Netball
2 July, 2025
Dimboola record big win over Minyip Murtoa
Dimboola topped the league in round 10 with 90 goals against Minyip Murtoa, maintaining its hold on the ladder in third.
It was a brilliant start by the home side, in Dimboola, up by 18 goals at the end of the first quarter.
That lead extended to 27 by the big break, and 40 goals heading into the last quarter, before blowing out to 55 at the end.
The Roos continued to rotate its goaling duo, with Maddi Marra, Nicole Polycarpou and Olivia Beugelaar creating different combinations throughout the game.
Marra and Polycarpou each finished with 31 goals (89 per cent) while Beugelaar added 28 (88 per cent).
However, it was the host’s defenders who had the most impact, with midcourter Paige Glover and goal defence Stephanie Glover earning best on court nods.
Lauren Dodgshun was valiant for the Burras in goal defence, while Jessica Newell added 22 goals (63 per cent).
Dimboola currently sit behind Horsham Saints, who are first on the ladder, and the Demons, who are second.
This Saturday Dimboola line up against Ararat, who are currently fifth.
Last time the sides met was on April 26 and Ararat were defeated by Dimboola by 16 goals.
Bridget Dorrington and Paige Glover were best on court in that match for the victors.
