KALANGADOO 75 d ROBE 38
KALANGADOO put in a strong performance on its home court in Round 11 of Mid South Eastern netball.
Robe started the match strongly and through a high level of defensive pressure, was able to quickly unsettle Kalangadoo’s attack line and force some early wayward passes.
The Roosters’ goal shooter Demi Carter became a focal point in attack and converted accurately and strongly for her team to give Robe the early upper hand.
Kalangadoo’s circle defence of Lauren Kain and Lara Munro were able to take some timely intercepts to peg back the margin back, and took a one-goal advantage at quarter time.
The second quarter saw the Magpies’ defence restrict Robe’s scoring opportunities.
Kalangadoo’s Chloe Peacock and Robe’s Lucy Perkins had a tight speedy contest with Peacock making Perkins’ earn every possession.
Emma Grant worked tirelessly to curb Abbey Duncan’s impact in attack, with some tight contests.
Annie Regnier ran hard for Robe, finding space and creating some nice passages of play.
The Magpies extended their lead going into the main break with a 12-goal advantage.
At the main break, Robe brought Tori Gluyas into goal attack and moved Halle Carter into wing defence.
Kalangadoo also took the opportunity to make some changes, switching Peacock and Jane Auld on the wings, which saw Auld make a mark on the game, creating turnovers through the mid court.
Her efforts were rewarded with some patient netball in attack.
Munro continued to have an impact on the game, creating turnovers and rebounding strongly for Kalangadoo to restrict Robe to six goals for the quarter.
Kalangadoo went into three quarter time with a hefty 55-27 lead.
During the final quarter, the Magpies were able to build on the momentum of the third quarter with goalies Duncan and Ebony McDiarmid finding space and converting accurately.
At the other end of the court, the defensive pressure and timely intercepts were making it hard for the Robe goalies to get many opportunities, scoring seven goals for the quarter.
Kalangadoo extended the lead further in the final quarter to claim a 47-goal win.
Perkins and Grant were the best players for the Roosters, while Kain and Munro were the best for the Magpies.
