South Barwon goal shooter Ellen Doyle will enter this weekend’s Geelong Netball League finals in red hot form having shot 91 goals in the final home and away round on Saturday.
Doyle took her season’s tally to 808 with 91 goals from 99 attempts against St Albans as the Swans face St Joseph’s in Saturday’s qualifying final on Saturday at Geelong West.
Joeys had a tougher encounter, defeating Geelong West by 17 goals, but will start favourites, having won two more games than South Barwon.
St Mary’s will meet Geelong West in the elimination final after going down to top side Newtown & Chilwell by 22. The Saints were in the game for a half before the Eagles’ class prevailed Danielle Mather in form at centre.
In other games, Bell Park won its sixth game for the season with a 51 to 31 win against Leopold with midcourter Charlotte Morey spearheading the win while Colac ended the season on a high, beating Grovedale by 19.
QUALIFYING FINALS
Saturday September 6, West Oval, Geelong West
A Grade: St Joseph’s vs South Barwon, 2.30pm
B Grade: Newtown & Chilwell vs Bell Park, 12.55pm
C Grade: South Barwon vs Leopold, 11.45am
D Grade: Leopold vs South Barwon, 10.40am
E Grade: Grovedale vs Newtown & Chilwell, 2.05pm
ELIMINATION FINALS
Sunday September 6, West Oval, Geelong West
A Grade: Geelong West Giants vs St Mary’s, 2.30pm
B Grade: St Mary’s vs St Joseph’s, 11.55pm
C Grade: Bell Park vs Geelong West Giants, 11.45am
D Grade: Newtown & Chilwell vs St Mary’s, 10.40am
E Grade: St Mary’s vs South Barwon, 2.05pm
