Match Previews | It has been an extremely competitive start to the Hampden FNL netball season, with a number of matches decided by single-digit margins across the opening rounds.

The closeness of the results is a clear indication of the depth and balance within the competition this year, making every game and every quarter increasingly important.

The Hampden FNL continues to be blessed with outstanding young talent, and that has been evident right across the Open netball competition.

Clubs have shown great confidence in developing and backing emerging players, with many young athletes already making a significant impact at senior level.

The ladder also highlights just how tight the competition currently is, with only two games separating second-placed Koroit from eighth-placed Cobden.

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