Chasing their first win of the season, Romsey A-grade netballers began their match against Woodend-Hesket in inspired fashion on Saturday.
The Redbacks took to the court buoyed by earlier good wins by their B-grade and 19&Under sides and a confidence-boosting verbal injection from coach Lena Way.
Moving the ball well and shooting accurately, the Redbacks opened up a nine-goal lead early in the second term before the Hawks upped the momentum.
One key positional move paid dividends sand Woodend-Hesket clawed back to deficit with good teamwork as confidence grew.
Romsey could not reverse the trend in the second half and the Hawks were pleased to secure a nine-goal victory.
Dynamic Abby Gilmore finished with 28 goals and earned the special medal provided in memory of the late Brian ‘Muscles’ Lee.
Versatile Charlee Tytler scored 22.
Other scores: Unbeaten Macedon 54 d Melton Centrals 27, Wallan 41 d Lancefield 30, Western Rams 60 d Diggers Rest 32. Riddell had the bye.
Current ladder: Macedon 24, Riddell 20, Wallan 20, Woodend-Hesket 16, Melton Centrals 12, Western Rams 10, Diggers Rest 8, Romsey 6, Lancefield 4.
B-grade: Romsey 40 d Woodend-Hesket 30, Lancefield 50 d Wallan 30, Macedon 38 d Melton Centrals 36, Diggers Rest 34 tied with Rams 34.
C-grade: Woodend-Hesket 46 d Romsey 16, Lancefield 27 d Wallan 20, Western Rams 25 d Diggers Rest 17, Macedon 33 d Melton Centrals 12.
19&Under: Romsey 20 d Woodend-Hesket 13, Lancefield 24 d Wallan 21, Melton Centrals 28 d Macedon 16, Rams 59 d Diggers Rest 13, Riddell 23 d Gisborne Giants 8.
