A grade triumph highlights solid weekend on court for Towners

A fantastic team performance saw Violet Town take a strong 44-27 win this week and jump to seventh on the A grade ladder. From the first whistle, the team played with intensity and high spirits, setting the tone early and gaining momentum throughout the game.

Communication on court was excellent and players worked cohesively to create space, apply pressure, and turn over possession. Defensively, the Towners were sharp and read the play well, while attackers moved the ball with confidence and precision into the goal circle.

It was a true team effort, with everyone contributing to the win and supporting each other both on and off the ball. Great energy, great netball and a result to be proud of, and the Towners hope to carry this momentum into their next game.

Awards went to Jacqui Bast and Jo Wild.

B Grade

Violet Town 25 defeated by Lancaster 43

In what should have been a tight contest, the Towners didn’t come with their top game and Lancaster proved too strong and disciplined.

It was great to see Millie Elliston back on court following injury, and many thanks to Emma Warnock and Courtney Pilcher for subbing on when needed.

The Towners will need to lift in future games to work their way back up the ladder, currently sitting in eighth.

Awards went to Hannah Sharp and Karalee Mason.

C Grade

Violet Town 32 defeated Lancaster 25

After going several seasons winless, Towners C Grade are currently the club’s most successful senior netball side, clocking their third win for the season on Saturday and sitting in seventh spot on the ladder.

Towners got off to a slow start against Lancaster, but from the quarter time break, applied the accelerator and pulled away to take an impressive win.

Their forward line reached a new high and were ably supported by a determined defence, with Thalia Ellis obtaining great intercepts all over the court.

Awards went to Lauren Coulburn and Thalia Ellis.

C Reserve

Violet Town 25 defeated by Lancaster 50

The Towners started well, working the ball down to the shooters who were able to make it count on the scoreboard.

The defence was strong as well, and neither team were able to get on top until the latter stages of the first quarter, where Lancaster capitalised on some of the Towners’ errors to take the lead by quarter time.

In the second quarter Lancaster’s shooters didn’t miss, and their defensive pressure had lifted, forcing more errors from the Towners which made it hard for them to get back into the game.

In the second half the Towners fought hard, lifting defensively and getting the ball back in their hands, but just couldn’t convert opportunities at goal, and Lancaster ended up too strong.

Awards went to Maria Michalowski Sam Rouget.

17 & Under

Violet Town 40 defeated Lancaster 29

The Towners were determined to get back on the winners list with a strong start, and that they did. With fantastic passages of play down the court they found the shooters well and a full defensive pressure effort from every player on court allowed the Violet Town team to come up with some intercepts.

In the second quarter Lancaster came back at the Towners and forced them to make some errors in attack, allowing Lancaster to take the lead at half time by one.

The second half was set up to be a tight contest, and the Towners responded well and increased their defensive pressure, going back to what they were doing well in the first quarter, taking the lead back at three quarter time by three goals.

Towners finished the game off strongly, lifting the defensive pressure again, working the ball down smoothly, and finding the shooters with ease. Violet Town pushed right to the end and finished the game with an 11-goal win after a great four-quarter effort.

Awards went to Isabella Jones and Ella Bast.

15 & Under

Violet Town 10 defeated by Lancaster 42

While the game didn’t go the Towners’ way, there were plenty of highlights for this developing squad, including lots of intercepts and holding the circle for throw ins, combined with concerted efforts chasing loose balls.

In the final quarter the Towners managed to find more space away from the opposition too. Considering many players tried out new positions this week, the team adapted well and gave it their all.

Awards went to Abbie Fuller and Callie McCole.

Under 12s Football

It was a local derby at Euroa on Saturday for the Under 12s football, with many of the kids in this team going to school with each other and hunting for bragging rights.

And what a show it was! Both sides found hard and had plenty of ball with a higher scoring game than often seen in this age group.

While the Towners regularly showcase their defensive skills, they were able to combine this with more attacking play this week and got on the board early.

It was goal-for-goal and behind-for-behind throughout the match and a great display from both teams.

This was the highest score VT has put on the board this season, and the team were proud as punch of their efforts, singing the team song with pride at the conclusions.