Geelong Times | REIGNING Bellarine Netball League premiers Ocean Grove have kept their composure through a disjointed round 3.

The Grubbers game against Drysdale was delayed and moved due to an injury in the B-grade game prior, which left the playing group rattled as they took the court.

Head coach Mel Holmes missed part of the game while assisting the injured player but said she was pleased to see the girls hold on for a morale-boosting 45-43 win.

“It was a bit of an unsettled game to be honest; it threw us a little bit,” Holmes said.

“It was disjointed, but I’m not taking anything away from Drysdale. They’re strong and they’ve been pushing teams, so I’d expect that they’ll have a really successful season.”

Holmes said Drysdale provided a strong early-season test.

Still working on new combinations, she said the side was continuing to find its rhythm.

Player and coach availability, along with court-time restrictions, have impacted opening rounds.

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