The pace seems to have intensified considerably since the start of the trials with deadlines for registration of clubs and players set for 1st of May for all clubs and Madam President, Pole Kassman could be heard baying reminders over the PA system for clubs to conform under standing rules of the competition. Deadlines were agreed to at the Associations AGM this year.
Uniforms are a little vague at the moment but the enthusiasm is there and as the season progresses the uniforms will emerge. Amazon tell us their set is on the way, thanks to the generosity of local member and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Sir Dr Puka Temu. We understand that will be a date to celebrate for the club.
The sparrows who had a strong game in the premiers division are wearing stand in colours which confuse them with the scarlet of Esco Telstars. We understand the Sparrows have a new set arriving shortly. Both the Sparrows and Telstars had a great day at the office on Saturday with Esco Telstars smacking Paramana by 10 nets. Paramana were their own worst enemy, losing cohesion among key positions allowing Telstars to capitalise on critical turnovers.
(above) Sparrows in the red tunics had it all their way on Saturday.
(above) Rebels (blue and white) v Mermaids (yellow and grey tops)
(above) Treasury (black and white) v Sparrows in division 1
The Sparrows on the other hand had a field day carving up an understrength Veupunama side 50-22. Sparrows were simply too strong in all departments. New Pepe appointments for Alu Opina and Rhoda Kerea was motivation enough for the youngsters to hit the turbo switch and dazzle with their athelticism. Diane Kala and Carolyn Genaia too weren't going to be upstaged and were just as inpirational in their emphatic win. Veupu will need to muscle up in the senior division if they want to keep up with the pace.
In the second premier division game of the day, the Rebels held off a surging Snax Mermaids side 51 - 41 and the going was tough for both sides who were physically and personnel wise, very similar. Lua Rikis, playing her familiar position as shooter had a comfortable game and seemed to enjoy the matchup with new Pepe, Rayleene Andrews in the pocket.
Another new Pepe, MaryPaul Buehler, seems to have found a home at the Mermaids and was at home at this level of competition.
In other divisions, Poinimo took care of Esco Telstars 35 - 27 in division 1 and Treasury were able to shoot down the division 1 sparrows in their first outing 35 - 25. There were issues with this game more administrative than anything else, keeping the bench awake for a short while.
(Top two images) Division 1's Poinimo with grey skirts
and Division 3's Poinimo (above two images) in floral blue skirts
and Division 3's Poinimo (above two images) in floral blue skirts
take on Telstars and Oro Birdwing respectively.
Birdwing were able to smile at the end of their division 2 match taking out Poinimo 36 - 19 and Aroma Coast were able to account for a hard hitting Rebels side 27 - 17 on court 1.
(above) Mona in maroon and Amazon in red tops
Amazon and Mona in division 4 were highly animated in a seasawing battle with Amazon in their distinctive red, black and gold colours finally enjoying the points with a 25-17 win.
In the earlier game on court 4, PNG Timbers managed to edge out a strong Drifters side 28 - 22.
(above) PNG Timbers in bright yellow and the Drifters
fight it out in division 4
Images from Saturday will be posted to its album during the week.
Our appologies to those visiting the site. We have been doing the rounds over the last two weeks asking for support so we can keep the site going. Hopefully that will end this week and we can return to updating the albums for you ladies to look at.
(above) Rebels and PNG Netball Federation President, Emily Taule
leads by example keeeping fit playing for the Rebels
3rd division team on court 1
leads by example keeeping fit playing for the Rebels
3rd division team on court 1
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