Mathoura's Mikalah Hard takes a pass from a teammate during the A-grade clash with Picola United.
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Steve Huntley
Mathoura fell to another big defeat on the weekend, but coach Rita Howard credited her side’s resolve after a tumultuous season to date.
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The Timbercutters welcomed finals aspirant Picola United to Mathoura Recreation Reserve, and the Blues were clinical in a 67-27 win that saw them move a game clear inside the Picola and District League top eight.
Defeat sees Mathoura, 4-9 for the season, drifting three games outside the eight with four games to go, but Howard said she couldn’t fault the efforts of her players as they looked to finish the season strongly.
“We have our good days and our bad days, but it’s been a tough year for all of us at the club,” Howard said.
“The girls turn up every week and put in 110% — I’m pretty proud of them.
“We’re focusing on fine-tuning our attacking end and just getting the mid-court area flowing smoothly.”
Looking ahead: Mathoura's Casey Parsons looks to pass to a teammate through Picola's Emma Greaves. Photo: Steve Huntley.
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Steve Huntley
Two players consistently in Mathoura’s best, Casey Parsons and Rebecca McCluskey, were once again the driving forces behind the Timbercutters’ efforts, while Britt Edwards fought hard in her new position in the back-court.
Mathoura’s netballers joined the football side in Indigenous Round celebrations by donning specially designed playing gear, and Howard said it had been a special day for the club.
"The committee and all those involved who organised it did a fantastic job,“ Howard said.
“Uncle Rick (Ronnan) came down and did the smoking ceremony, we have a lot of respect for him. It was a fantastic day all-round.”
Picola has now moved into fifth on the PDNL A-grade ladder, and will have a chance to climb higher when it faces Katandra (ninth) in round 15.
Mathoura, 12th, will line up against second-placed Strathmerton next week.
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