Redeyes put up a fight

The Redeyes were competitive at every ball and had some strong passages of play.

Some girls were playing six to eight quarters across different grades for the day in the heat, but we dug deep and pushed through.

Awards: Tess Plattfuss and Meagan Lowry.

B-grade: Blighty 21 def by Mathoura 40.

With a big injury in the first few minutes to our star centre and lots of changes, our girls had a great game.

Even though we didn’t come away with the win, the girls played a strong game and are settling into a beautiful team.

Awards: Meg Erickson and Jessica Hanmer.

C-grade: Blighty 21 def by Mathoura 47.

The team put up a great fight on a very warm autumn day.

Even with some new faces taking the court, the girls worked well together giving their all for a strong second half of the game.

Awards: Krystle Winter and Cordelia King.

C Reserves: Blighty 9 def by Mathoura 30.

A tough game saw us go down to a strong Mathoura side.

The ladies tried hard all game with a never give up attitude.

We have some things to work on at training but, overall, it was a great first game.

Thank you to the ladies who filled in, making the team possible.

Awards: Ali Macdonald (BOC, Sarah Lankow and Chris Hall.

Under-17s: Blighty 48 def Mathoura 30.

We welcomed back our full side this week against Mathoura on our home ground.

The Redeyes started strong and combined well as a different-looking side to the previous year.

Chelsea Weir dominated in defence and switched to centre to boost her team with a nice lead at half-time.

Ashlea Charlton once again goaled accurately, was athletic throughout the court and had a huge impact on the game, a delight to watch.

Chelsea Singleton was always determined to improve, attacked well and received the ball strongly to feed well into the ring.

We have Dakota McKenize crossing from football, taking on role as centre and filling the role effortlessly, bringing maturity and great team talk.

Also, Bella Gordon has made the switch from footy to netball and placed in defence, growing each week and building strength.

Very proud of all my Redeyes this week, particularly with taking their time and executing good decision making on the court.

Awards: RTCE ‘Give Red Hot Go’ Incentive - Chelsea Weir, Blighty Canteen Award - Ashlea Charlton, Finley IGA - Chelsea Singleton.

Under-15s: Blighty 6 def by Mathoura 33.

Although we went down to Mathoura, the under-15s kept their heads up and didn’t give up the whole game.

Ruby Pisasale did not take her eye off the ball and intercepted and picked up loose balls, giving us second chances at goals.

Ivy Ball was in defence as well and put hands over every ball making it harder for the opposition to get it into the ring.

The girls played awesome, and we cannot wait for next week.

Under-13s: Blighty 24 def Mathoura 15.

The Redeyes fought hard all game to secure a win.

With multiple changes across the court, players adapted quickly to new positions and held off a determined Mathoura.

Amelia Armytage stood tall in defence getting fingertips to many balls.

The mid-courters responded and picked up loose balls, sending them back into attack.

A variety of shooting combinations including show the depth in the young team with mid-court players running hard all day.

Awards: Blighty Canteen Award - Lily Peterson, Finley IGA - Shelby Huckin, Andrews Incentive - Amelia Armytage.

Under-11s: Not scored.

This week, the girls played an amazing game, bringing the ball down the court with ease, getting intercepts and scoring many goals.

Everyone displayed skills we have been working on during training.

Olivia Butcher, in the mid-court, helped the girls out by showing us how she moves and drives towards the ball.

Alice Petersen and Keira Lankow shone in defence, constantly getting turnovers and staying in front of their players.

All the girls played impressive netball, making us excited for the season to come.

Awards: Keira Lankow, Olivia Butcher and Alice Petersen.