It must be said that Rutherglen’s personnel have changed dramatically which has affected their performances, but you are only as good as the cattle you put on the court.
Everton established an early lead and continued to win sets and to put the pressure back on Rutherglen to find something special, and when Rutherglen went to the well it was dry.
Everton produced a winning performance with a team effort and consistent tennis. Everton’s best were Alan & Leanne Wood (3 sets) and closely followed by Denise McCallum (2 sets).
Rutherglen were far from disgraced, and their best were Ed Van Gool, Jono Keys and Helen Fuge.
Corowa managed to edge clear of a determined Wahgunyah side on Saturday, it was the overall experience of Corowa that proved the difference in the end.
Corowa were in control of the match from the start, but Wahgunyah were winning enough sets to worry Corowa, and while Corowa never looked like losing, Wahgunyah were like a fox terrier - nipping at their heels - waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Corowa were too cool in the important moments in the matches and were able to hold on for a comfortable victory. Corowa’s best were Marianne Spencer (3 sets), Greg Filliponi & Jo Brooks. Wahgunyah were best represented by Travis McDonald, Max Harvey, Kylie Greig and Robert Voss.
Section 3
Wahgunyah Wranglers (Scott Parker, Mitch Parker, Josh parker, Wayne Johnstone) were too good for Worragee (Dean Bensted, Ali Maher, Eiylish McRostie, Keely Maher) and proved to Wooragee that they will need to find more consistency to threaten to top echelon of Section 3.
Wahgunyah United (Brian Jones, Brad Schmidt, Dorreyelle Carmody, Erinne Lutz) eased past a dogged Wahgunyah Deep Heat (Jacob Palmer, Josh Reid, Teagan Irlam, Kendall Reid), the scoreline is a little deceiving considering the closeness of the each set. Deep Heat never gave up and made United work for each point and ultimately each game.
It was an improved performance from Deep Heat and we look forward to continued improvement.
Results
Section 1- Everton 6-57 def Rutherglen 3-47, Corowa 6-62 def Wahgunyah 3-46 Wang Hardcourt 9-72 def Boorhaman 0-0.
Section 3- Wahgunyah United 5-46 def Wahgunyah Deep Heat 1-30, Wahgunyah Wranglers 5-46 def Wooragee 1-13.
Under 15- Corowa Hewitt 6-39 def Rutherglen Red 1-24, Wahgunyah 6-40 def Corowa Barty 1-7.
Ladders
Section 1- Wang Hardcourt 49, Corowa 45, Everton 26, Rutherglen 24 (79%), Wahgunyah 24 (74%), Boorhaman 12
Section 3- Wahgunyah Wranglers 31, Wahgunyah United 28.5, Wooragee 17.5, Wahgunyah Deep Heat 1
Under 15-Corowa Hewitt 36, Wahgunyah 34, Rutherglen Red 21, Rutherglen White 14, Corowa Barty 5
