A-grade: Finley 34 def by Echuca 54.

The scoreboard didn’t reflect the quality of Finley’s performance.

Their first‑quarter efforts were outstanding, matching Echuca goal-for-goal and showing the composure and intensity they’ve been building across recent rounds.

Finley’s full‑court defensive pressure was a highlight, with consistent work over the ball carrier forcing turnovers and disrupting Echuca’s rhythm.

In attack, the side moved the ball cleanly out of defence, using the set structures they’ve been refining to create strong forward momentum.

It was a committed, well‑executed performance despite the final margin, and another sign of the group’s growing connection and improvement.

Awards: Daisy Daniels, Hayley Denny.

B-grade: Finley 38 def by Echuca 56.

Once again, the score did not reflect the way the girls played. It was a well fought game.

Our full court defensive pressure was good, with all players contributing and creating many turnovers.

We managed to drive the ball well out of defence and create nice attacking angles on the circle edge into the goalers.

It was great to see we pushed to the final whistle, never giving up.

Awards: Rachel Brindley, Gemma Plattfuss.

C-grade: Finley 19 def by Echuca 55.

A slow start put the team on the back foot from the opening whistle.

They tried hard and made some positional changes, which made for better passages of play.

A stronger opponent in Echuca got the win convincingly this week.

Awards: Lauren Kerr, Bridgett Tegart, Alex Nisbet.

C-reserve: Finley 25 def by Echuca 53.

Unfortunately, our decision-making and lack of accuracy when passing the ball gave our opposition too many opportunities for easy turnovers.

It cost us a win against a stronger Echuca outfit.

Awards: Sasha Wood, Mandy Fleming.

Under-17s: Finley 34 def by Echuca 60.

Our opponent’s strength and depth as a club was on full display this week, we fought all the way even through injury.

All girls stepped into various positions and adapted well under constant pressure.

Awards: Lily Baker, Sophie Urquhart.

Under-15s: Echuca 40 def Finley 20.

A solid effort from the girls against a strong and well-organised Echuca side.

We used the opportunity to have some fun, try a few different combinations, and shake up our positions.

Everyone adapted well to the roles they played, and the opponents against whom they were matched.

A tough game, but great to see the girls stay positive, support each other, and keep working hard until the final whistle.

Awards: Ivy Murray, Amber Lawler, and Eloise Harris.

Under-13s: Finley 0 def by Echuca 30.

The u13s had a tough game against Echuca.

Unfortunately, we did not get the win, but the girls showed significant improvement since the last time we played them.

Awards: Georgia Flanagan, Matilda Marshall.

Under-11s: Not scored.

Once again, it was a great start to the game by both Finley, with an excellent standard of netball on display for the under-11s.

Echuca are a strong-polished team, but our team never gave up and continued to work hard right to the final whistle.

It was great to see the team challenge themselves against a formidable team and continue to show plenty of skill, determination, and teamwork.

Awards: Cassie Dundon, Evelyn Marshall.

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