Katandra's Bree Dudgeon contributed to the 55-44 win over Tocumwal.
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Liam Nash
It’s been a bruising opening stretch of games for Katandra, but the Kats have come out on top with a winning record across its first three Picola District League A-grade netball matches.
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After a round one win over Dookie United, the Kats succumbed to Tungamah in round two, but have proven its flag credentials are still in tact after defeating 2-0 starters Tocumwal on Anzac Day.
Katandra burst out to a hot start, scoring 19 goals to eight in the opening term, and in the end, it was the difference.
The Bloods prevented a scoring avalanche in the second term but were again thwarted on offense themselves, restricted to another eight-goal term while the Kats scored a further 11.
The defensive shackles broke free in the third term, and Tocumwal piled on 17 goals into the net, but Katandra held firm with 14 of its own, before the pair split an even return in the last quarter, 11 each way, resulting in a 55-44 victory for the navy blue and white.
Katandra coach Jo Moroney stated it was a “complete” display.
“It was a complete, whole team, four quarter effort,” Moroney said.
“That was really pleasing.
“To do it on such a special day was great as well.
“Everyone was impressive, but the connection through the midcourt is what held us best in good stead.”
The reigning premiership coach said her side understand they’ll be challenged weekly given their title, but are looking to brush off the pressure of defending champions.
“It’s obviously a bit cliche but we are just going to take it week by week,” Moroney said.
“It’s a whole new season and we don’t know what we’re up against, teams change.”
Katandra’s difficult fixturing continues next week though, with a preliminary final rematch scheduled against Katamatite.
Katamatite secured its first win on Sunday, defeating league newcomers Barooga by 30 goals, 59 to 29.
Across the league, Picola United and Waaia recorded wins on Anzac Day, defeating Mathoura 26-51 and Rennie 20-26 respectively.
On Sunday, Dookie United defeated Katunga 50-14, Tungamah defeated Strathmerton 63-31, Deni Rovers cruised by Jerilderie by 28 goals, while Berrigan boasted a 17-goal win over Blighty.
Football
Reigning premier Katamatite remains unbeaten in 2026 following a 63-point win over Barooga at the weekend. Photo: Sheryl Elliott.
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Sheryl Elliott
In the Anzac Day football, Katandra continued its unbeaten run with an 81-point thumping of Tocumwal, Picola United dispatched Mathoura by 37 and Waaia romped to a 229-point statement win against Rennie.
On Sunday, reigning premier Katamatite clipped Barooga’s wings in a 17.13 (115) to 8.4 (52) victory, handing the Hawks their first loss since moving back to the Picola league.
Mitch Coleman continued his hot start in front of the big sticks, booting five majors to take his season tally to 17 to sit third in the league goalkicking, while James Beilby added four and Toby Kopa three, the latter named best afield in the win.
Riley Gow hit the scoreboard for Barooga with five majors, a team high, while Samuel Macheda was the Hawks’ best in the defeat.
Elsewhere, Berrigan defeated Blighty by nine points and Dookie United cruised past Katunga by eight goals for its first triumph in 2026.
Liam Williams gets a kick away during Katamatite’s win over Barooga. Williams was named among the best in the win. Photo: Sheryl Elliott.
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Sheryl Elliott
Additionally, Jerilderie held on for a three-goal win over Deni Rovers, while Strathmerton defeated Tungamah by 27.
