BROADFORD’S A Grade netballers are within one win of an Outer East Football Netball division two grand final after a comprehensive victory against Alexandra on Sunday.
Facing a long road trip to Woori Yallock Recreation Reserve for the first semi-final, the Roos responded brilliantly setting the tone in the first quarter with 15 goals to seven to take a lead that was never threatened thereafter.
Broadford won every quarter en route to a 59-37 victory, setting up a preliminary final against Powelltown – a team it defeated by five goals in the final round of the home-and-away season.
Goaler Renee Sari was named best on court for Broadford, backed up by strong contributions from Amanda Rothwell and Ally Black.
If Broadford overcomes Powelltown on Sunday it will progress to a grand final against Warburton-Millgrove, which overpowered the Towners 43-26 at the weekend.
Warburton-Millgrove is looking to cap off a perfect season after going undefeated in the home-and-away campaign, and present a daunting challenge for the winner of the preliminary final.
Broadford’s B Grade side will also play a preliminary final after a narrow 30-34 defeat at the hands of Powelltown in Sunday’s second semi-final.
The Roos earned a double chance by finishing second on the ladder, and will play Warburton-Millgrove, which won its semi-final against Alexandra.
The C Grade and 17 and under games made it four from four preliminary final appearances for the Roos, with the C Grade women downing Alexandra 41-16 to set up a meeting with Powelltown, while the 17 and under side lost its clash against Alexandra 11-18 but will receive a second chance against Warburton-Millgrove.
Preliminary final venues were yet to be confirmed by the league when the Review went to print yesterday.
