Warrandyte Netball Club’s U13 and Open A squads tasted the ultimate success in their respective Grand Finals, while 13 out of 15 finals sides progressed through to Semi-Finals as the club rounded out a successful year on the court.
It was another season and another thrilling finish for WNC, as the U13 Tadpoles and EDNC decider was sent to overtime where Warrandyte found its second wind to prevail in a nail-biting 30–27 victory.
The Open A Raptors match against Eltham came to a more decisive conclusion, as the rampaging Warrandyte outfit piled on 57 goals against Eltham’s 28 to secure a well-deserved win.
Six sides progressed to their respective Grand Finals in a strong showing for the club at the pointy end of the Doncaster and District Netball Association season. The Under 13 Frogs, Under 17 Dingoes, Open A Falcons, and Open B Wolves all fought hard to come away with runners-up titles.
A growing number of players and the club’s efforts to retain them across all age groups paved the foundation for a successful season, beginning with the NetSetGo program that nurtures young netballers during their introduction to competitive Saturday netball.
“The program teaches netball skills for 5–7 year olds and leads onto under nines playing in Saturday competition,” said Suzy O’Rourke.
“The club is proud to have five Open age teams (over 17s), with the girls loving their netball for their fitness, the challenge, and the social side of catching up with friends.
“The club is very proud to be part of a community encouraging girls to enjoy sport and to keep on playing sport,” she said.
Warrandyte Diary, December 2018
