Tallangatta has survived the first round of Tallangatta and District A-grade netball finals after toppling Dederang Mount Beauty at a wet and windy Sandy Creek on Sunday. or signup to continue reading The Bombers and Hoppers were locked in a close opening quarter, with scores level at the first break, before Tallangatta found a surge in the second term to create a six-goal buffer. That lead proved too much for the Bombers to chase, with the final score reading 43-32.
With several players rotating throughout the game, Hoppers' coach Liona Edwards admitted versatility is one of her side's strengths this season. "I think everyone played well. Our defensive pressure was really good, our shooters worked well together and the midcourt delivered the ball well," Edwards said following the match.
"We've got three of four players that can almost play in every position. "Claudia (McKimmie) goes from centre to GD, Erika (O'Connell) can go into goals from the midcourt and can go from shooter to keeper. "Everyone played their role, so it was good to get the win.
" The Bombers had plenty of support around the court for the elimination contest, in what was However, their season has now come to an end. The Hoppers will now meet Chiltern in a semi-final clash next weekend, following the Swans' upset loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday. "We'll prepare for them and hopefully come away with the same result," Edwards said.
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