Bears successful day on court

A week off was just what the team needed as the Bears hosted the Dogs on Saturday. The A Grade welcomed back Maddi Cheek for her first game this season.

Tungamah took to the court with a renewed sense of team commitment and it showed from the first centre.

The defensive due of Amy Perry and Olivia Ford worked tirelessly to generate many rebounds and intercepts.

Bella Cavka in WD never gave her opponent an inch for four quarters.

Keely Holcombe, Maddi Cheek and Elli Buerckner were blistering through the midcourt. Maddi Hocking, Lauren O’Shea and Katrina Wilkinson created headaches in the ring for the Strathy defense.

A great win to open the account this season.

Awards: TFNC Award & Players' Player: Lauren O’Shea, Jaycee’s Award: Olivia Ford and Judds Towel: Bella Cavka.

B Grade

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The Bears delivered a strong four-quarter performance against Strathmerton on Saturday, displaying great teamwork and energy.

Positive communication and constant support across the court were standout features of the game.

Tahnee Pearce was named Players Player for her outstanding work in defence.

Bridie Hodgson impressed with a solid first half in Wing Defence, showcasing her adaptability, while Caity Whitelock put in a consistent effort, always presenting as an option for her teammates.

B Grade send best wishes to Kim for a quick recovery from her injury.

Awards: TFNC Award and Players Player: Tahnee Pearce, Purtle’s Electrical - Bridie Hodgson and Free as a Bird - Caity Whitelock.

C Grade

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C grade fought hard. The score didn’t reflect the game as the Bears had a lot of good passages of plays.

The mid court pressure has improved with the girls putting in the hard work at training. Lots of good talk from the defence end and shooters are moving well together, increasing their talk and confidence.

The coaches are very proud of the girls and the work they’re putting in.

Awards: Free as a bird - Chloe Laffan, Wingates - Remi McPherson and Players player - Jade Ralph.

C Reserve

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It got a bit warm again, but that didn’t worry the girls. The rolling sub is working well for fresh legs.

And with a full squad the Bears had plenty of legs.

The backline is getting stronger each time they step out. It doesn’t seem to matter what changes are made, the defence wall stands strong.

With a forced change in attack, the Bears took a moment to settle.

There were some great signs and a few things the team can work on. Another good win.

Awards: Jaycees- Allison Courtney, Free as a bird - Felicity Irvine and Players player- Amy Hollister.

Under 17s

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After a two week break the girls took the court as it was starting to warm up. They came out strong in both defence and attack to take the lead at the end of the first quarter.

A few changes saw fresh legs take the court to help the girls in the warmer conditions. Half time was a good chance for the girls to regroup, make changes and talk about what they have worked hard on at training over the last few weeks.

The seconds half saw the girls communication became stronger as defence stepped it up a notch, with impressive plays all over the court.

Thanks to Chloe and Torah for sitting on the bench and Indi for support.

Well played girls, great team effort.

Awards: Crusty Loaf – Lillie, Tunga Shop – Charli and Central Murray Bank – Lillie.

Under 15s

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Another gorgeous autumn day saw the Bears welcome the Dogs to the Bear pit.

The girls started off strong with mid court players Claire, Paige, Sienna and Torah moving quickly up and down the court, always making that second effort that has been worked on at training.

Chloe, Kiera and Asha moved well together in the goal third, always providing options for each other to take that shot at goal.

The defensive pressure from Chaye, Grace and Billie was consistent for the game and kept their opponents contained for the entire game.

Awards: Crusty Loaf – Grace, Tunga Shop – Billie and Bamford Builders – Keira.

Under 13s

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The Bears knew they were in for a tough game with the height of the Strathy players and looking at their previous games scores it was destined for a close result.

The whole team showed a strong commitment to defensive pressure with tips, intercepts and rebounds at every opportunity.

Captain this week was Jade and she showed that the little ones can hold their own on the court.

Some great transitions from defence to attack saw the goalers in Ivy and Taylah score well.

Charlotte led the way in GK against a very tall opponent and did exactly what the coaches asked of her.

Annabelle showed her versatility in attack and defence always hunting the ball and being an option in transition.

A solid team effort with support from the whole team on and off the court.

Awards: Players player (Attwood Builders) – Charlotte, Intersport Wingates – Ivy, Crusty Loaf – Annabelle and Tungamah Shop – Taylah.

Under 11s

The girls had an amazing game on Saturday, the weather starting to climb higher as the game went on.

They continued to push through and worked amazing as a team together, truly showing how they have come together as a group in the past few weeks.

With everyone playing so well, it was hard to choose award winners. Credits to them all for being such amazing little players.

Awards: Tunga Shop- Matilda and Tunga Shop- Alex.