Osborne couldn't ask for much more from their debut netball season in the AFL Riverina Championship.
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The Ostriches still have all five grades in the hunt for flags, with B-grade already booking their spot in the grand final.
The accuracy of A-grade goal shooter Caren Hugo helped see the Hume league side to a huge 60-24 win against Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong in an elimination final at Robertson Oval on Sunday.
The Ostriches led from the start and consolidated their lead through each quarter in what coach Liza Gooden said was a solid team effort.
"They were accurate in the goals and it was a good combination in attack," Gooden said.
"The O'Connell sisters played really well in the centre court and did a great job again.
"We're just excited to still be playing finals and to have four teams competing next Saturday."
Sara Schneider was also praised for her solid defensive pressure which aided in the victory.
Returned player Sally Hunter admits it's an exciting time for the club, who was unsure just months ago whether they'd even get to play this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling the Hume league competition.
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"It was good to get a nice strong win and a lot of goals in the heat."
Following Wagga Tigers' narrow one goal loss to Mangoplah-Cookardinia United-Eastlakes on Saturday, the Ostriches will now take on the Tigers for a spot in the decider.
The two clubs are set to go head-to-head in several grades.
"It'll be the clash of the black and gold next weekend," Gooden said.
Despite the under-17's going down on Saturday, they'll get another shot at keeping their finals dream alive.
Gooden said the club had been receiving plenty of support.
"It will be highly contested to get a seat next week I think," she said.