Greater Western Victorian Rebels responded to the challenges of a first-up loss and COVID-19 triggered season interruption with a resounding win over Murray Bushrangers in the NAB League girls' under-19 competition.
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The Rebels dominated from start to finish in sunny conditions, winning by 44 points - 11.6 (72) to 4.4 (28) - at Bendigo on Saturday.
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A four goal to one opening quarter set the game up for the girls and they never waivered, leading at every change and winning every quarter on their way to victory.
Paige Scott led all goal scorers in the game with three, with Tahlia Meier and Paige Kissel adding two each as well.
Lilli Condon and Chloe Leonard were two of the better players in the dominant display.
The win is the first for new coach David Loader, who has returned to the Rebels program for the first time since 2015 after his stint with North Melbourne as a development coach and VFL head coach.
The result lifts the team to fifth on the NAB League Girls ladder after round three with a percentage of 151.52.
The Rebels will now look forward to their round four clash with the Dandenong Stingrays next Sunday at 11:30am. The fixture will be their first game on MARS Stadium for season 2021.
Goal Kickers: P. Scott 3, T. Meier 2, P. Kissel 2, I. Cullenward, R. Pickles, E. Friend, K. Tomkins
Best Players: L. Condon, C. Leonard, E. Friend, C. Summers, P. Scott, A. Trigg
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