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Very close match for Yea junior netballers

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Jul 26, 2024

Netball

Under 11 Division One

by Joanne Madden

YEA started off well against Broadford, holding a two-goal lead in the first quarter.

Charlotte and Tahlia were once again passing beautifully and shooting accurately, with strong support from Velvet and Milly in the centre and wing attack positions.

However, Broadford’s defence was strong and challenging to penetrate.

The defensive end was also impressive, with interceptions and pressure from Evie in the wing defence, Isla in goal defence, and Ivy in the goalkeeper positions.

Excellent defending, rebounding, and strong leads from the girls helped move the ball quickly back to…

Under 11 Division Two

ANOTHER Sunday netball game, another very enjoyable morning out for the Yea girls.

On Sunday Yea played across in Broadford and put on quite an impressive show.

They mixed it a bit with positions and the girls lifted and give it their all.

The club can’t wait to see them again in action this Thursday at training. Yea have an inter – club game against Under 11 Division One. They will be starting at

Under 15

Yea 31 defeated Broadford 27

by Kelly Harris

THE Yea Tigers travelled over to Broadford to take on the Roos in what was going to be a challenging match. The Roos were undefeated for the season and have a tendency to bring their “A” game but even more so when at home.

Yea had almost the complete team back and available for the match. Elsie started as the team anchor in centre for the first quarter with Sophie and Maya in the goals.

Marley worked in wing attack as an excellent reader of the play, feeding the shooters who managed to convert despite tough defence.

Jemma in wing attack with Sienna as goal defence and Flynn as goalkeeper challenged the Roos shooters, making it difficult for their attackers to cleanly get the ball in.

Yea defenders in the goal were fierce for a rebound, meaning that if the Roos didn’t get it in they were often not getting a second chance to go again.

Scores after the first quarter were..

Image: Under 15 award winners Sienna Porter and Flynn Brennan.

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