Rosedale will meet its second semi final opponent TTU on grand final day after the Bombers comfortably got over the line against Sale City.
The two sides have met on two occasions this season, with the ledger in Rosedale's favour two nil.
The sides met just the once during the home and away season in round 11, Rosedale recording their tenth straight win of the season with a 14 goal victory, 42 to 28.
In the second semi final meeting, the contest was a hard physical contest as both sides desperately fought for their spot in the grand final.
The Blues maintained their composure sticking to the task with good clean moves and team work, Rosedale winning 55 to 45.
The two sides boast strong lineups, three of Rosedale's team named in the leagues team of the year while TTU defender Julia Currie also received the same accolade after a stellar season.
The Blues firmed mid year as flag favorites, following their faultless season however Blues coach Julie Gerrand is fully aware of the challenge that awaits her side.
"We always thought that TTU would be the team that we would play in the grand final.
"It was a shame that we only got to play them the once during the season, when we have met they have been hard fought games which have been of a high quality, high skills and have been quite close up until the last quarter.
"We won't be expecting anything less this time around, the side is growing in confidence with the girls working hard to continue doing the right things that have served them well throughout the season," said Gerrand.
Starting their preseason early and with a strong focus on fitness, Gerrand notes that it is her side's fitness which has served them well this season.
"Certainly our fitness has allowed us to run out tight games, but our height at either end of the court has also been an advantage in goals and defence.
"We will be missing Kiera Guareschi who injured her knee and will only have the one extra player on the sidelines given the weather forecast it may not be ideal.
"On a positive Linley Bertacchini will return from a month's absence from injury," said Gerrand.
Player coach of the Blues last premiership in 1994, Gerrand will come up against the lady at the helm of TTU Euni Thorburn. Aiding the club to a return to finals netball for the first time in a number of seasons, Thorburn will be confident that her side may have the depth to topple the undefeated Blues.
Minor premiers in B Grade Rosedale cruised through the home and away season, before making easy pickings of Glengarry to secure a grand final berth.
Led by captain and league best and fairest winner Leah Lesson the Blues like their A grade counterparts have been the bench mark side of the competition and will be confident that they can walk away with the silverware.
The Blues will meet TTU, who led by league best and fairest joint winner Michelle Brady finished the season strongly to hold onto fourth position. Taking the long road to finals the Bombers have had to win each week to keep their premiership ambitions alive. Carrying the underdog status is will be a tough ask for the Bombers who will look to employ a slow, clunky game which will restrict Rosedale's quick movement in the midcourt.
Scoring a one goal victory in the dying seconds of their second semi final clash a fortnight ago C Grade TTU will be confident that they can continue their stellar finals performances when they meet minor premiers Glengarry.
Meeting on three occasions for a win loss ratio of one-two, Glengarry went into the semi finals as red hot favourites. But disposing of Gormandale in an upset result, TTU kept with the Magpies throughout the contest to snare the win.
Expect league best and fairest winner Tanya Keast to play an instrumental role in defence for the Bombers.
Finishing the home and away season undefeated Glengarry D Grade side suffered a hiccup in the second semi final, suffering their first defeat at the hands of Gormandale.
Set to meet the Tigers in the penultimate match, the Magpies will be confident of reversing the tables to claim the title over the reigning premiers.
TTU Under 17 side sat out the preliminary final week after advancing to the grand final with a 12 goal victory over Glengarry in week two of finals.
Boasting a strong lineup the Bombers continued their development from 2010 to finish at the top of the table and appear poised to claim their first Under 17 title.
North Gippsland Football Netball League - Team of the Year
North Gippsland Football Netball League announced their A Grade Netball Team of the Year at the League Vote Count last Wednesday night.
Following their dominance of the home and away competition minor premiers Rosedale are represented by three players, with best and fairest winner Rosedale's Bron Tebb named as Goal Keeper.
Goal Shooter: Elli Field (Sale City)
Goal Attack: Lorelle Lowe (Rosedale)
Wing Attack: Sharon Morton (Glengarry)
Centre: Sarah Schellen (Heyfield)
Wing Defence: Teegan Clark (Gormandale)
Goal Defence: Julia Currie (TTU)
Goal Keeper: Bron Tebb (Rosedale)
Interchange: Emma Wojcinski (Heyfield), Carly Meehan (Rosedale), Kara Wheeler (Sale City)
Coach: Julie Gerrand (Rosedale)
Grand Final
A GRADE
Saturday 17th September at Traralgon Recreation Reserve
ROSEDALE v TTU
ROSEDALE NETBALL GF SQUAD
|
GS |
Jess Mayne |
Tall accurate shooter. Has stood up in her First year of Senior Netball. Has tasted Premiership success in the last two seasons in 17 Under. |
|
GA |
Lorelle Lowe |
Captain. 2011 R/Up League Best & Fairest also named in team of the year. Fast attacking player, runs her opponents down. The general in the forward line. Wears her heart on her sleeve. Role model for upcoming players |
|
WA |
Julie Gerrand |
Coach. Legend of the Club who played and coached Rosedale's last A. Grade Premiership 1994. Named Coach of the year 2011. Provides versatility and composer in the attacking end. |
|
WA |
Linley Bertacchini |
First year player to the Club. Strong agile player who works hard and never wastes possessions. Feeds the shooters with accuracy |
|
C |
Carly Meehan |
Worked hard to make her herself an elite midcourt player. Named in team of the year 2011. Controls the mid court, has good attacking and defensive pressure. |
|
WD |
Sarah Mayman |
First year of Senior Netball. Played in Rosedale's past two 17 Under Premierships teams. One on one specialist, hassles opponents, enjoys a challenge in the back line. |
|
GD |
Amy Harrison |
Rookie of year in season 2010. Puts impressive pressure on her opponents. Tall athletic defender reads the play down the court taking or creating or creating intercepts and turnovers. |
|
GK |
Bron Tebb |
2011 League Best and Fairest. Named in team of the year 2011. Athletic, agile player who is the backbone of a dynamic backline. Backs her own ability, has great anticipation, has good vertical leap which enables her to snap up any rebounds. |
|
Mid Court |
Kiera Guareschi |
Strong and steady mid court player. Controls play at either end of the court with her cool and calm game, has a huge influence on younger players in the team with her constant encouraging voice. |
TTU NETBALL GF SQUAD
|
GK |
Sharyn Henry |
Pressures her opponent by floating in defence. Reads the play well and backs her judgment to come up with the sneaky intercepts. Great elevation |
|
GD |
Julia Currie |
Versatile defender who can play on big and small shooters. Great strength and athleticism |
|
WD/C/GD |
Rebecca Massaro |
A strong defensive player that never gives up chasing. Also loves the long pass into the attacking end |
|
WD/C/WA |
Paige Blaser |
Fast mid-court player who hassles her opposition player to no end |
|
C/WA |
Kerrie O'Bryan |
Captain of the team, she helps steady the players and provides a good drive through the mid-court |
|
WA/C |
Nic Henry |
A speedy attacker who gets her timing right and feeds with bullet passes |
|
WA |
Fiona Doultree |
Fast paced mid-courter who finds space well and sets up the goalies with the best shot |
|
GA |
Hayley James |
Youngest member of the team but don't hold that against her. Can hit the long shots and isn't afraid of tough competition |
|
GS |
Jamilee Pearce |
A strong accurate goalie who is hard to beat when she's on the move |
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Coach |
Euni Thorburn |
Makes the hard decisions on the sidelines for the team. If you can't hear her you're not listening |
By Lauren Carey
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