BY NATHAN DOLE
Lions claw way to one-goal win against Swans
HAY Lions clawed their way to a dramatic victory against Moulamein in Saturday’s 12th round of A-grade netball in the Golden Rivers FNL season.
The Lions and Swans played out a great match on Hay’s court.
In a clash between third and fourth it was Hay which clung on for a 38-37 victory.
Although disappointed not to have claimed the four premiership points, Moulamein showed it cannot be taken lightly should it face Hay in a first semi-final.
At four rounds to go in the home and away series Moulamein is fourth on 16 points.
The Swans are under pressure from Macorna which is also on 16 points, but 16 per cent adrift.
Results in other matches went as expected on Saturday.
Macorna was at home against the ladder-leading Murrabit.
The Tigers worked hard, but the Blues were too strong in a 31-15 victory.
Ultima won 41-25 on its court against Wandella.
Standings in the Golden Rivers FNL A-grade netball competition:
Murrabit 152 per cent, 44 points; Ultima 108, 36; Hay 96, 32; Moulamein 108, 16; Macorna 92, 16; Wandella 59, 0.
The clash between top teams Murrabit and Ultima highlights next Saturday’s round 13 action.
Hay will be back at home to take on Macorna.
Moulamein meets Wandella in the clash of the Swans and Bombers at Moulamein Recreation Reserve.
Round 12 scoreboard:
B-grade:
Hay 48 d Moulamein 21, Macorna 14 lt Murrabit 26, Ultima 25 d Wandella 24.
B-reserve:
Hay 39 d Moulamein 17, Macorna 24 lt Murrabit 27, Ultima 33 d Wandella 13.
C-grade:
Hay d Moulamein (forfeit), Macorna 13 lt Murrabit 28, Ultima 24 lt Wandella 28.
17-and-under:
Hay 53 d Moulamein 16, Macorna 16 lt Murrabit 20, Ultima 38 d Wandella 28.
14-and-under:
Hay 32 d Moulamein 14, Macorna 15 lt Murrabit 42, Ultima 37 d Wandella 32.
12-and-under:
Hay 15 d Moulamein 1, Macorna 2 lt Murrabit 7, Ultima 6 lt Wandella 9.
League ladders:
B-grade:
Murrabit 136 per cent, 36 points; Ultima 109, 36; Hay 102, 24; Wandella 87, 24; Macorna 99, 16; Moulamein 72, 8.
B-reserve:
Hay 151 per cent, 36 points; Ultima 138, 34; Murrabit 127, 34; Macorna 113, 28; Wandella 71, 8; Moulamein 45, 0.
C-grade:
Murrabit 100 per cent match ratio, 40 points; Wandella 65, 26; Macorna 30, 12; Hay 27, 10; Ultima 22, 8.
17-and-under:
Hay 223 per cent, 44 points; Ultima 191, 44; Murrabit 80, 24; Wandella 96, 16; Macorna 69, 16; Moulamein 41, 0.
14-and-under:
Murrabit 219 per cent, 44 points; Hay 202, 40; Moulamein 90, 24; Ultima 73, 18; Wandella 60, 2; Macorna 50, 6.