Sport
19 September, 2025
Tigers roar on the big stage
PLAYING coach Elisha Sobey led her Merrivale side to a thrilling two-goal premiership win over Nirranda last weekend.
The Tigers put on an exciting four quarters of netball in front of a huge crowd at last Saturday’s Warrnambool and District League grand final day at Reid Oval.
The premiership medallion adds to an already well-stacked trophy cabinet for the highly-respected Tigers captain.
Described by many as an upset win, the Tigers’ 35-33 victory was reward for a highly successful season and a strong finals campaign.
The Tigers finished the home and away season in second place on the league ladder with 15 wins, two losses and a draw.
On their road to victory, the Tigers defeated Allansford 46-39 in the qualifying final at Mortlake before overcoming Nirranda 49-37 in the semi-final.
Among the best players for the victors on Saturday were Luka Cassidy, Mia Mills and Kelsey Perry.
Mills was also awarded the Faye Ryan Medal for best on court.
The A Reserve grand final saw the Tigers go down to Allansford by just one goal, 26-27.
Best for the winners were Courtney Bellman, Caitlin Boyce and Sally Bond while for Merrivale, Grace Lynch, Tatum Cassidy and Chloe Lovell were in the best.
The B grade premiership saw Nirranda finish 41-27 goal premiers, having led from the first whistle.
Best for Nirranda were Chelsea Walsh, Milly Wiggins and Rose Delaney while for Allansford, Nicole Smith, Erin Arms and Nikeeda Katsaros were named in the best.
