The stakes were high in round 10 of the spring pennant competition held last week, with the race for a spot in the finals foremost on all players’ minds.
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In A-grade action, Wallabies put on a spectacular performance to down ladder-leader Rosellas 3-2, in a do-or-die effort to make the top four.
After a slow start, Stephen Lane and Ray Grant fought back hard for Wallabies, playing with purpose to win a singles each and then combined strongly to wrap up the match with a tense doubles victory.
Adrian Squires was at his usual best, starring to win both singles for Rosellas, while teammate, Chris Seeley played exceptionally well, just losing a tight three-setter.
In another close contest, Echidnas were in great form to score a gallant 3-2 victory over the more-fancied Taipans.
Colin Exton was the star of the match, with Exton producing excellent ball control to win both singles in what were pressure games.
He had good support from Daniel Dokka, who put in an amazing effort to win the deciding singles.
Taipans were slow off the mark, with Phil Keast winning the only singles in a gutsy performance.
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He then combined with Michelle Feldtmann to snare the doubles in straight sets.
Meanwhile, Plovers moved to top spot with an outstanding 3-2 victory over Kookaburras.
Mick Kelly was in devastating form, playing aggressively to win both singles in straight sets.
He then teamed with Pauline Hooper to score a comfortable doubles victory and it was game over.
Owls put on a spectacular display to post a comfortable 4-1 victory over Possums.
John Bajada was in great form, winning both singles in a stylish display.
Sienna Irwin made her presence felt, playing confidently to snare a singles in three hard sets.
She then joined forces with Bajada to grab the doubles in a comfortable straight-sets win.
B-grade
Top-team Mozzies had to fight hard to hold off a determined Eagles, eventually going on to record a solid 3-2 victory.
Matt Parkinson and Jackson Squires were on top of their game to win a singles each.
They then wrapped up the match with a three-set doubles victory to take the points.
Carol Perry was the standout, showing she was back to her best form for Eagles by winning both singles in easy fashion.
In another close contest, Bullants lasted to just edge Wombats, holding on for a thrilling 3-2 victory.
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Outstanding junior Kaleb Lissenden was the star performer, playing with confidence to win both singles.
He had strong support from Bill Sharp, who produced some of his old form to claim a singles in a tough contest.
Henning Aretz played well for Wombats, winning a singles after teaming with Graeme Sharp for a close doubles victory.
Numbats put on an impressive display to post a tight 3-2 victory over Gliders.
John Spencer and Heather Crawford fought strongly to win a singles each and then combined for a comfortable doubles victory to take the match.
Beth Grant continued her great form, showing off her skills to win both singles for Gliders in an impressive display.
Frogs were too strong for Redbacks with the in-form, Kathleen Gibbs, together with Brian Perry, winning all their matches comfortably.
C-grade
Elliot McCallum was in top form to win both singles, taking Crickets to a hard-fought 4-1 victory over Falcons.
Teammate Fynn Hyland was inspired, putting in a great performance to win a tense single, before teaming with McCallum for a comfortable doubles victory.
Andrea Cathcart was in fine touch to win the only singles for Falcons.
She was well supported by Rhonda Gibbs, who just missed out on a singles win in a close three-setter.
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Top-team Koalas moved a step closer to the finals, enjoying a 5-0 victory over Doves.
Juniors Sathya Kancherla and Archer Irwin showed off their talent to win all their matches in a fine display.
Magpies were too strong for Hawks, with the experienced Helen Sharp and youngster, Trevor Lansley on top of their game to score a 5-0 victory.
Colin McFarlane and Tracey Barrell continue to improve their game, playing some great rallies in hard-fought matches.