Nathalia 0.2.2 lost to Tongala 13.8.86.

A damp morning was presented to the boys at Tongala, and with a few players absent, our younger players put in a gallant effort against a stronger Tongala team. Hayden Tyrrell & Alex Hicks worked tirelessly for the entire match and Bowen Smith ran hard on his wing. Kodi Hicks rucked well along with Thomas Brooks who continued to give great second efforts. Our defenders Matts Ginnivan, Anthony Bourke-Hunt & Brenton Boxall all made solid contributions, as did the smaller players in Conner Nave, Logan Mortimer & Dean Zammit.

Awards: Al’s Cafe, Alex Hicks; Salon 12 Hairdressing, Hayden Tyrrell; TJ’s Supermarket, Bowen Smith; Rex James Stockfeed, Kodi Hicks; Lowy’s Farm Fencing, Rhys Shannon; Al’s Cafe medal, Dean Zammit; Past Players Footy, Logan Mortimer; Nathalia Printers, Anthony Bourke-Hunt; Tony Ryan Best 1^st year, Connor Nave; Drink bottle, Jared Laffy.

NETBALL

B Grade: Nathalia 37 lost to Tongala 69. Well done girls, slow start but a terrific last quarter. Ash and Whitney worked really well together towards the end. Jakara played a fantastic team game. Great effort girls! 

Awards: Nathalia Pizza, Ashlee Curtis; Nathalia Tyre & Brakes, Jakara Henderson; Brereton’s Bakery, Whitney Hicks.

C Grade: Nathalia 39 lost to Tongala 49. Great first half, kept up with last year’s premiers. Then the rain came. Good passages of play shows we can match it with one of the league leaders.

Awards: Nathalia Pizza, Jo Terry; Casual Step. Ashlee Curtis.

C Reserve: Nathalia 29 lost to Nathalia 54.  All the girls played really well against an undefeated Tongala. Thanks to Marni, Brittany & Erin for filling in.

Awards: Fastway Courier, Michelle Brown, Brereton’s Bakery, Andrea Nichols.

17/U: Nathalia 41 defeated Tongala 37.  Close game girls. Started out slow but had a good 3rd quarter, Thanks to Marni and Erin for playing.

Awards: Cameron’s Lawyers, Brittany Shannon; Al’s Café, Taylah Brown; Lowy’s Farm Fencing, Jordan Will-Holland.

15/U: Nathalia 46 defeated Tongala 8. Off to a great start with a 7 to 4 lead in the first quarter. Lots of moves, again showing the versatility of the team. Great defending all the way down the court with lots of turnovers enabling an easy win. Sophie and Marni showed they can work both ends of the court equally well. Margo displayed her goaling talents and worked the whole court well in the centre.

Awards: Casual Step, Margo Craig; Al’s Café, Marni Hicks; Lowy’s Farm Fencing, Sophie Casey.

13/U: Nathalia 14 lost to Tongala 21.  Great first half by the girls. When we play in front it is a lot easier. Caitlin Hawks did a great job with her second efforts. Keep working hard at training.

Awards: Nathalia Supporters, Caitlin Hawks; Al’s Café, Taylah Lee; Lowy’s Farm Fencing, Brooke Parker.

11/U: All girls played extremely well in cold wet conditions. The ball flowed nicely down the court, with a lot of turnovers, due to the conditions for both sides.

Awards: Nathalia supporters’, Bridgette Brooks; Lowy’s Farm Fencing, Abbey Shanahan; Canteen Voucher, Jessi Hicks.