12-05-2025
Southside bury their demons with win
The Southside Demons bounced back from their loss last week to defeat the Fremantle Sharks 59-49 in round nine action of the WA Netball League.
It was neck-and-neck in the first half, with the Sharks going into the main break up by one, but a fired-up Demons came out after half-time with renewed fire to dominate.
The Demons chose to share their shooting responsibilities around, including captain Meg Gallager in her 100th WANL games. For the Sharks, it was once again all about Kasey Ridout, the goal shooter hitting 40 goals.
The undefeated Western Roar remain the team to beat but Peel Lightning took it right up to the reigning premiers before going down 50-42.
Lightning's Marene Peyper shot 10 goals in her 100th WANL game, while Roar vice captain Caitlyn Brown was a defensive wall alongside Chelsea Barlett.
Comets 71 defeat Souwest Jets 42
Comets Jasmah Haywood (31) and Sloan Burton (26) had a night out in goals, joined by Madeleine Ash (14), as they put a gap between fifth place with a 71-42 thrashing of the Souwest Jets.
Jets 21/U athlete Lily Knight continues to shine, shooting 17 goals at the higher level.
West Coast Warriors remain in third place after easily accounting for bottom-of-the-table Rangers 62-33
Abbey Hicks (13), Emily Cramond (11) and Aisha Morcombe (nine) were all standouts for the young Ranger side, but it wasn't enough against the strength of the Warriors side.
Jamaica Jauncey scored an incredible 51 goals and the Warriors remain just two points behind second-placed Demons with with a higher percentage.
