Nathan Koenig’s form up forward has been top class.

The forward has kicked close to 50 goals and been a good moving target inside the forward half.

Stiles is the other key forward who can swing a game off his own boot. Stiles has 58 goals and makes the impossible look easy.

If Stiles and Koenig get off the leash opposition defences are in for a long afternoon.

Wishing all Natimuk United teams playing in the 2018 finals an injury-free and successful series!

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

HDFNL Finals way into finals

Natimuk United

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This might well be the difference from the team progressing further than the first week of competition.

Nathan Koenig

Natimuk United boasts plenty of class on the ground through the abundance of young small runners.

Players to watch Sam Anson Injury has decimated his season but in the games he has played Anson has had a massive influence.

Capable of winning the ball through the middle he can also hold down a key forward position and his agility makes it hard for larger key defenders to match up on him. A fully fit Anson on the big stage will be worth watching.

Jaydon Stiles

Alex Ridsdale, Jesse Wilkinson, Wil Ridsdale and Zach Smith are all hard workers who have blossomed under the tutelage of Anson and Garry Hallam and are now vital parts of the Rams set-up.

The mercurial player has people coming through the gates just to watch him. He makes the ridiculous look easy and his ability to manufacture goals from impossible positions keeps defenders on their toes. Averaging more than five goals a game, he needs to maintain that average if the Rams are to post winning scores.

In the backline, Alex Dwyer has had a very solid season. Often giving away height, he has more than held his own against bigger key forwards.

Nathan Koenig The second key forward has had a solid season.

Koenig works hard to provide options inside forward 50 and create space for other forwards. The worry for the Rams is that Koenig has feasted on the lower sides but has not had the same return against sides inside the top six. He will need to turn that around if the Rams are going to win a final.

Hallam provides the experience, while Brent Marra often mops up when the ball is on the ground.

Young ruckman Jordan Smith is hugely under-rated. Lightly built, he gives away a lot of weight to his opposition, but his reach and work rate bring him into the game and if he gets first hand on the football the small Rams are licking their lips.

Jordan Smith A lot relies on the lightly framed red-headed ruckman. The side isn’t overly blessed with height so Smith needs to compete hard to ensure his small midfielders get opportunities to get the ball in clear space. Smith does have good endurance and will need to use it as the weather warms up in the finals campaign.

With their best side on the park the Rams are a formidable unit, but they are missing key personnel who won’t get on the park during this finals series.

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Swifts Baggies

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wifts again loom large in the rearview mirror of the top couple of sides in Horsham District football as teams launch their finals campaigns.

Round 3: W. 15.19 (109) d Rupanyup 13.6 (84). Away.

Round 4: L. 8.6 (54) lost to Edenhope-Apsley 13.18 (96). Home.

Round 5: L. 13.10 (88) lost to Harrow-Balmoral 15.9 (99). Balmoral.

The Stawell-based Baggies look to be striking top form at the right time of the season and have the game plan to stand up in September.

Coach Scott Carey has built on the team’s advances from last season and his side continues to play a daring and attractive brand of football based around trying to own the corridor and running the ball at all costs.

A couple of injuries to key players during the season have meant others have had to step up to fill the breach and now the side finds itself in the finals.

On ball, the Swifts have a good a starting unit, better than most in the league.

Ben Taylor has had a brilliant season and should figure prominently in Dellar Medal conversations.

Daniel Parker oozes class and uses the ball well, as well as providing plenty of grunt in and under the stoppages, while Carey himself uses the Sherrin well and is as hard a worker as any in the competition.

A lot of the aerial work will rest on the shoulders of young ruckman Matt Healy.

The big man needs to get first hands to the ball and give possession to his smaller runners.

Round 6: W. 21.18 (144) d Taylors Lake 8.7 (55). Home.

Round 7: L. 6.6 (42) lost to Kalkee 18.19 (127). Away. ** Round 8: D. 16.11 (107) drew with Natimuk United 15.17 (107). Home.

Round 9: W. 19.9 (123) d Noradjuha-Quantong 9.9 (63). Away.

Round 10: W. 8.15 (63) d Laharum 6.13 (49). Home.

Round 11: W. 13.9 (87) d Jeparit-Rainbow 9.9 (63).

Jeparit.

Round 12: W. 27.26 (188) d Pimpinio 4.4 (28). Away.

Round 13: W. 10.23 (83) d Rupanyup 4.6 (30). Home.

Round 14: Bye. Round 15: L. 10.16 (76) d Harrow-Balmoral 15.8 (89).

Home.

Round 16: W. 39.19 (253) d Taylor Lake 3.5 (23). Away. * Round 17: L. 10.11 (71) lost to Kalkee 15.13 (103).

Home.

Round 18: L. 8.10 (58) lost to Natimuk United 14.15 (99). Away. * Highest score. ** Lowest score.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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Swifts Baggies

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If he can, then expect some quick ball movement into the forward half.

Swifts need this quick ball movement because they lack big and mobile key-position targets.

Ben Martin is tall and more than handy, but the ageing veteran is not quick.

Talented Damon Folkes is returning after a knee injury, so much of the scoreboard pressure needs to come from the athletic Andrew Cameron, Zach Salmi and Joshua Davis.

If dry grounds prevail in the finals the Baggies boast speed though the middle.

Dreadlocked Ryan Folkes will be one to watch considering the small man is solid in the air and like a cat when the ball is on the carpet. And he is one who loves to swing into the corridor and run.

Folkes has willing lieutenants in Angus Murray and Joshua and Adrian Reid, who also back themselves in to take on the game.

Experience levels are high in the Baggies’ defensive half.

Nick Thomas, Liam Scott and Nick Pickering are all seasoned veterans who know how to absorb pressure and turn defence into attack.

On form, leading into the finals the Baggies appear to be the side most capable of stopping a Harrow-Balmoral and Kalkee grand final, but they need everyone to play their role.

Being able to deliver on the big stage is the question that Swifts need to answer the further they venture into the finals.

Players to watch Scott Carey Has had an interrupted season with a broken arm but is now back to his best and one of the best leaders in the league. The classy left footer leads by example and does a lot of his work around the middle and in the defensive half. Runs hard and often and is one of the link players first used when transitioning from defence into attack.

Ben Taylor A tough hard-running midfielder who sets the tone for the Baggies in and around the contest. He regularly pushes forward to hit the scoreboard and if he is allowed to rack up possessions you can guarantee the Baggies will be right in the game.

Matt Healy A young ruckman who is making his presence felt in the league this year. Not a big leaper at the ball but uses his bulk to advantage to make sure his small crumbers get first use of the ball. Often rucks all day and has the tank to still be going strong at the end of the game. Given their lack of height the Baggies can ill afford to see him out of action at any time during the finals.

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Edenhope-Apsley’s road to the finals Coach: Chris Oliver

HDFNL Finals Oliver’s army

Round 1: L. 9.8 (62) lost to Rupanyup 14.11 (95).

Edenhope.

Round 2: L. 3.9 (27) lost to Kalkee 13.11 (89). Away. ** Round 3: W. 13.15 (93) d Natimuk United 8.13 (61).

Apsley.

Round 4: W. 13.18 (96) d Swifts 8.6 (54). Away.

Round 5: W. 13.16 (94) d Noradjuha-Quantong 9.9 (63).

Edenhope.

Round 6: W. 10.6 (67) d Laharum 8.7 (55). Away.

Round 7: L. 9.9 (63) lost to Jeparit-Rainbow 12.9 (81).

Apsley.

Round 8: W. 23.13 (151) d Pimpinio 4.4 (28). Away.

Round 9: Bye. Round 10: L. 9.10 (64) lost to Harrow-Balmoral 14.13 (97). Balmoral.

Round 11: W. 31.22 (208) d Taylors Lake 3.4 (22).

Apsley .* Round 12: L. 12.5 (77) lost to Kalkee 13.14 (92). Edenhope.

Round 13: W. 10.7 (67) d Natimuk United 8.10 (58).

Away.

Round 14: W. 6.13 (49) d Jeparit-Rainbow 5.11 (41).

Jeparit.

Round 15: W. 17.12 (114) d Noradjuha-Quantong 15.8 (98). Away.

Round 16: L. 9.8 (62) lost to Laharum 10.9 (69). Edenhope.

Round 17: Bye. Round 18: W. 23.24 (162) d Pimpinio 2.2 (14). Apsley. * Highest score. ** Lowest score.

Total: Won 10. Lost 6. For 1456. Against 1017. Points 48. Percentage 143.17.

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After a sub-par opening round, the Saints have gelled and been a major threat to the rest of the competition.

After losing many players and the subject of pre-season discussions, it wouldn’t have surprised many if the Saints had slid down the ladder.

But Oliver has galvanised the side and has it playing an attractive and winning brand of football.

Now the Saints can rightly set their sights on being a big player in the finals series.

First-time wearers of the Saints jumpers Damian Monaghan, Dylan Achison and Chris Heath have provided a wealth of experience and class to the side.

Monaghan and Achison both enjoy winning the hard ball and both are adding their names to the goal-kicking list each week.

Heath plays a sweeping role across half back and his ball use is second to none.

A half-back line of Heath, Oliver and a fit Sam McClure allows the Saints to transition from defence into attack with ease.

All are hard runners and great ball-users and if given any space to ply their trade, the Saints forwards get silver service from the trio.

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Edenhope-Apsley Saints

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One player who has taken his game to the next level this season has been Lachlan Middleton.

Seizing an opportunity to assume leadership in an on-ball capacity, the hard-working player has rarely been out of the best players.

But I’m sure the Saints would like him to add goal-kicking prowess to his game and go to another level.

In attack, Jeremy Kealy does a lot of the bulky hard bullocking work across half forward, working tirelessly to provide a target and keep the ball inside the forward 50, while Cam Domaschenz is a more than capable target in the goal square.

In the defensive half, reliability is one word that springs to mind to describe the back six.

Matt Butler is as good a full back as any in the league and Oliver has kept him fresh by occasionally pushing him forward.

Bernie Kealy can play a variety of roles and cover a tall or small forward and Joshua Clissold only knows one way to attack the footy.

Ruckman Jak Ryan shoulders much of the ruckwork, uses his body to his advantage and gives his team-mates plenty of chances to take the ball away from the stoppages.

The Saints appear to be well balanced and they will be a dangerous floater in the competition. If they can get over the top of Swifts in the opening round of the finals it might take a bit to stop the bullish Saints.

Players to watch Chris Oliver Has done a sensational job of leading the side.

Quietly spoken, he leads by example and his playing group has responded. Normally plays across half back and his ability to read the ball so well often results in him intercepting opposition forward thrusts and turning defence into attack.

Damian Monaghan New to the tricolours, Monaghan has been a revelation. He is a tough midfielder who wins plenty of his own ball. The only drawback this season has been that he has been a little injury prone, but fully fit is a vital cog if the side wants to progress deep into the finals.

Jeremy Kealy Possibly a little under-rated, the hard-working left-footer has played interleague this season and is willing to play any role the side requires. He has been the hit-up target across half forward but then plays the role of second ruck when Jak Ryan needs a rest. If on song, the big man can take a big contested mark and hit the scoreboard.

Lachlan Middleton A player that has really thrived this season under the leadership of Oliver. He has been given a lot of responsibility by playing in the middle and he has not let his side down at all this year. A good ball user who works hard when he doesn’t have the leather in his hands. Expect him to have a big finals campaign.

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Jeparit-Rainbow Storm

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Jeparit-Rainbow’s road to the finals Coach: Tim Inkster Round 1: W. 28.18 (186) d Taylors Lake. 6.3 (39). Away.

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Round 3: W. 14.8 (92) d Laharum 9.5 (59). Jeparit.

The Storm jumped out of the blocks early in the year and looked every bit a threat to lift the silverware this season.

But the second half of the competition has seen the injury list explode and the side struggle for consistency and wins.

The Storm finished third, and if it can get all its key movers back on the park in time, it will suddenly become a different side to the team that has battled gamely in the past couple of months.

Options in the forward half abound for the Storm.

Big Daniel Batson is capable of monstering opposition defenders, while Ash Clugston and Peter Weir, if playing forward, are guaranteed to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

In his first year at the helm, coach Tim Inkster has led a side that has shown it is more than capable.

The season record shows the Storm has been the only side to get over the top of premiership favourite Harrow-Balmoral.

There seems little doubt the wily and seasoned Inkster will have the Storm peaking at the right time.

The Storm’s midfield boasts plenty of experience. Tall ruckman Sam Cranna works tirelessly around the ground and is one of the better ruckman in the league.

Round 4: Bye. Round 5: W. 21.21 (147) d Pimpinio 2.5 (17). Away.

Round 6: W. 15.13 (103) d Rupanyup 7.5 (47). Rainbow.

Round 7: W. 12.9 (81) d Edenhope-Apsley 9.9 (63).

Apsley.

Round 8: W. 14.9 (93) d Harrow-Balmoral 10.7 (67).

Rainbow.

Round 9: L. 7.12 (54) lost to Kalkee 13.13 (91). Jeparit.

Round 10: W. 15.7 (97) d Natimuk United 10.9 (69).

Away.

Round 11: L. 9.9 (63) lost to Swifts 13.9 (87). Jeparit.

Round 12: W. 10.7 (67) d Noradjuha-Quantong 9.10 (64). Rainbow.

Round 13: W. 11.7 (73) d Laharum 9.13 (67). Away.

Round 14: L. 5.11 (41) lost to Edenhope-Apsley 6.13 (49). Jeparit.

Round 15: W. 37.20 (242) d Pimpinio 1.1 (7). Rainbow. * Round 16: W. 10.12 (72) d Rupanyup 7.6 (48). Away.

Round 17: Bye. Round 18: L. 3.4 (22) lost to Harrow-Balmoral 15.15 (105). Harrow. ** * Highest score. ** Lowest score.

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This means the Storm onballers get a real chance to win the stoppages and get the ball in quickly to their match-winning forwards.

Shane Maslin, Luke Murphy and Tyler Edelsten form a potent and experienced midfield, and with young gun Jakob Cocks, Luke Werner and Jake Parry on the outside, the Storm has the potential to match whatever opposition sides throw up.

Jeparit-Rainbow would love Adam Schulz and Kurt Waterman back on the park.

Schulz especially provides flexibility to the side, which could be crucial in the finals.

Defensively, the Storm has been the equal of other sides and will be both miserly and dangerous in the back half.

Ben Marra, Heath Clugston and Tom Clugston lead a good tight unit, but the trio is also more than happy to move forward if they are struggling to find the right combinations.

Critically, the Storm would be confident in its ability come finals and would have been building for the end-of-season showdown.

Last year Jeparit-Rainbow broke its finals hoodoo and will be comfortable knowing with its best side on the park, it can mix it with the best.

With a little luck on side, the premiership cup might just remain in the Mallee for another year.

Sam Cranna The tall ruckman is as good as any in the competition and a lot rests on him getting first hand to the ball and getting it to his midfielders.

If Cranna has the tank to push forward and hit the scoreboard he will become a massive thorn in opposition planning.

Luke Murphy Backing up from a good season last year, the midfielder provides toughness and experience around the stoppages. He normally uses the ball well and can also be a potent weapon around the big sticks. He is one of several hardened players who can take the Storm to the top of the tree.

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Kalkee Kees

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Jayden Kuhne 64, Simon Hobbs 33, Steve Schultz 31, Lachie Exell 24.

BY GRANT KUCHEL

dd renowned premiership coach Stuart Farr to the off-field set up of Kalkee and all of a sudden the red and blue have surged from missing finals last season to being a genuine premiership contender this season.

Round 1: W. 15.13 (103) d Laharum 8.7 (55). Home.

Round 2: W. 13.11 (89) d Edenhope-Apsley 3.9 (27).

Home.

Round 3: L. 11.11 (77) lost to Harrow-Balmoral 15.6 (96). Away.

Round 4: W. 29.29 (203) d Taylors Lake 1.1 (7). Home.

Round 5: Bye. Round 6: W. 12.12 (84) d Natimuk United 12.8 (80).

Away.

Round 7: W. 18.19 (127) d Swifts 6.6 (42). Home.

Round 8: W. 14.17 (101) d Noradjuha-Quantong 7.5 (42). Away.

Round 9: W. 13.13 (91) d Jeparit-Rainbow 7.5 (47).

Jeparit.

Round 10: W. 35.25 (235) d Pimpinio 1.2 (8). Home.

Round 11:. W. 16.10 (106) d Rupanyup 9.5 (59). Away.

Round 12: W. 13.14 (92) d Edenhope-Apsley 12.5 (77).

Away.

Round 13: L. 5.11 (41) lost to Harrow-Balmoral 14.11 (95). Home. ** Round 14: W. 37.27 (249) d Taylors Lake 2.4 (16).

Away. * Round 15: Bye. Round 16: W. 20.13 (133) d Natimuk United 8.10 (58). Home.

Round 17: W. 15.13 (103) d Swifts 10.11 (71). Away.

Round 18: W. 18.18 (126) d Noradjuha-Quantong 3.1 (19). Home. * Highest score. ** Lowest score.

Total: Won 14. Lost 2. For 1960. Against 811. Points 64.

Percentage 241.68.

Kalkee boasts a midfield that can mix it with the best in the league.

Simon Hobbs returned to the plains this season and the hard-at-it midfielder has had a brilliant season and would be outright Dellar Medal favourite.

Co-coach Hamish Exell is tougher than a two-dollar steak and provides the real grunt around the stoppages. Paired with Hobbs in the centre bounce, the Kees loom as a dangerous proposition.

Kalkee also boasts one attribute that a lot of sides can’t match – speed.

In-form Matt Neild, Jasper Gunn, Nick Jasper and Karl Campbell provide plenty of it, and with firm grounds and fine weather, the Kees will back themselves to run opposition sides off their feet.

If there is one weakness the Kalkee side might have it is in the rucking division.

Luke Byrne isn’t overly tall for a ruckman and he will have to battle manfully to stop opposition talls giving first use of the ball to their midfielders.

Up forward, recruit Jayden Kuhne sits atop of the league goal-kicking ladder and combined with Lachie Exell across half

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Players to watch Lachie Exell Another player who has returned home after a successful stint in Wimmera league. At his best there would not be too many backman who could quell his influence. Exell provides the conduit between the back half and forwards. The tall forward gives his full forward plenty of space to work in by playing up the ground.

forward forms a dual-pronged forward structure that is very capable of putting goals on the board at a rapid rate.

If the two key forwards do not hold onto the ball in the air, the likes of Baillie Batchelor, Harrison Wentworth and Harvey Gunn are adept at cleaning up the crumbs, hitting the scoreboard while also putting on pressure when the opposition defence has possession.

Lurking in the background is Steve Schultz and the veteran could well be the x-factor for the Kees in their premiership quest.

Schultz will demand a quality defender when deep forward and he doesn’t need many possessions to hurt a side on the scoreboard.

With other key forwards, opposition sides might be stretched defensively to cover them all.

In defence, Kalkee will rely on Daniel Launer and Jase Monaghan to take on key forwards.

This will involve Hugo and Louie Papst to provide the run off the half-back line and then swing in Ben Lawson and Jacob Harris to provide support where needed.

Kalkee hasn’t drunk from the premiership cup for five years and during that time has been on the end of two losses, so the most successful club in the league would love nothing more than to add another trophy to the cabinet.

Hamish Exell The co-coach is thriving having a non-playing coach on the bench. The left footer is damaging with ball in hand but he is also a real ball-winner on the inside. He does a lot of the grunt work, which allows his outside runners to use their speed and run the ball quickly.

Simon Hobbs Returned from a stint at Horsham and has not missed a beat all season. Hard-running and hardat-the-contest Hobbs is primed for a massive finals campaign. Considered by many as a red-hot Dellar Medal favourite, he will be the prime mover in the thrust for premiership glory.

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Harrow-Balmoral Roos

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Harrow-Balmoral’s road to the finals Coach: Nick Pekin Round 1: W. 35.17 (227) d Pimpinio 2.2 (14). Balmoral.

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Round 2: W. 21.30 (156) d Taylors Lake 4.2 (26). Away.

BY GRANT KUCHEL

oom and gloom would shroud any club that had made the past two grand finals and then for the coming season lost more than half of its senior side.

Round 3: W. 15.6 (96) d Kalkee 11.11 (77). Harrow.

Round 4: W. 16.12 (108) d Natimuk United 10.12 (72).

Away.

Round 5: W. 15.9 (99) d Swifts 13.10 (88). Balmoral.

But for Harrow-Balmoral in Horsham District league it has provided the impetus to show off its depth to the competition.

Now, coach Nick Pekin’s Harrow-Balmoral enters the finals series as premiership favourite.

The Roos have recruited wisely but also promoted from within, and the challenge will be whether youngsters given the nod this year can step up and absorb the heat of finals football and help lead their team to the big dance.

Simon Close and James Staude form one of the most potent key forward combinations in the league.

Both have notched up more than 50 goals this season, but they have not played many games together. It will be interesting to see how they work together.

If on their games, opposition sides will struggle to stop the scoreboard from regularly ticking over.

Even without Staude and Close firing, the Roos have plenty of options, with 10 players all recording double figures on the goal tally this season.

The Roos’ back half looks solid, especially if Hamish Ellis gets some game time in before finals.

Round 6: W. 9.19 (73) d Noradjuha-Quantong 6.4 (40).

Away. ** Round 7: W. 11.11 (77) d Laharum 7.14 (56). Harrow.

Round 8: L. 10.7 (67) lost to Jeparit-Rainbow 14.9 (93).

Away.

Round 9: W. 27.14 (176) d Rupanyup 5.5 (35). Away.

Round 10: W. 14.13 (97) d Edenhope-Apsley 9.10 (64).

Balmoral.

Round 11: Bye. Round 12: W. 42.23 (275) d Taylors Lake 0.2 (2).

Harrow. * Round 13: W. 14.11 (95) d Kalkee 5.11 (41). Away Round 14: W. 19.14 (128) d Natimuk United 8.5 (53).

Balmoral.

Round 15: W. 15.8 (98) d Swifts 10.16 (76). Away.

Round 16: Bye. Round 17: W. 20.10 (130) d Laharum 9.4 (58). Away.

Round 18: W. 15.15 (105) d Jeparit-Rainbow 3.4 (22).

Harrow. * Highest score. ** Lowest score.

Total: Won 15. Lost 1. For 2007. Against 817. Points 68.

Percentage 245.65.

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Simon Close 55, James Staude 48, Nick Pekin 26, Ed Ferguson 26, Todd Lawrence 26.

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Talls Clint Robinson and Mick Phelan can cover opposition key forwards, while Scott Heath and Dalton Burns lead a plethora of quality runners out of the backline.

Harrow-Balmoral would be hoping for dry finals grounds.

The Roos boast height that most sides struggle to match, with Anthony Close and Todd Lawrence part of a formidable ruck combination and when resting can push forward to provide another avenue to goal.

Phelan or Robinson can also be thrown in the middle to establish a mismatch.

At the big men’s feet lurks one of the Wimmera’s best small men.

Nick Pekin is as tough as they come and along with Will Plush and Bowes Kelly provide plenty of drive around the stoppages.

One of the major aspects we’ve seen with Harrow-Balmoral this season is a great deal of fitness in the Roos camp.

In many games this year the Roos have been challenged, but have found another gear and run away with the points after threequarter time.

The Roos have not tasted premiership success for a mind-boggling 10 years but have tasted premiership defeat on five occasions since their big day in 2007.

This mighty team from the region’s southwest rightly enters this finals campaign as premiership favourite and should be celebrating come the end of the season.

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Players to watch Simon Close Class is the word to sum up Close and if he hits his straps during the finals the Roos will be in the box seat. Roaming across half forward or up into the middle, he is deceptively strong overhead and a lovely long accurate kick. If near the 50-metre arc, expect him to keep the goals ticking over.

Close brings others into the game and he would love nothing more on his return to the club than to deliver the holy grail to a restless supporter base.

Nick Pekin There aren’t too many superlatives that can’t be used to describe Pekin. The interleague coach has taken over the reins of the Roos this season and faced a mass exodus, but as well as his on-field class has also shown plenty of class off field to build an extremely competitive outfit. Tough and hard at the contest, Pekin is also dangerous up forward and if the key forwards get the ball on the ground, expect Pekin to have his name among the goal-kickers.

Hamish Ellis The versatile swingman has only played a few games following a pre-season injury, but if he is right, then he provides the Roos with options galore. Ellis can take a key defender or even push up onto a wing, but expect the joint assistant coach to push into the middle and provide a big tough body and be an enforcer for the younger players out on the periphery.

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Kalkee Kees

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Kalkee’s road to the finals Coach: Jaymi O’Connor Round 1: L. 43 lost to Laharum 63.

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Round 2: L. 29 lost to Edenhope-Apsley

32. Home.

Round 3: W. 46 d Harrow-Balmoral 41. Away.

Round 4: W. 72 d Taylors Lake 17. Home. * Round 5: Bye. Round 6: L. 29 lost to Natimuk United 64. Away.

The Kees had a commanding lead halfway through the last round of the homeand-away season but were forced to combat a fast-finishing Bombers outfit to hold on for the win.

Kalkee coach Jaymi O’Connor said she and her charges were thrilled with the triumph.

“We are so excited to have made fi-

Round 7: W. 64 d Swifts 44. Home.

Round 8: W. 49 d Noradjuha-Quantong 36. Away.

Round 9: W. 46 d Jeparit-Rainbow 30. Away.

Round 10: W. 69 d Pimpinio 44.

Home.

Round 11: W. 66 d Rupanyup 43.

Away.

Round 12: L. 33 lost to Edenhope-Apsley 34.

Away.

Round 13: L. 38 lost to Harrow-Balmoral 44. Home.

Round 14: W. 67 d Taylors Lake 37. Away.

Round 15: Bye. Round 16: L. 28 lost to Natimuk United 59. Home. ** Round 17: L. 43 lost to Swifts 48. Away.

Round 18: W. 33 d Noradjuha-Quantong 33. Home. * Highest score ** Lowest score Total: Won: 9. Lost: 7. For: 758. Against: 669. Points: 44. Percentage: 113.30.

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nals, and to achieve it with the whole club supporting us from the sidelines was something really special,” she said.

“It was basically the first round of finals for our A Grade girls.”

The win enabled the Kees to slip into sixth spot, putting the Bombers out of the race.

O’Connor said she looked forward to seeing what her team could deliver during Saturday’s elimination final against Harrow-Balmoral.

“A lot of our girls have not played senior netball finals before so it’s a great opportunity for us,” she said.

“We are confident we can be competitive with anyone in the finals series.”

Kalkee has been a bit of a mixed bag in 2018, finishing with nine wins and seven losses to its name.

“We have been really versatile and been able to try multiple combinations throughout the season, which has set us up well for the finals,” O’Connor said.

“Making finals was our goal at the start of the season, so we feel proud to have achieved that.”

The Kees have plenty to offer and are strong and quick down the court.

Jenna Bywaters has proved a more-thanhandy pick-up for the side. The athletic, versatile goalie has impressed with her accuracy along with her ability to provide drive and create play in attack.

“We also have Tamara Exell in goals

and she is such a reliable and accurate shooter,” O’Connor said.

The Kees have plenty of midcourt options, with O’Connor, Millie McRae, Remy Hoffmann, Emily Hannan and Grace Lutze all capable of several positions.

“Millie is super fit and athletic. She has had a blinder of a season, leading by example as captain. Remy is a tight defensive player who causes headaches for opposition wing attacks, Emily is a flashy midcourter who takes spectacular intercepts and Grace reads the ball well and provides strong drive out of defence,” O’Connor said.

Clair McDonald and Coco Ledgar make up the last line of defence. McDonald shows plenty of leadership and direction, creates consistent opportunities for turnovers and has a great leap, while Ledgar is a strong, physical defender who continues to improve as the season progresses.

Kalkee has focused on fitness this season and O’Connor believes it will stand her charges in good stead.

“Our fitness is our strength – we have worked hard all year to make sure that we can out-run other teams,” O’Connor said.

“Our defensive pressure across the court is also a big strength.”

The Kees have had a strong season as a club, with six of seven netball teams qualifying for finals, including a minor premiership for C Grade.

“We are all so proud of our teams that have made finals,” O’Connor said.

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denhope-Apsley has had to rely on travelling players to help fill an A Grade side for the past few years but has benefitted from fielding a team of ‘locals’ in 2018.

Netball director and A Grade player Cynthia Watt said she believed extra stability within the side had paid off.

“We haven’t had a team of ‘locals’ for years, we’ve had a lot of travelling players. It’s been great to have them, but it’s also been nice this year to be able to all train together and get to know each other better, focusing on team skills and being united,” she said.

“We are excited to have made finals and to finish fifth, which was a pleasant surprise.

“We’re nervous because we haven’t convincingly won many games this season – apart from the top two teams the competition has been very tight.

“While Laharum and Natimuk have been the standouts, the rest of the competition has been open, with most teams having an opportunity to make finals. I think that’s a very positive thing.”

The Saints won 10 matches to finish on the same points as third-placed HarrowBalmoral and fourth-placed Swifts, but with a significantly lower percentage.

Watt said her side set its sights on making finals ahead of round one.

“We also wanted to ensure we had strong leadership and team work within the A Grade squad,” she said.

“Our coach Mon van Dyk and team leader Kellie Jude have been fantastic leaders. They have been pivotal to our success this year.

“We definitely have some depth in our positions, along with some wisdom thanks to some older heads. That’s been nice, to be able to balance out our young crew with some experience.”

Watt is the last line of defence in keeper and combines well with Alex Lang, who picks off a lot of balls and creates valuable turnovers.

Krystal Schapel is the side’s primary avenue to goal.

A strong attacker on the ball, the accurate goalie moves well in the ring and will need to be on song in finals against some strong defensive combinations.

Goal attack Sarah Domaschenz does a powerhouse of work through the midcourt and in the ring, while Kara Shuttleworth feeds the ball beautifully from wing attack.

Hard-running Ash Ryan returned to her home side this season and is a big asset in the centre. She can move the ball quickly or slow it down depending on what’s required and also applies a lot of defensive pressure down the court.

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Wing defence Rachael Elmslie is capable of plenty of speed and pressure.

“We also have two fabulous juniors, Ariana Ralph and Georgia Thompson, who have been great this year,” Watt said.

“Ariana plays in wing attack or goals, while Georgia can slot into centre or wing defence if needed. They are great options to have on our bench.

They are qualified and can be used at any time.”

The Saints will have their first taste of finals action in a must-win clash against Swifts at Rupanyup on Sunday.

“Swifts are a very fit team so we are go-

Edenhope-Apsley’s road to the finals Coach: Monica van Dyk Round 1: W. 43 d Rupanyup 38. Edenhope.

Round 2: W. 32 d Kalkee 29. Away.

Round 3: L. 25 lost to Natimuk United 44. Apsley.

Round 4: W. 45 d Swifts 44. Away.

Round 5: W. 36 d Noradjuha-Quantong 27.

Edenhope.

Round 6: L. 17 lost to Laharum 52. Away. ** Round 7: W. 55 d Jeparit-Rainbow 36.

Apsley. * Round 8: W. 48 d Pimpinio 40. Away.

Round 9: Bye. Round 10: L. 23 lost to Harrow-Balmoral 45.

Away.

Round 11: W. 53 d Taylors Lake 25. Apsley.

Round 12: W. 34 d Kalkee 33. Edenhope.

Round 13: L. 28 lost to Natimuk United 43. Away.

Round 14: W. 51 d JeparitRainbow 31. Away.

Round 15: L. 26 lost to Noradjuha-Quantong 40. Away.

Round 16: L. 29 lost to Laharum 58. Edenhope.

ing to have to work hard to match them,” Watt said.

“While Laharum and Nati are the top teams, I wouldn’t put it past the top four – hopefully five – sides to come away with the prize.”

Round 17: Bye. Round 18: W. 55 d Pimpinio 34.

Apsley. * * Highest score ** Lowest score

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Total: Won: 10. Lost: 6. For: 600.

Against: 619. Points: 48. Percentage: 96.93.

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Swifts Baggies

HDFNL Finals Rebuild success

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Swifts’ road to the finals Coach: Courtney Morrow Round 1: Bye.

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Round 3: W. 56 d Rupanyup 48. Away.

Round 4: L. 44 lost to Edenhope-Apsley 45. Home.

Round 5: W. 43 d Harrow-Balmoral 42. Away.

Round 6: W. 61 d Taylors Lake 31. Home.

Round 7: L. 44 lost to Kalkee 64. Away.

Round 8: L. 28 lost to Natimuk United 64. Home. ** Round 9: W. 43 d Noradjuha-Quantong 34. Away.

Round 10: L. 36 lost to Laharum 65. Home.

Round 11: W. 49 d Jeparit-Rainbow 47. Away.

Round 12: W. 66 d Pimpinio 47. Away. * Round 13: W. 51 d Rupanyup 46. Home.

Round 14: Bye. Round 15: L. 44 lost to Harrow-Balmoral 62.

Home.

Round 16: W. 66 d Taylors Lake 30. Away. * Round 17: W. 48 d Kalkee 43. Home.

Round 18: L. 34 lost to Natimuk United 56. Away.

* Highest score ** Lowest score Total: Won: 10. Lost: 6. For: 770. Against: 749. Points: 48.

Percentage: 96.93.

BY SARAH SCULLY

wifts have enjoyed an impressive 2018 Horsham District season, qualifying for netball finals just two years after the club was unable to field an A Grade team.

Round 2: W. 57 d Pimpinio 25. Home.

Heidi Lang

The Baggies have chalked up 10 wins from 16 matches, finishing on the same points as Harrow-Balmoral and Edenhope-Apsley and securing fourth place.

Coach and midcourter Courtney Morrow said she was thrilled to build on a successful return to the court in 2017.

“Last year, after a year off, I really wanted to get an A Grade side up and running again.

We won four games, which was a great achievement,” she said.

“It’s been great to get into the finals this year. The girls have really stepped up and we are excited to see what we can do.”

Morrow said although her charges were keen to participate in post-season action, they knew finals were a different ball game.

“It doesn’t matter what happens throughout the season, because anything can happen in finals,” she said.

“We’ll have to see how things pan out. Hopefully we’ll do alright. I am confident we can go well, but we’re not getting ahead of ourselves.”

Some handy pick-ups in the off-season have contributed to Swifts’ success this year.

Michaela Armer has been a great addition, strengthening the Baggies’ capabilities in the goal ring.

The accurate shooter uses her body well and

has posted some healthy totals for the side this season.

Her goaling partner Jade Ralph has been moving well in the ring, sharing the load and providing the Baggies with two solid avenues to goal.

Quick, strong Julia Coates has also boosted the side since slotting into goal defence, applying plenty of pressure to the opposition and helping move the ball down the court.

Keeper Erin Freeland reads the play well, while Tara Sky Long, Briana Close and Laura Farrer are also good defensive options.

Midcourters Morrow and newcomer Heidi Lang can run for days and work well together to feed the ball into the circle, while juniors Drew Smith and Darcy Crawford can also be used in several positions.

“It’s been exciting to see some of our junior players step up, especially in the past few weeks,” Morrow said.

“A lot of our success this season has come from the team really committing to working hard and supporting each other. Everyone has been willing to contribute both on and off the court to get the Baggies back into finals netball.

“We’ve had our up and down weeks but we’ve always pushed through. Even when we’re down we don’t drop our heads, we keep encouraging each other and have a bit of fun while making sure we keep up our pressure down the court and play our own game.”

Swifts have a chance to advance their season when they meet Edenhope-Apsley in an elimination final at Rupanyup on Sunday.

Morrow is confident her side can do well.

“I think Natimuk United and Laharum are our biggest threats this year,” she said.

“The others we have gone one and one with and I think we can give any of them a run for their money.”

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BY SARAH SCULLY

arrow-Balmoral’s A Grade side has undergone significant changes to its line-up this year but has gelled in time to chase another Horsham District league flag.

The Southern Roos are never far from finals contention and last year’s runners-up have worked their way into third spot and an elimination-final showdown with six-placed Kalkee.

Coach Amy Lewis, who returned to the side this year, said the home-and-away season had been both exciting and challenging.

Harrow-Balmoral lost four experienced players following the team’s grand final showdown with Natimuk United last year, but Lewis said the need to rejig had opened up opportunities for several upand-coming players.

“It’s been fantastic to be able to give our juniors some senior experience and help them develop,” she said.

“They start out as young, timid girls and by the end of the season they are holding their own and have earned their spot. It’s wonderful to see them grow in confidence and it also keeps pressure on the more experienced players to keep performing.”

The return of decorated player Ebonie Salter in May has definitely strengthened the side, freeing up fit and dynamic Megan Russell to take control in the centre when not helping out in defence.

Salter’s ability to read and dictate play is second to none and she pairs well with young, tall defender Ella Rees, who is a strong rebounder with courage to attack outside the circle.

Up the other end of the court, Lewis is the key fo-

cal point in the attacking line, shooting the majority of the side’s goals.

Lewis is an experienced, accurate goalie who performs well under pressure.

Her offsider, Sammy Crick, is a quick, explosive player who backs herself for the long shot.

The Southern Roos have plenty of versatility in the midcourt, with Olivia Muldoon able to switch from attack to defence with ease, hard-working Alice Houlihan showing plenty of leadership and Febey and Amber McClure willing to take on any challenge that comes their way.

“We have a good balance of experienced players and dynamic youth,” Lewis said.

“I think that’s one of our biggest strengths, along with our versatility and combinations.”

The Southern Roos set themselves up for finals with a big win over JeparitRainbow, which saw the outfit jump from fourth to third.

Lewis said she was pleased with her team’s performance.

“The girls were very focused and determined,” she said.

“Everyone was asked to focus on something specific, which they did. I felt the girls really stepped up.”

Lewis said she looked forward to another strong team effort against Kalkee at Edenhope on Saturday.

“We’re excited and looking forward to it and hopefully we’ll have a long finals campaign,” she said. “I think we are absolutely a team that will be able to hold its own and hopefully go all the way.”

Harrow-Balmoral Roos

Harrow-Balmoral’s road to the finals Coach: Amy Lewis Round 1: W. 59 d Pimpinio 47. Balmoral.

Round 2: W. 55 d Taylors Lake 27. Away.

Round 3: L. 41 lost to Kalkee 46. Harrow.

Round 4: L. 44 lost to Natimuk United 61. Away.

Round 5: L. 42 lost to Swifts 43. Balmoral.

Round 6: W. 51 d Noradjuha-Quantong 26. Away.

Round 7: L. 34 lost to Laharum 46. Harrow.

Round 8: W. 58 d Jeparit-Rainbow 44. Away.

Round 9: W. 70 d Rupanyup 47. Away. * Round 10: W. 45 d Edenhope-Apsley 23.

Balmoral.

Round 11: Bye. Round 12: W. 64 d Taylors Lake 19.

Harrow.

Round 13: W. 44 d Kalkee 38. Away.

Round 14: L. 38 lost to Natimuk United 63. Balmoral.

Round 15: W. 62 d Swifts 44. Away.

Round 16: Bye. Round 17: L. 33 lost to Laharum 51. Away. ** Round 18: W. 65 d Jeparit-Rainbow 22.

Harrow.

Olivia Muldoon

* Highest score ** Lowest score Total: Won: 10. Lost: 6. For: 805. Against: 647.

Points: 48. Percentage: 124.42.

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HDFNL Finals Back to back?

Natimuk United

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Natimuk United’s road to the finals Coach: Cheryl Sudholz Round 1: W. 56 d Noradjuha-Quantong 22. Home.

Casey Vanstan

Round 2: W. 69 d Rupanyup 25. Home.

Round 3: W. 44 d Edenhope-Apsley 25. Away.

Round 4: W. 61 d Harrow-Balmoral 44. Home.

BY SARAH SCULLY

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atimuk United is in a strong position to snare back-to-back Horsham District A Grade flags after dropping only one game for the season.

The Ewes claimed second spot with 15 wins and a healthy percentage after another solid year on the court.

Playing coach Cheryl Sudholz said she felt positive heading into another finals series.

“I think we’re all fit and willing, which is a good start,” she said.

“We’ve been playing a few practice games in the lead-up to finals to prepare, which have been helpful.”

The Ewes have a bye at the weekend before meeting Laharum in a second semi-final the following week.

The sides have only played each other once this season – with Laharum coming out in front b y 11 goals – and the game for a grand final berth is sure to be a cracker.

Round 5: W. 50 d Taylors Lake 21. Away.

Round 6: W. 64 d Kalkee 29. Home.

Round 7: Bye. Round 8: W. 64 d Swifts 28. Away.

Round 9: L. 35 lost to Laharum 46. Away. ** Round 10: W. 74 d Jeparit-Rainbow 29. Home.

Round 11: W. 69 d Pimpinio 38. Away.

Round 12: W. 60 d Rupanyup 35. Away.

Round 13: W. 43 d Edenhope-Apsley 28.

Home.

Round 14: W. 63 d Harrow-Balmoral 38.

Away.

Round 15: W. 77 d Taylors Lake 23. Home. *

Round 16: W. 59 d Kalkee 28. Away.

Round 17: Bye. Round 18: W. 56 d Swifts 34. Home. * Highest score ** Lowest score Total: Won: 15. Lost: 1. For: 944. Against: 493. Points: 68.

Percentage: 191.48.

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Natimuk United has fielded a similar team to last year’s premiership outfit, with a couple of exceptions.

Jo Taylor has returned to A Grade after winning a B Grade flag following a serious knee injury.

She forms a potent partnership with tall keeper Casey Vanstan, who is enjoying a stellar season.

The Ewes have also welcomed Alysha Liston

this year, who has added depth to the side’s shooting and midcourt capabilities.

Tall shooter Shannon Couch is still the side’s primary avenue to goal and provides a difficult match-up for any defender, while Amy Pilgrim has stepped up to offer more support in the ring. Emily Hateley, Sudholz, Michelle Trigg and Danielle Fleay are all talented, experienced midcourters who work well in a variety of combinations.

Sudholz believes unity is her side’s biggest strength.

“We’re very good at talking to each other,” she said.

“We discuss a lot of things together and no opinion is frowned upon. It’s not just a case of me telling the girls what to do, everyone can have input. We take any criticism on board and try ideas – if it doesn’t work, we try something else. That’s always been a plus.”

The Ewes boast strong players across all lines and have a firm focus on fitness.

“A few of us are getting older so keeping up our fitness is a strength. We find against some teams we’re not up by a big margin at half time, or we struggle to be up, yet we can tell when the other team drops off in the second half.”

Sudholz said the home-and-away season was a competitive one, keeping the Ewes on their toes.

“I didn’t know how to start our side this year because the other teams had changed so much,” she said.

“You never knew what you were going to get.”

Sudholz said she looked forward to seeing what finals would bring.

“It would be nice to make the day again and of course, to win, which is what we are all striving for,” she said.

“We’ve never gone back to back before so it would be wonderful if we could get it.”

The club has had an outstanding 2018, with all seven netball sides to contest finals action.

“It’s been an exciting year,” Sudholz said.

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BY SARAH SCULLY

fter a perfect home-and-away season, there is no doubt Laharum is the front-runner for this year’s Horsham District A Grade crown.

The Demons have defeated all who have come before them this year, but co-coach Rebecca McIntyre said her charges would not enter the finals series complacent.

“While we’re happy with our season, we know it’s irrelevant now. We’re back at zero,” she said.

“We are excited to be part of the finals campaign – that’s what everyone plays for.

“Obviously we’ve known for the past few weeks we were going to finish in the one or two spot. We’ve just been taking it a week at a time, but we’ve also been thinking about our game and making sure we were prepared for finals.

“We’ve been able to beat everybody this season, but we know finals is a different competition.”

The Demons have been among the benchmark sides for several seasons but are yet to capture a flag.

McIntyre and fellow coach Caitlin Story hope additional experience plus a focus on discipline will put their charges in a good position for a change of fortunes this year.

“When Caitlin and I took on the coaching role we wanted to instil our personal

values and culture on the team as well as the whole netball club,” McIntyre said.

“We have a versatile and physically strong team and I’m proud of the way the girls have been more disciplined this year.

We have focused on keeping our heads and I want that to continue into finals.

“I want the girls to soak up the atmosphere of finals but not get carried away.

“I think the experience of the team’s two finals last year will pay off and the girls have come along in leaps and bounds this year.”

The Demons will enjoy a week off and have earned a coveted double chance should they falter against Natimuk United in the second semi-final.

“It’s great to have the knowledge we will play at least two finals, whether that be the semi and the grand final or the semi and preliminary finals,” McIntyre said.

“We will just focus on sticking to our game plan, our structures and getting the job done. We know and respect Nati as a formidable opponent. We know they are a fit and versatile team and most of them are premiership players from last year.

“We’ll look to win our one-on-one match-ups and hopefully come out on top.”

Laharum has created headaches for its opposition this year, with quality players across the court.

Story and Maddie Iredell provide a

potent goaling combination, while up the other end of the court, McIntyre and Ema Iredell make life tough for even the best of the competition’s shooters.

Midcourters Jess Hernon, Courtney Guy and Erin Mellington work as a slick outfit, while travelling players Ally Hiscock and sisters Jordie and Aily McAuliffe add depth and versatility.

“We’ve mainly been playing with our core seven players, but in my experience as a premiership player and coach, your team is only as strong as its bench,” McIntyre said.

“We’re super excited to have Ally, Jordie and Aily. They are all quality players who can play several positions.”

McIntyre said she looked forward to finals getting underway.

“We’re grateful to be there and we’re looking forward to the challenge,” she said.

“We have six quality teams and whoever turns up on the day will win.”

Laharum’s road to the finals Coaches: Rebecca McIntyre, Caitlin Story Round 1: W. 63 d Kalkee 43. Away.

Round 2: Bye. Round 3: W. 59 d Jeparit-Rainbow 27. Away.

Round 4: W. 70 d Pimpinio 24. Home.

Round 5: W. 55 d Rupanyup 22. Away.

Round 6: W. 52 d Edenhope-Apsley 17.

Home.

Round 7: W. 46 d Harrow-Balmoral 34. Away. ** Round 8: W. 63 d Taylors Lake 19. Home.

Round 9: W. 46 d Natimuk United 35.

Home. ** Round 10: W. 65 d Swifts 36. Away.

Round 11: W. 63 d Noradjuha-Quantong 26. Home.

Round 12: Bye. Round 13: W. 73 d Jeparit-Rainbow 23.

Home.

Round 14: W. 60 d Pimpinio 40. Away.

Round 15: W. 58 d Rupanyup 30. Home.

Round 16: W. 58 d Edenhope-Apsley 29.

Away.

Round 17: W. 51 d Harrow-Balmoral 33.

Home.

Round 18: W. 81 d Taylors Lake 23. Away. * * Highest score ** Lowest score

Caitlin Story

Total: Won: 16. Lost: 0. For: 963. Against: 461. Points: 72. Percentage: 208.89.

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wifts club in Stawell is celebrating a rare double after two of its leading junior players won major awards at Horsham District Football Netball League’s junior vote count and presentation night.

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Joshua Reid won an under-17 football best and fairest award and Darcy Crawford won the corresponding trophy in a 17 and under netball category.

Reid polled 33 votes to win the marquee football trophy from Jye Walter from Noradjuha-Quantong, 22, and Dylan Bates, Natimuk United-Pimpinio, 21. * Crawford had a narrower victory for her award, winning with 24 votes from Harrow-Balmoral’s Amber McClure and Jeparit-Rainbow’s Olivia Revell, who tied on 22. The next best was Chloe Kelm from Taylors Lake on 18.

A big junior awards night in Horsham helped launch Horsham District’s finals series, which starts this weekend.

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