17/U NSW Team finish second at Nationals

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Reminiscent of the 2010 Grand Final, the 17/U NSW team narrowly missed out on the national title, succumbing to reigning champions Victoria 33-31 in the decider at the 2011 National Netball Championship today.

Despite not getting the title they desired, the NSW team can take heart from the great improvement they showed from Round 4 when they were defeated by VIC by 11 goals.

It was a tremendous game from both teams, with neither giving any ground.

In a tense first quarter NSW established a narrow lead at the first break, 9-7.

NSW started to find their way around the VIC defensive zone in the second quarter but VIC were able to fight back, sneaking ahead by three goals at halftime, 18-15.

Kaitlyn Bryce provided great speed in the goal third for NSW but they were unable to make any inroads to the margin in the third quarter, still trailing by three at the final break, 26-23.

It was goal for goal in the final quarter and both teams had chances to win the game but when VIC forced a NSW turnover in the dying stages they sealed the victory.

(Brooke Lawrence pictured)

For more game details and statistics on the Netball Australia website click here.

2011 17/U NSW State Team Page

2011 17/U National Netball Championships Fixture and Results

NSW 17/U Match Schedule

Friday, 15 April                 
Round 1               NSW 32 def QLD 28          [Game Report]
Round 2               NSW 32 def SA 27             [Game Report]

Saturday, 16 April                            
Round 3               NSW 34 def ACT 19           [Game Report]
Round 4               NSW 25 def by VIC 36       [Game Report]

Sunday, 17 April                               
Round 5               NSW 53 def NT 20             [Game Report]
Round 6               NSW 40 def WA 24            [Game Report]

Monday, 18 April                             
Round 7               NSW 52 def TAS 16           [Game Report]

Tuesday, 19 April                             
Semi-Finals         NSW 34 def QLD 24           [Game Report]

Wednesday, 20 April     
Grand Final         NSW 31 def by VIC 33