Monbulk’s A Grade netballers had a chance to jump from fifth to third if results were to go their way. Playing Pakenham on the home courts, the Hawks were always in control with a pressured backcourt and they were then able to cut their way through the Lions’ defence in the midcourt and in the arc with consistent regularity. The solid 15-goal win was not enough to snare a double chance as ROC, whom they had vanquished last week, caused an upset by becoming the first team to topple Narre Warren. Monbulk will be in an elimination final next Sunday.
Monbulk 51 def Pakenham 36
Best: Stephanie Puopolo, Tiana Mancarella, Georgia Himmelreich
Goals: Stephanie Puopolo 34, Sophie Stubbs 17
B Grade was already certain of a Qualifying Finals berth and was up against a Pakenham side who were only playing for pride. Monbulk established several leads of 4-5 goals only to be reeled back in by a tenacious Lions side. In the final term, a string of Pakenham goals tied up the scores before Monbulk was able to sink the final two goals and emerge victorious by that margin. Monbulk finished the season in second place as they prepare for their finals assault.
Monbulk 40 def Pakenham 38
Best: Dayna Walsham, Alice McCormick, Iris de Wit
Goals: Iris de Wit 26, Olivia Crook 14
The C Grade team finished up for the year going down to Pakenham by 21 goals. This young team has improved as the season has progressed and a number of promising players have shown signs of things to come for next year.
Monbulk 27 def by Pakenham 48
Best: Lisa Boyle, Brooke O’Loughlin, Courtney Witt
Goals: Lisa Boyle 17, Jamie Sands 10, Sammy Beecroft 1
