A Melbourne netball team has won the border’s top grade in the annual Swan Classic.
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Sharks toppled Hoppers Gold, comprising a number of North Albury players from the Ovens and Murray competition, including Chloe Senior and Molly Goldsworthy.
O and M Hall of Famer, Paula Cary, also came out of retirement after a player shortage.
Sharks won 14-nine, with the visitors’ Katha Williams claiming most valuable player.
It was the 30th Swan Classic after starting in 1988.
Sixty teams contested the two-day titles, with the event attracting around 1000 people.
“A lot of the women use it as a weekend away, while a lot of the Melbourne teams come because it’s a different competition,” coordinator Trish Cerminara said.
“We’re very happy, it’s a fantastic tournament and we get told every time how well it’s run.”
A lot of the women use it as a weekend away, while a lot of the Melbourne teams come because it’s a different competition.
- Trish Cerminara
Victory Police Netball Club claimed the C grade title from Zanners, while Kooringal Red toppled SS Pecks in the top D grade section.