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PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW It will be do-or-die footy at Blue Lake Sports Park this Saturday when teams hope to keep their dream of lifting the 2021 Bendigo Bank Western Border Football League premiership cup alive.

South Gambier already has booked a spot in every single grand final and its partner to the big dance will be revealed after Saturday's all-important preliminary final.

Millicent and North Gambier have already enjoyed a number of engrossing contests this year, but none of the recent bragging rights mean anything when they face off for a fourth and final time.

The rivals have won the previous two We ste r n B o rd e r f l a g s a n d h ave experienced unique journeys to the penultimate week of the season.

After not winning a game in 2019, the Saints skipped the 2020 Limestone Coast Football League and poured all of their resources into this season and it paid off handsomely.

Under the stewardship of returning playing coach Clint Gallio, it did not take long for the football world to sit up and take notice of Millicent once again.

Few recruits have ever made a bigger impact on WB debut than forward Gene Robinson.

The former Adelaide Crows SANFL player has been electric inside 50 leaving defenders for dust kicking 107 goals.

Robinson's form has also peaked at the right time of year with his worst output an impactful four goals in his last five games.

Although the next best Saints are Sam Willis and Jacob Carger with 17 goals, Millicent is not a one-trick pony.

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watch out for in a loaded midfield boasting a lovely mix of enthusiasm and experience with the likes of Gallio, Frazer Bradley, Finn Grimes and Billy Shanks all capable of turning games around.

The unit moves the ball fast with long and direct kicks, but the makeup of the midfield will be sweating on the fitness of captain Carger.

The leader has been sidelined from the semi-final loss to North and most of the final round due to a calf injury and will give the Saints a significant amount of potency if available.

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helped shift the momentum and flip the result.

The come-from-behind win was North's first over the Bulldogs in 2021 and has given the reigning premier belief it has not lost its finals magic.

Dylan Munn and Tom Scarth pushed hard, while Brett Shepherdson's rise from a B Grade to top A Grade performer within a couple of seasons reached new heights when he kicked a hat-trick of critical goals.

Tall target Sam Stafford is also going to be a key figure in front of goals and has happy memories of the Saints kicking 15 goals in three games.

Playing coach Justin McConnell will also be looking to stamp his authority having reached multiple goals just once in his last five outings.

At the other end of the ground, defender Jake Schutz could hold the key when he resumes his tense one-on-one rivalry with Robinson.

A big source of confidence for the Saints will be thumping win in the previous Tigers' clash.

An eight-goal effort from Robinson powered Millicent to a 53-point victory at home where Carger played an integral role.

H o w e v e r, N o r t h w a s s e v e r e l y undermanned on that cold August day and is keen for sweet revenge to keep its The Tigers have had the upper hand on Millicent during the course of 2021, but premiership defence intact. many believed the latter was a stronger Co-captains Nick McInerney and Brad contender for the flag.

Stafford left a huge hole in the Tigers' However, last weekend was yet another midfield, but their return made a huge example of North's September success difference when the side ran back onto the and the side is confident it can register a McLaughlin Park oval. ninth grand final appearance in 10 McInerney has overcome an injury niggle, seasons. while Stafford has put his move to McInerney is preparing himself for Queensland on hold to give North the best another fierce battle against the Saints. shot at finals and their grit helped the “They are a really good side and are very yellow and black overcome a confident well coached with a lot of really good East Gambier side in the eliminator. players,” he said.

“We are aware of what they can do and The Tigers trailed on the scoreboard with know if we don't perform to the best of 10 minutes to go, but their team leaders our ability we will lose.

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“But we will take confidence in having on the ladder and knocked off the Roos beaten them a couple of times this year each time in 2021, but that does not mean and will be keen and ready to go.” the latter will hang up the gloves without a fight.

Reserves West has pushed Millicent to the very After receiving a 97-point touchup from edge in the last two battles and will be South Gambier in last week's qualifying confident of getting finally over the line semi-final, West Gambier must navigate when it matters most.

Josh Cornolo was a mighty presence in the its way past Millicent to get revenge. forward 50 last weekend against North This battle should be a thrilling contest Gambier, while Shar Nay Than and Will following three captivating battles in the Crook played big parts in restricting the opposition to just two goals. minor-round season.

The Roos may have held sway in the majority of the fixtures, but two of those The Saints hope to put in a four-quarter were decided by less than one straight effort after being blasted away in the second half by South. kick.

West's forward line has been dominated Kynan Dun and Nicholas Joy fought hard,

by Riley Wilson, who has been the only while Alex Wesolowski and Jaxon Cushion player to kick more than 10 goals in 2021, hope to make bigger impacts in front of but the likes of Sam Von Duve and Joel Bull the big sticks. can make impacts in the midfield and on Millicent is the favourite to step into the decider after a long and tough match up. the scoreboard.

The Saints snuck into a second week of finals after their backline held East at bay in a low-scoring scrap at McLaughlin Park.

The Bulldogs were restricted to just three goals across the entire game thanks to the hard work of Jordan Pratt and Craig Gysbers, while Zac Bradley is the one to watch in front of goals having made some big impacts.

Fans should brace themselves for a nervous wait with the result possibly not settled until the final siren.

Under 16's The possibility of an all South Gambier Under 16's grand final is a real one with the red team needing to utilize the homeground advantage to join its sister white side in the big dance.

However, a win over Millicent is far from a certainly.

The Saints were victorious in their previous contest against South Red and are firing following a destructive victory over West Gambier in a high-pressure final.

Under 18's The combination of Eli Redman, Kalan The Millicent and West rivalry will Shanks and Jack Haggett was irresistible continue when the oldest juniors are and the trio looms as the Demons' biggest threat. unleashed into battle.

The Saints may have finished well ahead

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South Red has plenty of depth with the likes of Will Boston, Lochlan Thiele, Angus Urquhart and the competition's leading goal-kicker Liam Delaney.

Under 14's The preliminar y final day will be bookended with North v Millicent contests.

The Saints have made it to the penultimate week the hard way after finishing fourth, one game ahead of fifthplaced West.

The side is led from the versatile duo Kobe Gibson and Jett Werchon and can draw confidence from a narrow eight-point win over the yellow and black just a fortnight ago.

The Tigers have been touted as one of the flag favourites after finishing equal on wins with minor-premier and grand final participant South White.

But North is suffering a dip at the worst time of the year losing its last three games.

Despite the disappointing build up, the Tigers will enter the must-win game at full roar and would love to see Aaron Dally, Iowani Coleman and Cooper Turner do what they do best.

Millicent carries w i n n i n g momentum, but a fully firing North could get the job done.

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RESULTS SEMI FINALS SENIORS South Gambier 1.2 4.4 9.5 14.6 (90) Millicent 2.2 4.6 6.9 7.11 (53) SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: B. Foster 4, D. Handreck 2, B. O''Neil, K. Eagleson, M. Sims, E. Chuck, J. Casey, J. Tentye, M. Hein, B. Kain Best Players: M. Hein, B. Foster, B. O''Neil, S. Enderl, T. Reid, D. Handreck MILLICENT FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: G. Robinson 4, S. Willis 2, E. Redman Best Players: C. Gallio, F. Grimes, B. Shanks, F. Bradley, K. Bradley East Gambier 1.2 3.3 8.4 9.4 (58) North Gambier 2.2 3.7 6.7 10.10 (70) EAST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: G. Cooper 2, M. Ferguson 2, M. Rumbelow 2, T. Lockwood, M. Scanlon, B. Gaffney Best Players: B. Rathjen, S. Lock, J. Eldridge, T. Balshaw, M. Rumbelow, G. Cooper NORTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: B. Shepherdson 3, N. More 2, S. Stafford, T. McInerney, T. de Wit, H. Telford, J. Mcconnell Best Players: D. Munn, T. Scarth, J. Schutz, S. Egan, M. Whan, B. Shepherdson

RESERVES South Gambier 3.2 6.7 12.10 21.15 (141) West Gambier 3.0 5.0 6.1 7.2 (44) SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: H. Capewell 7, C. Fallas 3, C. Fisher 3, M. Broome 2, J. Smith, E. Ben, B. Mitchell, D. Reid, R. Hein, B. Howard Best Players: H. Capewell, N. Steen, R. Hein, J. Smith, J. Duncan, R. Sturges WEST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: R. Wilson 3, J. Bull 2, L. McClintock, J. Aston Best Players: S. Von Duve, L. McClintock, J. Waugh, J. Bull, W. Mckinnon

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East Gambier 0.1 1.4 2.6 3.7 (25) Millicent 2.1 4.4 5.8 6.9 (45) EAST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: R. Flamank 2, J. Weedon Best Players: J. Whaites, J. Nunan, K. Dwyer, D. Hunt, R. Flamank, N. Humphries

Harrold, F. Lawson SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB RED Goal Kickers: H. Fisher 2, L. Delaney, L. Thiele Best Players: H. Fisher, Z. Hopgood, C. Lockwood, A. Urquhart, M. Hopgood, B. Klingberg

MILLICENT FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: Z. Bradley 2, M. Reilly 2, C. O''Connor, W. O''Connor Best Players: J. Pra , C. Gysbers, C. O''Connor, H. Willis, M. Withers, H. Reilly

Millicent 2.3 6.3 10.4 13.9 (87) West Gambier 1.1 3.2 3.2 3.3 (21) MILLICENT FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: B. Sims 3, K. Gibson 3, E. Redman 2, J. Todd 2, A. Wesolowski, M. Hunt, H. Gibbs Best Players: E. Redman, K. Shanks, J. Hagge , B. Sims, K. Gibson, J. Werchon

U/18's South Gambier 3.2 4.11 8.13 13.18 (96) Millicent 2.0 4.2 7.3 7.3 (45) SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: E. Fisher 7, T. Yates 2, A. Ridding 2, O. Thomson, L. Turley Best Players: E. Fisher, E. Habets, F. Calderwood, R. Kuhl, A. Ridding, J. Domaschenz MILLICENT FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: A. Wesolowski 2, A. Fuller 2, J. Cushion, B. Shanks, K. Dunn Best Players: K. Dunn, N. Joy, T. Lang, J. Werchon, B. Shanks, A. Fuller West Gambier 1.0 4.2 5.3 6.4 (40) North Gambier 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.5 (17) WEST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: J. Cornolo 3, E. Gladman, L. Lefever, R. Cowling Best Players: S. Than, W. Crook, J. Cornolo, J. Judd, B. Say, S. Duivenvoorde NORTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: R. McLaughlin, T. Harris Best Players: E. Firth, J. O''Connor, J. Arthurson, M. Baron, A. Prosperi-Porta, B. Braithwaite

U/16's South White 3.2 3.5 5.6 7.9 (51) South Red 0.2 2.3 3.4 4.6 (30) SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB WHITE Goal Kickers: M. Harrold 3, A. Circelli, J. Sims, J. Bryant, F. Lawson Best Players: S. Sims, H. Wright, J. Younger, M.

WEST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: M. Cornolo 2, B. Winterfield Best Players: B. Cowling, C. Carson, C. Stephenson, J. Judd, M. Cornolo

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SOUTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB WHITE Goal Kickers: I. Bouchier, A. Milich, J. Maxwell, W. ATTIWILL Best Players: H. Ellis, W. ATTIWILL, M. Bentley, B. Jennings, J. Salmon NORTH GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: C. McLaughlin 2 Best Players: Z. Cordell, B. Braithwaite, C. McLaughlin , A. Dally, I. Coleman, C. Turner East Gambier 0.2 1.3 1.3 1.4 (10) Millicent 1.1 1.3 3.6 3.7 (25) EAST GAMBIER FOOTBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: J. Picken Best Players: N. Gollan, C. McCracken, R. Lawrence, B. Versteegh, J. Mee, T. Grigg MILLICENT FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB Goal Kickers: M. Hunt, K. Gibson, R. Lindner Best Players: C. Damhuis, K. Gibson, c. todd, J. Werchon, D. Sigston, L. Tunkin

LEADING GOAL KICKERS Bendigo Bank Seniors Name Gene Robinson Jus n McConnell Sam Stafford Brayden Kain Todd Lockwood Kym Eagleson Beau Nunan Garret Ha Mark Rumbelow Colby Munro Jacob Carger

Club Millicent North North Gambier South Gambier East Gambier South Gambier East Gambier West Gambier East Gambier South Gambier Millicent

U/18's Rnd Total 4 103 0 43 1 38 0 35 0 29 0 27 1 19 1 18 0 18 0 17 1 17

Reserves Charlie Fisher Riley Wilson Henri Capewell Ma hew Kurzman Zac Bradley Ma Ferguson Joshua Smith Christopher Fallas Ma hew Chapman Nicholas Seager Travis Younghusband

South Gambier West Gambier South Gambier North Gambier Millicent East Gambier South Gambier South Gambier North Gambier South Gambier East Gambier

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Name Alex Ridding Luke Winterfield Jaxon Cushion Ellio Fisher Joshua Cornolo Liam Turley Oliver Thomson Alex Wesolowski Jordan Stephens

Club South Gambier South Gambier Millicent South Gambier West Gambier South Gambier South Gambier Millicent South Gambier

Liam Delaney Joel Bryant Billy Wiese Eli Redman Jacob Todd Harry Wright Jed Sims Lochlan Thiele

South Gambier South Gambier West Gambier Millicent Millicent South Gambier South Gambier South Gambier

Rnd Total 0 38 0 20 1 20 0 19 3 18 0 16 0 14 1 13 0 12

U/16's 0 0 5 3 0 5 0 0

40 36 30 27 27 19 19 18

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35 26 24 22 18

U/14's Kobe Gibson Aaron Dally Jacob Salmon Riley Ellis Cambell Hateley

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For Agst % 1145 671 63.05 1372 973 58.51 1217 957 55.98 1074 1113 49.11 974 1046 48.22 681 1581 30.11

Pts 24 20 18 14 10 2

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For Agst % 1462 285 83.69 893 725 55.19 834 721 53.63 729 734 49.83 734 1004 42.23 295 1386 17.55

Pts 28 18 18 16 8 2

U/18's South Gambier Millicent West Gambier North Gambier East Gambier Cast. Sandford

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For Agst 1256 249 807 546 525 723 468 757 337 904 0 0

% 83.46 57.48 41.18 36.65 25.43 0.00

Pts 24 18 9 7 2 0

For Agst % 1059 354 74.95 1061 342 75.62 1130 467 70.76 845 703 54.59 734 802 47.79 380 1240 23.46 247 1420 14.82

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U/16's South White South Red Millicent West Gambier North Gambier East Gambier Cast. Sandford

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For 732 879 627 714 484 301 265

Agst 349 380 480 454 629 821 793

% 67.72 69.82 56.64 61.13 43.49 26.83 25.05

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North forward Sam Stafford will play a key role today if the Tigers are going to cause an upset *Image courtesy Thomas Miles - SE Voice

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Back Row: Joel Redman (President), Peter Duncan (assistant Coach) Billy Shanks, Eli Redman, Jaxon Cushion, Lyndon Smith, Caleb Williams, Frazer Bradley, Finn Grimes, Kynan Dunn, Steve Duldig, Zac McGuinness, Kalan Shanks, Dylan Tincknell, Jimmy Fleming (Trainer) Craig Robinson (Manager) Front Row: Sam Grey, Noah Lang, Callen McGrath, Kade Varcoe, Kade Bradley, Jacob Carger (Captain), Clinton Gallio (Coach) Thomas Renzi (assistant Coach) Sam Willis, Colby O’Connor, Gene Robinson, Josh Werchon, Absent: Chris Denton (Runner) 2. Kade Bradley Has quickly turned himself into one of the most reliable defenders in the comp. Has the ability to run off and create.

3. Noah Lang Small cra y forward who rarely wastes a possesion, quick and hard at it when applying prerssure.

5. Clinton Gallio Inspira onal coach of this exci ng young group. One of the best players in the comp who leaves his heart on the line every week.

6. Lyndon Smith Mid/fwd and loves a super goal. Elite tackler and does all the li le things well for the team.

7. Steven Duldig Reliable defender and one of the most respected players in the comp. Everyone walks taller when hes around.

8. Sam Willis Highly skilled mid/fwd who has shown great maturity with the improvement of his game this year. Match winner.

10. Colby O'Connor Wing/fwd and super compe tve. Works hard to never get beaten and does the simple things well.

11. Jacob Carger (C) Captain of the side and leads by example. Hard worker, ball magnet, great skills and loves kicking a goal.

12. Thomas Renzi Playing assistant coach, quarter back of the team who provides elite foot skills. Sets us up with leadership

and experience.

15. Dylan Tincknell Versa le player who can play tall and small. Li s the group with his physicality around the ground.

17. Kade Varcoe Exci ng kid with lots of poten al. Mid/fwd whos hard at it and is clean by hand and foot.

20. Frazer Bradley Athle c beast who can play any posi on. Loads of poten al, proven himself as a match winner.

21. Callen McGrath Wing/Half forward whos great in 1on1 situa ons. Short in stature but one of the best tacklers in the side 22. Kalan Shanks 16 year old kid with great pace. Wing/fwd who has proven he fits in at senior level.

23. Kynan Dunn Young ruckman with great mobility around the ground. S ll u18's but has shown a great improvement 25. Mitchell Reilly (VC) Key forward who takes a nice grab. He has super foot skills and has worked hard on his fitness over the last couple of years.

28. Sam Gray Shown massive improvement this year. Plays an important role down back and is hardly beaten 1v1.

29. Finn Grimes Leaves everything on the field each week. Carrys a huge workload for our team. One of the most improved in the comp.

30. Caleb Williams Versa le player who can damage opposi on teams all over the ground. Gives 100% onfield and is a great leader of our young group.

32. Gene Robinson Goal kicking machine who gets people through the gate. Sets a high standard for himself which li s others.

33. Josh Werchon Highly skilled wingman who can break the game apart with his lightning speed and ability to run all day.

37. Billy Shanks Young defensive weapon. o en gets a job every week and rarely disappoints.

41. Clay Reilly Would run through a brick wall for any team mate. Compete ve, hates ge ng beaten and does what he can to make his team be er.

48. Zac McGuinness Tall young defender who loves to compete, rarely beaten and provides run the other way.

53. Harry Willis Li le fella with great skills.

First year at senior level who has shown improvement. Everyones favourite team mate.

58. Eli Redman Young gun coming through who has shown he can match it at senior level. Great by foot and has explosive pace.

59. Jaxon Cushion Bucket loads of talent.

Has great speed, super athle c and slowly learning his cra down forward.

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NORTH GAMBIER TIGERS YELLOW & BLACK

Back Row: David Bruhn (President), Adam Prosperi-Porta, Elijah Firth, Tim Mclinerney, Jordy Holli , Mitch Whan, Nick Brown, Kenny Goodes (Team Manager), Third Row: Bri Schiller (Trainer), Sara Spencer (Trainer), Aiden Barry (Trainer), Tom McLennan, Sam Stafford, Henry Gould, Sco Fle , Joel Griffith, Luke Hocking (Trainer) Second Row: Declan Kenny, Dylan Munn, Jake Schutz, Jus n McConnell (Coach), Brad Stafford (C), Nick McInerney (C), Hamish Telford, Sam Egan Front Row: Jay Turner, Tyler Harris, Jack O'Connor Absent: Aus n Kitschke, Bre Shepherdson, Ethan Norman, Luke Powell, Nick Blachut, Nick More , Tom Fle , Tim Scarth, Toby De Wit, Will Stafford, Sam Griffith (Runner), Craig Turner (Runner), Stephen Day (Bench Coach), Nick Mark

2. Nick McInerney – Co Captain – Rugged onballer, leads by example.

4. Nick More – Explosive X factor forward.

5. Henry Gould – Talented junior, capable of playing both ends of the ground.

8. Ciaran Buckley – Experienced footballer, leader on the ground.

9. Will Stafford – Strong marking forward.

10. Joel Griffth - Smart wingman that always chooses the right op on with the ball 13. Jake Schutz – Class defender, a handful for most forwards in the league.

14. Aus n Kitschke – Playing great footy with Glenelg, any game for North is a bonus.

15. Jay Turner – Classy junior, strong hands, smart with the ball.

17. Hamish Telford – Quality player, disposal and pace an asset.

18. Jordan Holli – The General in defence.

19. Declan Kenny – Honest defender, knows his ability to get the job done.

21. Sam Stafford – Dynamic Forward, unstoppable at full stretch.

26. Nick Mark – Clever footballer when firing can play on talls or smalls 27. Bradley Stafford – Co Captain – Solid year on field with more midfield me.

29. Dylan Munn – Can turn a game with sublime skills or defensive pressure.

30. Mitch Whan – Honest defender, plays his role.

32. Nicholas Brown – Solid defender, can run with opponent’s best player.

33. Jus n McConnell – Forward dynamo, s ll can give defenders nightmares.

34. Sam Egan – Returned to football and straight back into his customary role in defence.

35. Tim McInerney – Defender turned forward. Presents well, gives another op on for midfielders to hit up.

42. Cambell Baker – Honest around the ground ruckman.

45. Toby DeWit – Up and coming young star with raw natural talent.

Can play in mul ple posi ons.

54. Tyler Harris - Tough in an under mid half forward that punches well above his weight 55. Bre Shepherdson – Can play both ends of the ground, strong willed compe tor.

85. Elijah Firth - Promising junior leads from the front by running and compe ng hard all day.

90. Nick Blachut – Classy ball user.

Breaks the lines and carries the ball.

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WEST GAMBIER ROOS BLUE & RED

Back Row: Callum Hein, Max Crook, Mitch Boyd, Riley Wilson, Lewis McClintok, Cooper Sanderson, Kayne Badman, James Keatley, Trueman Schrader, Joshua Kranz, Jordan Aston, Anthony Bull (trainer) Robyn Badman (trainer).

Front Row: Joel Bull, Alex Pearson, Darren Smith, Dylan Gillies, Tom Dolan (c) , Nathan Lewis (coach), William McKinney, Jesse Hewe , James Waugh.

Absent: Sam Von Duve, Aaron Herron, Jake Biszko

14. Nathan Lewis – Playing Coach who leads from the front at every opportunity, Versa le tall Forward or Back with team first approach.

15. Aaron Heron - A contest bull and tackling machine but he's not all defence, he loves to a ack as well 16. Josh Kranz - Reads the play well and is deadly with me and space 17. James Waugh - Clever and speedy player who makes something happen when in possession 20. Trueman Schrader - S ngy defender who will wear down an opponent all game 21. Riley Wilson - Classy forward with clean hands and great goal sense 23. Alex Pearson - Versa le defender who has improved on his cra game a er game 32. Cooper Sanderson - Super reliable, all-round ruckman, who posi ons himself dangerously around the ground 33. Ben Leof - Powerful defender/ruck with a hunger for the contest and tough stuff

34. James Keatley - Solid one-on-one defender, a very reliable mark overhead 37. Callum Hein - Great at ground level and in the air, a handy u lity that can play anywhere 40. Will McKinnon - Handy back pocket who hates losing a contest, so he hardly does 41. Sam Von Duve - The VC and barometer of our team, always cracking in at contest 43. Max Crook - Shows great speed in open play, makes good decisions with the ball in hand 44. Jesse Hewe - When he sneaks a goal, watch for the gun show, the "Sherriff" is in town 46. Darren Smith - Senior Debutant in his 30's this year, gives 110% in every game, goal sneak 48. Joel Bull - See ball get ball, quality young player who looks comfortable at senior level, won't be in midated 50. Dylan Gillies - Big bodied mid who has brought his solid city form to the country

51. Lewis Mcclintock - Versa le forward with strong work rate, will drive the connec on from defence to a ack, all day 55. Jordan Aston - Skilful, quick and reliable mid, doesn't waste possession like he does me at work, is deadly in space 61. Jake Biszko - Brings and element of X-factor and/or chaos to or team, shows more and more each week 63. Kayne Badman - Strong forward who always, at worst break even in a contest and plenty of experience in this grade 66. Tom Dolan - Eligible to move into Woodlands but our Skipper is s ll performing beyond his years 68. Mitch Boyd - Huge finals campaign for this lad to prove if he truly is the "Ul mate Rezzie"...or just a myth

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Back Row: Nathaniel Robbins (Coach), Angus Wa s, Clay Reilly, Hamish Reilly, Dylan Shanks, Mitchell Reilly, Conall Schultz, Jack Davies, Jordon Pra , Andrew Curson, Zac Bradley, Joe Walker, Glen Thomas (Manager), Chris Denton (Runner), Jimmy Fleming (Trainer) Front Row: Hugh Armfield, Todd Craig, Harry Willis, Mathew Withers, Luke Ferguson, Mitchell Nitschke (Captain), Will O’Connor, McKensie, Varcoe, James Wa s, Adam Allen, Craig Gysbers.

1. Zac Bradley Young strong marking forward who can also play in the midfield 4. Joe Walker Tough hard at it midfielder, always at the bo om of the pack 9. Luke Ferguson Highly skilled wingman who never wastes a possession 10. Colby O'Connor Wing/fwd and super compe tve. Works hard to never get beaten and does the simple things well.

13. Hugh Armfield Young versa le player who can play anywhere on the ground 14. Mitchell Nitschke Much loved captain of the side who has worked really hard to get where he is, sense a big game just around the corner 16. Mathew Withers Silky skilled midfielder who is just as damaging in the backline 19. Craig Gysbers Veteran of the side who loves the one on one contest and is rarely beaten, the bigger the game the be er he plays 21. Callen McGrath Wing/Half forward whos great in 1on1 situa ons. Short in stature but one of the best tacklers in the side 23. Kynan Dunn Young ruckman with great mobility around the ground. S ll u18's but has shown a great improvement 24. Nathaniel Robbins Veteran Playing

coach who will look to lead from the front 25. Mitchell Reilly Key forward who takes a nice grab. He has super foot skills and has worked hard on his fitness over the last couple of years.

26. Adam Allen Reliable forward line player who gives his all everyweek 27. Aidan Schultz Versa le player who can play at either end of the ground, is really good in traffic 34. Hamish Reilly Rock solid backline player, plays on opponents much bigger than him and rarely gets beaten, leader of the backline 35. Conall Schultz Young player first year out of juniors who has great skills, forwardline player who can play in the ruck 36. Davies Jack Tough as nails player who can play anywhere on the ground who sets the standard for the team with his ferocious a ack on the ball and player 39. Todd Craig Can play anywhere on the ground, high pressure player who loves to lay a big tackle 41. Clay Reilly Would run through a brick wall for any team mate. Compete ve, hates ge ng beaten and does what he can to make his team be er.

42. Dylan Shanks First year in senior footy who ba les his heart out in the

ruck all day, improving his ruck cra everyweek 43. Will O’Connor Speedy player who loves to run and take the game on 45. McKenzie Varcoe Gives the team great versa lilty, very reiable in defence and also know where the goals are if required to play forward 47. Jack Oppelaar New player to the club who provides plenty of dash in the backline 49. Andrew Curson Turt can play on bigs or smalls in the backline, couragous as they come 50. James Wa s Another versa le player who gives his all for the club week in week out, will do whatever is required for the team 52. Jordon Pra Tight checking backman who wears his opponent like a glove and makes them earn every kick 53. Harry Willis Small in stature but not afraid to win the hard ball, very clever in traffic and highly skilled, much loved by all team mates 54. Angus Wa s Young developing center half forward who can take a good grab and also play in the ruck 57. Nick Ash Clever half forward who loves to kick a goal

PRELIMINARY FINAL U/18's 11.10

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MILLICENT

RED, BLACK & WHITE

Back Row: Peter Duncan (Coach), Riley Redway, Nicholas Joy, Aus n Fuller, Kynan Dunn, Tyrone May, Deegan Lasle , Sue Varcoe (Manager), Front Row: Jed Haines, Billy Shanks, Josh Werchon (Captain), Jaxon Cushion ( Vice Captain), Kade Varcoe, Ty Lang 1. Josh Werchon (C) Running machine who never stops working. Has speed and zip and breaks the lines.

2. Tyrone May Key posi on player who competes hard. Has silky foot skills.

3. Ty Lang In and under player who provides grunt for his team wherever is needed.

6. Blake Werchon U/16 who puts his hand up each week. Cra y forward who cant help but find the footy in good spots 7. Ma Varcoe Dour defender who is hard to beat. Elite 1 v 1 scrapper.

11. Jed Haines Skilled Forward Flanker who provides plenty of run and carry, can be a match winner on his day.

12. Aus n Fuller Developing key pos on who reads the ball well, can be a tricky match up anywhere on the ground.

14. Billy Shanks Elite defender, who is cool and calm under pressure. Deadly le foot who provides a lot of drive and run from half back.

15. Nick Joy Big bodied midfielder who is an exci ng and raw talent. Skillfull and clean hands and tough 1 v 1 match up. Can be a match winner.

16. Kade Varcoe Highly talented and level headed footballer. Elite decision maker. Always gives his best and has proven himself at the higher level.

17. Jack O'Leary Chippy small forward / defender. Can pop up anywhere and always provides a contest.

18. Kynan Dunn Developing big man who has a strong leap and hands. Loves to throw his frame around on the ground. Our barometer.

19. Jaxon Cushion (VC) Raw talented forward. Has speed, agility and a

massive leap. Seriously tough match up at any level.

20. Tallan Dunn U/16 who is star ng to grow into his body. Has s cky hands and is beginning to read the game well.

24. Deegan Lasle Star ng to grow in confidence as a forward. Foot skills are ge ng be er and be er each week and strait lines the ball.

29. Alex Wesolowski Cra y forward who backs up from our U/16s each week. Knows where the goals are.

36. Riley Redway Solidly built U/16 who always puts in. Reads the ball well and cant help but find the footy.

PRELIMINARY FINAL U/18's 11.10

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WEST GAMBIER ROOS BLUE & RED

Front Row: Brooklyn winterfield, Charlie Carson, Harry Opperman, Bana Say, Reece Cowling (c), Todd Lewis (coach) , Will Crook, Bronson Boult, Brad Cowling, Joe Judd, Shar Nay Than.

Back Row: Mitch Cornolo, Ben Has ngs, Brady Cook, Tom Smith, London Shane Lefever, Sjaakie Duivenvoorde, Aaron Ramsey, Ethan Giddings, Jack Carson, Nate Davey, Billy Wiese, Jacob Rigney, Anthony Bull (trainer)

1. Ethan Gladman Genuine ball winner. The game slows down for him 2. Shar Nay Than Fast, crea ve.

Plays like CJ from the Hawks.

4. Jacob Rigney The Flash - a scary prospect on and off the field.

5. Bronson Boult Tough as nails.

Puts his head where angels fear to tread.

7. Charlie Carson Light in stature, but never shirks a contest and knows how to find the footy.

8. Ba Nay Say Hard inside mid who can also break the game open on the outside.

9. Jack Carson Spiritual leader of the group and a very consistent performer.

11. Ethan Giddings Wenman Jr. Leads the troops.

13. Will Crook Heart and soul of the team.

15. Landon Shane Lefever Leads up. Can take a grab and kicks his

goals. Talented.

16. Mitchell Cornolo Workhorse, can take a grab and knows where the goals are 17. Thomas Smith 20. Sjaakie Duivenvoorde Chops off well across the back half line.

23. Brady Cook Honest footballer who can pop up with a few goals.

24. Reece Cowling Bull, get out of his way 26. Elisha Bowden S cks to the task every week. Strong in defence.

27. Ben Has ngs Reliable defender on the last line.

28. Aaron Ramsey Absolute ball magnet. Unicorn.

29. Joshua Cornolo Big presence.

Too strong for most.

50. Nate Davey Tall, agile, fast and great footy brain.

56. Brooklyn Winterfield don't underes mate his size. Smart,

honest footballer 58. Joseph Judd Silky, a class above for an under 16 10. Tarkyn Morale 67. Harrison Opperman Billy Wiese a live wire. Polished player.

PRELIMINARY FINAL U/16's 9.50

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SOUTH GAMBIER DEMONS RED RED & WHITE

Back Row L-R: Ma Ray (Asst Coach), Addison Sims, Kobe Bannon, Ma hew Thomas, Liam Delaney, Lachie Ray, Brydon Klingberg, Mickey Richardson Middle Row: Michelle Kuhl (Team Manager), Jakob Hann, Lachlan Broome, Harry Fisher, Jared Kuhl, Nelson Forbes, Rex Jones, Darren Keding (Coach) Front Row: Angus Urquhart, Maxan Whitehead, Will Boston, Lochlan Thiele (Captain), Zac Hopgood (Vice Captain), Hudson Keding (Dept Vice Captain), Maurice Goldsmith 8. Lachlan Broome Solid ruckman and key posi on back man 10. Hudson Keding Uses his voice really well, great tackler, improved skills this year.

11. Maurice Goldsmith Never gets beaten one on one, great skills 13. Rex Jones Crucial on baller and loves to run with the footy 14. Harry Fisher Played at both ends of the ground, great target up forward 15. Will Boston Great improvement this year, never beaten one on one.

16. Jared Kuhl Loves having the ball in his hands and performs well in the ruck 18. Nelson Forbes Athle c ruckman who provides plenty of run both ways.

19. Lochlan Thiele Our skipper this year, always gives 100%, great skills.

20. Liam Delaney Great set of hands and loves kicking goals 22. Mickey Richardson Awesome speed and loves ge ng forward to kick goals from the wing 23. Kobe Bannon Ferocious a ack on the player and ball this year 24. Zac Hopgood Hard at the footy and gives 100% all day 25. Angus Urguhart Great defensive player - has held his opponents very quiet this year 26. Lachlan Ray Has a good set of hands and has taken some good grabs this year

27. Brydon Klingberg Great half back flanker with a great le foot out of the backline 29. Max Whitehead Loves the 50/50 ball, tackling and has speed to burn.

30. Addison Sims Excellent skills, has improved out of sight this year.

32. Jakob Hann Has plenty of athle cism and great kick of the ball 36. Ma Thomas Had some terrific games as a lead up forward.

44. Dean Harten Plays up from U14’s, very good skills Merlin Hopgood Plays up from U14’s, always gives 100% Charlie Lockwood Plays up from U14’s, elusive forward.

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PRELIMINARY FINAL U/16's 9.50

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MILLICENT SAINTS

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MILLICENT

RED, BLACK & WHITE

Back Row L to R: David Dunn (Team Manager), Daniel Hateley, Harry Gibbs, Jackson Bowden, Harry Mules, Jack Hagge , Alex Wesolowski, Harry Damhuis, Jackson Dean, Saxon Snook, Darren Dean (Coach) Front Row: Sam Hunt, Tallan Dunn, Blake Werchon, Eli Redman, Jacob Todd (Captain), Kalan Shanks, Riley Redway, Max Rohrlach, Brodi Sims

1. Je Werchon Under 14 whos growing in confidence and adds fire power up forward 3. Harry Damhuis Growing in confidence and improving every game 4. Daniel Hateley Ever reliable defender who rarely gets beaten 6. Blake Werchon Skilful player with great family pedigree who can play all over the ground 7. Eli Redman One of the onfield leaders who dominates with pace and foot skills 8. Max Rohrlach Reliable defender who has improved with every game and gives his best each week 9. Kalan Shanks On field leader with silky smooth skills who regularly takes spectacular marks 10. Tallan Dunn Exi ng wing man who can play a key role down back if needed

11. Jackson Dean Hardnut defender who lets opposi on know their in for a hard game 13. Dylan Sigston tough Under 14 who's ac ons speak loader than words 15. Brodie Sims Big improver who kicks freakish goals 19. Harry Gibbs This guy has the X factor and on his day is unstoppable 23. Kobe Gibson Talented under 14 with a big future 24. Sam Hunt Tough as nails defender/onballer who never backs down in a contest 26. Jackson Bowden Tall Defender with pace that can play ruck if needed and is a intercept mark specialist 29. Jack Hagget One of our tall ruckmen who's leap gives him great advantage over his

opposi on 29. Jacob Todd (Captain) Dominant forward who's strong overhead and a huge kick 34. Alex Wesolowski Le foot goal kicking machine who loves a celebra on 36. Riley Redway Solid defender who takes no.1 opposi on defender most weeks 45. Charlie Damhuis Under 14 who's not afraid to take it up to the big boys 50. Harry Mules The teams number one ruckman who has shown huge improvement this year

PRELIMINARY FINAL U/14's 8.30

AM

F.L.

MILLICENT

MILLICENT SAINTS RED, BLACK & WHITE

Back Row L to R: David Hunt (Team Manager), Adam Smith, Max Hunt, Charlie Damhuis, Zac Ash, Harrison Thwaites, William Wilson, Cooper Todd, Dylan Sigston, Beau Douglas, Liam Cawood, Jason Werchon (Coach) Front Row: Naite Thompson, Lenny Tunkin, Klaye Kenny, Sam Matherson Gronn, Je Werchon, Kobe Gibson (Captain) William Bohlin, Cash Kenny, Cur s Shanks.

1. Je Werchon Silky rover who is dangerous around the goals 5. Klaye Kenny Skill full player who has great speed and can play all over the ground 6. Adam Smith Hard Onballer who is a great team man 9. Max Hunt Has had a great year and can play in any posi on on the ground 10. Kobe Gibson (Captain) Dominant onballer who has had a stellar year, one to watch.

11. Cur s Shanks Tough defender and is never beaten 1 V 1 12. Lenny Tunkin Exi ng wing man who has great speed and skill 14. Naite Thompson Young star who has great skills and looks to be a future champion 15. Dylan Sigston Has shown huge improvement this year, can play any posi on on the ground 16. Harrison Thwaites The teams number one ruckman who has

shown huge improvement this year 23. William Bohlin Huge improver and one to watch throughout the finals 24. Cash Kenny Speedy forward who can kick goals from anywhere 41. Cooper Todd Has had a great year and is improving each week 42. Liam Cawood Reliable forward who gives his best each week 45. Charlie Damhuis Tough onballer who always puts his team first 46. Sam Matherson Gronn Gri y half back flanker who never gives his man an inch 48. William Wilson Champion centre half back who has all the a ributes of a future star 50. Beau Douglas Skill full half back flanker who sets the team up when he has the ball in hand 51. Zac Ash Skill full wing man who has had an outstanding year 59. Cambell Hateley Talented Forward who can win a game off his

own boot Jason Werchon (Coach) Absolute legend, buy him a beer if you see him around.

David Hunt (Team Manager) AKA: Slug legend bloke who is the coolest team manager in the league Robbie Thompson (Runner) He was a champion player and bloke, for a runner he does a lot of walking!

PRELIMINARY FINAL U/14's 8.30

AM

F.L.

NORTH GAMBIER TIGERS YELLOW & BLACK

Back Row: Luca Roulstone, Jackson Driver, Bowen Rogers, Zac Cordell, Aaron Dally, Je Davis, Xan Stephens, Vincent Dellorefice Second Row: Ben Braithwaite, Will Norman, lowani Coleman, Amani Walker, Chad McLaughlin, Sam Crispino, Penny Coleman Front Row: Jasmyn Plew-Jones, Eadie Mustart, Cooper Turner (Captain), Craig Turner (Coach), Kade Allen (Captain), James Fle , Connor Lunnay Absent: Serge Crispino (Team Manager), Jay Turner (Runner)

2. Aaron Dally. Classy forward/onballer. Reads the play excep onally well, strong mark and can find the goals.

3. Cooper Turner. Co-Captain. Skillful and great user of the ball. Runs hard all day. Brings teammates into the game.

7. Iowani Coleman. Vice Captain.

Dominant ruckman, strong overhead and athle c. Inspires his teammates.

8. Jackson Driver. Skillful player on the wing. Uses the ball well and gets plenty of it.

10. Bowen Rogers. Dependable backman. Plays an important role, always composed.

13. Ben Braithwaite. A acking defender. Hits the ball hard and runs hard. Rarely beaten.

14. James Fle . Enthusias c forward. Great team player.

19. Je Davis. Good kick of the ball and reliable in the backline.

22. Kade Allen. Co-Captain. Heart of the team. Fierce a ack on the ball, evasive and great mark. Can take the

game on like few others.

23. Vincent Dellorefice. Has become a clever, important forward. Can go back when needed.

24. Amani Walker. Plays well in the ruck and will get be er with experience and confidence.

26. Xan Stephens. First season back playing football. Will improve with a year under his belt and as his fitness increases.

34. Luca Roulstone. Speedy winger, skillful and good mark. Has played games for Glenelg throughout the season.

39. Eadie Mustart. Very reliable back-pocket. Hard at the ball and not o en beaten one on one. Has played for Glenelg.

42. Penny Coleman. Plays her role at half forward and is always composed with the ball. Has played for Glenelg.

52. Sam Crispino. Physically strong player, can go forward or back.

Booming kick. Good one on one mark.

55. Will Norman. Vice Captain. Can

play forward, ruck or back. Good overhead and reliable kick.

Important player for the team.

57. Chad McLaughlin. Fullforward/CHF. Great lead and mark.

Decep vely quick and will play an important role throughout the finals.

65. Zac Cordell. Vice Captain. Hard working on-baller. Always has his head over the ball. Gives his all each week.

75. Connor Lunnay. Good skills and can run. Has improved throughout the season as his confidence grows.

84. Jasmyn Plew-Jones. Reliable back flanker. Good tackler and is as hard at the ball as anyone on the field. Has played for Glenelg.

Sam Baron. Skillful under 12 who isn't out of place in the under 14s.

Uses the ball well, can be important for the team.

Esaie Kulimusi. Tough under 12 who is composed and reliable every game. Can add some spark to the team.

TEAM SELECTIONS PRELIMINARY FINAL A-GRADE 2.30

PM BLUE LAKE SPORTS PARK

CLUB NOTES

MILLICENT SAINTS

MILLICENT

RED, BLACK & WHITE There are just some things women should never say to a man, nothing defeats a man's spirit more than hearing the words "Here, just let me do that" women are thinking that they are just helping ge ng a task done quickly and efficiently as possible. What I hear is "Clearly you think I'm unable to do a simple job like hang a photo frame”, I need to walk over to a corner and think how incapable I am. Unless you are like Bronte who will gladly hand over his hammer grease, le -handed screw driver and glass hammer to someone very much more capable.

Another thing women ask is "does this make me look fat"… it's a lose-lose situa on for us. The fact you are asking means you probably think it does. So we can confirm how you feel, or disagree and you think we are lying, when in actuality you probably look really good!!

A favourite of mine is "you are soooo sweet" how do you not have a girlfriend"? Ummm because you won't date me!!

The dreaded ques on "what are you thinking"?

Hmmm.. I wonder if I've ever bought milk from the same cow twice? Why do we put round pizza in a square box, then eat it in triangles?

Why would Cinderella's shoe fall off, if it fits her perfectly.?

Shoe was on the other foot last week, going down to South by 37 points.

In an even contest for the first half where the ball went up and down the ground in a fast and free flowing affair. Millicent held a slight lead of

2 points going into half me. Gallio was ge ng heaps of the ball along with Frazer Bradley, while Billy Shanks and Kade Bradley were solid in defence. Gene was dangerous up forward having to counter a south ou it that pushed back hard and covered holes.

Premiership quarter seen south kicked 5 goals while Saints only managed 2. From there it was a game of catch up. Some uncharacteris c skill errors and poor decision making was costly for the Saints.

Best player who gave everything and work rate was phenomenal was Gallio, Grimes ba led hard all day in the ruck, Bill Shanks showed poise beyond his years, Frazer Bradley who plays tall and small was everywhere and Brother Kade was solid in defence rarely losing a one-on-one contest.

Goal kickers Gene 4, Willis 2, Eli Redman 1 Reserves had a 20-point win against East in the elimina on final. A er being well beaten the week before by East, Millicent come out and made a strong start pu ng on 2 majors in the 1st quarter and keeping East scoreless.

2nd quarter seen the Saints kick 2 more while limi ng East to 1 goal thanks to strong work from Gizzy and Jordy Pra in the backline.

Next 2 quarters both teams scored a goal each per quarter. With Millicent in front at final siren by 20 points Best players were Jordy, Gizzy, Colby O'Connor, Harry, Ma Withers and Hamish Reilly

NORTH GAMBIER TIGERS STEPH CONTIN - 2021 TOYOTA VOLUNTEER AWARD A massive and hear elt congratula ons to our own Steph Con n who has been awarded with the Toyota AFL Community Football Volunteer Award for South Australia.

Steph does numerous roles for North Gambier, and the Western Border Football League, in the men’s and junior compe on and also is a massive contributor to the Limestone Coast Women’s League.

Congratula ons and thank you Steph - your commitment and dedica on is greatly appreciated.

State/Territory volunteers receive - $200 Prize / voucher - Cer ficate of recogni on for significant contribu on to the AFL - Invita on to the Toyota AFL Na onal Volunteer Awards online event, to be held mid-season Great work Steph

Special men on goes to Aiden Schultz who played his 50th senior game on Sunday.

Congratula ons Schultzy!

This week Sees both Lyndon (Winnie) Smith and Mitchell (Dredge) Reilly play their 50th senior club game we wish them both the best. Go Saints Making my Mark.

The Under 18s went down on Sat in their Semi to South and need to back up this week to progress. Aussie and Wezza kicking 2 goals each and Dunny, Cush and Billy 1. Best Players on the day were a very busy Kynan Dunn, Nick Joy, Ty Lang Worm, Shanksy and Aussie.

The Under 16s had a solid win over West on Sunday with Brodie Sims and Kobe in form with 3, Eli and Toddy 2 each and Wezza, Gibbsy and Max Hunt with 1 apiece. Best Players were Eli, Kalan, Jack Hagge , Simsy, Kobe and Je Werchon.

Under 14s fought hard to snag the win over East with Ryder Lindner, Kobe and Max Hunt all boo ng goals. Best went to Hard man Charlie Damhuis, followed by Kobe, Coop Todd, Je , Dyl Sigston and Lenny Tunks.

Best of Luck to all teams this weekend!! Go Saints!

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SEMI FINAL RESULTS WESTERN BORDER NETBALL ASSOCAITION 1ST SEMI FINAL RESULTS A GRADE North Gambier 54 (C. Davey, E. Brown) d West Gambier 49 (C. Davey, A. Cram) A RESERVE East Gambier 57 (A. Geraghty, C. Horrigan) d West Gambier 43 (M. Horrigan, C. Hunter) B GRADE North Gambier advanced to the preliminary final as Casterton Sandford was unable to play due to Victorian lockdown.

C GRADE South Gambier 33 (J. McGregor, M> Dalton) d East Gambier 30 (J. Clark, D. Waters) 17 & UNDER West Gambier 60 (Z. Malseed, M. Milich) d North Gambier 34 (L. Norman, G. Morello) 15 & UNDER A West Gambier 44 (L. Simpson, L. Croker) d East Gambier 27 (T. Geraghty, I. Dwyer) 15 & UNDER B Millicent 32 (H. McGrath, M. Alcock) d West Gambier 21 (A. Hudson, H. Boult) 13 & UNDER A South Gambier 37 (G. Dalton, B. Ridding) d West Gambier 25 (S. Lindner, E. Jolley) 13 & UNDER B West Gambier advanced to the preliminary final as Casterton Sandford was unable to play due to Victorian lockdown.

WESTERN BORDER NETBALL ASSOCAITION 2nd SEMI FINAL RESULTS A GRADE East Gambier 53 (B. Creek, T. Gray) d Millicent 46 (L. Denton, L. Duldig A RESERVE Millicent 60 (A. Janssen, S. Gallio) d North Gambier 56 (P. McInerney, L. Morgan-Howe) B GRADE South Gambier 42 (L. Bruggemann, J. O'Neil) d Millicent 37 (J. Sunderland, K. Walker) C GRADE Millicent 52 (S. Sims, K. Coghlan) d North Gambier 35 (B. Young, K. Dyson) 17 & UNDER Millicent 53 (O. Dean, L. Denton) d South Gambier 47 (A. Duncan, E. Bouchier) 15 & UNDER A Millicent 38 (A. Janssen, L. Paul) d North Gambier 28 (T. Human, A. Norman) 15 & UNDER B East Gambier advanced to the grand final due to Victorian lockdown and Casterton Sandford will hopefully be able to play in this weekend's preliminary final.

13 & UNDER A Millicent 49 (P. Paul, M. Gysbers) d North Gambier 32 (C. Mitchell, K. Anderson) 13 & UNDER B North Gambier 25 (M. Wells, M. Allen) d Millicent 15 (J. Hibberd, K. Dunn)

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LADDERS 15 & UNDER A

A-GRADE East Gambier Millicent West Gambier North Gambier South Gambier Cast. Sandford

P W D 14 13 0 15 13 0 14 7 0 15 7 0 14 2 0 12 0 0

Millicent North Gambier East Gambier West Gambier Cast. Sandford South Gambier

P W D 15 13 1 15 11 0 14 8 0 14 5 0 12 3 1 14 1 0

L F 1 880 2 1011 7 867 8 825 12 614 12 398

A PTS 533 27 766 26 781 15 733 14 903 5 879 3

% 62.27 56.89 52.60 52.95 40.47 31.16

Millicent North Gambier West Gambier East Gambier Cast. Sandford South Gambier

P W D 15 15 0 14 11 0 14 6 0 14 5 1 12 2 0 13 1 1

Cast. Sandford East Gambier Millicent West Gambier North Gambier South Gambier

P W D 12 12 0 14 11 0 15 9 0 14 5 0 15 4 0 14 1 0

F 921 812 645 709 563 473

A PTS 659 27 629 22 645 17 709 11 619 10 868 3

% 58.29 56.34 52.29 47.94 47.63 35.27

B-GRADE Millicent South Gambier Cast. Sandford North Gambier East Gambier West Gambier

P W D 15 13 0 14 12 0 12 8 0 15 5 1 14 3 1 14 0 0

L 2 2 4 9 10 14

F 759 721 517 521 481 488

P W D 15 14 0 15 10 0 14 8 0 14 6 0 14 3 0 12 1 0

L 1 5 6 8 11 11

F 678 630 492 522 434 297

A PTS 454 26 522 25 416 19 644 11 664 8 786 1

% 62.54 58.00 55.41 44.72 42.00 38.30

Millicent South Gambier West Gambier North Gambier Cast. Sandford East Gambier

% 73.23 65.81 47.16 41.36 31.16 29.64

L 0 3 6 9 11 13

F 531 433 392 374 353 201

A PTS 290 27 355 23 373 18 391 11 475 8 400 3

% 64.67 54.94 51.24 48.88 42.63 33.44

Millicent North Gambier South Gambier West Gambier East Gambier Cast. Sandford

P W D 15 15 0 15 12 0 14 8 0 14 4 0 14 3 0 12 0 0

L 0 3 6 10 11 12

F 808 694 358 368 279 117

A PTS 238 30 248 24 474 17 499 9 586 7 579 3

% 77.24 73.67 43.02 42.44 32.25 16.81

13 & UNDER B A PTS 400 28 523 20 463 17 527 13 619 7 521 5

% 62.89 54.64 51.51 49.76 41.21 36.30

17 & UNDER P W D 15 15 0 14 9 0 14 8 0 15 6 0 12 3 0 14 1 0

A PTS 314 30 335 22 512 13 550 12 614 7 522 4

13 & UNDER A

C-GRADE Millicent North Gambier East Gambier South Gambier West Gambier Cast. Sandford

F 859 645 457 388 278 220

15 & UNDER B

A-RESERVE L 1 4 6 9 8 13

L 0 3 8 8 10 11

L F A 0 1049 594 5 1437 622 6 802 738 9 575 1507 9 459 619 13 552 794

PTS 30 19 17 12 9 3

% 63.84 69.79 52.07 27.61 42.57 41.01

Millicent North Gambier West Gambier Cast. Sandford East Gambier South Gambier

P 15 15 14 12 14 14

W D 13 0 12 0 10 0 3 1 3 1 0 0

L 2 3 4 8 10 14

F 405 430 321 180 207 104

A PTS 193 26 187 24 193 21 249 10 399 8 426 1

% 67.72 69.69 62.45 41.95 34.15 19.62

NETBALL GAME TIMES 9am & 8.45am - 13 & Under A & 11 & Under 10.15am - 15 & Under A & 13 & Under B 11.30am -17 & Under & 15 & Under B 1.00pm - A Reserve & C Grade 2.30pm - A Grade & B Grade *All mes are in South Australian me zones

MATCH REPORTS 2nd SEMI FINAL A GRADE – EAST GAMBIER V MILLICENT When a grand final spot is on the line, things are always tough and uncompromising and that is how the A Grade 2nd semi final between East Gambier and Millicent turned out. No player took a backwards step as the a acking payers tried to find space and the defensive players looked to shut that space down.

Ball movement for the most part was deliberate and slow as players commi ed to looking a er the ball and they had to as any pass that was slightly off the mark was reeled in by the defensive players from the opposi on.

In a seesawing contest, East Gambier always had the edge as Tyne Bosko, Lisa Fyfe and Bo Creek wore their opponents like a glove, ge ng their hands to plenty of balls for forcing errors.

At the offensive end it was all about the driving of Emily Hunter, the angle work of Tarsh McCallum, who will relish the week off given her foot injury could do with further rest, and the great ming and composure of Amryn Bosko.

And when all of that is happening around Tenille Gray, who worked high up court, and then took control in the a acking third as she worked the ball with her team mates un l a good scoring opportunity emerged, it was a tough day out for the Saints defenders, who weren't able to consistently apply the same pressure as the previous week when the two sides met.

Gray finished with an impressive 32 from 37, while at the other end, it was more a supply issue. The accuracy on the finish was there from Tabatha Sanderson and Demi Verbena, but the Saints a acking half just couldn't find enough flow as East disrupted their forays forward on many occasions.

The Saints threatened a number of mes but each me they worked their way back to striking distance, East would li again and extend the gap, eventually advancing to the grand final with a seven goal victory.

A RESERVE - MILLICENT V NORTH GAMBIER The influence of the respec ve goal shooters was always going to be a key factor in the A Reserve 2nd semi final and Millicent's Annelise Janssen and North's Alisha Bryan didn't disappoint as they anchored their respec ve teams' offensive line – Janssen ne ng 11 from 14 and Bryan 13 from 14 as the Saints took a one

A-Grade Por a McCrae, Amryn Bosko

goal lead into the first break.

It was much of the same in the second quarter in what was another arm wrestle. Ali Campbell was pivotal for the Saints as she hit the circle hard and fed the ball with precision to Janssen, who shot a perfect 13 straight, while Phoebe McInerney was performing a similar role for North with her hard driving and accurate delivery.

Millicent led by three at the main break and decided to inject rising teenage star Olivia Dean into the contest to add some height to the defensive end as the match con nued its goal for goal theme with Millicent taking a five goal lead into the final term.

McInerney was again cri cal with her hard running for the Tigers, while Shelby Gallio relished the move into the centre for Millicent and started to become an influen al player.

North moved Libby Morgan-Howe to the centre in the final quarter and McInerney to the a acking wing and Morgan-Howe's pace started to open up the Tigers defensive end and with Bryan solid as rock under the post with 10 from 12, the Tigers threatened but just couldn't threaten enough, going down by four goals as the Saints booked a grand final berth.

B GRADE – MILLICENT V SOUTH GAMBIER With Millicent and South Gambier entering the B Grade 2nd semi final on the back of their last encounter being a one goal win to the Demons, it was always going to be an epic ba le and it did not disappoint.

Millicent coach and goal shooter Jacqui Ma hews certainly led from the front in the opening quarter, conver ng 11 from 14 as she took advantage of the hard running of Jackie Sunderland and with defenders Heather Douglas and Nicole Domaschenz snapping up the missed goals from South, the Saints looked set to power to victory, enjoying a five goal quarter me lead.

Things se led in the second, with a scoreline of 11-all as South started to win way more possession and while Demons defenders Bella Morale and Charlene Riley started to make life more difficult for the Saints goalers, Ma hews s ll made her mark with nine from 11.

In the third, South managed to claw back one

A Grade - Emily Hunter & Lisa Duldig

goal. In terms of possession and opportuni es to score, it was the most even of the match, with the hard running Sunderland and her influence at both ends of the court cri cal for the Saints and Morale and Riley star ng to make life even tougher for the Saints frontline.

The final quarter flipped the game on its head.

Jaymee O'Neil was sublime as she found space, conver ng seven from 10, as well as feeding accurately to Leyna Bruggemann. The defenders were also s ll having an influence, with Tash A will and Ruby Richter, who took the centre bib for the final quarter, pressuring the feeders and allowing Riley and Morale to completely shut down the Millicent frontline.

South enjoyed 23 scoring opportuni es to Millicent's seven and in the end South Gambier booked a grand final spot with a five goal victory.

C GRADE – MILLICENT V NORTH GAMBIER Millicent started this match with a bang. No doubt fuelled by dropping their first match of the season in the final minor round to East Gambier. Millicent centre Nicola Ba en and goal a ack Sapphire Sims were finding great connec on and with the defensive effort from the Saints denying North many scoring opportuni es, it was a tough opening stanza for the Tigers. Zoe Rout was working hard on the a acking wing for North Gambier but by quarter me the deficit was eight goals.

North definitely se led into their work in the second quarter and with more scoring opportuni es, it gave a chance for Hannah Fox, who converted six straight, and Bailey Young, who was crea ve at goal shooter, to really shine and bring their team back into the contest.

The deficit was nine at half me but the Tigers con nued to dig deep to try and claw back some ground.

Kate Dyson, who had been damaging in the defensive circle in the first half, moved to centre and her ba le with Ba en was the match up of the quarter but in the end, North only broke even and it was nine going into the last.

It was one way traffic in the last as the shoo ng combina on of Sims and Jodie Reilly ne ng 18 from 22 to put the result beyond doubt.

A Reserve Ac on - Ali Campbell

C Grade Ac on - Krystal Coghlan & Hannah Fox

MATCH REPORTS 2nd SEMI FINAL 17 & UNDER – MILLICENT V SOUTH GAMBIER It was always going to be a ght ba le in the 17 & Under 2nd semi final between Millicent and South Gambier and it did not disappoint. It was all about the respec ve goal a acks in the opening quarter with Millicent's State representa ve Lucy Denton se ng up play at one end and Alyssa Duncan playing the same role for the Demons.

At the first change it was the top ranked Saints by three goals and they extended that advantage to seven at the main break. Denton was again dominant, ne ng 13 from 14, but the rare opportuni es for rebounds that did present were snaffled by South goal defender Ellie Bouchier who rebounded strongly as well as ge ng some important deflec ons to keep the Demons in touch.

Both sides swing the changes at the main break.

Millicent introduced Saige Gibson and Sophie O'Connor into the contest on the wings, while the hard running Lydia Megaw gave her wing a ack bib to Tully McShane, with Georgia Ryan entering the contest at goal shooter and Alannah Clayton moving to wing defence to replace the hard working Ruby Richter.

Denton and Rylee Kenny swapped roles for the Saints as well and Denton was again the focal point in the third as she ne ed 12 from 15, while Duncan con nued to be cri cal for the Demons.

Missed shots for South though were turnovers as Olivia Dean and Por a McRae dominated the rebounding contests and by three quarter me it was an 11 goal advantage.

The Demons fought back hard though, with Duncan conver ng 10 straight as she capitalised on the st4rong defensive work of Chelsea Dunn and Bouchier, while Alannah Clayton also created some turnover ball from the defensive wing.

But in the end, the three quarter me advantage proved too much and Millicent advanced to the grand final with a six goal victory.

15 & UNDER A – MILLICENT V NORTH GAMBIER Minor premiers were missing Abby Denton and Edie Easterby and in the first half, North Gambier took full advantage of the disrup on to the line up in the 15 & Under A 2nd semi final.

While the Saints got off to a great start, powering to an 8-2 lead on the back of Annelise Janssen shoo ng accurately, while for North, Ava Collins was the key link player, helping lead the comeback, along with the defensive efforts of Tenielle Human and Stella Mobbs and by the first break the damage was only two goals – the Saints with the advantage.

Mobbs and Human con nued to make life tough for the Saints frontline in the second quarter, forcing errors on the feed with their ght checking and willingness to contest and with Macey Griffith ne ng seven from nine, the Tigers started to take control of the scoreboard going into the main break two goals up.

Millicent midcourters Poppy Venn and Lillie Paul kept the Saints in touch but it set up a

mammoth second half.

Both sides swing the changes in a bid to gain an advantage – Millicent injec ng 13 & Under A player Piper Paul into the mid court, moving Venn to the goal a ack role and moving Ella Easterby onto the defensive wing. North added Tora Jones to the defensive wing and the fresh legs of Luca Roulstone to the middle but it was Millicent that started to find dominance with their new look line-up.

Maya Tarrant and Lauren Van Eeden really stepped up at the defensive end, holding the potent North a ack line to only three goals, while Piper Paul found the circle's edge and fed Janssen well to see Millicent work its way to a five goal three quarter me lead.

Lillie Paul was the star of the final quarter as she con nually won the ball back while then using her speed to drive hard down court, while for North Gambier, Human con nued to create turnover opportuni es. Janssen, too, was unstoppable as she converted 10 from 11 as Millicent advanced to the grand final with a 10 goal victory.

13 & UNDER A – MILLICENT V NORTH GAMBIER Nothing split Millicent and North Gambier in the first quarter of the 13 & Under A 2nd semi final with the goalers finishing accurately, seeing the score sit at 12-all at the first change.

Millicent's Emily Denton and North's Kelsie Anderson were also strong in the opening quarter, ge ng some important touches for their respec ve sides.

It was all about Maggie Collins in the second quarter as the hard running Tigers centre dominated in a ack and won back some cri cal ball and at the main break, North held a one goal lead. Bella Coughlan was also cri cal in the second quarter for the Saints, earning some pivotal defensive turnovers and also using her speed as a key link player.

Millicent flicked a switch in the third quarter as they started to apply be er full court tressure and the errors started to flow from the Tigers.

Millicent keeper Eva Crowe started to get some touches and Mylee Lynch was strong on the drive, ne ng eight from nine, in a quarter that saw the Saints turn that one goal deficit into a five goal three quarter me lead.

It was one way traffic in the last as Millicent powered to a 17 goal win on the back of hard running from Piper Paul and superb finishing from Ashlee Dean, who converted 12 from 15 in a dominant display.

Claire Mitchell was outstanding for the Tigers in goals, while defenders Kelsie Anderson and Ruby Mitchell never stopped looking to win the ball back, while for the Saints, Piper Paul dominated the mid court, while Mis Gysbers also ran hard all day, having an impact at both ends of the court.

13 & UNDER B – MILLICENT V NORTH GAMBIER It was all about the defenders in the opening quarter between Millicent and North Gamier in the 13 & Under B 2nd semi final. Nerves were evident from the first whistle and there were planet of errors and impressive intercep ons,

especially from Saints defender Jeda Hibberd and North keeper Penny Coleman, as both teams looked to se le and at the end of the first quarter, Millicent held a narrow one goal lead.

North took control in the second quarter as goalers Megan Wells and Mia Griffith started to combine well – Megan on the hold and Mia on the front cuts, and with some accurate finishing, the Tigers were able to build a four goal half me buffer.

The hard running of Georgia Nulty (North) and Poppy Thorne (Millicent) was also pivotal in the first half and in a bid to gain an edge, both sides swung changes at the main break.

North's accurate finishing in the shoo ng circle and the fresh legs of Lacey Allen, who came into the contest on the a acking wing, saw the Tigers threatening to take complete control but Tahnee Grosser had other ideas and she worked hard to find space through the tough defence of Penny Coleman and Mischa Human, keeping the Saints in touch with a five goal three quarter me deficit.

The Tigers did take control though in the last to build a 10 goal lead by the final whistle, with the last quarter all about the two tall shooters Kalani Dunn for Millicent and Megan Wells for North.

15 & Under A Ac on - Tenielle Human

17 & Under Ac on - Tully McShane & Daisy Tunkin

MATCH REPORTS 1st SEMI FINAL A GRADE – WEST GAMBIER V NORTH GAMBIER In the end, the damage was done in the second quarter and no ma er how many mes West Gambier challenged North Gambier in the A Grade 1st semi final, the Tigers maintained control and advanced to the preliminary final with a five goal victory.

It was the Tigers who got the be er of the start, their defensive intensity from Noni McConnell, Maddie Whaites, Teneille Barry and Mel Renko, forced the West frontline into uncharacteris c errors but some late turnover ball saw the Roos fight back to be down four at the first change.

It was in the second, though, that North, set up the victory. The defensive pressure remained unrelen ng and at the other end the pace and smarts of Brianna Walters and Ellen Brown worked the ball through the West defence to find star shooter Caroline Davey again and again.

It was the Tigers shooter's most prolific quarter, conver ng 14 from 15 as North powered to a 14 goal half me lead.

The signs were not good for the Roos who moved experienced defender Amy Cram back onto Davey and allowed Jade Ri er to run the front but it wasn't just at the defensive end that the immediate improvement came.

The a ack line started to show more pa ence and with the hard running of Carlee Davey and Tara Bryant to find the circle's edge and the work rate of Lisa McGregor, the improved defensive effort and winning of more ball started to reflect on the scoreboard.

West whi led that 14 goal half me deficit back down to single digits in the blink of an eye but then did allow some of those errors to creep back in late and North looked preliminary final bound at three quarter me with a nine goal lead.

Again, West was not so quick to give up on keeping their season alive and they made a few charges at the Tigers in the last, ge ng as close as four goals as Sarah Ri er dominated the quarter with 12 from 13, and at the other end Cram and Ri er rebounded strongly and thanks to outside pressure from Bryant and Nikeisha Facey and also picked up some cri cal turnover ball to try and bridge the gap.

But in the end, the damage had been done and

A-Grade Ac on Tenille Barry

North advanced with a five goal win.

A RESERVE – EAST GAMBIER V WEST GAMBIER The A Reserve 1st semi final between East Gambier and West Gambier was a rollercoaster ride, with both sides having the chance to set up victory in what ended up a three goal win for the Bulldogs.

West started the be er of the two sides, with clinical ball movement in a ack from Zoe Malseed and Caitlin Carraill, finding Jasmine Davey and Claire Hunter in space with the duo conver ng 13 from 16 in a superb opening quarter.

At the other end, uncharacteris c errors were part of East's game but the Buldogs were able to fight back towards the end of the quarter and what should have been a lead of a few goals, had been eroded to only one for the Roos.

It was all East in the second quarter as Teagan Gray, who moved to centre, started to take control of the a ack line and with Casey Horrigan and Alysia Geraghty star ng to find be er space, the Bulldogs looked unstoppable, c o nv e r n g 1 8 f ro m 1 8 a s a s h o o n g combina on and rewarding the defensive efforts of Sharna McKinnon and Jasmine Rokov who were able to get plenty of cri cal touches.

The nine goal half me lead and the form of both sides, with West making a slew of errors in that second quarter, made many assume East would run away with a comfortable win but the young Roos had other ideas and with Zoe Malseed and Mikaela Horrigan domina ng the mid court in the third and Hannah Fisher crea ng some pivotal turnovers, it was West who started to look the be er side.

Davey converted eight from eight and Hunter only had one miss for the quarter as West started to play a more pa ent brand of netball in a ack, wai ng un l the right op on opened up.

It saw the deficit at six by the main change and set up an epic last quarter.

The Roos pushed hard with Toneya Carraill ge ng some important touches in the defensive third and Emily Dawe, who entered the game at wing defence in the second half, proving to be a cri cal link player and West had numerous opportuni es to draw level but in the

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end, McKinnon was able to make some key defensive plays when it counted and Geraghty and Casey Horrigan converted accurately.

Hunter was huge in the last quarter for West, ne ng 12 from 13 but in the end, East earned the right to take on North Gambier in this weekend's preliminary final.

C GRADE – EAST GAMBIER V SOUTH GAMBIER East Gambier entered the C Grade 1st semi final hot favourites having defeated South Gambier on the past two occasions with comfortable margins but the Demons had other ideas and in what was a goal for goal ba le for much of the contest, South kept its season alive with a three goals victory.

The Demons had their full compliment of players for the first me in many weeks and Breanna Forster and Kate Telford's hard running through the mid court allowed South to transi on the ball well, finding goalers Brooke Winterfield and Ella Egan in space.

Both sides were challenged by the severe winds during the contest and it was not a great day to be a shooter, which is why the last quarter efforts of Egan, who ne ed nine from 12 when the game was on the line was so impressive.

South led by three at quarter me with Egan leading the way at the start as well, finding good connec on with centre Maelee Dalton to help the Demons to that early lead.

The Bulldogs bounced back though as Jacinta Clark started to have an impact at the defensive end and Daniela Waters started to find some space in the a acking end and ta the main break, South's lead was only one.

It was another ght quarter in the third with plenty of turnovers and the margin was s ll one in favour of South heading into the last.

Egan's last quarter heroics were matched by East's Waters, who also had her best quarter, shoo ng eight from 10, but in the end, South's ability to keep winning back the ball through Misty Dalton and best on court Jess McGregor was the difference and the Demons advanced with a three goal victory.

13 & Under B Ac on - Jeda Nibberd

MATCH REPORTS 1st SEMI FINAL 17 & UNDER – WEST GAMBIER V NORTH GAMBIER It was always going to be an uphill ba le for North Gambier in the 17 & Under 1st semi final against West Gambier and once the Roos got off to a flier, leading by 10 at the first break, there was no ge ng back for the Tigers.

That lead blew out to 20 by the half and by the me the final whistle blew it was a 26 goal margin as West moved into the preliminary final to meet South Gambier.

The workrate of Zoe Malseed out the front of Sarah Ri er in goals for West was outstanding and with Tara Bryant driving hard to hit the circle's edge, the supply was accurate and o en as Ri er con nued to present strongly, finishing the match with 43 from 51, while Malseed also finished her opportuni es accurately.

At the other end, Maddie Milich and Hayley Pearson were working hard defensively and when Hannah Seidel was injected into the defensive line as well, it made for a hard day at the office for the Tigers a acking players.

Lauren Norman was the key target for North Gambier and she presented strongly all game, while the hard running of Gianna Morello was important, but in the end, West just had too much experience for the Tigers and ran away with the contest.

15 & UNDER A – WEST GAMBEIR V EAST GAMBIER West Gambier got off to a flier in the 15 & Under A 1st semi final on the back of Lucy Simpson presen ng strongly and ne ng 11 straight as the Roos built a five goal lead. Hard running from Leila Croker and Alex Hudson saw the Roos feeding Simpson from a good posi on and at the other end Ellie Xanthopoulos and Charlo e Sco created enough turnover ball to help the Roos to the quarter me lead. East shooter Ma lda Lamb was the best of the Bulldogs in the opening quarter, shoo ng six without a miss.

East dug in in the second quarter with some early turnover ball and be er movement in a ack. Lamb was again the focal point with her shoo ng partner Ambah Beveridge using her strong drives to open up the space for Lamb.

Jordy Davis was having a great ba le with

17 & Under Ac on - Alysha Coon

Croker in the middle, while at the defensive end Tonique Burford took some cri cal rebounds and forced some errors in delivery and by the main break it was a seven goal game. The tenscity and ght checking of Indi Dwyer and Tahlia Geraghty also saw East stay in the contest with both players also driving strongly in transi on.

West had control of the third quarter as well, despite the Bulldogs hanging tough, with Imogen McGregor entering the contest at wing a ack but turning the ball over with some strong defensive efforts and Tully Lindner also doing some strong defensive work on the other wing as well as being a key link player.

It was a 10 goal game at the final change and West finished strongly, with Simpson and Aleisha Pearson con nuing to combine well in goals and Sco and Xanthopolouos keeping the Bulldogs to only seven scoring shots, running out winners by 17 goals.

15 & UNDER B – MILLICENT V WEST GAMBIER Millicent's a ack started the game with swi ball movement between through the midcourt with their centre Alannah Pra and wing a ack Jaimie Lucas providing plenty of drive. The Saints Ma Fauchelle used her strength in the circle to be the top scorer on the court. West's wing a ack Halle Boult provided strong leads in a ack with Imogen McGregor finishing off under the post. Millicent went into the break with a four goal advantage.

The second quarter started with errors from both sides in the windy condi ons. The ght defensive pressure from Bella Gysbers and M a c k i n l e e e A l c o c k r e s t r i c t e d We s t ' s opportuni es to score, while at the other end goal shooter, Hailey McGrath made the most of her possession shoo ng accurately. Pra con nued to dominate through the centre and the Saints were able to increase their lead to go into the break 18-10.

Millicent changed their midcourt and moved Pra to WA and her connec on Fauchelle the difference as they scored from their opportuni es. Alcock rebounded any missed shots by West and in the end it was the Saints who were able to outscore West by five to take the contest 32-21.

Best players for Millicent were McGrath and Alcock and for West they were served best by Hudson and Boult.

13 & UNDER A – SOUTH GAMBIER V WEST GAMBIER South started strongly with Gracie Dalton and Kirsten Cole scoring from every opportunity a er some ght defensive pressure from the South defenders. South went into the break with an 8-goal win.

South con nued to dominate the second quarter with Ruby Milich running hard through the midcourt, connec ng well with Kasey Sims to feed Dalton who con nued to dominate in the goal circle. West's, Swaye Lindner entered the game at centre and provided strong op ons in a ack. South went into the half me break with a 17-goal advantage.

The third quarter was more evenly contested with South's defenders, Charlie A will and Bree Ridding working hard to create turnovers.

Bridie Bell entered the game at goal shooter for South and West remained unchanged. West's Ella Jolley started to find more space in the goal circle and Lindner con nued to feed well. South led by 20 goals at three quarter me.

The last quarter was West's best as Jolley scored 10 straight without a miss and goal defence Holly Jackson ghtened her defensive pressure to cause turnovers and restricted South to four goals for the quarter. South was able to win the contest by 12 goals with Dalton and Ridding playing four consistent quarters for South and for West, Lindner and Jolley provided their team with plenty of opportuni es.

West started the third quarter well, breaking the first centre pass and scoring the first two goals of the quarter. The Saints changes in a ack took them a while to se le and Annabel Judd took mely intercepts to help her side be within six at the three quarter me break.

13 & under A Ac on - Ruby Milich

13 & Under A - Ruby Mitchell defending Ashlee Dean

13 & Under A Ac on - Hayley Cowie

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Millicent Red, Black & White

Millicent and North Gambier have played three high quality, tight matches in 2021 and the preliminary final looms as another epic battle.

Preliminary final day is unchartered territory for the reigning premiers but despite not playing anywhere near their best in the 2nd semi, they did only lose to a rampaging East Gambier by six goals so with some more hard work on the training track and a few tweaks, the Saints will still be a force.

North Gambier had a

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stunning opening half against West Gambier, but would be well aware, maintaining that kind of pressure in defensive and patience in attack will need to be a four quarter effort this weekend and it would be dangerous to leave the door ajar as they did at the weekend against the Roos.

North defenders Maddie Whaites and Noni McConnell refuse to give an inch at the weekend and they face another daunting task, denying supply to Millicent shooter Tabatha Sanderson and also rein in t h e c re at i v i t y o f D e m i

Verbena.

At the other end of the court, young defender Portia McRae will need to make life tough for star Tigers shooter Caroline Davey and Hannah Nitschke will need to not only assist in limiting supply to Davey but also ensure Ellen Brown doesn't do the damage she was able to do at the weekend when her work rate, pace and well timed drives saw her not only open up space for Davey but also saw her take and convert more shots than she has in weeks.

The mid courts are both all class – Millicent's Lucy

PRELIMINARY FINAL A-RESERVE 1.00 North Gambier Yellow & Black

North Gambier challenged to p ra n ke d M i l l i c e nt strongly last weekend in the A Reserve 2nd semi final and will be eager to earn another shot at the reigning champions.

On the flip side, East Gambier knows they got out of jail at the weekend, letting the Roos back in after they set up a solid lead and it will need to be a four quarter effort to topple the Tigers.

Both sides have strong holding goal shooters and creative, hard running goal attacks and much will depend on the supply they

Tigers defenders Emily Stafford and Jessie Little are arguably the best d e fe n s i v e d u o i n t h e competition and they will ensure Geraghty and Horrigan earn every possession, while East's combination of Michelle Richardson and Sharna McKinnon love the ball in the air and hunt the i nte rc e p t i o n at e ve r y

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Denton, Lisa Duldig and Paige Nitschke up against North's Mel Renko, Brianna Walters and Teneille Barry – and the mid court that plays with the most patience with ball in hand and applies relentless pressure when they don't have possession will decide the outcome of this clash.

Millicent has a title to defend and a point to prove – there is life after Donna Denton and Hayley Dunn – and they will make it four narrow wins for 2021 and advance to the title decider.

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enjoy – North relying on the experience and smarts of Alisha Bryan and Alycia Close, with Alysia Geraghty being the focal point for the Bulldogs, with Casey Horrigan doing a mountain of work out front.

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opportunity.

Teagan Gray is coming off a great month in the mid court for East Gambier, especially when wearing the centre bib, and her battle with Phoebe McInerney will be one of the key battles of the contest.

North Gambier's Libby Morgan-Howe is also in stellar form in the mid court and her battle with Jasmine Rokov will be pivotal as they are both blessed with speed and both are tenacious and never take a backwards step.

Chloe Perryman looms as t h e X f a c t o r fo r E a s t Gambier. She has been strong through the mid court but can take a role in any area of the court if it comes time to shuffle the deck chairs. She did tweak an ankle in the 1st semi final but returned to the court and should be fine to take her place and will no doubt have a good battle with Madi Stegmeyer, who is a tight checking wing defender.

East won't die wondering but the Tigers should earn their rematch with the Saints on grand final day.

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Millicent Red, Black & White

The B Grade preliminary final doesn't have the same form line as some of the other finals as North Gambier did not have to hit the court in the 1st semi final when Casterton Sandford were disappointingly stuck in lockdown in Victoria.

Millicent will be smarting from coughing up a five goal half time lead to see South Gambier win the final quarter 14-5 to advance to the grand final and coach

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and goal shooter Jacqui Matthews, who had a dominant first half at the weekend, will be ironing out the wrinkles at training this week.

Her mid court of Jackie Sunderland, Kate Walker and Tayla Werchon worked hard at the weekend and they will be challenged again with the experienced Ash Whan, Brianna Lush and the speedy and smart Georgia Tarca a great match up for

PRELIMINARY FINAL C-GRADE 1.00 North Gambier Yellow & Black

South Gambier is somewhat of a surprise inclusion in the C Grade preliminary final but they earnt it in a hard fought contest against East Gambier, that entered the finals series in outstanding form.

It is one of the those finals, where the Demons will enter the clash full of confidence after their upset win, while North Gambier is coming off a tough loss to Millicent,

North Gambier

the minor premiers.

Matthews looms large for North Gambier and the young defensive line of Elyse Willoughby and Alice Circelli will need to be at their best to deny Matthews and Mia Varcoe enough scoring opportunities to win the contest.

At the other end, Heather Douglas and Nicole Domaschenz have the task of limiting easy ball for Sarah

Bailey Young and Hannah Fox are a strong shooting combination and with Zoe Rout taking the leadership role in the mid court to ensure the attack line works well, while at the other end Kate Dyson, Ilana Adam and Chloe Miller are tenacious defenders who also move into the mid court.

Dally and Keeley Quinn. It is a moving goal circle and both Dally and Quinn are not afraid of the long shot.

North will challenge and ironically might be hampered by no competitive netball for a fortnight but the Saints will bounce back and earn another chance to knock off South Gambier.

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who dominated the first and last quarters to enjoy a comfortable victory.

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South Gambier

South also has a strong shooting circle with Brooke Winterfield and Ella Egan, with Anna Kate Kosch also on hand to take a role if required, while the defensive end was in fine form in the 1st semi final with Misty Dalton as reliable as ever and Jess McGregor growing into the goal keeper role and using her athleticism and speed onto the ball to great effect.

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South has Breanna Ransom, Kate Telford, Maelee Dalton and Ariella Holland in the mid court which is the perfect mix of speed, hard running and a defensive mindset.

Betting against the tenacious Demons is a risk but the Tigers should advance to try and deny the Saints the 2021 C Grade premiership.

PRELIMINARY FINAL 17 & UNDER 11.30 South Gambier Red & White

This looms as the match of the day, outside of the A Grade final, as South Gambier and West Gambier go head to head in the 17 & Under preliminary final.

South has won all three clashes in 2021 but none of those victories have been easy and with some of the best talent in the association on show, this will be a high quality arm wrestle.

South certainly challenged

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Millicent last weekend and would be desperate to earn one more chance to knock the Saints off.

Much will depend on which team looks after the ball best and which team can apply relentless pressure.

Sarah Ritter and Zoe Malseed in goals, Tara Bryant in the mid court and Hannah Seidel in defence are the keys for the Roos and South's defensive group of

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North Gambier really took it up to an undermanned Millicent at the weekend's semi final and it was only a drop off in the second half that saw the margin blow out slightly.

The Tigers have rising stars in every area of the court with Stella Mobbs and Tenielle Human a formidable defensive combination, with

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Chelsea Dunn, who is coming off a strong semi final performances, Ellie B o u c h i e r, w h o i s a n emerging star defender and Alannah Clayton and Ruby Richter, who can fill all three defensive posts, will need to be at their tight checking best.

At the other end, slick ball movement and patience will be the key as Tully McShane and Lydia Megaw look to

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West Gambier

Ava Collins was a stand out in the mid court, hitting the circle hard and feeding with accuracy and there is planet of depth on the bench for the Tigers allowing them to inject

West defender Maddie Milich is coming off a strong semi final effort and along with Hayley Pearson, they will make the Demons earn every possession but South

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both playing strong games against the Saints, while at the other end of the court Macey Griffith is as composed and smart as they come and Cara Nulty has impeccable timing.

transition the ball into the shooting circle where the creativity and smarts of Alyssa Duncan will be critical and along with the well timed moves of Megan Reid and strong positioning of Georgia Ryan.

some fresh legs into the contest.

Leila Croker and Lucy Simpson are coming off a strong semi final performance from the Roos and they will again need to be at their best if an upset is to be on the cards.

The defensive combination of Charlotte Scott and Ellie Xanthopoulos was also

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responsible for some critical turnover ball for West but the Tigers are just a little more experienced, with a swathe of representative players and they are a taller, physically stronger line-up that should earn one more chance to knock over the undefeated Saints.

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MILLICENT

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Everyone has their fingers crossed the 15 & Under B Cats will be able to cross the border and continue their season after finishing minor premiers.

With players the calibre of Indi Longhurst and Phoebe Carlin, who both represented Western Border at the 2021 SA Country Championships, Casterton Sandford will start the preliminary final hot favourites.

Sarah Richardson and Laura Michelmore are a dynamic

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defensive duo who contest everything and are rarely outrebounded, while Hannah Nash and Mia Doyle also shore up the defensive end with their tenacity and close checking.

Madeline Patton brings plenty of hard running to the mid court combining well with Longhurst and Carlin, while Ivy Lane and Chelsea Hulm are rock solid in goals, reliable on the finish and strong with their moves.

Millicent was impressive in its

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In the end, North Gambier lost the 13 & Under A 2nd semi final by 17 goals but for much of the match, the young Tigers looked outstanding and it was only a lopsided final quarter that saw that scoreline end up so convincing.

Ruby Mitchell and Kelsie Anderson were strong in defence and got their hands

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win over West Gambier with Mackinlee Alcock dominating in defence and Hailey McGrath finishing strongly in the shooting circle.

Matti Fauchelle is also a key player, while Alannah Pratt will need to dominate the mid court, alongside the likes of Jamie Lucas and Millie Matthews, who are tenacious and hard running.

Bella Gysbers is also a tenacious player who creates a lot of turnover ball and while the young Saints will give

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The defensive combination of Charlotte Scott and Ellie Xanthopoulos was also responsible for some critical turnover ball for West but the Tigers are just a little more experienced, with a swathe of representative players and they are a taller, physically stronger line-up that should earn one more chance to knock over the undefeated Saints.

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on plenty of ball, while at the other end, Claire Mitchell was st ro n g o n t h e h o l d a n d finished accurately, while Elodie Adam worked hard out the front and her well timed front cuts provided opportunities for her shooting partner, as well as herself.

Maggie Collins is smart and hard working and she will need to dominate the mid

everything the Cats should earn a grand final berth.

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court, along with defensive X factor Raine Darimaani and the speedy Lily Brooks.

South had a strong start to their 1st semi final and did take their foot off the pedal late but the form of Kiersten Cole and Gracie Dalton in goals and the defensive efforts of Bree Ridding and Charlie Attiwill proved critical

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in the final washup.

South has a hard running mid court with Ruby Milich and Kasey Sims leading the way and with Bridie Bell providing the X factor as a utility in any area of the court, the Demons will not make it easy for North but the Tigers should get the job done.

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The 13 & Under B preliminary final is another hard read with West Gambier another one of the teams that sat out at the weekend when the Victorian lockdown was extended and the Cats could not cross the border for the 1st semi final.

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Millicent starts favourite and with players the calibre of Kalani Dunn, Jeda Hibberd, Asha Gysbers and Poppy Thorne, the Saints have a swag of versatile players who can play a number of roles and will be better for having had a

hit out.

West Gambier will rely on Ella McKenny, Lila Pearson, Sophia Pollifrone, Lara Murdoch and Maggy Dyson and the defensive skills of Analeigh

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Humphries-Anderson will also be pivotal.

The Saints will start strong favourites and should earn a rematch with the Tigers.

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