BY NATHAN DOLE
Blues win closely-fought clash on Hay’s court
THE ladder-leading Murrabit Blues had to fight hard to take the points on Hay’s court in Saturday’s 16th round of A-grade netball in the Golden River competition.
The Blues and Lions put on a great match as they warmed up for the finals action.
Murrabit had won 14 matches going into the clash at Hay as the Lions were on 10 wins.
At the final siren the Blues led 61-58.
It was an upset result in the showdown between the fourth-placed Moulamein and second-placed Ultima.
The Swans from Moulamein warmed up for a first semi-final by scoring a 35-28 win against Ultima at Moulamein.
Macorna completed its season by netting a 35-28 victory against Wandella in the Tigers’ den at Macorna Recreation Reserve.
Standings in the Golden Rivers FNL A-grade netball competition:
Murrabit 147 per cent, 60 points; Ultima 105, 40; Hay 100, 40; Moulamein 108, 28; Macorna 95, 24; Wandella 58, 0.
Schedule for Saturday’s second semi-finals at Wandella
A-grade at 1.45pm: Murrabit v Ultima.
B-grade at 12.30pm: Murrabit v Ultima.
B-reserve at 11.15am: Murrabit v Hay.
C-grade at 12.30pm: Murrabit v Wandella.
17-and-under at 10am: Ultima v Hay.
14-and-under at 11.15am: Murrabit v Hay.
Schedule for Sunday’s first semi-finals at Murrabit:
A-grade at 1.45pm: Hay v Moulamein.
B-grade at 12.30pm: Hay v Wandella.
B-reserve at 11.15am: Ultima v Macorna.
C-grade at 12.30pm: Hay v Ultima.
17-and-under at 10am: Wandella v Murrabit.
14-and-under at 11.15am: Moulamein v Ultima.
Round 16 scoreboard:
B-grade:
Hay 46 lt Murrabit 65, Moulamein 40 d Ultima 31, Macorna 32 d Wandella 28.
B-reserve:
Hay 49 lt Murrabit 77, Moulamein 37 lt Ultima 55, Macorna 30 lt Wandella 33.
C-grade:
Hay 54 d Murrabit 48, Moulamein forfeit to Ultima, Macorna 29 lt Wandella 44.
17-and-under:
Hay 59 d Murrabit 23, Moulamein 15 lt Ultima 62, Macorna 30 lt Wandella 48.
14-and-under:
Hay 31 lt Murrabit 40, Moulamein 38 d Ultima 33, Macorna 34 d Wandella 20.
12-and-under:
Hay v Murrabit not supplied, Moulamein v Ultima not supplied, Macorna 9 dr Wandella 9.
League ladders:
B-grade:
Murrabit 145 per cent, 52 points; Ultima 100, 40; Hay 106, 36; Wandella 86, 28; Macorna 94, 20; Moulamein 73, 16.
B-reserve:
Murrabit 126 per cent, 54 points; Hay 140, 48; Ultima 130, 42; Macorna 103, 32; Wandella 72, 16; Moulamein 53, 0.
C-grade:
Murrabit 92 per cent match ratio, 48 points; Wandella 65, 34; Hay 42, 22; Ultima 25, 12; Macorna 23, 12.
17-and-under:
Ultima 192 per cent, 60 points; Hay 198, 56; Wandella 102, 28; Murrabit 78, 28; Macorna 66, 20; Moulamein 44, 0.
14-and-under:
Murrabit 202 per cent, 60 points; Hay 198, 52; Moulamein 93, 32; Ultima 74, 22; Wandella 60, 16; Macorna 55, 10.