Semi-finalists meet again on Bridgewater’s court
OPPONENTS in last season’s first semi-final, Bridgewater and Newbridge meet in Saturday’s start to A-grade netball in the Bendigo Bank Loddon Valley FNL season.
The Mean Machine and Maroons will play on Bridgewater’s court from 3pm.
Bridgewater’s run to the preliminary final in the ’25 campaign included a 49-44 victory against Newbridge in the first semi-final.
This season it’s Carly Wild and Lou Dupuy who will coach Bridgewater.
A Newbridge line-up coached by Hayley Martiniello will be determined to mark a winning start away from home.
Reigning premier Mitiamo will unveil the flag at John Forbes Oval before the Superoos take on Calivil United.
The Superoos are again being coached by Jen Wilson.
After a 16-nil run in last season’s home and away series, Mitiamo was beaten by Pyramid Hill in the second semi by 17 goals.
The Superoos bounced back to win the preliminary final against Bridgewater by two goals and a week later took the cup in a 54-48 victory against Pyramid Hill.
Likely to be a tough start for a Calivil United team coached by Annie Blow and Alex Ingram.
Maiden Gully YCW Eagles face league newcomer Macorna at Marist College Oval in Maiden Gully.
The Christie Griffiths-coached Eagles will be determined to chalk up win number one after a 4-12 run last season.
Macorna is being coached by Brooke Allison as the Tigers crossed to the Valley after playing in the now-defunct Golden Rivers competition.
It’s the clash of the Panthers and Bears as Marong hosts Bears Lagoon-Serpentine at Malone Park.
The Panthers were fifth last season after an eight-goal loss to Bridgewater in the elimination final.
Bridget Willox and Bianca Garton have teamed up to coach Marong.
The Bears are being coached by Erin Varker.
Inglewood faces a big test on its court at Centre State Scaffolding against Pyramid Hill.
Dani O’Toole is coaching the Blues who will be keen to bring and keep up a strong level of defensive pressure against last season’s runner-up.
Pyramid Hill is being coached by Chelsea Emmerson, Amber Dingwall and Darci Tierney.