SOUTH Mildura consolidated third place on the SFNL A Grade ladder with a hard-fought 46-33 win against Red Cliffs at Quandong Park.
The visitors held a narrow three-goal lead at half-time before they edged clear for their fifth win of the season, supported by strong defence from Morna Naquto and Sharne Lane.
Bulldogs coach Sally Moore praised her team’s focus in the physical contest.
“It was intense, one-on-one netball for the whole four quarters,” Moore said.
“I felt we adjusted well to their pressure because if we hesitated or our timing was off, it cost us.
“I just told the girls ‘well done’ because it was a well thought-out win.”
At the halfway point of the season, the Bulldogs are well-placed to play in the finals.
Asked if the team had exceeded her expectations so far, Moore said: “If you’re looking at it analytically, we’re in a great position.
“In terms of what we’re trying to achieve in our game planning and style of play, we’re right where we want to be.
“Now we can sharpen things up in the second half of the season.”
The Tigers, meanwhile, remain winless this season. However, they haven’t been disgraced in their losses.
Their two points came from a round 1 draw with Imperials.
