Bellarine Netball League grand finals are on Saturday September 9 at Grinter Reserve, Newcomb. Justin Flynn takes a look at the preliminary final results, including a commanding performance by Ocean Grove in A Grade that sets up an epic season decider against Geelong Amateur.
A GRADE
A ruthless Ocean Grove booked a grand final spot against Geelong Amateur with an 18-goal preliminary final win against Queenscliff at Newcomb on Saturday September 2.
After an even first few minutes, Ocean Grove got on top with defensive intercepts and turnovers, which allowed the ball to be transitioned quickly to goal shooter Bec O’Neill.
The Grubbers led by nine at quarter time and controlled the tempo for most of the game to win 53 to 35.
Georgia Finn and Kelsey Ollis were superb as was Georgia Ryan, while O’Neill scored 39 goals and goal attack Ashton O’Brien was busy with 13.
Grand final: Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove, 3.30pm.
B GRADE
Ocean Grove is into the grand final after a hard-fought four-goal win against Modewarre.
Amelia Cunningham and Jesse Sutton were on target scoring 21 goals each in the 42 to 38 win.
Grand final: Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove at 1.15pm.
C GRADE
Ocean Grove held off Drysdale to advance to the decider with a 36 to 32 win.
Kate Titheridge scored 23 goals while Vicki King was the Hawks’ best.
Grand final: Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove at 11.55am.
D GRADE
Torquay won a nailbiter against Ocean Grove by two goals to get through 29 to 27.
The Tigers led by five at half time and four at the last change before holding on with Sheree Chafer, Bonnie Skabla and Annabelle Dunn best.
Ocean Grove was well served by Tarryn Stanley, Tina Birch (19 goals) and Zarly Smith.
Grand final: Geelong Amateur vs Torquay at 10.40am.
E GRADE
Barwon Heads won a thriller by the barest of margins against Ocean Grove.
The Grubbers looked to have the game under control at half time leading by six goals, but the Seagulls rallied to be behind by just one at three-quarter time and then ahead by one at the end, winning 23 to 22.
Abby Blacket and goal shooter Louise McNamara (15 goals) were best for Barwon Heads while Emilie Punton, Anabelle Sargeant and Hannah Quinn (16 goals) were best for Ocean Grove.
Grand final: Geelong Amateur vs Barwon Heads at 2.15pm.
19 & UNDER
Portarlington defeated Drysdale by 12 goals with Lila Mustica (16 goals) and Chloe Zahl best.
A nine goal to five third term set up the win.
Grand final: Queenscliff vs Portarlington at 10.40am.
17 & UNDER DIVISION 1
An eight-goal win has put Drysdale into the grand final.
After an even first three quarters, the Hawks clicked into gear in the last, scoring 14 goals to seven to defeat Ocean Grove 38 to 30.
Lily Mills was best with 31 goals while Ella McGlynn was Ocean Grove’s best.
Grand final: Portarlington vs Drysdale at 9.25am
17 & UNDER DIVISION 2
An eight goal to two last quarter has put Torquay into the grand final.
The Tigers trailed by one going into the last term against Ocean Grove, but ran away with the game.
Grand final: Geelong Amateur vs Torquay at 1.15pm.
15 & UNDER DIVISION 1
A blistering start has given Geelong Amateur a path through to the grand final.
Ammos scored 10 goals to one in the first term against Portarlington and never looked back, eventually winning 31 to 19.
Grand final: Ocean Grove vs Geelong Amateur at 11.55am.
15 & UNDER DIVISION 2
Geelong Amateur won a close encounter against Ocean Grove, 24 to 22.
Not much separated the two sides for the entire game, but the Tigers were in front when it mattered most.
Grand final: Torquay vs Geelong Amateur at 8.10am.
13 & UNDER DIVISION 1
Emilia Evans, Layne Harvey and Arleya Hillier (13 goals) were the architects in Portarlington’s four-goal win against Barwon Heads.
The Seagulls were well served by Charli Janezic, Billi Janezic and Eve Antonowicz.
Grand final: Geelong Amateur vs Portarlington at 9.25am.
13 & UNDER DIVISION 2
Geelong Amateur had a comfortable 26 to 9 win against Torquay, which was set up by a 10 goal to one first term.
Grand final: Ocean Grove vs Geelong Amateur at 8.10am.
