![Taking the win: Robyn Beggs, Anne Keen, Keiran Schneider, Tayla Predebon, Leeanne Guttridge, Jess Anniwell, Felicity Willis and Jasmine Keen. Photo: Dave Keen Taking the win: Robyn Beggs, Anne Keen, Keiran Schneider, Tayla Predebon, Leeanne Guttridge, Jess Anniwell, Felicity Willis and Jasmine Keen. Photo: Dave Keen](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/9zPaDSpi6rpLXUNaDJcfN/219dbf63-4bb3-4885-b840-ed7a3c4be129.JPG/r0_93_5787_4000_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
The competition underdogs take the win during the high intensity Gloucester District Netball mixed grand final on Wednesday night June 22.
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Green went into the semi finals in fourth place last Wednesday and defeated purple (second place) for their spot in the grand final against first place orange.
The green team players went into the game feeling a little nervous taking on such a strong team.
![Amy Schafer prepares to throw the ball from centre court to her shooter under the goal post while Keiran Schneider gets ready to try and stop her. Amy Schafer prepares to throw the ball from centre court to her shooter under the goal post while Keiran Schneider gets ready to try and stop her.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/9zPaDSpi6rpLXUNaDJcfN/b6351d24-2518-4044-85cb-1e3963817699.JPG/r333_533_5840_3506_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
During the first quarter, it was a very evenly matched between the two teams with both playing equally strong defence. Outstanding shooting on both sides kept the score very close with green only slightly ahead.
In the second quarter, green started to widen the gap through some remarkable offensive play and precision shooting.
![Ready to play: Amy Schafer, Karla Tollis, Alix Maddalena, Maree Grady, Holly Bowden, Neve O'Brien, Hayley Rush, and Jaimi White. Photo: Dave Keen Ready to play: Amy Schafer, Karla Tollis, Alix Maddalena, Maree Grady, Holly Bowden, Neve O'Brien, Hayley Rush, and Jaimi White. Photo: Dave Keen](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/9zPaDSpi6rpLXUNaDJcfN/b350d76e-b3ae-490c-a39a-11df0ae9654d.JPG/r0_307_5467_4000_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Orange began to fight back in the third, playing aggressive defence, coupled with extraordinary half court passes from Amy Schafer to Alix Maddalena, giving Alix opportunity to show off her awesome shooting skills.
In the last quarter, green found a hidden store of energy and dominated control of the ball. The almost faultless shooting of Jess Anniwell and Keiran Schneider sealed the win for the green team.
Final score: 54 – 40 for green.
![Kiel Shrubb and Kyra Edstein with their encouragement trophies after the end of competition ceremony. Kiel Shrubb and Kyra Edstein with their encouragement trophies after the end of competition ceremony.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/9zPaDSpi6rpLXUNaDJcfN/a0a4a1e0-0dd5-458d-8025-ca85545d3538.JPG/r0_0_4000_5739_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
This was a very well played game from both teams with spectators saying how great it was to watch. Orange was a solid team throughout the twilight competition and were expected to win the grand final.
Green’s players have made some incredible improvements throughout the competition. Jess and Keiran’s transformation as shooters has been amazing while Tayla has developed into a fierce defender.
The evening ended with a ceremony celebrating both teams excellent achievements with trophies.
Keil Shrubb and Kyra Edstein were also given encouragement awards for their sporting abilities during the competition. Next competition begins August 10.
Gloucester District Netball is having a fundraiser street hamper. Any donations are appreciated. Draw will be on July 2.