EAST GAMBIER 45 d SOUTH GAMBIER 33
The Bulldogs saved their best for last with a dominant final quarter sealing the victory in Round 5 of Western Border netball.
In a game which had been a real arm wrestle, East turned a narrow two-goal lead at three-quarter-time into a 12-goal victory.
The victory was led by the relentless pressure applied by Bo Creek and Morgan Amy, ably assisted by full court defensive effort from the entire East line-up.
South was only able to generate eight final quarter scoring opportunities to East’s 20 and that weight of possession told the story.
Tarsh McCallum was a dominant player in the frenetic final quarter and her leadership was invaluable.
Renee Henke and Casey Horrigan were dominant in the circle as they scored 15 goals from 20 as a combination.
The Demons would have been happy with their first half as they led by one goal at quarter time and four at the main break.
However, just as supply was scarce in the last quarter, that decline in scoring opportunities was evident in the third with only 11 chances to score on offer.
Playing in a milestone game, Indi Dwyer was part of the back three that applied good defensive pressure all day.
Chloe Perryman dominated the mid-court and had an impact defensively and in attack.
The Bulldogs anility to maintain their intensity for the full game proved to be the difference between the two sides.
South shooter Gracie Dalton again stood up to the pressure, earning every possession in her battle with Amy, while Ellie Bouchier was the main source of turnover ball for the Demons.
