Blighty under-15s: (Back L-R) Meagan Lowry, Lexie Hines, Ellie Miller, Savannah Bain, Emma Taylor, Alexis Bucholtz, Sophie Pearn, Emily Harvey, Stephanie Barry; (Front) Lena Seely, Milla Bode, Ella Charlton, Lily Petersen, Shelby Huckin, Ruby Birt.
Blighty has one team in the running for Picola League finals - the under-15s netballers.
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The side finished eighth in the competition after recording 10 wins and six losses for the season, only two wins behind Tocumwal in third.
They will now play in an elimination final against the fifth placed Dookie United at Tocumwal from 9.15am this Saturday.
Dookie finished the season with 11 wins, four losses and one draw (which was against the seventh placed Mathoura, who Blighty have beaten).
In the round seven match between the two sides in May, Dookie won at home by 23 goals.
While Blighty will have a tough task ahead of them, they’re a team full of netballing talent.
The team consists of four players from last season’s Picola League under-13s netball premiership.
Player profiles are as follows:
Alexis Bucholtz (WA, C) - A quick midcourt player who uses speed and sharp changes of direction to move the ball into attack. She drives strongly at the centre pass and onto the circle edge, then delivers accurate feeds to the shooters to create scoring opportunities.
Ella Charlton (GA, GS) - An exciting young player who dominates the goal ring. She combines confident shooting with speed, strong positioning, and reliable movement. Ella presents consistently to the midcourt, shoots accurately, and works hard to secure rebounds. She is also a supportive teammate and a natural leader within the group.
Ella Charlton also stood in for A-grade this year.
Ellie Miller (WA, WD) - A versatile player who can move between defence and attack with ease. In attack, she positions well to provide an option around the ring, while defensively she applies pressure and works hard to shut down her opponent.
Emma Taylor (WA, C) - A determined midcourt player who works hard to create flow and move the ball into attack. She drives strongly, creates options, and supports attacking plays by helping transition the ball cleanly into the goal ring.
Lena Seely (GK, WD) - A tight defender who applies pressure and contests every scoring opportunity. She positions well, times her jump effectively, challenges shots, collects rebounds, and disrupts attacker movement.
Lexie Hines (C, WA) - A speedy and agile mid-court player who works tirelessly in both attack and defence. She provides consistent options through the court, helps control the tempo of play, and transitions quickly after turnovers.
Lily Petersen leaps for an intercept.
Lily Petersen (GD, GK) - An athletic and determined defender who combines tight marking with strong ball-reading skills. She applies pressure inside and outside the circle and is always looking for opportunities to intercept or deflect passes. Lily also supports her team by driving the ball strongly back into attack.
Milla Bode (GK, WD) - A composed defender who can mark tightly both in and out of the goal ring. With her long reach, she creates deflections and intercept opportunities down the court. Milla works well with her teammates to transition the ball back into attack.
Ruby Birt (GS, GA) - A first-year player with a strong long-range shot. As her strength and confidence continue to grow, she is becoming a reliable shooter who positions well, creates space, and works effectively with the GA and midcourt players.
Savannah Bain (GS, WA, GA) - A strong attacking player who uses her strength to great advantage. Whether working through the mid-court or in the goal ring, she brings determined drives, a strong presence, and a willingness to create scoring opportunities for her team.
Savannah Bain looks for an opportunity.
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Shelby Huckin (GK, GD, WD) - A versatile player who can influence the game in any position. She is a strong defender who applies pressure, looks for intercepts, and quickly repositions to drive the ball into attack. Shelby also uses her voice well to support and direct her teammates.
Sophie Pearn (GK, WD, C) - A disciplined defender who applies constant pressure and works hard to limit her opponent’s influence. Her strong footwork, anticipation, and close marking disrupt attacking plays and challenge circle feeds.