Seymour comes out on top in grand final rematch against Shepparton United

By Hamish Donaldson

Jun 26, 2023

Aiming high: Seymour’s Jessica Lallo shoots for goal in the side’s win over Shepparton United. Photos: Megan Fisher Photo by Megan Fisher

If you were looking for a story of redemption or revenge in round 11 of the Goulburn Valley League, Seymour tore it to pieces at Deakin Reserve with a superb 45-36 win over Shepparton United in the A-grade grand final rematch.

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The Lions, bolstered by some key personnel, looked to get back to their winning ways on Saturday afternoon following consecutive losses, while the Demons had the chance to leapfrog the Lions on the ladder.

But it was the reigning premiers who had the last laugh.

Jess Lallo shot brilliantly in goals, while Super Netball talent Casey Adamson provided strong drives and great link-up across the court to be the standout player for the visitors.

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In space: Jessica Lallo gets on the ball. Photo by Wayne Herring

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In possession: Olivia Barry looks for a pass.

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Looking up: Ellie Fuhrmeister shoots for goal. Photo by Wayne Herring

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Tight grip: Casey Adamson gets two hands on the ball. Photo by Wayne Herring

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Looking ahead: Lucy Zotti in the zone.

The nine-goal win saw Seymour extend the gap on seventh-placed United as the two sides now look to freshen up with a week off.

Ellie Fuhrmeister said her side was keen to return to the special destination.

“Heading to Deakin Reserve after last year’s experience, I think there were a few girls who were a bit excited to play,” Fuhrmeister said.

In the lead: Shepparton United’s Diaz Barzen gets in front of Ruby Trimble. Photo by Megan Fisher

“We hadn’t been there since those grand final wins in our three senior grades, so there was definitely a little bit of excitement around playing.

“There was certainly an element of they (Shepparton United) are a good side and they can come out and challenge us at any point. There was probably a little bit of, I don’t know if I’d say revenge, to it, but I definitely think it’s always a good competition between us.

“Jess Lallo shot beautifully and had great movement across the court down in our attack end and as always Casey Adamson took the ball down court and is always reliable for us.

Under pressure: Seymour coach Ellie Fuhrmeister gets a hand to the ball. Photo by Megan Fisher

“It was good to get the win under our belts, but we certainly don’t go into any game thinking that we are unbeatable.

“We’ll go into the game with Mansfield knowing that they are a good side and have good players.”

Hands up: Lucy Zotti looks to pass around the Demons’ defence. Photo by Megan Fisher

At Kyabram Recreation Reserve, the Bombers proved too strong for Benalla to pencil in their second win of the year.

With only one win to their names, both sides went in with a point to prove, yet it was the home side that had more polish when it counted and ran out to a 45-29 win.