{"id":117446,"date":"2025-07-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=117446"},"modified":"2025-07-09T22:05:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:05:17","slug":"chasing-pack-aims-to-close-bnl-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/sport\/chasing-pack-aims-to-close-bnl-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Chasing pack aims to close BNL gap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OCEAN Grove and Geelong Amateur are the clear front runners in the BNL A grade competition, but the question remains whether the other teams can make up ground in the remaining five rounds\u00a0before finals.<\/p>\n<p>Reigning premier Ocean Grove has been challenged this season, which suggests it won&#8217;t be cruisy to the end.<\/p>\n<p>They got over Newcomb by six goals after trailing by seven at half-time in Round 4.<\/p>\n<p>They then survived a late charge from Queenscliff the following week.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/0G2A9666_59784.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drysdale has lifted as pushes to make finals. Photo: MICHEAL CHAMBERS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Torquay, who are now led by former Australian Diamond Madison Browne, perhaps gave them the biggest scare.<\/p>\n<p>The Tigers led by four goals at three-quarter-time before losing\u00a0by three.<\/p>\n<p>According to coach Mel Holmes, the Grubbers&#8217; strength lies in their strong culture and camaraderie.<\/p>\n<p>Goal keeper recruit Amanda O&#8217;Malley, from Werribee Centrals, has added voice and maturity to the team chasing a three-peat.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from losing 51-35 to Ocean Grove, Geelong Ammos has had a dominant season with teams rarely coming within 15 goals of them.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/0G2A0088_64140.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ocean Grove has been the benchmark again this season. Photo: MICHEAL CHAMBERS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ammos started well against the Grubbers in Round 7 but fell away in the second half.<\/p>\n<p>They will no doubt be going to work on how they play Ocean Grove, the team they lost to in last year&#8217;s grand final.<\/p>\n<p>Queenscliff, Torquay, Newcomb, Drysdale and Portarlington are in the chasing pack.<\/p>\n<p>The Coutas&#8217; 74-42 loss to Ocean Grove in Round 12 suggests they are a bit behind the benchmark at\u00a0the moment.<\/p>\n<p>An anterior cruciate ligament injury to co-captain and goal attack Kaitlin Gladman against Torquay in Round 8 was a massive blow.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/0G2A4758_78319.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Queenscliff is working to stay in the race for a top three spot. Photo: MICHEAL CHAMBERS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With Newcomb, Modewarre, Portarlington and Anglesea among their coming opponents; they remain in the hunt for a top three spot.<\/p>\n<p>Torquay appear to be building toward finals, with strong performance since they lost to Queenscliff in Round 8.<\/p>\n<p>They accounted for fellow finals fancy Newcomb by 10 goals before pushing Ocean Grove to the end.<\/p>\n<p>They have winnable games coming up before the hardest run home with Ammos, the Coutas and the Grubbers to finish off the home and away rounds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/B07K1826-Torquay-Vs-_90663.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Torquay is building toward finals. Photo: PETER MARSHALL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Newcomb coach Lisa Robinson wants to see her group knock off a premiership contender and they&#8217;ll get three goes at it across the next block of games with Queenscliff, the Grubbers and Ammos waiting.<\/p>\n<p>A 13-goal win against Torquay in Round 2 was a highlight.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Drysdale was arguably the most in-form team in June with wins against Modewarre, Barwon Heads, Queenscliff and Anglesea.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced mid-season recruit Bree Cail, a former Bell Park and Daylesford netballer, has been a revelation at goal shooter.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/B07K1781-Torquay-Vs-_95366.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geelong Ammos are putting together a strong BNL A grade season. 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