NETBALL

A GRADE

A FANTASTIC team performance saw Violet Town take a strong 44–27 win this week and jump to seventh on the A Grade ladder.

From the first whistle, the team played with intensity and high spirits, setting the tone early, and gaining momentum throughout the game.

Communication on court was excellent, and players worked cohesively to create space, apply pressure, and turn over possession.

Defensively, Towners were sharp and they read the play well, while attackers moved the ball with confidence and precision into the goal circle.

It was a true team effort, with everyone contributing to the win and supporting each other both on and off the ball.

Great energy, great netball, and a result to be proud of.

Towners hope to carry this into their next game.

SCOREBOARD: Violet Town 44 defeated Lancaster 27.

Awards went to Jacqui Bast and Jo Wild.

B GRADE

IN what should have been a tight contest, the Towners didn’t come with their top game and Lancaster proved too strong and disciplined.

It was great to see Millie Elliston back on court following injury, and many thanks to Emma Warnock and Courtney Pilcher for subbing on when needed.

The Towners will need to lift in future games to work their way back up the ladder, currently sitting in eighth.

SCOREBOARD: Violet Town 25 defeated by Lancaster 43.

Awards went to Hannah Sharp and Karalee Mason.

C GRADE

AFTER going several seasons winless, Towners' C Grade are currently the club’s most successful senior netball side.

Clocking up their third win on Saturday and sitting in seventh spot on the ladder.

Towners got off to a slow start against Lancaster, but from the first quarter break applied the accelerator and pulled away to take an impressive win.

Their forward line reached a new high and was ably supported by a determined defence, with Thalia Ellis obtaining great intercepts all over the court.

SCOREBOARD: Violet Town 32 defeated Lancaster 25.

Awards went to Lauren Coulburn and Thalia Ellis.

C RESERVE

TOWNERS started well, working the ball down to the shooters who were able to make it count on the scoreboard.

Towners’ defence was strong as well, and neither team were able to get on top until the latter stages of the first quarter where Lancaster capitalised on some of Towners’ errors, taking the early lead by quarter time.

In the second quarter, Lancaster’s shooters didn’t miss, and their defensive pressure had lifted, forcing more errors from the Towners, making it hard for them to get back into the game.

In the second half Violet Town fought hard, lifting defensively and getting the ball back in their hands, but just couldn’t convert in goals.

Lancaster ended up too strong.

SCOREBOARD: Violet Town 25 defeated by Lancaster 50.

Awards went to Maria Michalowski and Sam Rouget.

17 AND UNDER

THE Towners were determined to get back on the winners list with a strong start, and that they did.

With fantastic passages of play down the court, they found the shooters well and a full defensive pressure effort from every player on court allowed the Violet Town team to come up with some intercepts.

In the second quarter, Lancaster came back at the Towners and forced them to make some errors in attack.

This allowed Lancaster to take the lead at half time by one.

The second half was set up to be a tight contest.

Towners responded well and increased their defensive pressure, going back to what they were doing well in the first quarter, taking the lead back at three-quarter time by three.

Towners finished the game off strongly, lifting the defensive pressure again, working the ball down smoothly, and finding the shooters with ease.

Violet Town pushed right to the end and finished the game with an 11-goal win.

A great four-quarter effort.

SCOREBOARD: Violet Town 40 defeated Lancaster 29.

Awards went to Isabella Jones and Ella Bast.

15 AND UNDER

WHILE the game didn’t go Towners’ way, there were plenty of highlights for this developing squad.

Lots of intercepts and holding the circle for throw-ins, combined with concerted efforts chasing loose balls.

In the final quarter, the Towners managed to find more space away from the opposition too.

Considering many players tried out new positions this week, the team adapted well and gave it their all.

SCOREBOARD: Violet Town 10 defeated by Lancaster 42.

Awards went to Abbie Fuller and Callie McCole.

FOOTBALL

UNDER 12

IT was a local derby at Euroa on Saturday for the Under 12s football, with many of the kids in this team going to school with each other and hunting for bragging rights.

And what a show it was.

Both sides fought hard and had plenty of ball, with a higher scoring game than often seen in this age group.

While Towners regularly showcase their defensive skills, they were able to combine this with more attacking play this week and got on the board early.

It was goal for goal and behind for behind throughout the match, and a great display from both teams.

This was the highest score VT has made this season, and the team were proud as punch of their efforts, singing the team song with pride at the conclusion.