A-grade: Deni Rovers 57 def Jerilderie 30.
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In challenging hot conditions, A-grade delivered a dominant performance to defeat Jerilderie, showcasing composure, teamwork and consistent effort across all four quarters.
A highlight of the match was the A-grade debut of Amelie Bulmer and Bae Willis’ first A-grade game for this season, both stepped up seamlessly to the level.
Their impact was immediate, with strong decision-making and work rate contributing significantly to the team’s overall performance.
The defensive end was outstanding, with Nat Sampson, Gabby Barlow and Ruby Pisasale applying relentless pressure throughout the game.
Their ability to contest every ball, force turnovers, and transition quickly into attack set the tone early and kept Jerilderie on the back foot.
Through the mid-court, Hazel Glowrey, Amelie Bulmer and Bae Willis worked tirelessly to create clean passages of play.
Their movement, vision, and precise ball use allowed the Rovers to maintain control and consistently deliver quality entries into the goal circle.
In attack, Abbey Wills and Ruby Cowley shot with confidence and accuracy, capitalising on the strong work from the mid-court.
Their composure under pressure ensured the scoreboard continued to tick over, building a decisive margin.
Overall, it was a well-rounded team performance in tough conditions, with Rovers demonstrating depth, discipline and excellent cohesion across the court.
Awards: Nat Sampson, Ruby Pisasale (two awards).
B-grade: Deni Rovers 53 def Jerilderie 38.
The team delivered an impressive performance in challenging, hot conditions, pushing through fatigue to secure a win over Jerilderie.
It was especially pleasing to see the girls applying the structures and strategies that have been a focus at training, with clear improvement in their overall cohesion and decision-making on court.
The timing and positioning through the mid-court reflected the work that’s been done at training, allowing for smoother transitions and more controlled entries into the shooting circle.
Defensively, the girls demonstrated increased awareness and communication, working together to apply consistent pressure and force turnovers.
Most encouraging was how the team is beginning to come together as a unit, showing a growing understanding of their roles within the team structure.
Overall, it was a strong performance that highlighted not just the result, but the progress being made week by week.
Awards: Georgia McCulloch, Maggie Ellis, Sienna Jenkins.
C-grade: Deni Rovers 47 def Jerilderie 22.
Today marked the first game back for Catie Lewis and Britt Edwards, and it was great to have them back out on court with the team.
With the warm conditions, there were plenty of position changes throughout the game, but the girls adapted really well and kept working hard for each other.
Erika Martin had a fantastic game in defence, picking up plenty of rebounds and getting hands to lots of balls with some great tips and pressure.
Abby Whitehorn was calm and composed through the mid-court, providing steady options and helping control the flow of play.
Well done on a great win.
Awards: Erika Martin (two awards), Abby Whitehorn.
C-Reserve: Deni Rovers 51 def Jerilderie 11.
The C-Reserve girls secured a great win today, delivering an impressive performance.
They began a little unsettled, but quickly found their rhythm by the end of the first quarter.
From there, they used the channels effectively across the court, creating a smooth flow of play and showcasing strong teamwork.
Defensively, Ebony Behsmann, Emma Barker and Jas Dean were outstanding, intercepting multiple passes and limiting the opposition’s scoring opportunities.
In attack, Lauren Butcher and Katie Littmann were consistent and accurate, converting turnovers into valuable goals.
Overall, it was a confident, well-rounded performance that highlighted both strategy and skill.
Awards: Jas Dean, Emma East, Lauren Butcher.
Under-17s: Deni Rovers 51 def Jerilderie 11.
A great result this week with our full U17 side back together, recording a 51-43 win in tough, hot conditions.
It was a high-pressure contest, but the girls worked hard across all four quarters and produced some excellent passages of play. It was pleasing to see combinations starting to click, with the team building consistency and confidence on court.
Amy unfortunately went down in the third quarter, but we’re hopeful it’s only a minor setback and she’ll be back in the coming weeks.
A strong team performance overall, with plenty of positives to take from the game and a solid foundation to build on moving forward.
Awards: Bae Willis, Ruby Pisasale, Lucy Herberte.
Under-15s: Deni Rovers 42 def Jerilderie 11.
Another week without our full squad saw the team once again rise to the challenge, adapting to multiple changes and new on-court combinations.
With a clear and focused approach, emphasising strong feeds to the shooters, securing defensive rebounds and committing to body positioning, the girls entered their game against Jerilderie with confidence and purpose.
It was fantastic to see each player execute the key skills we’ve been developing at training, highlighting their dedication to teamwork and their willingness to support one another.
As a group, the team continues to build momentum each week and is now producing some impressive and exciting full-court play.
Awards: Nina Glowrey, Lilly Boyer, Lara Redden.
Under-13s: Deni Rovers 28 def Jerilderie 15.
The Rovers under-13s were able to showcase the skills and plays developed in training this week to successfully win against Jerilderie.
Coming back from an initial loss of the first quarter 6-7, the girls showed grit, determination and calmness under pressure to come back 14-11 at the end of the first half, followed by a 20-13 score at the end of the third quarter.
Shooters Harper Bulmer, Indi Conallin and Sophie Bulmer connected well in the circle to outmanoeuvre some tall and tough defenders.
Midcourters Khoa Unwin, Laila White and Peggy O’Donnell were able to quickly shift between attack and defence in various positions, showing exceptional court flexibility and read of the game.
Defenders Isabella Goodear, Pallas East and Bella White continue to dominate in the defensive end, keeping the ball away from the post and repeatedly denying shooting opportunities.
An early milestone game building the girls’ resilience and collective coolness when faced with scoring pressure will serve them well in the season to come.
Awards: Laila White, Pallas East.
Under-11s: Not scored.
The under-11s showed great teamwork and skill this week, with smooth passages of play and strong communication across all six quarters.
Indie Bulmer, Sophia Lehmann, Lainey Sampson and Hadley Poka earned awards for their outstanding effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
A fantastic team performance all around.
Awards: Sophia Lehmann, Hadley Poka, Indie Bulmer, Lainey Sampson.