Douglas Junior Netball started finals this week, but the rain interrupted so the 10s games did not go ahead due to a safety risk for the young players. They'll play their last games for the season next week.

The 12/Under first final was between the Diamonds and the Poison Apples on Court 1 in a fantastic game. Both teams were 5 goals apiece by half time.

The Diamonds' attacking players stepped up in the third quarter with some swift passing, taking the ball to the shooters who shot 5-1.  The Poison Apples played a fantastic game against the Diamonds and they rallied in the last quarter shooting 4 goals with some brilliant defence and very good work through the centre third.

A great effort by the Apples in a very entertaining game of netball, Well done!  Final score 15-10.  Best players were Ella Dodds, Denby Woods, Kyah Francis and Mia Devine-Cameron. 

The Miallo Allstars played the Red Hot Peppers on Court 2, and the Allstars started strongly in the first quarter shooting 3 goals to nil. But the Peppers were not laying down shooting the next 3.
 
Savaanah Scott was strong through the centre, intercepting and driving the ball down to goals with young star Jennifer Bellero fantastic in defence as keeper. 

The Allstars, with talented player Matilda Mellows not playing this week, continued their great form with Leah Nash and Krystal Schultz stepping up for the team in a fantastic, close game.  Final score 9-6 to the Allstars.

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The 14-16 competition started with the Dynamites playing the Sapphires. The Dynamite team had finals fever and were strong in all positions on court. 

The Sapphires trailed in 3 quarters but matched the Dynamite goal for goal in the last quarter which was a great effort by the team.  Final score 32-14 with best players Marley Cairns, Megan Von Keyserlingk, Claire Sciacca and Daisy Hawkes. 

The Reps 12s played the Breakers on Court 2 in a hard fought game, both teams played some very good netball it was fast moving with both sides giving their best.
  
Both teams were 10 goals each at half time. The Reps found their rhythm in the second half and shot ahead on the score board shooting 25-13 by the final siren.  Best players Georgia Duncan and Lana Baxter. 

The Fusion played the Vipers for a spot in the Grand Final. Fusion started strongly with the team making some excellent plays and feeding the goal circle well, but the Vipers picked up their defence and were not going to give up the final berth without a fight.

They came away with the win.  Best players Jess Eagle-Rowe, Nicky Samson, Lauren Radcliffe and Rachael Goodwin.

The 14-16 teams Vipers and for the 12s the Diamonds are in the Grand Final.  Well done teams!