Sport
22 April, 2024
Magpies and Roos can’t be split
There are perhaps a couple of ways one could take Maryborough’s A reserve draw against Kangaroo Flat on Saturday. On one hand, it might have been a bit of a flattening result after the Magpies shot clear in the third quarter to take a commanding...
There are perhaps a couple of ways one could take Maryborough’s A reserve draw against Kangaroo Flat on Saturday.
On one hand, it might have been a bit of a flattening result after the Magpies shot clear in the third quarter to take a commanding lead.
On another, it shows that Maryborough will also be a force to be reckoned with in A reserve as they continue their rebuild with their young squad.
Nevertheless, Saturday was another tick in the books for Maryborough in the A reserve competition, with the young midcourt more than holding their own.
The Magpies made the better start on Saturday afternoon, scoring 10 goals to eight in the opening quarter, with Megan Kelly — up against her former team — scoring four goals, while Jordan MacIlwain added six goals.
It was Kangaroo Flat’s turn to take control of the contest in the second term as they were able to hit back, scoring 10 goals to eight to leave the game deadlocked at 18 apiece at the main break. Kelly added six goals for the term, while MacIlwain added two.
Maryborough had a terrific third quarter, proving to be economical in front of goal, and the midcourters of Millie Cassidy, Tali Chadwick and Amanda Durbridge took control.
At the other end, when Kangaroo Flat had their opportunities, Maggie Tranter and Ella Patten were working well together defensively, forcing many shots from the Kangaroos.
As a result, the Magpies had a 14-8 quarter, taking a six-goal lead going into the last term. Both Kelly and MacIlwain added seven goals apiece.
However, Kangaroo Flat’s excellent netball program meant that they were still very much a chance, and so it proved in the last quarter as they roared back into the game.
A 15-goal to nine final term meant that the game finished how it started, with both teams even across the board.
Kelly added three goals for the last term, and MacIlwain added six.
It was an excellent performance from the Magpies against last year’s preliminary finalists, and showed that their youngsters can hold their own.
Elsewhere, it was a tougher day for Maryborough, with their B grade going down by 30 goals, 18-48, while B reserve lost 79-15. However, a key positive was the performance of the 17 and under team, who put the Kangaroos to the sword with a strong 42-16 win, and maintain their status as one of three unbeaten teams.
The Magpies will now travel to reigning A reserve grand finalists Gisborne this week.