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10 June 2026
All eyes will be on the Wimmera league A Grade netball match at Coughlin Park, Horsham, on Saturday.
Top-of-the-ladder Horsham Saints take on third-placed Dimboola in what should be the match of round eight.
The undefeated Saints will rightly go into the match as favourites, but no one dares underestimate Dimboola and its never-say-die attitude.
With Jorja Clode dominating in the goal circle in recent weeks, the Roos will need their defenders to stay strong and cut off supply to the goal-ring.
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Roos’ defender Steph Glover and Bridget Dorrington are ever-consistent, but it might come down to the midcourt battle to make an impact on the game.
Dimboola will no doubt use its rolling subs to effect to combat centre-court star Ash Grace.
The Saints are always super strong on their home court inside the stadium, and it will be a major upset if they are to lose their first match of season 2026.
Nhill will host Warrack Eagles in what should be another good match in round eight.
The Eagles, with three wins to their name, have been travelling well in 2026, and are keen to make an impression on finals this season.
But the Tigers, on their home court, will throw everything at them in a bid to climb the ladder from seventh position.
Eagles captain Emma Koschitzke and goal-attack Lauren Clyne have been key players for Warrack so far this season and will hope to have an influence this weekend.
Minyip-Murtoa remains winless this season and faces another tough task in Ararat on Saturday.
Playing at Minyip, the Rats will be aiming to make it three wins in a row to cement their spot in the top five.
Depth and versatility has been a feature of Ararat’s game this season, and it will be a significant mountain to climb for the Burras to get the win.
In the other game, Southern Mallee Thunder will also have their hands full against Horsham.
The Demons, with a new-look line-up in 2026, are starting to hit their straps, having won the past four matches.
But with a home court advantage at Rainbow, the Thunder, through the leadership of captain Connie Rule and goal-keeper Sydney Thorogood, will aim to stop the Demons’ dangerous players Georgia Hiscock and Imogen Worthy.
Stawell has the bye.
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