TITLE battles are always close between Dela Assuntas and Brown Hill.
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And every time, the ultimate prize eludes Brown Hill and the Assuntas reign continues in The Athlete’s Foot Cup, Ballarat Netball Association’s premier competition.
Brown Hill Forge Pizzeria centre-courter Stacey McCartin said the team was more determined than ever that this would be its year.
“I think that (being so close each year) is what keeps us coming back every week,” McCartin said.
“We’re very motivated to get out there, play our best and give 110 per cent to one further.”
Assuntas goaler Georgia Cann said there was a good, relaxed vibe about her team, particularly at training last week, but this should not be mistaken.
The Assuntas do not take being in a grand final lightly and are just as hungry as they have ever been to keep their 12-year streak intact.
“There is no real pressure on us to win. The only pressure is what you apply to yourself – and there’s no pressure on each other or from Jo (coach Dash), so we’re reasonably relaxed,” Cann said.
“We relaxed but we’re not complacent either.
“We really want to win.”
BNA CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT
THE ATHLETE’S FOOT CUP
Dela Assuntas v Brown Hill, court one at 8.15pm
DELA ASSUNTAS
Lauren Atkinson (C, WA)
Georgian Cann (WD, GS)
Jane Costello (GK, WD)
Cindy Daniel (WA, WD)
Johanna Dash (C, WA)
Madi Davis (GD, GK)
Hayley Fidler (GS, GA)
Kelly Moran (GS, GA)
Emma Ryan (GK, WD)
Coach: Jo Dash. Assistant coach: Cindy Daniel.
BROWN HILL FORGE PIZZERIA
Kat Biscan (GS, GA)
Molly Boyle (GD, WD)
Emma Church (GK, WD)
Jacqui Clifton (GD, GK)
Kara Hart (C, GA)
Emily Hayes (GS, WA)
Olivia Jones (C, WD)
Gina McCartin (GS, GA)
Stacey McCartin (C, WA)
Sarah Milton (GD, WD)
Coach: Anne McCartin
LAFFEY SHIELD: Brown Hill Flames v Wendouree NA (court 1), 6.45pm
CAMERA HOUSE 19/UNDER: Dela TBirds v Wendouree NA (court 2), 6.45pm