KEY MOMENTS
Championship
- Melbourne University Lightning are fighting hard for a spot in finals, defeating second-placed Boroondara Express by one goal. Lightning were out to prove their worth, managing an eight-goal lead in the second quarter. Express chipped back, going goal for goal in the final term. Defensive duo Maggie Caris and Gabby Coffey put on a show for Lightning fans, whilst Sarah Szczykulski battled hard for Express.
- North East Blaze put on a clinical performance, led by Sam Silvester (56 goals at 92%) and Kali Dolphin, to get the win over the Casey Demons. The win cements Blaze in 3rd position on the ladder, with connections building heading into finals.
23&Under
- Gippsland Stars and Western Warriors played out a tight contest in the battle of the new licenses. Gippsland held a nine-goal lead at half time, however the combination of Sarah Croft and Rosie Todd in the midcourt caused havoc late in the third. Warriors’ managed a 6-0 run to end the quarter two goals ahead, holding the lead in the final term.
- Another tight contest between two sides pushing for top four positions played out when Falcons took on WS Southern Saints. It was a battle of the young guns in each shooting circle, with both Amalani Fauonuku and Annecy Lyon showing off their skills. Falcons steadied in the last quarter and got on top to come out winners by five goals.
RESULTS
Championship
North East Blaze (78) vs (58) Casey Demons
Peninsula Waves (46) vs (62) Geelong Cougars
Boroondara Express (47) vs (48) Melbourne University Lightning
Bendigo Strikers (46) vs (59) Hawks Netball
City West Falcons (63) vs (52) Wilson Storage Southern Saints
*Western Warriors BYE
23&Under
North East Blaze (51) vs (50) Casey Demons
Gippsland Stars (52) vs (55) Western Warriors
Peninsula Waves (58) vs (53) Geelong Cougars
Boroondara Express (39) vs (55) Melbourne University Lightning
Bendigo Strikers (41) vs (59) Hawks Netball
City West Falcons (50) vs (45) Wilson Storage Southern Saints
HOT SHOT LEADERBOARDS
Championship
1. 599 – Kaylia Stanton (Hawks)
2. 579 – Jane Cook (Falcons)
3. 535 – Emma Ryde (Casey)
23&Under
1. 482 – Charlize Gabel Joseph (Waves)
2. 434 – Hayley Howard (Saints)
3. 397 – Ella Closter (Warriors)
NEXT UP – ROUND 16
Wednesday 12 June
State Netball Centre, Parkville
Gippsland Stars vs Hawks Netball (23&U only – Championship BYE)
Casey Demons vs Boroondara Express
Melbourne University Lightning vs Geelong Cougars
City West Falcons vs Bendigo Strikers
Western Warriors vs North East Blaze
Wilson Storage Southern Saints vs Peninsula Waves
