VU WRFL NETBALL RESULTS – RD 12
Point Cook Centrals Hammerhead Sharks almost scored an unlikely come-from-behind victory over Suns Blazers in the Victoria University WRFL Netball Division 2 competition on Friday night.
The Sharks were eight goals down at half-time and seven goals behind the Suns at three quarter time and looked down and out.
However, the Sharks came out from the three-quarter time break inspired, shooting eight goals to two to almost snatch victory, but ultimately couldn’t bridge the gap, losing 23-22 in what was a thrilling contest.
Suns defender Danielle D’Antonio and Sharks star Te Pono Aukaha were among the best on court.
The Suns are now a game ahead of the Sharks on the Division 2 ladder after 12 rounds.
An 11 goal to one second quarter was the catalyst for Lakers Blue win over Point Cook. Caroline Springs also had an equally impressive final quarter, shooting 12 goals and conceding just three goals.
Led by Malia Corrigan and Emma Meissner the Lakers proved to be too strong for Point Cook, winning 38-14.
The Lakers are currently sitting in top spot on the ladder, while Point Cook have dropped to fifth, but are still in finals contention with four rounds to go.
In the final game of Division 2, North Footscray Red Devils 1 won its second straight game, defeating Spotswood Green 33-21.
The Devils outscored the Wolves in three of the four quarters, including shooting 10 goals to four in the third term to open an unassailable lead.
Kathryn Eastman and Caitlin Dodd were prolific for the Devils, while Alexandra Macdonald shot 25 of her teams 33 goals.
There won’t be any netball this Friday night as we have competition bye. Round 13 will kick-off on July 29 at VU Whitten Oval. Click here for the Fixture.
Victoria University WRFL Netball Round 12 Results
Division 1
Point Cook Centrals Sharks 54 def. Manor Lakes Storm 30
Spotswood Gold 42 def. Point Cook Centrals Great White Sharks
Lakers Gold 30 def. Braybrook Black 27
Division 2
Lakers Blue 38 def. Point Cook 14
North Footscray Red Devils 1 33 def. Spotswood Green 21
Suns Blazers 23 def. Point Cook Centrals Hammerhead Sharks 22
Division 3
Lakers White 27 def. Braybrook Red 25
Manor Lakes Storm 3 22 def. Laverton Magpies 21
Point Cook Centrals Tiger Sharks 20 drew Albion 20
Division 4
Manor Lakes Storm 4 33 def. North Footscray Red Devils 2 26
Braybrook White 29 def. Suns Beams 26
Lakers Black 33 def. Glen Orden Hawks 1 20
Division 5
Laverton Black 32 def. Albanvale White 24
Lakers Grey 41 def. Glen Orden Hawks 2 30
Point Cook Centrals Bull Sharks 29 def. Sunshine Heights 22