Hatherleigh v Tantanoola
Tantanoola will be well rested after two weeks off and be ready to come out firing against Hatherleigh in Round 4 of Mid South East netball.
Hatherleigh will need to put their best defenders on the court against Tigers Emma Gould and Jami Walker, who combine well together in the circle.
Hatherleigh is still struggling to settle its line-up, while Tantanoola’s side has remained mostly unchanged since 2021.
The Eagles are still working on goal combinations and any of the following could line up in the circle – Maddie Redman, Demi Vanderhorst and Abby Wight.
Lara MacGregor has been given the opportunity to lead Hatherleigh’s defensive end and has relished the challenge.
Kate Bromley and Tayla Rowe will combine well together in the defensive circle for the Tigers.
Erin Watson lined up at wing defence last week and will ensure Casey Walker earns every possession.
In another close game the result could go either way.
Glencoe v Robe
Glencoe hosts the Robe in what is set to be the match of the round, with both teams coming off wins.
There are great match-ups all across the court, in particular the mid-court battle between Donna Jaeschke and Annie Hunter, along with the goal-circle clash between Tori Gluyas and Sarah Edwards.
Mid-court turnovers will be the deciding factor as all four goalies are accurate and neither of the defensive ends will give an inch.
Jenna Paproth and Chantelle Cocks are a formidable goalie combination and their experience may prove too much for Robe’s Ellen Ramke and Alannah Jennings.
After a tough four quarters Robe should come out on top.
Kongorong v Nangwarry
With both sides looking to put their first win on the board Kongorong will host Nangwarry at home.
Saints Hayley Burner and Shannon Higgins will put the pressure on for Kongorong’s goalies Tilah Buckingham and Megan Bowering.
The strong drive from Burner out of defence will help Nangwarry bring the ball down the court, with Kylie Heaver feeding into the goalies.
Riley Buckingham’s pressure in and around the goal will create difficulties for Nangwarry’s mid-court.
In a tight contest either team has the ability and potential to gain the points.
Mount Burr v Port MacDonnell
Mount Burr will look to boost its percentage this week against Port MacDonnell at home due to a fixture change.
Despite their young age, Madi Hagget and Olivia Dean have shown maturity in the defensive end for the Mozzies.
Megan Hein and Alana Winter will have to curb the influence of Ebony Clark in the circle while also limiting Zoe Brown’s options to shoot.
Laura Schultz’ drive down the court and ability to feed to her goalies is an asset to the Mozzies.
Mount Burr will claim the points and cement their position in the top four.
