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Tantanoola Into Grand Final As Region's Finals Reach Decisive Stage

Regional preliminary finals have set several grand-final places, with rain-hit netball, tight finishes, dominant football wins shaping who advances

Overview

  • Tantanoola, which advanced on Wednesday, beat Robe 8.12 (60) to 3.5 (23) to secure a place in the Mid South East football grand final.
  • Glencoe defeated Hatherleigh 35-28 in the Mid South East netball A Grade preliminary final played in driving rain, a result that highlighted how weather affected player performance and tactics.
  • The Eagles claimed a narrow three-goal victory in a tight late-season contest, a win that keeps their finals hopes alive and underscores how close several matches have been.
  • North Gambier edged Millicent 42-39 in Limestone Coast A Grade netball to maintain its title defence bid, while Millicent’s 17-and-under side progressed with a 36-27 win after a dominant first half.
  • Members of the Mount Gambier District Indoor Bowls Association returned from the 56th Australian Indoor Bias Bowls Nationals at Blacktown with a silver medal, a regional representative success that contrasts with the local clubs’ finals focus and boosts community morale.