INSIDER: Your girls are flying undefeated at the moment, what do you attribute to the success of the North Ballarat netball program?

GEORGETTE PAATSCH: Hard working and committed. We really enjoy playing with and for one another and I think that translates to on court success.....oh and the fact that we all like each other is a bonus too!

INSIDER: You meet fellow undefeated team Darley in the Match of the Round this week, how are the confidence levels?

GP: We have an unchanged team from last year and we're quietly confident our connection will hold up. But, they will certainly give us a run that's for sure!

INSIDER: How much training goes on from week to week in preparation for games?

GP: 90 mins on Thursday nights are compulsory. Extra training is expected in own time around individual work/life schedule.

INSIDER: Does the group engage in a pre-season regime similar to the football program?

GP: It's not as intense as the men (footy) but there are expectations on the group to maintain a level of fitness in the off season.

INSIDER: Considering all clubs are essentially netball and football clubs now, how do you rate - firstly the inclusiveness and secondly the importance of the Netball program to local clubs?  

GP: North are really good and I’m aware Sebastopol have a great culture / team environment as well. More and more footballers are catching some of the netball too which is a real positive.

INSIDER: How do you think the standard of the Ballarat (A Grade) competition stacks up against other regions across Victoria?

GP: Really strong. I played 10+ years in the Geelong FNL and I’m sure we could match it with the top sides over there.

INSIDER: What other sport could you play at a high level if there were no netball?

GP: AFL - yeah, i'd give footy a go!

INSIDER: Who is the most underrated player at your club?

GP: Emma Church

INSIDER: In a freakish sense, which player at the club can do things on-court that others can't?

GP: Keely Smith

INSIDER: Who at the club has the most upside from a junior perspective?

GP: Georgia Bodey

INSIDER: Who at North Ballarat would you like shooting for goal to win you a game?

GP: Maddy Selmon

INSIDER: Who is the quickest in the team over 20m?

GP: Bridie Hutchison

INSIDER: What is your favorite court to play on away from MARS Stadium?

GP: Redan, City Oval

INSIDER: Who is your favorite person at NBFNC?

GP: Annie McCartin

INSIDER: If you had to cook for the whole club what would be your signature dish of approval?

GP: Spaghetti Bolognese

INSIDER: What TV series would you recommend for us this Winter?

GP: Bridgerton

INSIDER: Who from the playing group would most likely win a million dollars on a quiz show?

GP: Gina McCartin

INSIDER: Do any of the girls have annoying habits or superstitions they repeat before matches?

GP: Toilet break 3 minutes before every game - M.S, B.H, K.S (you know who you are!)

INSIDER: Who is your number one netball critic?

GP: My Dad

INSIDER: Favorite Netball player (any level)?

GP: Molly Jovic (Collingwood)

INSIDER: if you could add one player from another club to your side, who would it be?

GP: Tayla Honey (Sunbury)

INSIDER: Flag tip (outside of North Ballarat)?

GP: Sunbury or Darley