On the move: Shepparton Swans’ Chloe Brown looks down the court.
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It was a disappointing start to Interleague netball action for the Goulburn Valley League on Saturday as the 17-and-under outfit suffered a tough loss to Ovens and Murray.
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The junior netballers were handed a 62-31 defeat, before the open netball contest in the afternoon.
Ovens and Murray began brightly at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve with a 12-7 opening term.
Searching: Shepparton Swans’ Ella Morgan tries to find a clear pass.
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However, the visiting side was able to put its foot down in the second quarter with a blistering 19-6 performance.
Lily Kelly was on fire for Ovens and Murray, netting 14 goals.
On the lookout: Shepparton Swans’ Emelia Mercur looks for a teammate.
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Aydin Payne
The host regrouped at the main break and managed to add a further 10 goals to its tally in the third term.
However, Ovens and Murray held on to its dominant lead and ran out a 31-goal victor.
Shepparton Swans junior Chloe Brown was lively in wing attack, while Swans teammate Ella Morgan flew the flag in defence.
Hands up: Shepparton Swans’ Chloe Brown.
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Aydin Payne
Shepparton’s Eliza Bicknell was another standout for the home side in the midcourt.
The clash on Saturday was a tune-up for both outfits as they prepared for Sunday’s Netball Victoria Association Championships in Albury.
Quick pass: Shepparton’s Eliza Bicknell gets ready to pass.
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Aydin Payne
Up and over: Shepparton’s Ruby Higgins opts to pass it over the top.
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Aydin Payne
Eyes up: Kyabram’s Natasha Dodos.
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Aydin Payne
Towering above: Ovens and Murray’s Christine Oguche leaps for the ball.
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Dish it off: Mooroopna’s Mackenzie Clark.
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Aydin Payne
Tight defence: Shepparton Swans’ Ella Morgan.
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Aydin Payne
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