A-grade: Blighty 16 def by Picola 59.

Blighty A-grade went down in a tough contest against a very strong and competitive opposition.

We welcomed Emily Harvey and Lily Petersen up from our junior sides, and both girls should be very proud of their efforts.

They held their own at senior level, showing great composure, effort and a willingness to compete all game. Their work rate around the court was fantastic and they never stopped trying.

Olive Morton played her first game for the club and made an immediate impact. She slotted into defence seamlessly, applying strong and consistent pressure to the opposition shooters and working hard to create turnovers.

Alicia Osborne also worked really well in defence, creating some important turnovers and applying strong pressure throughout the game.

With a number of new players in the side, it was always going to take time to build connections.

The team worked hard throughout the game to find their rhythm and by the end of the game we started to gel nicely.

A special mention to Ashlea Charlton, who celebrated her 100th club game this weekend. A fantastic milestone for her at such a young age.

Ashlea stayed composed under pressure, stuck to her role and continued to work hard in the goal circle, combining well with Steph Barry and leading by example.

Meagan Lowry once again put in a tireless performance, working end to end all day. She helped drive the ball forward and provided strong support both in attack and defence.

Stevie Bateman also worked hard through the midcourt, creating options and linking play well.

Awards: Ashlea Charlton, Meagan Lowry, Emily Harvey.

B-grade: Blighty 23 def by Picola United 45.

It was a tough battle, with the defenders from Picola applying constant pressure on our goalers.

Despite this, our shooting end stayed strong throughout the entire game, continuing to make leads and work hard to create space.

In the midcourt, Tess Lloyd stepped up impressively, showing great determination after a quarter-time pep talk.

Amy Gretgrix also continued to build on the skills she’s developed at training, making a strong impact, especially in the centre, where she consistently reoffered and took numerous passes down the court.

In the defensive end, Georgia Moody and Alex Barry combined well again this week to apply strong pressure on Picola.

They secured plenty of rebounds and executed some lovely intercepts, and it’s fantastic to see this partnership continuing to develop.

At wing defence, Carla Crossley played a key role in the second quarter, shutting down the wing attack and making it much harder for Picola’s attackers to score.

Awards: Awards: Tess Lloyd, Carla Crossley and Amy Gretgrix.

C-grade: Blighty 14 def by Picola United 29.

From the first whistle, the effort and determination was there, with the girls fighting tirelessly right through the game.

The team embraced the rolling subs well, using them strategically to keep fresh legs on the court and try to keep the scoreboard within reach.

Picola were quick to capitalise on any lapses, but the Blighty girls never dropped their heads and continued to push.

Defensively, Bec Rourke, Niccola Stanworth and Chook Watson worked strongly together, applying consistent pressure and putting in a solid four-quarter effort.

Their work rate and persistence didn’t go unnoticed.

After an injury scare, it was fantastic to see Ciara D’Aprile return to the court and produce some of her best netball in the final quarter, showing real resilience and composure.

In attack, Rach Bucholtz was once again sensational, working tirelessly and moving beautifully through the attacking end to create opportunities and shooting some great goals.

There is still plenty to learn and work on, but the growth in this group is clear.

Another week at training and to keep building, and it’s only a matter of time before it all comes together.

Awards: Bec Rourke, Niccola Stanworth.

C-Reserve: Blighty 7 to Picola 39.

It wasn’t our day on the scoreboard, and at times the girls struggled to find their rhythm.

Picola capitalised on their opportunities, and we just couldn’t quite bring it together when it mattered.

But what stood out (and always does) is the grit in this team. The girls kept fighting, kept supporting each other, and never dropped their heads, that says a lot about the culture you’re building.

Bronte O’Brien had a great fourth quarter, really doing well in WD.

Sarah Bain also stepped up and changed up positions and went in attack.

Suzette Van der Berg showed her versatility down both ends of the court.

Awards: Bronte O’Brien, Suzette Van der Berg, Sarah Bain, Carissa Godfrey.

Under-17s: Blighty 49 def Picola United 24.

Our girls came out strong from the first whistle and continued to soar forward with accurate shooting. It was a strong combination in the ring.

Our younger players Amy Doherty, Ivy Ball and Lucy Pisasale worked hard in the mid-court and are building confidence each week.

Catie Michael took control in the centre in patches and helped her teammates setup play and gave encouragement throughout the game.

Our defenders worked tirelessly all day also causing turnovers.

Awards: Amy Doherty, Izzy Pearn, Lizey Weir, Catie Michael.

Under-15s: Blighty 31 def Picola United 12.

From the first whistle, the team showed excellent energy, teamwork, and determination, setting the tone for a dominant display across all four quarters.

Blighty’s attacking end worked seamlessly, creating strong leads and delivering accurate passes into the goal circle, while the shooters maintained impressive accuracy despite the windy conditions.

In defence, the team applied relentless pressure, forcing turnovers and limiting Picola’s scoring opportunities.

With strong player rotations, Blighty maintained fresh legs and sustained intensity throughout the match.

What stood out most was the team spirit, all players took to the court with smiles, encouragement, and a genuine love for playing together.

Awards: Ellie Miller, Savannah Bain, Lexi Bucholtz, Lexi Hines.

Under-13s: Blighty 18 to Picola 6.

The girls had a clear job to do, and every one of our defenders stepped up. Their effort, pressure and determination all game was outstanding, and it made a real difference on the scoreboard.

It’s been awesome to see their confidence grow and the way they’re applying themselves on court.

Remy Tremble had a late call-up and did a fantastic job, earning the Good Sports award for the way she picked up her player and gave it her all.

Awards: Georgie, Selma, Gabbi, Remy.

Under-11s (Minis): Not scored.

Coming up against a strong Picola side, the girls played a fantastic game and displayed everything they have been focusing on at training.

Remy Tremble worked hard in attack shooting some great goals.

Lindsey Lankow and Alice Doherty listened carefully and took the coach’s advice on board at quarter time and put this into play.

Awards: Awards Remy Tremble, Lindsey Lankow and Alice Doherty.

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