Balranald got a good start, finishing the first quarter eight goals up. However, the Saints didn’t let this rattle them, getting to within a goal by half-time, 28-29. The Saints really lifted the intensity in the third quarter, overtaking the Roos by three goals.
However, while the Saints put up a good fight, changes made by Balranald in the last quarter appeared to change the momentum of the game.
The Saints will have a bye in round 15, while the Roos will take on Koondrook-Barham in what should be an easy win at home for Balranald.
Final whistle
Tooleybuc-Manangatang 55
Balranald 60
Narrow victory for Boga
IN an evenly matched game against Nyah-Nyah West United and Lake Boga, the Pies won narrowly.
United led by a goal at the first break, before the Pies found their flow in the second quarter and were able to capitalise on more possessions, putting them ahead by four goals. The Pies were then able to maintain their lead for the rest of the game, winning by three goals.
Despite the loss, United playing coach Laura Anderson was pleased with how her team performed against one of this season’s strongest sides.
“I’m very happy with the girls’ game and the huge improvement from the last time we played them,” Anderson said.
“Everyone played their role and it was a huge step in the right direction for our side.”
Final whistle
NNW United 49
Lake Boga 52
Cohuna too powerful
THE Cohuna Kangas had a convincing win over Koondrook-Barham.
The Kangas were in control of the game from the start, going into the first break 10 goals ahead of the Raiders. They were then able to extend their lead out to 15 goals by half-time, and then 25 by three-quarter time. The Raiders kept their heads up but it was no use, with the Kangas winning by 27 goals.
This week the Raiders will travel to Balranald in what is likely to be another very tough game. Cohuna will take on Swan Hill at home. With the Swans sitting in second place on the ladder, it could be a tough match for the sixth-placed Kangas.
Final whistle
Koondrook-Barham 33
Cohuna 60
Swan Hill in control
IN a grudge match between local rivals, Swan Hill have proved too good for Tyntynder.
The Swans were in control from the start, going into the first break four goals ahead. By the end of the third quarter, Swan Hill were able to extend that lead to 13 goals – the result of a combination of accurate shooting and what appeared to be a lack of drive down the court from the Dogs into their attacking end – before eventually finishing the match 17 goals ahead.
Swans midcourt players Kelsey McCoy and Zoe O’Sullivan did a lot of the work for the winning side, working hard and feeding into the ring well.
“We were happy with the way we were able to apply pressure to try and give our goalers as many opportunities as we could,” Swans playing coach Madeleine Nalder said.
Final whistle
Swan Hill 46
Tyntynder 29
