BY NATHAN DOLE
MURRABIT was too strong for Moulamein as the ladder-leaders in the A-grade netball competition met in Saturday’s seventh round of the Golden Rivers FNL season.
The Murrabit line-up was on its court for a crucial clash with the Swans.
Murrabit led 16-11 at quarter-time and 26-20 by the main break.
It was in the third quarter where the Blues charged clear.
A score of 14-9 put Murrabit in control.
By the final siren, Murrabit led 58-37.
The Blues’ attack was led by Montana Keating, 39, and Grace Gillingham, 19.
Goalers for Moulamein were Meg-Jordyne Rooney, 21, and Maddy Wild, 16.
Ultima fought back from a two-goal deficit at half-time to win its home game against Hay by 11 goals.
The Lions played well to lead 20-18 after two quarters, but Ultima struck back for a score of 16-8 in the third and 9-4 in the last to complete a 43-32 victory.
Macorna won every quarter on its way to a 51-30 win against Wandella.
The Tigers led 12-7 at quarter-time and 25-14 by the main break.
It was 12-5 in favour of Macorna in the third and 14-11 in the fourth.
Asela Finch scored 27 goals for the Tigers and Emmalea Wishart chipped in with 24.
Standings in the Golden Rivers FNL’s A-grade netball competition:
Murrabit 169 per cent, 24 points; Moulamein 121, 20; Macorna 113, 20; Ultima 107, 14; Wandella 75, 6; Hay 54, 0.
In next Saturday’s eighth round, Murrabit is at home to play Wandella.
It’s the clash of the Tigers and Kangaroos as Macorna hosts Ultima.
Hay will be on its court to take on the Moulamein Swans.
Round seven scoreboard:
B-grade:
Murrabit 40 d Moulamein 31, Ultima 41 d Hay 32, Macorna 32 d Wandella 30.
B-reserve:
Murrabit 34 d Moulamein 28, Ultima 37 lt Hay 54, Macorna 16 d Wandella 11.
17-and-under:
Murrabit 24 lt Moulamein 58, Ultima 53 d Hay 41, Macorna 35 d Wandella 31.
14-and-under:
Murrabit 31 d Moulamein 9, Ultima 31 lt Hay 47, Macorna 12 lt Wandella 34.
Ladders after seven rounds:
B-grade:
Murrabit 146 per cent, 28 points; Ultima 101, 18; Moulamein 103, 16; Wandella 89, 10; Macorna 87, 8; Hay 83, 4.
B-reserve:
Hay 181 per cent, 28 points; Ultima 116, 20; Macorna 127, 16; Murrabit 83, 8; Wandella 64, 4; Moulamein 49, 0.
17-and-under:
Ultima 237 per cent, 28 points; Hay 180, 20; Moulamein 78, 14; Wandella 94, 12; Macorna 65, 10; Murrabit 40, 0.
14-and-under:
Ultima 168 per cent, 24 points; Murrabit 193, 20; Hay 178, 20; Wandella 97, 12; Moulamein 41, 8; Macorna 26, 0.