WERRIMULL’S claims for the Millewa A Grade netball minor premiership have been strengthened following their tight two-goal win over Bambill in a top-of-the-table clash.
The headline game from Saturday’s Mega Day was befitting a contest between the teams leading the way for a finals double chance, with the Magpies earning with a 38-36 victory.
Werrimull are undefeated since round 2, with only a draw against the Saints in round 4 standing between them and a perfect record in their last nine games.
Aislinn Campbell, Anna Thomson and Erin Sell were named as the best players for the victors, while 200-gamer Ebony Roberts, Samantha Garraway and Maddy Tormey led the way for the Saints.
Nangiloc have moved to within six points of second-placed Bambill after winning their own thriller at Lake Cullulleraine, coming against Cardross.
The Demons took down the Lions for the second time this season but it was close, 36-34.
Nangiloc have won their past two games to put themselves clear of Cardross on the ladder as they aim to return to the grand final again.
Gabrielle Gardner and Tamara and Ashlee Loveridge were best on court for the Demons, while Bronte Burgess, Alejandra Retamoza Modoo and Christina Villiva were strong performers for the Lions.
Meanwhile, Meringur have kept their finals hopes alive with their third win for the campaign, taking down Gol Gol by 24 goals.
The Roos sit two wins behind fourth-placed Cardross with four home-and-away matches remaining following their 64-40 result against the Hawks.
Teagan Pettigrew, Fionna Wright and Lakayla Pettit were all named Meringur’s best, while coach Megan Newey, Suzi Nitschke and Abbey Curran performed well for Gol Gol.
The Spirit of Sport Medal awarded by Victoria Police was won by Bronte Burgess (Cardross), Chelsea Newey (Werrimull) and Teagen Pettigrew (Meringur).
