Roos outplayed by Yarrawonga

A few lapses in judgement and missed opportunities put us behind.

Despite this, the team took on feedback and implemented it to create some strong passages of play.

Despite the final scoreline, Emily Lavis and Mikaela Trethowan stood tall in defence and were our award winners.

B Grade

Corowa Rutherglen 28 def by Yarrawonga 39

B Grade didn’t quite cut the cake this week, with play a little too risky for Yarrawonga, who capitalized on minor errors.

Corowa Rutherglen carried a few niggling injuries and illness, which had them slightly less mentally engaged across the team.

Despite the setbacks, they started strong and remained well and truly in the game until half way through the third quarter, ebbing and flowing to keep the margin to three goals.

It was a game of capitalization, with the Roos forcing errors in the Pigeons game plan to turn the ball over and vice versa.

After the margin extended to 11 goals at the final whistle, a fire has been lit in their bellies, with a determination to remain connected across the whole court and stick to the game plan.

With consistency and relentlessness in both attack and defence, they can move forward into next week against third placed Lavington.

This will be a must win if they want to remain at the top of the ladder.

Awards

Club 1 and MVP - Sophie Morey was a thorn in the side of the Yarrawonga attack line, applying all sorts of pressure and picking up heaps of ball.

Docs - Kelsea Bullivant was imperative in attack, finding space under every attempt Yarrawonga made to shut her ball carrying down; she exposed Yarrawonga’s defensive attempts to stop her, finding circle edge and remaining composed while feeding her goalers with poise.

Canteen - Imogen Taylor played her final game before heading to America; as usual she brought drive and trust to the attack end, at times of high stakes, and connected with Annalise beautifully, yet again.

Imogen relentlessly set up the defensive pressure all over court, getting hands to many balls and putting her body on the line to make sure possession was kept when it was a 50/50 chance.

C Grade

Corowa Rutherglen 39 def by Yarrawonga 44

C Grade produced one of their most competitive performances of the season, pushing Yarrawonga all the way before falling just short, 44–39.

The opening half was an arm wrestle, with neither side able to gain a significant advantage.

Scores were locked at 10–10 at quarter time before another even second quarter saw the teams head into the main break tied at 20–20.

The Roos came out firing after halftime, winning the third quarter 12–10 through relentless defensive pressure and patient ball movement.

Yarrawonga lifted in the closing stages, producing a 14-goal final term to reclaim the lead.

There were plenty of standout performances for the Roos.

Niamh Lavis was exceptional in goal keeper, applying constant pressure to the Yarrawonga shooters and producing numerous turnovers.

Alex Gniel led the attack with confidence, finishing with 19 goals and providing a strong target in the goal circle throughout the match.

Across the midcourt, Jemma Smith worked tirelessly through multiple positions, including wing defence, centre and wing attack, using her work rate and defensive pressure to influence the game at both ends of the court.

While the result didn't fall their way, the Roos showed significant growth, resilience and teamwork, matching one of the competition's strongest sides for three quarters and giving themselves every opportunity to come away with the win.

Under 17s

Corowa Rutherglen 34 def by Yarrawonga 56

This weekend Corowa Rutherglen come up against Yarrawonga once again.

The Roos knew Yarrawonga would bring plenty of intensity, and they certainly did.

Yarrawonga executed the ball well throughout the game and made the most of their opportunities.

There were some really pleasing passages of play from the Corowa girls, showing what they are capable of when moving the ball with confidence and trust.

They continue to build those connections and strengthen their combinations on court, with the focus now on producing a consistent four-quarter performance.

Awards

Club 1 – Grace Milthorpe was incredibly disciplined in GA, working hard all game and providing a strong target in the shooting circle; her composure and effort made a significant impact, earning her a well-deserved best-on-court performance.

Club 2 – Liv McKie played a strong game at Goal Shooter, providing a fantastic presence in attack; she worked tirelessly to create opportunities and was a reliable option under the post.

Club 3 – Kayley Butera was relentless in defence, doing an outstanding job of shutting down Yarrawonga's speed and applying constant pressure; her defensive efforts created valuable turnovers and helped limit their scoring opportunities.

While the result didn't fall the Roos’ way, there were still positives to take from the game.

They continue to work hard, build their connections, and look forward to the challenges ahead.

Under 15s

Corowa Rutherglen 26 def by Yarrawonga 36

Corowa Rutherglen’s Under 15s fought hard against a strong Yarrawonga outfit, showing plenty of determination throughout the contest.

The girls were outstanding through the centre third, treasuring possession and converting centre passes into valuable scores.

Their ability to work the ball patiently into attack was a highlight, while their tenacious defensive pressure created multiple opportunities and kept them competitive.

Despite the final result not falling their way, the team’s effort, resilience and commitment were evident from start to finish.

Awards

Sportspower - Isobel Bruce for her incredible leadership she displayed; she played 60 minutes of solid netball and was a standout.

Chocolate Factory - Lucia McLellan had a ripper game in the goal circle and was even thrown into the midcourt and took on the challenge and gave it her all.

Canteen - Asha Mardling had a great game in defence, winning back the ball; she also took her leadership to the next level and was a great leader at the defensive end.