Sport
27 May, 2024
Natte spoil Eagles’ party
DUNOLLY (24) def by NATTE BEALIBA (81) It may have been Dunolly’s big day as they officially opened their revamped netball courts, but Natte Bealiba played party poopers as they took a strong 57-goal victory. The Swans were too good for the...
DUNOLLY (24) def by NATTE BEALIBA (81)
It may have been Dunolly’s big day as they officially opened their revamped netball courts, but Natte Bealiba played party poopers as they took a strong 57-goal victory.
The Swans were too good for the inexperienced Eagles as they took advantage of their run in their legs to increase the margin at will in the second half after a reasonably competitive first half.
It was a fairly balanced first quarter, with the Swans scoring 13 goals to the Eagles’ six. Emma Ryan scored 11 goals for the Swans, while Polly Douglas added two, while for the Eagles, Kate Ashman scored four goals and Hannah Kenny two.
Natte started to clear out in the second quarter, scoring 18 goals to five to lead 31-11 at the main break. Again, Ryan was scoring at will, scoring 13 goals, while Douglas added five, while for the Eagles, Kenny scored three goals and Ashman two.
The third quarter was completely dominated by Natte as they came out looking to maximise their scoring output, scoring 26 goals to three for the quarter to lead 57-14 by the last change. Ryan was dominant, scoring 22 goals, while Douglas added four, while for the Eagles, Ashman scored all three goals.
The last quarter was a high-scoring affair, with 34 goals between the two teams, as Natte finished strongly with 24 goals to 10. Ryan scored 23 goals to finish with 69 for the day, while Shannae Mills scored one, while for the Eagles, Kenny scored eight to finish with 13, and Ashman two.
Natte now move into a clash with Trentham just one game behind unbeaten duo Maryborough Giants and Avoca, while Dunolly will look to turn the tide against Maldon.