In netball, Wallan played Riddell in a fast-paced match with supporters cheering right to the end.
Early in the action-packed game, Wallan’s defence was put to the test. Riddell had a four-point advantage at the first whistle to end the quarter, 5–9.
In the exciting second period, Wallan scored 11 nets to Riddell’s nine. It was a fast game, with plenty of action, and going into the final half Riddell led 16-20.
In the third period, Wallan displayed accurate goal shooting, and they played their way back into the game. It was fast and furious, and the crowd loved it. The third term score was 25-26, and the final term score was 36-37. It was so close, but unfortunately, Wallan lost and now are out of the 2024 finals.
Goal Shooter Maeve Donegan netted 24 goals, while Goal Attack Rebekah Konstantopouls netted seven, and Alyssa Pearse scored five.
While Wallan’s grand final opportunities are over this season, Woodend Hesket and Riddell will take to Centre Court 1 at Romsey Park, on Sunday, September 15, at 1.30pm.
