30/05/2026
Blue Diamonds v PE Panthers Fna League Game 16
Q1
Final game for Blues as we faced the top of the league table PE Panthers for the league decider. Blues started strong matching PE panthers goal for goal with a few errors from both side it was an evenly contested quarter with Panthers sliding ahead by winning to take the 1st quarter.
Q2
Blues started shaky which Panthers utilised and managed to gain a lead quite quickly but we eventually settled and started to play our own game. Once settled Blues worked hard to turn over balls and try to close the gap with a steady pace and no forced balls. Unfortunately with 1 minute 42 left on the clock PE Panthers GD Eve went down with a brutal injury 😢that stopped play for a while but Panthers , with Eves decision wanted to continue on with the game without her.
Q3
With Panthers having a 6 goal lead we knew we needed to play smart , score off our c passes and not force the ball when the pass wasn’t on. Blues worked as a unit and kept the pressure on then our GS Alana had to come off 😢 which changed our attacking end up but it didn’t slow us down. We adjusted quickly and continued with our game plan.
Q4
All or nothing going into the 4th quarter and Blues gave it everything. Great communicating all through court with players picking each other up and helping when needed. Attacking end stepped up a gear with safe passages of play and utilising the reset when needed. Defence had a hard shift the whole game but never let there foot of the gas. Amazing team effort from everyone. Not the score or end that we wanted but proud of our performance all season and still finishing on a high. Well done Blues its been incredible coaching and playing with you guys all year. Massive well done to PE Panthers on winning the match and winning the League 🥳and from everyone at Diamonds we wish Eve a speedy recovery 💙💚🖤
Q1 13-14
Q2 9-14
Q3 13-15
Q4 11-8
Final score 46 – 51
OPOM Alana
PPOM Judith
CPOM Amy