North Ballarat maintained their unbeaten run with a composed 60–51 win over Ballarat, while Sebastopol continued their strong form with a 39–31 victory over East Point.

Darley responded strongly after last week’s narrow win, defeating Sunbury 72–44 in a powerful four-quarter display. Lake Wendouree produced one of the more controlled performances of the round, overcoming Redan 55–23, while Bacchus Marsh edged out Melton 43–41 in a tight, low-margin contest that highlighted the importance of composure in pressure moments.

These results continue to separate the top tier from the chasing pack, with North Ballarat and Sebastopol setting the standard, while Lake Wendouree, Darley and Sunbury remain firmly in the finals mix.

In Form: North Ballarat, Sebastopol, Lake Wendouree

Building: Darley, Sunbury

Seeking Response: Ballarat, Redan, Bacchus Marsh, Melton

Wildcard: East Point

Bacchus Marsh continues to build consistency after a narrow win over Melton, with improved defensive structure and better control through key stages of the game. Eliza Moodie in Centre was a leader on court, creating tips and turnovers and converting into attacking play and goal assists. Three consistent quarters of netball gave them a strong enough margin at three-quarter time to hold on for the win.

Ballarat were competitive for long periods against North Ballarat but again fell short in key momentum swings, highlighting the need for four-quarter consistency. Some new inclusions into Ballarat’s side, Manon Muir in defence added confidence, while Imogen Sexton in goals once settled combined with Dakota Blade to create a strong goal circle.

Key Match-Up

• Bacchus Marsh defensive pressure vs Ballarat attacking connection

What to Watch

• Ballarat’s ability to convert possession into scoreboard pressure
• Bacchus Marsh sustaining intensity for four quarters
• Midcourt contest shaping attacking flow

Prediction

This looms as another tight contest, with Ballarat’s attacking talent likely to just get them over the line if they can sustain pressure.

Bacchus Marsh Team List

GS – Kimberly Philipps
GA – Jasmine Paama
WA – Melissa Prismall
C – Eliza Moodie
WD – Ella Logan
GD – Georgia Shattock
GK – Avana Hobson
Sub – Olivia Phyland
Sub – Chloe Eyre

Ballarat Team List

GS - Ellie Herd
GA - Dakota Blade
WA - Sam Bakes
C - Xara Burge
WD - Ava Richardson
GD - Jacinta McKenzie
GK - Eliza Burge

Melton were narrowly defeated by Bacchus Marsh in Round 10 but again showed competitiveness in tight phases, particularly around midcourt pressure and defensive contest work. Melton’s Makeleta Simeki in defence created a strong option in the defensive circle, while Melton had a few new players and their connection on court was a standout.

East Point continue to search for consistency after a 39–31 loss to Sebastopol, where they struggled to sustain scoreboard pressure across four quarters despite glimpses of strong defensive transition. Grace Rodgers in defence was a reliable defender, creating opportunities, with Evie Rooney in goal being their main scoring target.

Key Match-Up

• Midcourt battle for transition control and ball security

What to Watch

• Whether Melton can close out tight games
• East Point’s ability to generate clean scoring entries
• Turnover pressure under fatigue

Prediction

Melton’s recent improvement in tight contests may prove decisive in a game likely to go down to the wire again.

Melton Team List

GK – Jacqui Mitrevski
GD – Emma Vitalone
WD – Sydney Hayes
C – Vanessa McIntosh
WA – Jade Fisher
GA – Ebony Carter
GS – Holly Mason
Sub – Felicia Toleafoa

East Point Team List

GK – Grace Rodgers
GD – Stella Geljon
WD – Rhiannon White
C – Isabella Stevens
WA – Abby Kinnersly
GA – Jeremi Robinson
GS – Keele Hillas
Sub – Evie Rooney
Sub – Bridey McElligott

Two of the competition’s strongest sides meet in what shapes as the standout fixture of Round 11.

North Ballarat remains unbeaten after another controlled win over Ballarat, with impressive scoring from Maddy Selmon and Georgia Bodey to take an 8-goal lead in the first. Lilly Francis in the midcourt was again able to control pace and transitional speed, continuing to outplay opposition teams.

Sebastopol were again clinical in their win over East Point, building early momentum and controlling the contest with four strong quarters of netball. Alice Kain was again impactful in defence, stopping any easy feeds into the goalers. East Point were able to apply defensive pressure and efficient ball movement through transition to convert opportunities from turnover.

Key Match-Up

• North Ballarat’s attacking system vs Sebastopol’s defensive unit led by Alice Kain

What to Watch

• Whether Sebastopol can disrupt North Ballarat’s clean centre-pass conversion
• North Ballarat’s ability to sustain early scoreboard pressure
• Midcourt transition battle under finals-like intensity

Prediction

North Ballarat’s consistency and depth across all three thirds makes them difficult to tip against, but this is their biggest test of the season so far.

North Ballarat Team List

GS – Maddy Selmon
GA – Poppy Douglass
WA – Georgia Bodey
C – Lilly Francis
WD – Brydi Hutchinson
GD – Milly Simpson
GK – Maggie Smith
Int – Maddy Fitzpatrick
Int – Kelsie Rainbow
Int – Amy Wirth

Sebastopol Team List

GS – Adut Manyiel
GA – Laura Bell
WA – Hannah Atkinson
C – Tahlia Watts
WD – Nikki Allen
GD – Taylor Finch
GK – Alice Kain
Sub – Makayla Wright
Sub – Jami Luhrs
Sub – Sienna Muir

Redan return home after a tough outing against Lake Wendouree, where they were unable to match the Lakers’ sustained defensive pressure across four quarters. Redan had opportunities but were not able to convert on goal. The young new side is still building connections, with Grace Manserra and Stacey Matthews showing standout movement through midcourt.

Darley produced one of the performances of Round 10, overpowering Sunbury 72–44. Darley had three keys in each third this week. Olivia Cawthray shot 58 goals with a performance that was unstoppable, Montanna Holmes created fast movement both in attack and defence through the midcourt, and Anna Lawley in defence created opportunities to shut down any air ball. Darley’s connection and timing made them a well-connected team.

Key Match-Up

• Redan defensive pressure vs Darley’s attacking connection through Cawthray

What to Watch

• Darley’s ability to maintain their high-output attacking game
• Redan’s response after a heavy defeat
• Turnover conversion efficiency

Prediction

Darley’s momentum and attacking cohesion gives them the edge, but Redan’s defensive pressure at home could tighten the margin.

Redan Team List

GK – Kirsten Andrich
GD – Ashley Smith
WD – Caitlin Farr
C – Grace Manserra
WA – Stacey Matthews
GA – Eva Manserra
GS – Stella Kane
Sub – Rebecca Langley
Sub – Abby Poulton

Darley Team List

GS - Akira McCormack
GA - Ailish McCormack
WA - Montana Holmes
C - Shannon Blackman
WD - Jaimee Smith
GD - Anna Lawley
GK - Matilda Elliot
Sub - Sarah Mason
Sub - Sophia Andreula   
Sub - Addison Wright

Lake Wendouree delivered a dominant win over Redan, showcasing defensive control and efficient attacking transition to run away with a convincing result. Addison Funcke was a target in goals, building each quarter and dominating with 13 goals in the last. The attacking line of Sadie Cheesman and Emma Hawker created fast movement and goal assists with ease, while in defence Remi Hooper confused space and made impact on transition.

Sunbury were heavily challenged by Darley, unable to match the intensity and connection of a top-tier opponent but remain a dangerous side capable of responding strongly. While some of their starting seven were still absent from the squad, Caitlin Hill again was a strong standout in goals, with defender Eliza Gollant having an ankle injury in the second quarter and unable to play out the game but still making a strong impact.

Key Match-Up

• Lake Wendouree defensive pressure vs Sunbury’s centre-pass transition

What to Watch

• Sunbury’s response after a heavy loss
• Lake Wendouree’s ability to maintain defensive dominance
• Midcourt control and turnover conversion

Prediction

Lake Wendouree’s current defensive form gives them a slight edge, but Sunbury’s best is capable of swinging the contest quickly.

Lake Wendouree Team List

GS – Addison Funcke
GA – Ebony Porter
WA – Emma Hawker
C – Sadie Cheeseman
WD – Rosie Todd
GD – Remi Hooper
GK – Audrey Domaille
Sub – Bella Clark
Sub – Demi Thompson

Sunbury Team List

GS – Caitlyn Hill
GA – Lani Fauonuku
WA – Georgia Hellyer
C – Tayla Honey
WD – Abi Inglis
GD – Eliza Gollant
GK – Elly Randall
Sub – Charlize Bellette
Sub – Taylah Easton