Weekly Advertiser | After a Horsham District A Grade netball season dubbed the most even in recent memory by many of the league’s coaches, it was the top two sides on the ladder that reached the grand final.

Minor premier Rupanyup will meet Edenhope-Apsley in Saturday’s season decider at Natimuk in a clash of two stylistically different but evenly matched opponents.

The Panthers will have no shortage of motivation to win after losing last year’s grand final against Laharum in a two-goal heartbreaker.

Rupanyup is still in search of its first A Grade premiership but has arguably its best chance to end its drought after topping the ladder with 15 wins.

Georgia Hiscock has returned to coach the side after a year overseas, adding depth to an already strong midcourt that includes her sister Ally along with Holly Ross and Meg Cashin.

Victoria Taylor and rising young talent Lucy Bussenschutt have anchored the league’s stingiest defence, while goal shooter Zanaiya Bergen was the league’s top goal scorer this season.

But the Saints might feature an even more formidable goaling circle set-up, with newly crowned league best and fairest and coach Lavinia Fox at goal attack and Victorian Netball League-listed player Dee Dee Lambert at goal shooter.

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