The Semi Finals got underway this weekend in both Football and Netball competition and we have the results from those matches for you.

Netball

A Grade may have to change their name to ‘The Cardiacs’ after again winning by just one goal, The 47 to 46 win against Tocumwal sends the team through to the Grand Final for the second consecutive year.

B Grade lost their match against Tocumwal 55 to 39 but thanks to the double chance they will play in the Preliminary Final next week.

C Grade‘s season has come to an end after being defeated by Jerilderie 49 to 36.

C Reserve defeated Blighty 30 to 19 to advance through to the Grand Final.

Under 17‘s lost to Jerilderie 39 to 32 but the double chance ensures the side plays in the Preliminary Final next week

Under 13‘s are through to the Grand Final after a 28 to 25 victory over Strathmerton.

Football.

The Reserves are through to the Grand Final after defeating Picola United by 23 points.

The Rovers kicked 6.8 – 44 to 2.9 – 21 in a match where a 4.1 to 0.2 second quarter effort by the Rovers set up their win.

K. Shephard, D. Kirby, B. Ezard, L. Fleming, B. MacDonald and G. Trewhitt all kicked one goal apiece in the win

The Thirds are through to the Grand Final after defeating Picola United by  107 points.

The final scores read Rovers 16.14 – 110 to Picola United’s 0.3 – 3 in a match that was all but over at half time.

R. Norris kicked 4 goals, J. Flight kicked 3 goals, R. Murray, J. Allitt and J. Caniglia kicked 2 goals apiece whilst B. Purtill, N. Hay and N. O’Connor all kicked a goal apiece in the win.

The Fourths are through to the Preliminary Final after defeating Mathoura by 25 points.

The Rovers kicked 7.6 – 48 to Mathoura’s 3.5 – 23 in a match where the Rovers extended their lead at every break.

R. Murphy kicked 2 goals whilst H. Mowat, J. Woodcock, B. Redden, J. Liu and B. East all kicked a goal apiece in the win.

Thoughts

Five Rovers teams are through to the Grand Final and will play in two weeks time whilst three Rovers teams are playing in the Preliminary Final next week.

C Grade are undoubtedly upset to have their season come to an end yet the team has had a good season and deserve all the praise a team that has had a good season receives.

Rovers Talk will be back this Thursday with all the Preliminary Final information and more.

The Semi Finals get underway this weekend in Strathmerton and Deniliquin.

A Grade, B Grade, C Reserve, Under 17’s and Under 13’s Netball teams as well as the Rovers Reserves and Thirds Football teams are playing in Strathmerton this Saturday.

C Grade Netball and the Fourths Football team are playing in Deniliquin this Sunday.

Netball

A Grade are taking on Tocumwal in a match that promises to be tough.

Last time they met: A Grade won their Round 17 match against Tocumwal 47 to 39.

B Grade are opening their finals campaign against Tocumwal.

Last time they met: B Grade lost their Round 17 match against Tocumwal 55 to 30.

C Grade are taking on Jerilderie in their match on Sunday.

Last time they met: C Grade won their Round 13 match against Jerilderie 51 to 44.

C Reserve are taking on Blighty in their match.

Last time they met: C Reserve lost their Round 11 match against Blighty 35 to 23.

Under 17’s are opening their finals campaign up against Jerilderie.

Last time they met: Under 17’s lost their Round 13 game against Jerilderie 34 to 33.

Under 13’s are starting their finals campaign up against Strathmerton.

Last time they met: Under 13’s won their Round 14 match against Strathmerton 29 to 24.

Football

Rovers Reserves are taking on Picola United in their second semi final clash.

Last time they met: Reserves lost their Round 12 match against Picola United 5.5 – 35 to 4.5 – 29.

The Fourths are taking on Mathoura in their first semi final clash.

Last time they met: The Fourths won their Round 15 match against Mathoura 7.15 – 57 to 2.2 – 14.

Thoughts

Composure and playing like a machine are once again key elements this weekend as the Rovers are coming up against tough competition right across the board.

With Grand Final berths on the line for seven Rovers teams and the threat of elimination hanging over the other two, Stress and nerves will be high but if the teams keep their cool, trust in their team mates skills and play the way they have been playing so far then things should go their way.

Rovers Talk will be back on Sunday with all the results for you to read and hopefully enjoy.