A-grade: Deni 61 def Cobram 35.
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A crowd surprising strategic move saw Rhiannan Maxwell move into WA, shifting the momentum of the game.
Her drives into attack were fast and purposeful, creating numerous scoring opportunities for Ella Harvey and Bonnie Everett with accurate and well-timed circle edge feeds.
The inclusions of Macie Free and Aysha Mitsch added speed and strength to the midcourt, with Amelia’s consistent dominance.
Emma Parks and Eliza Eastman were outstanding in defence, showcasing their skills with numerous clean intercepts and rebounds.
Their hands-over defence built pressure and created turnovers, preventing the opposition from making effective plays.
It was a dominant return to form for the side.
Awards: Ella Harvey, Emma Parks, Eliza Eastman
B-grade: Deni 56 def Cobram 36.
B-grade came out fierce with a first quarter that was unstoppable.
This set the team up for a consistent game and victory against the fifth placed team.
Defence yet again was unbeatable providing turnover after turnover.
Our goal scoring combo making the job look effortless with precision feeding from our midcourt.
Awards: Phoebe Jefferies, Amber Farley, Alana Tyndall.
C-grade: Deni 50 def Cobram 26.
The team exploded out of the gates with a stellar start, allowing for some exciting position experimentation and lightning-fast ball movement during transitions.
The game became physical and occasionally frustrating, but our team maintained their composure and steadily drove the scoreline upward.
Mel Edwards shone defensively, causing turnovers and disruptions.
Meanwhile, Mia Parks impressed with her sharp anticipation of the opposition's movements, securing crucial interceptions.
The ever-consistent Felicity Jefferies showcased seamless movement and exceptional footwork, positively influencing the game.
Awards: Mel Edwards, Mia Parks, Felicity Jefferies.
C-reserve: No game.
Under-17s: Cobram 27 def Deni 7.
The team displayed incredible resilience throughout the match, refusing to give up despite a slow start.
Deni’s opponents' formidable defence applied immense pressure, leading the Rams to make errors.
Despite this, their strong defensive efforts held firm, although they found it challenging to capitalise on the Rams’ turnovers.
The standout performance by Lucy Dudley, who gave her all in both attack and defence, was truly remarkable.
Then, in the second quarter, Molly Bradly injected a refreshing energy into the game with her dynamic play, seizing every opportunity.
Ava Richards continued to display unwavering consistency and dedication on the court, giving her absolute best.
Awards: Lucy Dudley, Molly Bradley, Ava Richards.
Under-15s: Deni 34 def Cobram 21.
Perfect conditions called for a great game from the under-15s.
Midcourters Georgia Henderson and Macy Butcher, opening up the game and allowing multiple opportunities for our attack.
Our playmaker Phoebe Newman had a great game.
Defence chipped away all day, providing several great combos.
Awards: Georgia Henderson, Phoebe Newman, Macy Butcher.
Under-13s: Cobram 51 def Deni 31.
The Rams knew this would be a tough game, coming up against second placed Cobram.
Getting off to a slow start in the first quarter, but coming back firing in the second and third.
Cobram gained unstoppable momentum in the fourth quarter, taking out a convincing win.
Olivia Jeffrey provided many options in the mid-court, all the way to the goal circle.
Lexi Butcher worked beautifully on holding her opponent and shot with accuracy.
Indi Raper ran up and down the court like a pro, getting her hands to many balls and reading the play to take a number of intercepts.
Awards: Indi Raper, Olivia Jeffrey, Lexi Butcher.
Under-11s: Not Scored.
The Deni girls played a forceful Cobram side this week but matched them play-for-play, particularly in the midcourt.
Harriet Maher and Aysha Bartlett were formidable in the midcourt and managed to defend and attack simultaneously.
Charlotte Gatacre was a force to be reckoned with, and her strong attack skills saw her score goals as well as turn the play over on multiple occasions.
Indy Hillier’s tenacious possessions saw her star on the court, and her ability to pull the ball in changed the direction of play on multiple occasions.
Chloe Marshall won the players player and laughed all game which reminds us how lucky we are to play a sport we love with fun supportive friends. Well done Lambs.
Awards: Indy Hillier, Charlotte Gatacre, Chloe Marshall.
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