What a perfect day for netball!
Congratulations Joeys for starting the season in such amazing style! Great gamesmanship, competitive play with lots of fun! Thank you to all coaches and managers for all your preparation of the players (despite the rain!). Thank you also to all the umpires parents and supporters.
Also thank you to all Committee Members and SSNA .
It takes everyone to get the season up and running.
Here’s to a fantastic 2017 Netball Season.
The Executive
Our results for 2016 included the following teams who won their respective Finals games:
Congratulations to our other Joey teams who were Runners Up:
Congratulations to all Joeys Players, Coaches, Managers, parents, supporters, umpires and canteen helpers!
What a magnificent day to watch netball! All games were played in such sportsmanlike way, displaying great friendship and support for each other.
All teams were winners! The last game of the 2016 Winter Season is complete. Well Done!!!
Thank you for entertaining us with such great games!!!
I am the manager of Hunter 8 – 3 netball team and would like to share with you some of our achievements. Only 2 of the girls had played netball before this year but under the guidance of our fantastic coaches, Olivia Bryce-Stark and Sharon Gilbert have blossomed into confident players and gelled into a happy team. All the girls try there hardest every game, even on cold rainy days. The gala day with its interesting weather was definitely a test! The girls grinned and chanted during march and joined the rest of the Joeys girls to win. A very proud moment for all families and girls was our first win. A very emo
tional game.
All the girls have improved but one girl in particular should be named. Every week she runs her heart out, she is one of our smallest but uses it to her advantage, darts everywhere. You are a great player, Emma Miller-Cao. A big thank you to all the girls and their families. I have enjoyed being your manager and hope we all back up again next year.
GO JOEYS!
Kylie Marshall
Well after what was a 4 week break due to holidays and a bye, the 13C1’s took to the court on a sunny morning with loads of energy and enthusiasm. In what was a very quick 1st quarter the girls got out to a good lead, despite a few rusty throws. This lead was held in the 2nd and 3rd quarters with excellent defence shown by everyone on the court. Although we did tire a little in the fourth quarter and the lead slipped away from us, it was still a gutsy effort from all involved .
Molly showed improved movement around the goal circle and worked hard to ensure a good shooting position was obtained. Molly was teamed with Laura Jane in the 1st quarter who displayed excellent support play to Molly, before moving to WA where she worked hard both in attack and defence. Lily followed Laura-Jane into the GA position from the 2nd quarter and displayed accurate shooting in this role. Her combination with Molly formed nicely throughout the game and can only 
improve as we move further into the season.
Emma B and Saskia formed a dynamic combination in the C and WA positions in the 1st half. Both girls were everywhere on the court, showing speed and agility in their play. Emma B, despite not feeling the best, kept her opposition on their toes and moved tirelessly up and down the court, whilst Saskia was assertive in breaking free to receive the centre passes and was gutsy to play on after a nasty fall. Jessica also showed her versatility throughout the game, taking on the positions of WD and GK. She was excellent defensively and tough even when her opponents were quite aggresive in their playing style Well done girls!!
Jessica showed her versatility throughout the game, taking on the positions of WD and GK. She was excellent defensively and tough even when her opponents were quite aggresive in their playing style,
Brittany, also with a 1st quarter face plant, was as usual tight in defence, making life difficult for her opponents to move around the goal circle and get their shots in before moving to WD and then back to GK to finish the game.
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mma P worked well with Britty in defence and is really starting to display a good understanding of her position. She displayed greater movement in the 3rd and 4th quarters, applying greater pressure to the shooters.
Despite, possibly not the outcome that we had hoped for or which was indicative of the first 3 quarters, the 13C1’s are starting to gel very well together and are becoming more aware of each individual’s style and type of play. Our rebounds at both ends of the court are improving and enabled us to have far more ball possession in this game.
Of course, many thanks to Annabelle for her fabulous efforts at training and in preparing our girls each Saturday, your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Great job girls and keep up the great team work!!
Sarah-Jane Barr
13C1’s Manager
Despite the miserable conditions at “Bellingara Baths”, Joeys 13B1s were “on fire” this week, producing a comprehensive win over The Flames 26-9!
Whilst everyone started out tenderly due to the slippery court surface, it didn’t take long for Joeys to find their rhythm. Our shooters – Indianna and Ashleigh – hardly missed a goal! In defence, Carmen, Brooke and Zoe were lethal. And in mid court, Roisin, Lana and Kaitlyn did a great job moving the ball up and down the court. There were a couple of silly passing mistakes but, overall a great effort by all under very difficult playing conditions.
The girls are working well as a team, listening at training and improving each week. Well done to each of you for doing your best, trying new positions and of course, congrats to our fabulous coaches – Sharon and Meg – for bringing the best out in our lovely team!
Our Player of the Match this week was Ashleigh – well done Ash!
Report – Frann Davies (Manager & Carmen’s Mum)
Photos – Alison Avery (Zoe’s Mum)
A wet and chilly start. The first quarter saw a couple of early goals by St. Catherine’s, but Joey’s had good defence from Chloe, Alex H. and Kaiya. Emma showed great determination as Centre. Amelia and Laura were fantastic as attack in goals.
Plenty of goal shooting attempts from Joey’s and we dominated ball possession throughout the second quarter. Alex L. played a great third quarter, taking a bit of a slide getting the ball. The fourth quarter was fast paced with St.Catherine’s shooting another two goals.
Alana did a brilliant job as WA and then as Centre and was player of the day. All girls played well, trying their best and most importantly having lots of fun. Thanks to mums Sharon and Kylie for their sideline support. A great team effort!
Firstly a big welcome to our new players , Bethany , Amy , Mikaela and Caitlin , and Welcome back to my girls Carina , Elyse , Jess , Tash and Lani.
So we have a whole new defence end this year , with big boots to fill , but they proved themselves yesterday . Having never played together before Mikaela , Bethany and Amy shut down Connells Pt attack only letting them score 13 goals. I can only get excited about what we will be able to achieve this season when they become more familiar with each other.
The mid court also did an outstanding job , not only in defence where many times we intercepted or forced errors but the speed and accuracy that you guys brought the ball down the court was very impressive. The shooting circle looked as comfortable as ever , Carina and Elyse just work so effortlessly together that they are hard to contain.
Lani just walked back into the team without a hitch , teaming with Tash they just found space all over the court. I love the way these girls back each other up throughout the game and Jess & Caitlin were always there helping to bring the ball down the court.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could have another fabulous season , much like the past 2 , who knows if we keep it up maybe GF no 3 , I have great faith in you guys!!
Dearne Jones
First game of the season, big effort from the U12-4 Joeys girls.
First half was pumping with Monique and Georgia putting in 8 goals together. Nice defence in the circle from Lara and Charlotte O and exceptional Wing defence by Charlotte L who managed to stop many of Heathcote’s passes. Nice work with the team effort of Sarah and Tia as our attack duo calling for the ball and worked well together.
Second half, we tried mixing it up, Heathcote had the advantage with very tall shooter, which kept our girls on their toes. Fantastic defence by Lara and Georgia in the goal circle, even though on your tippy toes, you were still half her height. Great energy by Tia (where do you get your energy from?) who kept moving the whole time, fantastic shooting by Charlotte O and Monique (keep up the good work). Sarah ensuring she utilised the space of the court and was always there for a pass and Charlotte L who is clearly designed for a defence position (well done).
Great all round effort from the whole team who utilised what was taught in training.
Looking forward to seeing how we go in each game throughout the season, as we have a happy, close and energetic team. Go Girls!!!
