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Manjimup Netball Association: Independents defeat Globetrotters in a close battle

Melissa PedeltyManjimup-Bridgetown Times
Zoe Wilson goes up for goal while Rosie Hughes defends.
Camera IconZoe Wilson goes up for goal while Rosie Hughes defends. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

Independents disposed of Globetrotters by two goals (37-35) to win a thriller in their senior women’s (Pool 2) Manjimup Netball Association clash last Monday.

Independents put the ball through the ring first, but an immediate response from Globetrotters had both teams going goal-for-goal in a fast paced first quarter, with Independents up 9-7 by the whistle.

They managed to stretch their two-goal lead out to five during the second term (19-14), with a dominant mid-court effort from Millie Charlton, Chloe Cybula and Tammy Gibellini.

Chloe Cybula.
Camera IconChloe Cybula. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

The third quarter saw an immediate increase in pace by Globetrotters, who worked hard to reduce the deficit to two goals.

However, Independents managed to match their pace towards the end of the quarter and stretched their lead back out to four goals (27-23).

The Indepedents were too strong for the Globetrotters.
Camera IconThe Indepedents were too strong for the Globetrotters. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

Despite managing to put themselves in front with three minutes to go, Globetrotters could not shutdown Independents, with the team notching their first win of the season 37-35.

Zoe Wilson and Teresa Deadman.
Camera IconZoe Wilson and Teresa Deadman. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

In the other Pool 2 game, Cosmos defeated Tigers 35-28, while in Pool 1 Magic pipped Vixens 34-33 and Magpies defeated SWE 66-52.

Next week’s fixtures:

Monday Senior Women Pool 1 - Magic v SWE (6pm) and Vixens v Magpies (7.15pm).

Monday Senior Women Pool 2: Cosmos v Independents (6pm) and Tigers v Globetrotters (7.15pm).

Paige Wilson looks for options the goal third.
Camera IconPaige Wilson looks for options the goal third. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Angela Fontanini looks for options as Kate Tills defends.
Camera IconAngela Fontanini looks for options as Kate Tills defends. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Ella Deadman.
Camera IconElla Deadman. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Paige Wilson looks for options.
Camera IconPaige Wilson looks for options. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Sienna Smithin.
Camera IconSienna Smithin. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Teresa Deadman.
Camera IconTeresa Deadman. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Zoe Wilson was the lead goalscorer for the Independents.
Camera IconZoe Wilson was the lead goalscorer for the Independents. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times
Amy Nettleton.
Camera IconAmy Nettleton. Credit: Melissa Pedelty/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times

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