IT was a case of déjà vu for Kiewa-Sandy Creek’s A grade netball side as the best team in the competition won their second consecutive title.
In both of their last two seasons, the Hawks have convincingly finished on top of the ladder, but then unexpectedly lost their second semi-final on their way to grand final triumphs.
Despite finishing the regular season as runaway minor premiers after not dropping a game in 18 rounds of netball in 2023, Kiewa-Sandy Creek were made to work for the full 60 minutes as they won the seesawing final by four goals against Yackandandah (41-37).
The Kangaroos defeated the Hawks only a fortnight ago and seemed to have their opponent’s measure at various stages throughout the game, although momentum swings were evident for both sides in a result that could have gone either way.
KSC took an early four-goal advantage into the first break, but Yack fought back to be in the lead by the barest of margins at half-time.
The lead constantly changed hands as the Hawks were up 30-29 with 15 minutes remaining but were able to hold on to a match-winning lead to claim a thrilling victory.
Yackandandah mid-courter Bec O’Connell was awarded the best-on-court medal.
TDNA Grand Final Results:
A grade – Kiewa-Sandy Creek 41 def Yackandandah 37
B grade – Thurgoona 39 def Tallangatta 38
C grade – Kiewa-Sandy Creek 40 def Thurgoona 39
Under 17 – Barnawartha 41 def Chiltern 32
Under 15 – Mitta United 47 def Yackandandah 23
Under 13 – Yackandandah 34 def Tallangatta 20
