The BFNL's 17-and-under team has progressed to the Netball Victoria Association Championship finals.
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The all-star squad coached by Melinda Keighran went undefeated 11-0 during the Northern region finals on Sunday at Echuca.
"It's been fantastic to see how well the girls come together, they combine so beautifully," Keighran said.
"All the girls are from different BFNL clubs who compete against each other, but then they are able to come together to compete in the Association Championships."
The 11-player squad captained by Sandhurst's Ruby Turner is comprised of netballers from various BFNL teams.
During the Northern region finals the squad went up against teams such as Heathcote District which they defeated in the semi-final 23-11 and then Wimmera in the grand final 22-13.
However, come Jun 23 at the Association Championships finals, it will be a whole new challenge for the girls.
"Every game is going to be like a grand final, it's the best of the best," Keighran said.
Keighran said there was some work to be done between now and finals to ensure the squad was performing at its peak.
"We will have a few more training sessions and practice matches where we will continue to work on implementing stronger defensive systems - which the girls did put into place on the weekend.
"There will also be a focus on goaling strategies and systems."
Keighran is more than confident in her squad's ability to play against Victoria's top 17-and-under teams.
"The girls are all willing to learn and they are so professional about they go about playing together," Keighran said.
Team roster
Arriah Keogh (Eaglehawk), Olivia Rodda, Georgia Murray (Gisborne), Abbey Grindal, Abbey Clohesy, Ashlee O'Shea, Kayla Ashcroft (Golden Square), Ruby Turner, Piper Dunlop (Sandhurst), Morgan McLennan, and Carissa Brooks (South Bendigo).
Northern Championships results
- R1: Bendigo 25 def Horsham 7
- R2: North Central 2 def by Bendigo 22
- R3: Bendigo 14 def Wimmera 4
- R4: Loddon Valley 7 def by Bendigo 27
- R5: Bendigo 22 def Echuca 4
- R6: Heathcote 7 def by Bendigo 14
- R7: Bendigo 18 def Central Murray 5
- R8: Sunraysia 9 def by Bendigo 22
- R9: Golden Rivers 7 def by Bendigo 15
- Semi-final: Bendigo 23 def Heathcote 11
- Grand-final: Bendigo 22 def Wimmera 13
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