Warragul Gazette | The 2025 EDFNL netball grand finals will, for the first time, be staged at Trafalgar on Saturday, with nine of the league's 12 clubs represented across the six grades.

With premiers-champion titles on the line and a huge crowd expected, it promises to be a showcase of the league's best young talent and senior stars.

The headline act of the day will see Neerim South and Nilma Darnum meet in the A grade grand final for the third time in four years. In 2022, it was Neerim who claimed the flag and, in 2024, Nilma responded.

Now, in 2025, the rivalry is set for a blockbuster decider with everything on the line. The Cats are undefeated this season and chasing the premiers-champions crown, while the Bombers enter as reigning premiers determined to defend their title.

The contest is stacked with fascinating individual battles across the court. In the shooting circle, Neerim's Kimberley Edwards and Nicole Alcock will carry the scoring load.

Their movement and accuracy is vital against Nilma's defensive trio of Melanie Cook, Nikki Mirams and Ondine Olsson. Cook's ability to read the play, Mirams' reliability, and Olsson's height and leap give Nilma one of the most versatile defensive units in the league.

Through the midcourt, Neerim's speed and flair will be tested against Nilma's steadiness and power. Mia Muir (nee McGarrity) and Ava McGarrity will look to feed quickly and precisely into their goalers, supported by the tenacity of captain Kasey Tymkin at wing defence.

Matching up against them will be Nilma's Madlyn Borsato, whose speed and precision feeding has been a standout, Rachael Chandler, whose tireless effort provides stability, and rising star Mia Tweddle, whose confidence and pace can break games open.

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