Heading into 2024, knew this season would be different. or signup to continue reading After welcoming her daughter, Olivia, into the world five months ago, Dyde has embraced the juggle between life as a new mum and Dederang Mount Beauty's A-grade netball coach. And for what is believed to be the first time since 2001, the Bombers have guaranteed themselves a finals berth.
"This is years in the making, even before my time, when and Janelle Williamson were coaching," Dyde said. "It's been about creating a space where people want to come and play, and over time, we've been able to recruit into that and retain players. "We're at a point now where we've got sides that are really competitive and it's super exciting that A-grade are in the final for the first time in a really long time.
" While there's still one round to play of the Tallangatta and District Netball Association season, A-grade finalists have already secured their spots, with the Bombers joining the Hoppers, Bulldogs, Swans and Hawks. "We always had confidence in ourselves," Dyde said. "At the start of the season, we said to ourselves, we'll be at Sandy Creek, there's no doubt about that, and that's the mentality we had.
"The game where it was solidified was really exciting for everyone and a little bit emotional at the end knowing that we had done it. "In saying that though, we knew it wasn't the time to slack off. "This is where it actually amps up.
" Dyde (nee Novak) first joined the Bombers back in 2011, and after m.