Battle for finals heats up

In last week's A-grade action, Plovers swooped on Kookaburras, scoring an impressive 4-1 victory to improve their position on the ladder.

Stephen Lane was in top form showing his class to claim both singles in convincing style.

Teammate Matt Parkinson enjoyed his step up from B-grade, playing confidently to win a singles before teaming with Lane for a straight-sets doubles victory.

Brian Harrington won the only singles for Kookaburras.

A determined Rosellas outfit moved further up the ladder when they overwhelmed Taipans, going on to a decisive 4-1 victory.

Colin Exton put in a great performance to win both singles in easy fashion with Jamahl McDonald inspired to win one.

They comfortably won the doubles to seal the match.

Lee Horan made an impressive return to win the only singles for Taipans.

Meanwhile, Owls put in a stunning performance to retain their ladder position when they upset Wallabies for 3-2 victory.

William Tong and Adrian Squires won a singles each before wrapping up the match with an outstanding doubles victory.

Phil Keast was the star of the match, lifting his game to win both singles for the Wallabies.

Echidnas retained their top spot with an impressive 4-1 victory over a disappointing Possums unit.

John Bajada had to fight hard to win his two singles clashes, dropping a game in his first set to Mick Kelly.

A confident Sathya Kancherla played strongly to win a singles before combining with Bajada for a tense doubles victory.

Possums Mick Kelly won the only singles in straight sets.

B-grade

Numbats had an exciting 3-2 victory over Redbacks in a hard-fought clash.

Heather Crawford and Elliot McCallum were in fine touch to win a singles each before winning the doubles in a hard-fought three-setter.

Chris Lee returned in great form for Redbacks, starring to win both singles in style.

Lois Hermiston played extremely well just going down in an exciting singles three-setter.

Ladder-leader Gliders continued their unbeaten run with an easy 5-0 win over Eagles, winning all their matches in style.

Bullants had a 5-0 victory over Mozzies with Beth Grant and Rae Spencer taking out all their matches.

C-grade

Falcons had an exciting 3-2 victory over Robins in a tough contest.

Perrie Lansley was in good form to win both singles, before taking out a tight doubles in three sets.

Trevor Lansley and Ian Wise each won a singles for Robins.

In another close contest, top-team Hawks took the points from Doves, posting a tight 3-2 victory.

Sam Prasad and Jane Mafrici played strongly to win a singles each and then won the doubles in style.

Michael Mafrici was the standout player, winning both singles for Doves.

Crickets performed brilliantly to outplay Koalas, going on to a solid 4-1 victory.

New player Matty Knight showed his class to win both singles with Val Kipping playing well to win one.

They sealed the win with an easy doubles victory.

Helen Hyland was in good form to win the only singles for Koalas.

Magpies enjoyed their first win of the season to score a confident 5-0 victory over Wrens.

Colin McFarlane and Helen Sharp won all their matches in a fine effort.

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