BY NATHAN DOLE
BALRANALD marked an upset victory against Kerang in Saturday’s sixth round of A-grade netball in the Central Murray FNL season.
The Kangaroos teamed superbly at Kerang’s Riverside Park to beat the Blues by a goal.
Balranald led 10-8 at quarter-time, but Kerang lifted to win the second term, 14-8.
Scores were 31-all going into the final term which the Roos won, 10-9, to complete a 41-40 victory.
Kerang’s attack was led by Courtney Robertson, 32; and Emma Wright, 8.
Mallee Eagles were too strong for Nyah Nyah West United at Lalbert.
The Eagles led 33-15 at half-time and then dominated the third term, 17-5.
At the final whistle, Mallee led 66-28.
Goalscorers for the Eagles were Kellie Walker, 42; and Megan Thorneycroft, 24.
Stephanie Henson scored 12 goals for the Demons.
Lake Boga won a closely-fought contest with Woorinen at Lake Boga Sports Club.
The Magpies led 16-8 at quarter-time, but the Tigers fought back to win the second term, 13-9.
A tally of 13 goals as it kept Woorinen to just seven in the third quarter put Lake Boga up by 10 going into the last.
Sarah Hepburn scored a match-high 37 goals and Katie Hepburn added 11 in a 48-40 victory.
The Tigers’ attack was led by Tayla Bennett, 36; and Emily Siely, 4.
It was a high-scoring match between Tooleybuc Manangatang and Cohuna.
The Saints led 35-26 at half-time on their way to a 65-52 win at home.
Goalscorers for Cohuna were Kobie McIvor, 28; and Carmen Dye, 24.
Koondrook Barham had the bye.
Round six will be completed on the King’s Birthday holiday weekend when Swan Hill plays Tyntynder under lights on June 10 at Swan Hill Recreation Reserve from 6pm.
Standings in the Central Murray FNL’s A-grade netball competition:
Lake Boga 123 per cent, 24 points; Kerang 141, 20; Swan Hill 205, 16; Woorinen 148, 16; Balranald 130, 12; Mallee Eagles 127, 8; Nyah Nyah West United 77.8, 8; Tyntynder 77.7, 4; Cohuna 76, 4; Tooleybuc Manangatang 56, 4; Koondrook Barham 48, 0.
In next Saturday’s round seven action, Woorinen is on its court to play Kerang.
Koondrook Barham faces Lake Boga at Barham.
Cohuna is at home to play Mallee Eagles.
Balranald and Swan Hill clash at Balranald’s Greenham Park.
Tyntynder takes on Tooleybuc Manangatang at Swan Hill’s Alan Garden Reserve.
Nyah Nyah West United has the bye.
Round six scoreboard:
A-reserve:
Kerang 28 lt Balranald 51, Mallee Eagles 65 d Nyah Nyah West United 22, Lake Boga 41 lt Woorinen 46, Tooleybuc Manangatang 50 d Cohuna 24.
B-grade:
Kerang 31 lt Balranald 60, Lake Boga 33 lt Woorinen 50, Mallee Eagles 34 lt Nyah Nyah West United 41, Tooleybuc Manangatang 18 lt Cohuna 69, Koondrook Barham bye.
B-reserve:
Kerang 36 lt Balranald 47, Mallee Eagles 39 d Nyah Nyah West United 29, Lake Boga 24 lt Woorinen 44, Tooleybuc Manangatang 16 lt Cohuna 66, Koondrook Barham bye.
18-and-under:
Kerang bye, Mallee Eagles 81 d Nyah Nyah West United 10, Lake Boga 26 lt Woorinen 41, Tooleybuc Manangatang 37 lt Cohuna 80, Koondrook Barham bye.
16-and-under:
Kerang 62 d Balranald 19, Mallee Eagles 77 d Nyah Nyah West United 17, Lake Boga 41 lt Woorinen 66, Tooleybuc Manangatang 29 lt Cohuna 31, Koondrook Barham bye.
14-and-under:
Kerang 21 lt Balranald 27, Mallee Eagles 40 d Nyah Nyah West United 14, Lake Boga 33 d Woorinen 11, Tooleybuc Manangatang 14 d Cohuna 8, Koondrook Barham bye.
12-and-under:
Kerang 7 lt Balranald 16, Mallee Eagles 11 lt Nyah Nyah West United 34, Lake Boga 28 d Woorinen 16, Tooleybuc Manangatang 13 lt Cohuna 17, Koondrook Barham bye.
Netball ladders after six rounds:
A-reserve:
Mallee Eagles 183 per cent, 20 points; Woorinen 152, 20; Lake Boga 141, 16; Swan Hill 126, 12; Balranald 120, 12; Tooleybuc Manangatang 104, 8; Tyntynder 93, 8; Kerang 75, 8; Cohuna 74, 8; Nyah Nyah West United 57, 4;
B-grade:
Woorinen 179 per cent, 20 points; Nyah Nyah West United 164, 16; Cohuna 133, 14; Lake Boga 100, 14; Mallee Eagles 163, 12; Balranald 107, 12; Koondrook Barham 94, 12; Swan Hill 130, 8; Tyntynder 74, 4; Kerang 50, 4; Tooleybuc Manangatang 30, 0.
B-reserve:
Cohuna 134 per cent, 20 points; Swan Hill 187, 16; Mallee Eagles 149, 16; Koondrook Barham 132, 16; Kerang 136, 12; Balranald 117, 12; Woorinen 103, 8; Tyntynder 70, 8; Lake Boga 73, 4; Nyah Nyah West United 73, 4; Tooleybuc Manangatang 21, 0.
18-and-under:
Cohuna 249 per cent, 24 points; Tyntynder 426, 20; Mallee Eagles 234, 16; Swan Hill 165, 12; Woorinen 104, 12; Tooleybuc Manangatang 97, 8; Lake Boga 78, 8; Koondrook Barham 67, 8; Kerang 30, 4; Nyah Nyah West United 15, 0.
16-and-under:
Kerang 220 per cent, 24 points; Woorinen 287, 20; Lake Boga 160, 20; Tooleybuc Manangatang 128, 12; Cohuna 90, 12; Koondrook Barham 87, 12; Swan Hill 125, 8; Mallee Eagles 114, 4; Tyntynder 46, 4; Balranald 31, 0; Nyah Nyah West United 27, 0.
14-and-under:
Lake Boga 229 per cent, 20 points; Mallee Eagles 196, 20; Swan Hill 165, 12; Koondrook Barham 155, 12; Woorinen 115, 12; Tyntynder 105, 12; Tooleybuc Manangatang 93, 12; Balranald 90, 8; Kerang 68, 4; Nyah Nyah West United 55, 4; Cohuna 26, 0.
12-and-under:
Tyntynder 272 per cent, Tooleybuc Manangatang 226, Cohuna 163, Lake Boga 144, Nyah Nyah West United 122, Balranald 84, Mallee Eagles 71, Woorinen 59, Koondrook Barham 57, Swan Hill 47, Kerang 38.