NELSON Bay and Port Stephens netball associations will field competitive lineups at this weekend’s Netball NSW Senior titles in Sydney.
They are part of a strong Hunter representation at the coveted annual championships to determine the best senior netball teams in NSW.
Fiona McGrath’s rising U17s outfit has produced solid performances at recent representative carnivals as have the U15s, who will be co-coached by stalwart Rep Convenor Amanda Wilks and daughter Taylar Wilks.
Ashlee Hall, who doubles as Nelson Bay’s U11 Development Squad coach, will guide the Opens team.
The U17s stamped their mark at this year’s Hunter and Central Coast Regional Netball Championships, progressing to the semi finals but bowing out after an 18-12 loss to Charlestown.
Leading the way were top juniors Melody Tibbs, Chelsea Johnson, Isabella Gardner, Amber Redman, Charlize Fines, Anneliese Jones, Charli Ball, Kate Slade and Tara Kenny.
Since then the squad has shown improvement and continue to hone their on-court skills under the mentorship of coach McGrath and experienced manager Michelle Webber.
By Chris KARAS
