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NCWL ǀ Gallery ǀ Saints go down fighting against reigning premier

By James Kleeman

Jun 7, 2022

Tough mudder: Benalla’s Chloe Morris and Emily Sims try to gather the ball in the mud. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Benalla Saints women’s football outfit took on Nathalia in round eight Northern Country Women’s League on Saturday.

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Braving wintry conditions, the Purples managed to fend off a gallant Saints side 7.3 (45) to 1.3 (9).

Ensign photographer Brenden Paddock was at Benalla Showgrounds on Sunday to capture plenty of action.

In full flight: Emily Sims boots it away. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Reaching for it: Benalla’s Chelsea Rowan battles in the ruck. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Finding space: Kelsie Piscioneri gathers out the back. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Sending it forward: Shari Wilson goes long. Photo by Brenden Paddock

On the ball: Emily Sims weaving through traffic Photo by Brenden Paddock

Breaking free: Emily Sims on the run. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Under pressure: Victoria Mitchell tries to get a handball off. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Sending it forward: Victoria Payne kicks it off. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Can’t be caught: Victoria Payne gets a kick away. Photo by Brenden Paddock

Team effort: Emma Layfield, Molly James, Chelsea Rowan and Emily Sims work hard around the stoppage. Photo by Brenden Paddock

By James Kleeman

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