Netball
3 July, 2024
Kees look to hand Demons their first loss
Kalkee hosts Laharum in round 12 of the Horsham District Football Netball League. Laharum is still unbeaten after winning by one goal last week against Rupanyup, while Kalkee is fourth on the ladder.
Kalkee is fourth on the ladder, on equal points with Noradjuha Quantong and Rupanyup. All three teams are fighting for second place, which gives them a double chance for the rest of the season.
Kalkee and Laharum are at full strength, with the Demons getting Mel Russell back last week.
Jarrah Martin and Jenna Bywaters have been combining well in attack for Kalkee, with 223 and 199 goals, respectively, for the season. Caitlin Jones-Story is still leading the competition with 378, and whoever is given the job on her will have a massive task.
Laharum coach Rebecca McIntyre said they are looking forward to a competitive hitout.
"The top four is tight, and that is what you want netball to be as it's competitive, and you need to be on your game every single week," McIntyre said.
"We know we must bring our best and look forward to a competitive game on Saturday. They will be a tough team to get over the top of."
Noradjuha Quantong returns from the bye to host Edenhope Apsley. The Bombers headed into the bye in red-hot form, with Shannon Couch shooting exceptionally well up forward.
Stopping Couch will be difficult to contain as she is in red hot form.
Pimpinio hosts a Rupanyup team coming off their first loss since round three. The Tigers are entering the clash after a great win over the Swifts.
An important clash will be at Kaniva Recreation Reserve, with the Cougars hosting the Swifts. The Swifts will want to bounce back from their loss last week, while the Cougars will be the same, especially on their home court.
Both teams are sitting sixth and seventh on the ladder with four wins for the season. A win will see the victor go a game clear in sixth spot, which will hold them in good stead in the coming rounds.
The other match is Taylors Lake hosting Natimuk in a battle of ninth and tenth. Both teams have won two for the season, with Natimuk growing weekly and eyeing more victories before the season is out.
The Lakers will be missing Harriet Overman and Kayla Kelm, so it gives a chance for others to step in as they look to win their second consecutive match.