NORTH GAMBIER 54 d EAST GAMBIER 31
IT started as an arm wrestle when East Gambier hosted North Gambier for Round 4 of Western Border netball.
For the most part it was an even contest, with the exception of a stunning second quarter where the Tigers won the term 15-4 to set up what turned out to be a 23-goal victory.
Leading by only two at the first break, North regrouped at the quarter-time huddle, addressing some of the errors with ball in hand and inaccuracy in the shooting circle.
The opening quarter was the first in A Grade for young Bulldogs goaler Ambah Beveridge and she showed great composure to net six from eight, making the most of the opportunity an ankle injury to Casey Horrigan the previous week had provided.
The connection between Brianna Walters, Mel Renko and the North shooting combination of Grace Potts and Macey Griffith was on song in the second and the Tigers goalers rewarded their team, converting 15 from 16 to set up the impressive 13-goal half-time buffer.
After struggling to score in the second, East added Sarah Allen to the mix in the shooting circle, to play alongside Beveridge.
While she did not miss an attempt, the issue for the Bulldogs was supply.
They stayed in touch with the Tigers in the second half, but North was able to slightly extend its lead.
Beveridge finished the game as she started – with confidence – netting nine from 11, as she showed she can make her mark in the top grade.
New recruit Eliza Cole was solid on the defensive wing, getting some important touches as well as providing good drive through the mid court.
Renko and Walters were best for the Tigers, while Potts was again a strong target and Griffith continues to up her output as a scoring option.
