Thrilling draw in C-grade

Despite a valiant effort, it was not the Roos' day, as Katunga managed to edge out a narrow victory by four points.

In a low-scoring game characterized by strong defensive plays from both sides, the match was tightly contested and could have gone either way.

The defenders at both ends consistently won the ball, making it difficult for either team to gain a significant advantage.

The Rovers showed resilience and determination throughout the game, but Katunga's extra grit in crucial moments ultimately secured them the win.

The close scoreline reflected the intense battle and the high level of competition on the court.

Despite the loss, the team is committed to learning from this experience and enhancing their performance in future matches.

Awards: Coach’s Award - Ella Park; Timbrr Firewood - Nat Sampson; Olivia’s Lash Cave - Gab Barlow; Players’ Player - Ella Park.

B-grade: Deni Rovers 30 def by Katunga 40.

Unfortunately it was not the Roos' day, as they encountered a polished and well-prepared Katunga side.

Despite the Rovers' efforts, they struggled to match Katunga's pace and precision.

Throughout the match, the Rovers had moments of promising play, but these were not enough to overcome Katunga's dominance.

The team recognised several areas needing improvement.

Despite the loss, the team remains determined to learn from this experience and come back stronger.

Awards: Timbrr Firewood - Bell McIlwain; Deni RSL - Montana Jones; Tyndall Electrical - Chloe Way; Players’ Player - Chloe Way.

C-grade: Deni Rovers 45 draw Katunga 45.

The C-grade girls had a brilliant clash on the court with both teams knowing this would be a tough battle. The defensive efforts by all are to be applauded.

With Katunga controlling the scoreboard for most of the game, we were still able to stay within a few goals.

Matilda Glowrey earned herself the best on court with her relentless pressure in ‘centre’ and ‘wing defence’.

The girls did well to adapt and play their own game despite Katunga’s speed and defensive pressure.

A challenging game is just what we were after, allowing us to dig a little deeper and find some weaknesses to which we can build upon.

Awards: Stronger Minds - Matilda Glowrey; Frank n Beans - Erika Martin; Barber & Threadz - Britt Edwards.

C-reserve: Deni Rovers 32 def Katunga 20.

The Rovers had a strong game after putting in some hard yards at training.

Millie Joice earned herself best on court with another great performance in the ring.

Emma East had a stellar performance in defence and proved to be a vital link within the midcourt as well.

Unfortunately Jas Dean went down with an ankle injury and we wish her well for a speedy recovery.

Overall we showed some great versatility and were happy to take another win.

Awards: Stronger Minds - Millie Joice; Total Bliss - Emma East; Wisteria & Willow - Abby Whitehorn.

Under-17s: Deni Rovers 26 def by Katunga 36.

A tough hit out against the Swans saw the girls go down by a mere 10 goal margin on Saturday.

Aria Taylor was strong all game in the WD role, creating a tough hustle for her opponent outside the ring. She was solid with her drives down the court bringing the ball into attack.

She was supported by Amy Holloway and Reagan Behsman in the ring. The duo contested hard all game and rebounded beautifully.

Braelie Wesierski was a grounded and calm presence through the midcourt, steadying the play and opening up space.

It was a loss we can take a lot from as a team, to come back stronger next week.

Awards: Fitzpatrick Family award - Aria Taylor; Wired Entertainment - Reagan Behsman; Aria & Harper - Amy Holloway; Subway - Braelie Wesierski; Players’ Player - Braelie Wesierski.

Under-15s: Deni Rovers 39 def Katunga 12.

The coach seized the opportunity to foster further diversity within the team by prioritizing both skill development and team cohesion.

There were changes to the starting seven and positions throughout each quarter, allowing players to showcase their skills.

This not only strengthened the team as a whole, but also empowered individual players to shine in different roles.

It added an element of excitement and unpredictability to the game, keeping both the players and spectators engaged.

A solid win for the Rovers girls at the final whistle, well done girls.

Awards: That Pizza - Sienna Elphick; Nourish - Bae Willis; Aria & Harper - Lexi Hussey; Subway - Amelie Bulmer; Players’ Player - Isabell Macknight.

Under-13s: Deni Rovers 48 def Katunga 3.

Another outstanding win for the U13s on Saturday, against Katunga.

The girls put on a display of confidence, outwitting opponents with newly introduced plays.

They worked tirelessly to gain a 45 point lead against the Swans by the final siren.

Awards: Rovers Canteen - Jorja Woolston; McDonald’s - Nina Glowrey; McDonald’s - Lilly Boyer.

Under-11s: Not scored.

The U11s kicked off the day’s games in the crisp wintry morning conditions.

The coaches are instilling specific directions and valuable skills each game and there were three focuses on Saturday.

First was ‘lead forward’, whereby players are taking initiative and moving towards the ball, showing assertiveness and drive.

Secondly was ‘put a name on it’, encouraging players to effectively communicate on the court by calling out plays or positions to teammates, fostering teamwork and coordination.

The other was ‘shadowing’, which involves closely following an opponent, keeping them in your defensive sight to anticipate their moves and block their plays.

These skills not only enhance individual performance but also contribute to the team's overall success.

It's wonderful to see young netballers learning and growing in their sport.

Awards: Intersport Deniliquin - Indie Conallin; Aria & Harper - Khoa Unwin; McDonald’s - Darcy Lee Thompson and Myla Parker.