In recent years Green Devils has completed the minor competition successfully and has faced Miners in the second semi final.

This final proving to be the Devils’ nemesis has once again claimed its victim with what would be described as a shock display of netball.

Miners was obviously focused on the win from the first whistle and scored five unanswered goals.

Meaghan Kiely again a strong contender for Miners 1 was inspirational in her shooting efforts, rarely missing a goal opportunity.

The Devils, out of sorts, was outplayed all over the court and was down by nine goals at the first break.

Miners were relentless in its attack in the second and third quarters dominating the game, and were out rebounding at both ends of the court.

The Devils managed a minor improvement during the third quarter but still went down, Miners increasing the margin to 20 goals at the final break.

Pressure aside, the Devils looked like the team of old ,attacking and defending, turned the ball over on several occasions.

The final term was in favour of the Devils by nine goals, reducing the margin to 11, the final result Miners 1, 53 to Green Devils 42.

Devils is now faced with the task of taking on Hornridge 1 this Friday, a battle surely to be hard won.

Hornridge 1 and Green Devils have played off on three occasions throughout the season and the result has been two games to one in favour of the Devils.

The margins of these games however have all been under seven goals; this game could go either way.

Miners brimming with confidence can momentarily relax while they enjoy a week’s break prior to the grand final on August 29.

Hornridge 2 set itself up for a premiership opportunity after defeating Yellow Devils by 15 goals in the A2 competition.

Hornridge strong throughout the court dominated the game from start to finish.

Yellow Devils with moments of success, continued working tirelessly but were unable to match the ability of the opposition.

Sophie Wissell was strong in defence for the Hornridge side, competing against the height of Libby Steer from Yellow Devils.

Wissell defending within the goal circle intercepted the feed on several occasions. Hornridge looking unbeatable was up by a 15-goal margin at the final break when Yellow Devils finished evening the final term with seven goals apiece.

Final result in favour of Hornridge 42 goals to Yellow Devils 27.

Yellow Devils will take on Miners 2 this week, while Hornridge 2 sits the week out in preparation for the grand final.

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