| EAST GIPPSLAND NEWSPAPERS 6 ODFNL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2024 Toss of the coin in “A” grade netball There's plenty of excitement in Omeo and District Netball grand finals with the season's two standout sides, Omeo Benambra and Swan Reach, chasing ultimate glory in the 2024 "A" grade decider at Swan Reach. At various times throughout the season either team has looked the better, only for the other to put on exceptional performance and claim the mantle. Omeo Benambra was an impressive winner in the qualifying final by nine goals after playing near-perfect netball in the first quarter and opening up a six-goal advantage. Nothing went right for the Swans in the first term and they were reverted to playing catch up for the remainder of the match, showing they are more than capable of matching the Alpine Ranges. Tall Omeo goal shooter Emma Bates will again be the player to watch and stop, she was in exceptional touch in the first final and rarely misses from under the ring. Swan Reach may try a different match up this time with Brodi Harris a possibility to be given the job. Omeo Benambra centre Natalie Mitchell had a good game the last time the two sides met, feeding Bates with some quality passes. Tegan Benedetti played as wing attack that day, but it's expected she will return to her customary position of centre this week after a dominant showing in the prelim final. Her battle with Mitchell will be pivotal in the outcome. If Swans shooters Barb Dobson and coach Danielle Ryan are on song early, this game will be a cracker and could go either way, with the home court advantage of Swan Reach a possible factor in the outcome. Bruthen and Swan Reach will play off for the "B" grade flag, while Bruthen and Swan Reach will chase glory in the under 17s. Omeo Benambra “A” grade goal shooter Emma Bates will be a handful for the Swan Reach defenders. Tegan Benedetti is an important cog in the Swan Reach midcourt. Omeo Benambra and Swan Reach will be fine-tuning their game plans for a blockbuster “A” grade decider. ORDER YOUR COPY newspaperphotos.com.au • Gutter Cleaning • Garden Maintenance • Window Cleaning • Commercial & Residential Specialist 0434 799 330 | info@mcgservices.au Get your house & garden game ready! BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE NETBALL & FOOTY TEAMS IN THE FINALS! Lakes Entrance (03) 5155 6777 | Metung (03) 5156 2555 egre.com.au We hope the games are thrilling & full of great moments. EGRE ARE A PROUD SPONSOR OF 2024. Bairnsdale Advertiser 65 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale Lakes Post 505 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance Snowy River Mail 122 Nicholson Street, Orbost Order your Football and Netball photos from home in 3 simple steps Visit yeatesphotos.com.au. Upload and select your photos. Pick up at your local office.
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