The 10/Under competition started in fine form, with the Beach Babes playing the Young Stars on Court 1. The Young stars started off strongly, shooting 3 goals to 1 in the first quarter. The Babes weren't letting the game get away from them though, matching the Stars goal for goal in the second quarter. 

Final score: Young Stars 7 def Beach Babes 4. Best players Octavia Cobb, Alenka Denslow, Sophee Watson and Edie Thurtell.

On Court 2, the Minkes faced off against Mixed Pink in a well-contested game, with great intercepts and attacking plays from both sides. The Mixed Pink team constantly had the ball in their goal circle, but couldn't get the score on the board, up against solid defence from the Minkes. 

Final score: Mixed Pink 3 def Minkes 0. Best players:  Ella Cairns, Jasmine Dodds, Alyssa Jones and Ashley Herrington.

In the 12/Under match on Court 1, the Saints created numerous plays and intercepted well to keep pressure on their opposition, the Diamonds. The Diamonds were too strong for the Saints, demonstrating their experience as a team and taking the ball to their goal circle, before finishing off with accurate shooting. 

Final score: Diamonds 16 def Saints 2. Best players: Jaime Thurtell, Paige Bellero, Mia Devine and Leah Nash.

In the Pythons versus Extreme contest on Court 2, the Pythons were on task from the first whistle, making the plays and strong in all positions. Extreme found themselves playing defence for most of the game, though applied pressure at every opportunity.

Final score: Pythons 14 def Extreme 1. Best players: Jenna Kerswell, Carla Young, Tayhla Cadiente and Hannah Durie.

In the 14-16/Under match on Court 1, Young Guns 1 took on Young Guns 2. It was a tight game, with exceptional shooting by Daisy Hawkes and great defending from Jade Tate.  Savaanah Scott also played a fantastic game for Young Guns 2.  Young Guns 1 put up an impressive defence, with Ella Dodds and Jemma Fasano working hard.

Final score: Young Guns 2 18 def Young Guns 1 13.

The Hot Shots played the Strikers on Court 2 in a well-contested game, with the Hot Shots working hard throughout the four quarters and forcing the Strikers to earn every possession. As a team, the Hot Shots are improving week by week, with Georgia Duncan and Charlee Lennox making their presence known in defence and causing numerous upsets in the Strikers goal circle. At the final whistle, the Strikers came away with the win, partly due to some great plays by Rachael Goodwin and nice shots at goal by Lauren Radcliffe. The final score belies the effort and pace of the game

Final score: Strikers 24 def Hot Shots 4.       

Next week is the final round before Douglas Netball breaks for the school holidays. The 10/under teams will play as normal at 4pm, and Net Set Go with Alison will complete their course. Any players from Net Set Go wanting to continue playing in a team please let coaches know next week, as there will be an information letter handed out. The 12 - 16 competition will start with a Rules Discussion at 4.30pm before a round-robin competition.

The Seniors will have a rules discussion at 6.30pm, followed by a round-robin competition. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with other members of the Club, other than your teammates. At the end of the games, buy a meal from the canteen to receive a complimentary drink.